Czech Olympic Committee drops ‘Czech Republic’ for ‘Czechia’
The change, which should be in effect for the 2024 Olympics, is part of an effort to unify how the country is presented internationally.
From 'Abeceda' to 'Žák': An expat parent's guide to Czech school terminology
These key Czech terms and phrases will help expat parents face the new school year with confidence.
Intensive language courses at Charles University to start autumn cycle
At the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University foreigners can study Czech in the very heart of Prague.
Czech command of foreign languages among the worst in Europe
One in 10 Czechs has minimal English-language skills, while just seven percent speak the language proficiently.
Parent-and-toddler groups help expats in Prague build community
Nessie, the Park Lane International School’s English Preschool is launching a free parent and toddler meet-up.
The best of all worlds: Prague educator explains why being bilingual matters
Czech-English program Young Hippocampus incorporates the best of the Czech and international educational systems in a cost-effective bilingual initiative.
Czechia or Česko? National teams seek a single name across all sports
Sports officials say it's currently a free-for-all with different teams using different national names on uniforms.
10 things German-speakers need to know about working and living in Czechia
We asked long-term Austrian and German expats living in the Czech Republic to share their tips and advice for life in 'Tschechien.'
'A step backwards': Proposed changes to Czech foreign-language curriculum draw scrutiny
The Education Ministry has proposed abolishing the requirement to learn a second language from the eighth grade onwards.
Czech courses in high demand among Ukrainian and other foreign students
Today the city of Prague launched free language courses for refugees while private schools offer free or discounted classes with capacity filling up
For a real daily challenge, try playing Wordle in Czech
Two versions of the popular game let you try to guess a new five-letter word every day.
Scaremingham? Quaint English translations of Prague neighborhoods
With some speculation and creative wordplay, you can see the historical equivalents of all 112 official districts.
Learn Czech 'like a king' at Charles University Center
Learn Czech successfully at the renowned Charles University in Prague; both on-site in Prague or online courses now available.
New Czech software could be ushering in human-level automatic translation
The CUBBITT automatic translation system, developed by language experts at Charles University, has been found to outperform global competitors.
Czechs are the world’s top language learners, says Duolingo
An annual report from the popular app put the Czech Republic in the top spot for dedication to learning languages.
Prague school takes friendly approach to building confidence in Czech language skills
VĚDA offers an inclusive Czech school education with a gentle approach toward teaching non-native students.
Czech Republic falls to fourth-worst in EU in English proficiency
Only France, Italy, and Spain have lower levels of English than the Czech Republic, according to the 2021 English Proficiency Index
