This 'meat map' is your Czech butcher cheat sheet
Where’s the beef? A new English-friendly website explains cuts, cooking methods, and butcher-shop basics for anyone intimidated by local meat displays.
Rage against the machine? How voice bots are transforming customer service in Czechia
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AI voice bots can deliver significant cost savings, but brands must be wary of a negative public response to automation, according to an expert.
At the world’s largest brewer, multilingualism is a game changer for job seekers
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In Czechia’s competitive job market, knowing another language helps you stand out and succeed.
'Dovolená' explained: Why the Czech word for vacation means permission
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A look at the origins of the word 'vacation' and the essential vocabulary you need to know before taking one this summer.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 22-27, with tips for open-air concerts, language-learning meetups, and much more.
Charles University summer schools: Language learning for adults and university preparation for teens
Turn this season into a Czechia starter pack: language classes, uni prep, and immersive experiences, with help from UJOP Charles University.
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').
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 20–24
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
Czech diacritics and iPhone passwords: Don't get locked out in new update
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Apple has removed the standalone háček from its iPhone keyboard in a new iOS update, leaving at least one user locked out of their device.
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.
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 13–17
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
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?
Is teaching English in Czechia still worth it? Insider tips from a TEFL professional
From TEFL training and classroom practice to pay rates and residency considerations, here’s what newcomers need to know before getting started.
Havel in English: Expats.cz invites you to a night of theater in Prague
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Use discount code HAVEL50 for half-price tickets to the April 14 premiere of Václav Havel's 1968 play The Increased Difficulty of Concentration at Celetná.
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.
