slowczech
Slowly-spoken Czech podcast plus tutoring, aimed at people living in Czechia.
- LevelFor beginners · For intermediate
- PriceFree with a paid tier
- Made forFor learners
- Episodes here5 newest
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Why do Czechs put fish scales in their wallets? And why might seeing an orange tram in Prague be a sign of good luck? In this episode of the slowczech Podcast, Monča takes you into the world of Czech superstitions. Discover the curious beliefs that connect everyday life with luck, money, and bad luck — and learn what these traditions reveal about Czech culture. What you'll learn: Useful Czech vocabulary related to luck and bad luckWhy breaking a mirror means seven years of bad luckWhat Czechs mean when they knock on woodWhy people keep carp scales in their wallets at ChristmasWhat makes Prague's orange maintenance tram so specialLearning Czech isn't just about grammar and vocabulary. It's…
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Living in Czechia? There are a few things you’ll eventually want to have at home. From a traditional mushroom basket to slippers for your guests, these everyday items will help you understand Czech culture a little better. In this episode, Nikola introduces six practical Czech things you might not find in a textbook. Practise your Czech listening, discover everyday vocabulary, and learn more about the little traditions that make life in Czechia unique. What you'll learn: Why Czechs use baskets for mushroom pickingWhat burčák is and when you can try itWhat a půllitr is and how Czechs use itWhat a síťovka looks like and what to watch out forWhat Czech tourist stamps are and why people collect…
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Autumn is here, so what are you planning to do? In this episode, we talk about simple autumn activities in Czech — from playing board games to visiting a museum, or taking a break from social media. This is a relaxed Czech listening practice episode for intermediate learners who want to understand and talk about everyday plans in Czech. What you'll learn:useful Czech vocabulary for autumn activitieshow to talk about plans and routineseveryday expressions like "vyhodit", "dát si pauzu" and "chodit spát dřív"how Czechs talk about relaxing, organizing and spending time with friendspractical Czech listening practice through a natural conversation Are you a night owl, or do you want to start…
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Is Český Krumlov really worth visiting, or is it just a tourist trap? Join Monča on a day trip with a friend and discover what this famous Czech town is really like. In this episode of the slowczech podcast, you’ll practice Czech listening through a real story about visiting Český Krumlov. You’ll hear about authentic Czech food, the UNESCO-listed city center, the castle and its bear, vltavín, and the people who travel down the Vltava River. This is a great episode for intermediate Czech learners who want to improve their listening and learn Czech through real places, experiences and culture. What you'll learn: - Czech vocabulary for traveling and visiting places - words connected with Czech…
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Why do words like “čučoriedka” and “korytnačka” sound so cute to many Czechs? And why Czechs and Slovaks behave like siblings? In this episode, Eliška explores the friendly rivalry between Czechs and Slovaks, funny Slovak words, Czech jokes about Slovakia, and how well Czechs and Slovaks understand each other today. You’ll learn: why Slovak sounds cute to many Czechswhat “čučoriedka,” “korytnačka” and “vankúš” meanwhy Slovaks often speak Czech in Czechiawhat “naši slovenští bratia” meanswhy “čobol” is not a nice word A fun way to practice Czech listening and understand the cultural references, jokes and expressions you may hear in real conversations. Get the complete transcript to follow…
What it is
Eliška's team built slowczech around one problem — foreigners who understand Czech on paper but freeze in a shop — so the podcast (close to 300 episodes and still weekly in August 2026) speaks slowly about ordinary life, and the tutoring and immersion programmes push output from the first lesson. There is a free starter kit and the whole podcast archive costs nothing. Self-paced courses, group immersion and one-to-one lessons are paid, and the content stops around B1.
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