10 words and expressions that bottle up Czech drinking culture
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In the Czech language, evenings when you drink like a rainbow can sometimes end with a monkey (or cat) calling on you.
5 words and phrases that perfectly describe the Czech approach to life
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Musicians, crafty jack-of-all-trades, and moderate drinkers: these colorful phrases shed light on the Czech character through language.
Czech tennis players serve up debate '-ová' use of gender suffix for foreign players
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As tennis season winds down, the discussion about how foreign players' last names appear in the Czech media is heating up.
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.
10 Czech body-part idioms to keep on the tip of your tongue
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Are you wet behind the ears and looking to improve your Czech? Learn idioms about body parts from the experts at Charles University.
Czech-language exam required for permanent residency will cost more
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Under a new government proposal, subsidies for taking the language exam required to obtain permanent residency in Czechia will end.
Learn Czech with Charles: Words and phrases that express extreme heat
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Can you feel the heat? Tips for idioms describing summer temperatures from the experts at Charles University.
Learn Czech with Charles: Words and phrases that celebrate motherhood
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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
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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.
Kino guide 2023: Where to watch English-friendly films in Prague
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From arthouse indie fare to blockbusters in the original English, a guide to the most expat-friendly cinemas in the Czech capital.
Is 2023 the year you learn Czech? Make your resolutions stick with winter intensives
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Charles University's intensive courses, both in person and online, offer custom learning experiences for all priorities and levels of fluency.
'Nazdar' and 'čauzr' – a brief history of Czech greetings from past to present
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Ways to say hello or goodbye have changed in Czechia through time, and new expressions continue to evolve today.
Czechia is 'most challenging' country in Europe to navigate linguistically
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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.
Czech Olympic Committee drops ‘Czech Republic’ for ‘Czechia’
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The change, which should be in effect for the 2024 Olympics, is part of an effort to unify how the country is presented internationally.
TELL US: Which Czech habits have you adopted since moving here?
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Carp fishing, mushroom picking, and pomlázka: are there any Czech habits that you have picked up while living in the country?
Five free resources for helping multilingual kids do better in Czech schools
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From tutoring to interpreters, a round-up of free educational integration resources for families with children in Czech schools.
From 'Abeceda' to 'Žák': An expat parent's guide to Czech school terminology
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These key Czech terms and phrases will help expat parents face the new school year with confidence.
