Education minister: English should be compulsory for all Czech schoolchildren
Mikuláš Bek believes either German or French should be mandatory second foreign language subjects, and Russian should be phased out.
CONFIRMED: Non-EU residence seekers to pay for Czech language exam as of 2024
The maximum fee for the exam will increase from CZK 2,500 to CZK 3,200 starting in January 2024.
5 ways Charles University's language institute helps foreigners master Czech – for good
Professional teachers, a supportive atmosphere, and cultural immersion give students at the Charles University's language institute an edge.
Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning enriches Prague's cultural landscape
The center will help people learn a language used by over a billion people and also familiarize themselves with the culture of Taiwan.
10 Czech body-part idioms to keep on the tip of your tongue
Are you wet behind the ears and looking to improve your Czech? Learn idioms about body parts from the experts at Charles University.
Iks, ikska, or křížek: What will tweets now be called in Czech?
The rebranding of Twitter has left people worldwide confused over terminology for the short online messages.
Learn Czech with Charles: Words and phrases that express extreme heat
Can you feel the heat? Tips for idioms describing summer temperatures from the experts at Charles University.
Ready for a language adventure? Enroll in summer courses and master Czech
Level up your Czech this summer with Charles University’s fun and immersive courses, now in their 20th year.
Learn Czech with Charles: Words and phrases that celebrate motherhood
This weekend is Mother's Day; show the Czech mom in your life you care by brushing up on your language skills!
Learn Czech with Charles: 7 fire idioms to spark your language skills
Don't let your deadlines catch fire, and if they do, burn your bridges and move on! Tips for fire idioms from the experts at Charles University.
Czechia among most difficult countries to start a new life as an expat
A large global study by InterNations found that language, housing, and bureaucracy were among the most challenging aspects of adapting to life in Czechia.
Is 2023 the year you learn Czech? Make your resolutions stick with winter intensives
Charles University's intensive courses, both in person and online, offer custom learning experiences for all priorities and levels of fluency.
Czech bedtimes stories app Readmio expands to international markets
Thanks to a CZK 25 million investment, the Czech-made app that helps bilingual families enjoy fairy tales together is going global.
A new Czech app wants to be the Uber of human translation
The app was designed to help non-Czech speakers overcome the language barrier in complex or emergency situations.
'Nazdar' and 'čauzr' – a brief history of Czech greetings from past to present
Ways to say hello or goodbye have changed in Czechia through time, and new expressions continue to evolve today.
Which Czech city speaks the best English? Hint: It's not Prague
Despite recent improvements, Czechia still ranks lower for English proficiency than the majority of European countries.
Czechia is 'most challenging' country in Europe to navigate linguistically
The poor English-language proficiency of the locals is one of the reasons why native English speakers have a hard time in the Czech Republic.
