No matter how good you are, there's always room for improvement, especially when it comes to learning another language. If you've decided to step up the game and embellish your Czech vocabulary, this article will make it easier for you. In this article, I've listed 40+ useful advanced Czech phrases that you can use in various conversations, while polishing your resumé in Czech, while writing a paper, or while chatting with your Czech friends and colleagues. Czech is a fun, colorful language: We love using idioms and slang, and you know by now that the loose word order allows for some strange Czech sentence structures (i.e., a full sentence can consist of just one word). Remember that building vocabulary is much faster, more... Show more

Congratulations! You’ve worked your way up to an advanced level of the beautiful Czech language.  You've mastered the past, present, and future tenses. You can have a pretty comprehensive conversation about almost anything and write long paragraphs. You can probably watch some movies and TV shows in Czech, and talk about various topics without getting sweaty. Your level is somewhere around B1, and your vocabulary comes up to a whopping 2500 words or so.  In this article, you'll expand your vocab even more with advanced Czech words. Beware though. It is very easy (and common) to get complacent, think you've “seen it all,” and stop working on your skills. I am a living example of how fast laziness can throw you back to “square... Show more

Taking a Czech language test or exam is a decision that might change your entire life. Let's get a bit touchy-feely and personal, shall we?  My long story short: "Oh, maybe I want to be a translator or something, what do I do? Okay, apparently I need a certificate...when's the next exam date? In a few weeks? Cool! Erm... How am I supposed to learn all this stuff in three weeks?" -> Daily panic attacks and lots of crying in the shower (figuratively speaking). -> Passed the exam. -> Works as a freelance translator and writer, currently sitting on a couch thousands of miles away from home, and writing an article on how to pass a Czech language test. See? It's doable, even if you don't have the time (or money) for a specialized prep... Show more

What is the most defining moment you will face this year? From memories that you immortalize in a million photographs, to days you never wish to remember, one thing's for certain: big life events change you. The great poet, Bukowski, said, "We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well, that death will tremble to take us." The older I get, the more I agree with him! Talking about significant events in our lives is part of every person's journey, regardless of creed or culture. If you're planning to stay in for more than a quick visit, you're sure to need at least a few 'life events' phrases that you can use. After all, many of these are shared experiences, and it's generally expected that we will show up with good manners... Show more