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How to Use Czech Numbers for Daily Usage

Especially if you're planning a prolonged visit to , using the correct Czech numbers for counting in Czech could be very important! Number systems are the other alphabet in any language. In fact, it is a language all of its own, and it serves a multitude of excellent purposes. Table of Contents A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems Why is it Important to Learn Czech Numbers? Learning Czech Numbers Why Choose CzechClass101 to Learn all about Czech Numbers? 1. A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems 1. The Ishango Bone The origin of counting, and with it numbers, is not clear to historians. While their art showed that prehistoric man had a concept of numbers, the first indication of a formal system was... Show more

How To Post In Perfect Czech on Social Media

You're learning to speak Czech, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Czech. At Learn Czech, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Czech in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Czech Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Czech. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Libor plans to eat at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of the food, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break down... Show more

How to Say Sorry in Czech

Learn how to apologize in Czech - fast and accurately! CzechClass101 makes it easy for you to make amends. Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Czech Skills! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Common Ways to Say Sorry in Czech How To Refuse Something Politely in Czech Audio Lesson - Survival Phrases "How to Say Sorry" Why You Will NOT Be Sorry For Learning Czech through CzechClass101 1. Common Ways to Say Sorry in Czech Nobody’s perfect, not anywhere in the world. Everybody makes mistakes, and does and says regrettable things. Then it’s time to apologize, as saying ‘I’m sorry’ is not in vain. It can be very healing! Did you know that hearing a sincerely-meant apology can... Show more

Czech Republic National Day: Celebrating Statehood Day

The Czech Republic celebrates its founding each year during a holiday called Czech Statehood Day (more commonly known as St. Wenceslas Day). It’s two holidays in one, but each holiday focuses on the same things: the creation of the Czech state and the patron saint behind it. In this article, you’ll learn a little bit about St. Wenceslas and his place in history, as well as the Czech Statehood in general and how it’s celebrated. At CzechClass101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your learning journey both fun and informative! So let’s get started, and delve into this most significant of Czech holidays and celebrations. 1. What is Statehood Day? On Statehood Day, better known as St. Wenceslas Day, the Czech Republic... Show more

Czech Internet Slang Phrases

In recent years, we communicate through technology more than we do in person. While this modern way of human interaction certainly has many perks, it can sometimes cause a lot of confusion or misunderstandings. Why? It's very difficult to express emotions because not everyone is a Dickens, you know? Another thing: There’s not always enough time to explain everything in great detail. Did you know that you’re able to say 100 - 160 words, but you can only type around 40 words?  Luckily, us humans are smart—we figure things out.  Today, you’ll learn about Czech internet slang so you can keep up with this fast-paced technological world. Internet slang has been around since the early days of the internet, of course, but it has... Show more

Czech Holidays: The Day of Burning Jan Hus

Who was Jan Hus, and why do the Czech people have a holiday in commemoration of his burning? Czech martyr Jan Hus burned at the stake in 1415 for his beliefs and teachings, which spurred rebellion against foreign intervention. In learning about Jan Hus beliefs, as well as this Czech reformer’s life and legacy, you’re opening the floodgates to Czech cultural knowledge! And as any successful language-learner can tell you, knowing a country’s culture is essential in mastering its language. At CzechClass101.com, we hope to make your learning journey both fun and informative, starting now with the Czech martyr Jan Hus. 1. What is the Day of Burning Jan Hus? On July 6, 1415, a prominent Czech reformer and scholar named Jan Hus... Show more

Introduce Yourself: How to Say “My Name is,” in Czech and More

Introducing yourself in Czech (or any foreign language) might seem daunting at first, we get it. Maybe you googled "how to say my name is in Czech" and now you’re feeling a bit confused. But once you learn a few basic phrases, you're good to go. Czech is a fun, lively language, and you don't need to be fluent to start a conversation. With this guide, you'll be ready for any social situation or occasion. In our guide on how to introduce yourself in Czech, we've summarized all you need to know and memorize before you put yourself out there—how to say your name, which greeting is appropriate in specific settings, what information is considered too personal, and so on. Sit back and put on your glasses. In a few minutes, you'll be ready to... Show more

The Top 10 Czech Movies

Learning a foreign language is pretty easy and fun: you can use many different tools and apps, take online classes, hire a tutor…but what's the most effective thing that will make your "textbook" Czech sound natural and teach you slang/colloquialisms? Czech movies!  I honestly think that movies, shows, podcasts, and YouTube channels are THE best things to help someone learn another language more effectively. You catch a lot of phrases (pretty much effortlessly), improve your listening skills and pronunciation in a fun way...and let's not forget that you learn a lot about the Czech culture and lifestyle along the way. Czech and American cinematography are very different and if you've never seen a Czech movie, you'll probably be... Show more

Learn Czech the Fun Way: The Top 10 Czech TV Shows

It should come as no surprise that learning another language in a fun way is WAY more effective than relying on textbooks. Trust me, even though watching TV shows might feel like (or lead to) procrastinating, it's a great tool for broadening your vocab effortlessly and familiarizing yourself with idioms and the most common phrases. It's also the best listening exercise, especially if you're not ready to put yourself out there and talk to native speakers. Besides, you can pause and rewind a Czech TV show anytime, and write down new words. When I first started actually speaking English (instead of just writing and reading it), YouTube and American TV shows were my best friends. It was hard and intimidating at first, but if you're really... Show more

How to Find Jobs in the Czech Republic

You have your bags (almost) packed, you’re working on your Czech vocabulary, you're excited, you got a new passport case, a shiny new suitcase, you've rented an apartment in a charming Czech city… What else do you need? A bottle of champagne to celebrate your courage and make a toast to your new adventures.  Also: Money. You're going to need money, and riches usually don't just appear out of thin air. Which brings me to today's topic––you're going to need a job. Finding jobs in the Czech Republic will be easy if you're fine tending the bar or making coffee, and (believe it or not), it won't be much more difficult if you really love huge offices, shiny coffee machines, and having hundreds of colleagues. If you’ve been dreaming... Show more