From A2 to B1: Everything you need to know about Czech language tests
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Czech language exams are a major hurdle many. Here’s what the A2 and B1 tests involve, who needs them, and who is exempt.
Do you need to speak Czech to live in Czechia? Increasingly the answer is yes
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English can take you far in Czechia. But for many expats Czech becomes essential for independence, family, work and a deeper connection to the country.
From medlar to quince: The ‘exotic’ fruits hidden across the Czech countryside
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Strange, beautiful, and often untranslatable, these fruits, flowers, and fields define the Czech countryside from spring through autumn.
Dating in Czech: Words and phrases for love, kisses, and rejection
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Spring might just be the perfect time to try out some of these in real life (just don't get your heart broken when your date 'gives you the basket').
Xia yes, Gambrinus, no: Czechia's 2026 list of approved baby names revealed
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Choosing a name for a newborn remains a process governed by strict linguistic standards; more parents are bucking those traditions.
Who speaks Moravian Croatian? Understanding Czechia's minority languages
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A new report shows that vulnerable languages, spoken by a smaller group of citizens, are in dangering of fading without stronger support.
Czechia's permanent residence language exam is getting an update tomorrow
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The writing and speaking sections of the A2 test are set to undergo structural changes. What does this mean for candidates as they prepare?
What does the bear say? From 'brum' to 'haf' how animals 'speak' Czech
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Animals, of course, do not change their 'language' at national borders. What changes is the way we perceive and represent their sounds.
Češi, do toho! 7 words you need to watch a hockey match in Czechia
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Knowing a few typical expressions can make watching this beloved national sport with fellow fans much more exciting.
Which Czech cities and regions speak the best English?
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Czechia jumped ahead this year overall, but the country continues to score higher in reading than in speaking, while regional gaps exist.
Czechia rises in global English-skills index, but still falls behind all neighbors
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The widescale study also revealed that, among large cities, Prague did not have the country's highest English proficiency.
How to choose a bilingual school in Prague that helps your child thrive
An award-winning principal explains why the best schools go beyond language and focus on creativity, safety, and confidence.
Learn how Czechs talk about death: With sensitivity and humor
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Halloween is upon us, and this is also a time when the deceased are remembered. These Czech phrases prepare you for this time of year.
Škola volá! 10 must-know Czech survival words and phrases for expat parents
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Navigating the first day of school in the Czech Republic? These essential Czech phrases help expat parents communicate confidently and support their kids.
It's not enough to say, 'Jedno pivo, prosím': How to sound more Czech at the pub
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Don’t stop at ‘One beer, please’: here’s how to ask for the right size, strength, and perfect foam like a true Czech.
Record number of foreigners apply for Czech citizenship exams
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Interest in Czech language and cultural knowledge exams, which are necessary for applicants for Czech citizenship, was at a record high last year.
