Best Czech Grammar Podcasts (2025)

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Unlock the Sound of Czech Days: V PONDĚLÍ, VE STŘEDU and More 5:16

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14h ago5:16

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Send Renča a text 😉 How do the days of the week change when we add V/VE (eg. on Monday - v pondělí)? This episode provides practical tips for both beginners and advanced learners to sound more like a native speaker. Renča shows you how Czechs really pronounce the days of the week. And no, we don't pronounce the preposition V as v most of the time (…

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From Pondělí to Neděle: Dive into Czech Days 8:04

1d ago8:04

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech Days of the Week In this episode, Renča introduces the Czech days of the week, their English translations, and the meanings behind them. The names in Czech will start making sense after this episode. If you are a beginner/false beginner, you can find the English translation in the link down below. Download the ha…

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Friday Fun: Learn Czech with 3 Mini Stories 6:01

5d ago6:01

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Send Renča a text 😉 As you know, Friday is a story time. I have 3 mini stories for you today. By listening to them you will review what you have learnt so far this week. If you missed any episode, go back and listen to them first. There are two speeds again: 1. slow, 2. normal speed. I am really curious who is able to catch it in the normal speed. …

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Casual Czech: Jít vs. Jet Unplugged aka Talk Like a Native 4:42

6d ago4:42

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Informal Czech: Lazy Pronunciations and Real-Life Examples In this episode Renča shows the informal pronunciations of verbs like JÍT and JET, commonly used in everyday conversations. Renča provides both the proper and less formal versions of essential sentences. Don't skip this episode even if you are an advanced learn…

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Finding Time for Czech: Simple Tips 7:56

7d ago7:56

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Send Renča a text 😉 I guess everyone has struggled with time. Being able to organize your day to your benefit - that's a game changer. That's why I decided to share tips and tricks that helped me on my journey. Apps mentioned: UNHOOK, ONE SEC Let me know what works for you ;) 00:36 The Challenge of Finding Time for Czech 02:08 Renča's Personal Expe…

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Getting Around in Czech: Walk or Ride? Jít vs. Jet 5:59

8d ago5:59

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering 'To Go' in Czech: JÍT vs. JET In this episode you will learn the distinctions between the Czech words 'JÍT' and 'JET' for expressing 'to go.' Renča explains how to use 'JÍT' when going on foot and 'JET' when using transportation. You will build your vocabulary with frequent destinations and also improve your listening …

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Hop On! Discovering Means of Transport in Czech 6:42

9d ago6:42

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Send Renča a text 😉 Exploring Czech Means of Transport In the first part of this episode, Renča introduces various means of transport in Czech and English. Then Renča challenges you by giving detailed descriptions of each transport method in Czech. Are you able to understand? You can download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/ episode-25-daily…

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Story: Renča's Fun Facts and Czech Double Negatives 8:56

12d ago8:56

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Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode you can practice both Czech vocab and grammar not only from this week, but also the previous ones. Renča has created sentences with double negatives inspired by her own life. There are 2 listenings: 1. slow mode, 2. normal speed - so that you can improve your listening skills in Czech. Have fun while learning ;) …

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Nikdo, Nikde, Nic: Frequent Phrases That Pop 6:59

13d ago6:59

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Double Negatives in Czech: Idioms and Expressions In this episode Renča shows you common idioms and expressions using NIC, NIKDO, and NIKDE (and of course double negatives). She shares practical examples and offers tips for both beginners and advanced learners to practice and improve their Czech language skills. Downlo…

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Ignite Your Motivation: A Story of Language Success 7:53

14d ago7:53

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Send Renča a text 😉 Finding Your Inner Drive for Learning CZECH In this episode Renča shares her personal experience with learning Spanish. She shows how much her learning journey has changed after unlocking her internal motivation and the joy that comes from working towards your dreams daily. 00:33 The Marathon of Language Learning 01:31 Personal …

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Unlocking Czech Negatives: Dive In! 5:19

15d ago5:19

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Negative Sentences in Czech In this episode Renča guides you through the usage of negative sentences in Czech. The expressions from yesterday's episode play an important role ;) If you are a beginner/false beginner, definitely download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-17-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-trans…

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Starting Out: Mastering Double Negatives in Czech 8:05

16d ago8:05

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Double Negatives in Czech: Essential Expressions In this episode Renča introduces the concept of double negatives in Czech language. Unlike English, Czech often requires the use of double, triple, or even quadruple negatives. The episode focuses on six key expressions: nikdy (never), nikdo (nobody), nic (nothing), nija…

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Czech Your Ice Cream: A Two-Scoop Story 5:43

19d ago5:43

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Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode Renča shares a real-life story from her visit to Litoměřice. You will learn useful phrases to confidently order ice cream in a café or ice cream parlor. How to deal with a situation in Czech when the smallest amount of scoops sold in a café is 2? This story will definitely help you. The episode features a dialogu…

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Mistakes, Mishaps, and Mastery: Light Up Your Czech Journey 6:15

20d ago6:15

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Send Renča a text 😉 Embracing Mistakes in Your Czech Learning Journey In this episode Renča starts a new series of episodes. They will appear usually once a week. What will they be about? Renča will share her opinions on frequent struggles of foreigners learning Czech - learning Czech can be fun, not a horrible experience full of struggles. This ep…

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Czech Your Taste: Ordering Ice Cream with Confidence 7:57

21d ago7:57

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Ice Cream Orders in Czech In this episode of Czech Your Day, Renča shows you how to order ice cream in Czech. You will hear both versions - with or without scoops - so that you can learn the endings correctly and you can order your favourite flavours of ice cream with confidence. Download the handout here: 01:12 Orderi…

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Cones, Cups, and Czech: Ice Cream Made Easy 5:08

22d ago5:08

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Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode Renča shows you essential Czech vocabulary for ordering ice cream. Learn key phrases and expressions such as 'one scoop', 'two scoops', and the different kinds of containers you might encounter, like 'cone' or 'cup'. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-12-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcrip…

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Flavours of Czech Joy: The Ice Cream Episode 5:25

23d ago5:25

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Send Renča a text 😉 Exploring Ice Cream Flavours in Czech In this episode of 'Czech Your Day', Renča introduces a new weekly topic focused on ice cream. You will learn how to say various ice cream flavours in Czech and identify the main ingredients. All the ingredients are translated in the handout. You can download today's handout/transcript here:…

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My Daily Routine and Jana’s Too! (story) 5:14

26d ago5:14

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Send Renča a text 😉 Daily Routine in Czech: Telling Time and Activities In this episode of CZECH YOUR DAY with Renča, the focus is on practicing daily routines and telling time in Czech. You will hear a story in both first person (JÁ) and third person (ONA) to help you with understanding Czech. This is not my real schedule. I will share it in the u…

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Wake Up Your Czech Skills: Verbs for Everyday Life 6:02

27d ago6:02

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Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shows you how to use verbs related to daily activities such as getting up (vstávat), going to bed/to sleep (chodit spát), leaving for work (odcházet do práce), and brushing teeth (čistit si zuby). Challenge yourself and combine these verbs with time expressions learned earlier this week ;) You can download…

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Time Talks: Say 'Half Past' Confidently in Czech 5:34

28d ago5:34

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech: Using 'It's Half Past' in Formal and Informal Settings In this episode of 'CZECH YOUR DAY,' Renča shows you how to express 'It's half past' in Czech. The episode covers formal and informal versions of telling time, crucial for both exams and casual conversations. Renča provides examples of both versions and emph…

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Czech Verb Fun: DĚLAT and Meals of the Day 7:35

29d ago7:35

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Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode of CZECH YOUR DAY, Renča guides you through the use of the verb DĚLAT, which means to do, to make, to work, and to prepare in informal Czech. Examples include how to express daily activities such as making coffee or asking where someone works. Renča also explains the reflexive form DĚLAT SI for actions performed …

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Czech Time Made Easy: Mastering the Clock in Czech 6:08

30d ago6:08

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Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech: Telling Time This week’s focus is on how to express time in Czech. Learn to ask 'What time is it?' and how to respond using both the 12-hour and 24-hour systems commonly used in Czech. Understand the forms and usage of the word 'HODINA' and practice essential phrases. Don’t forget to check the website Czech-me.c…

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Dressing for Spring: A Story in Czech by Renča 9:11

1M ago9:11

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Send Renča a text 😉 Understanding Spring Clothes in Czech: Put the Whole Week into Practice In this episode of CZECH YOUR DAY, Renča guides listeners through a story about spring clothes. The episode features a slow and a normal-speed reading of a story about what she typically wears in the spring. Focus on familiar expressions that you have learnt…

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Spring Into Fashion: Learn Czech Clothing Words 8:03

1M ago8:03

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Send Renča a text 😉 Building Your Czech Spring Wardrobe: Essential Vocabulary In this episode, Renča focuses on spring clothing vocabulary in Czech, providing both the Czech terms and their English translations. She encourages listeners to revisit previous episodes for a better understanding and explains the importance of frequency and consistency …

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Let's Get Dressed! Czech Verbs for Spring Outfits 7:07

1M ago7:07

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Send Renča a text 😉 Understanding Czech Verbs for Dressing Up In this episode, the focus is on learning Czech expressions related to dressing up. Different verbs such as 'OBLÉKAT SE' for general dressing, 'OBLÉKAT SI' for dressing with specific items, and 'OBLÉKAT' for dressing someone else are explained with examples. The episode also covers the v…

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Welcome to CZECH YOUR DAY: Your Daily Dose of Czech Language 5:06

1M ago5:06

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Send Renča a text 😉 Welcome to 'CZECH YOUR DAY': Your Daily Guide to Learning Czech! Join Renča in the first episode of 'CZECH YOUR DAY,' where she introduces the format and purpose of this daily podcast dedicated to learning Czech. With over 24 years of language teaching experience, Renča aims to guide you through various topics, starting with 'Sp…

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Czech Your Closet: Spring Fashion Vocab Fun 9:41

1M ago9:41

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Send Renča a text 😉 Learning Spring Clothes Vocabulary in Czech In this episode, Renča introduces a unique system to improve your Czech by focusing on spring clothes vocabulary. Designed for both beginners and advanced learners, the lesson includes translations of words like 'sweater,' or 'jacket,' Renča explains these words in simple Czech sentenc…

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Experience in learning Slavic languages 43:53

1y ago43:53

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In this episode, after taking a long break, we will talk about how we learned Slavic languages with my new co-host Marvin. I have a Slavic background while Marvin is a native French speaker, so tune in to find what makes learning Slavic languages so... exciting! Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me…

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LGBT Terminology in Slavic languages (Aug 2021) 8:04

1+ y ago8:04

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After a short break, I am bringing you back the episode we talked about a lot back in 2021. Here, I explain the terminology used in Slavic languages in order to describe a gay person. This is a very sensitive topic and it's not meant to offend anyone. I would also like to state that I won't tolerate homophobic comments. Thank you! Support the show …

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Intro to West Slavic slang - Polish 12:22

1+ y ago12:22

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It's official - we've come to the end of our series on Slavic slang 😁 ❗DISCLAIMER: git actually comes from Yiddish, not English directly. However, they are all cognates. My mistake! This time, I discuss what slang actually reflects, how it helps youngsters express themselves, and what in the world does it means to release a peacock in Polish 🦚 💡 Al…

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Intro to West Slavic slang - Czech 6:57

1+ y ago6:57

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So far, we’ve always discussed youngsters slang, but somehow I never mentioned any school-related vocabulary. This is all going to change in this episode on Czech slang! Learn what words like déčák or matikář mean in this episode of Slavstvuyte! 📚 Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me on Facebook, I…

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Intro to South Slavic slang - Macedonian 5:02

1+ y ago5:02

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The last out of South Slavic languages - Macedonian 🇲🇰 🤔 Getting drunk like wood, slammed by love, or expressing your emotions through a simple "lele" - Macedonian slang has it all! Ready, set and... ▶️ Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. For addition…

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Intro to South Slavic slang - Bulgarian 5:58

1+ y ago5:58

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Whether it's calling your friends your brother or loaning a word from Turkish to describe losing your virginity, Bulgarian slang won't fall short! 🇧🇬 Join me in finding out what makes the vernacular of Bulgarian youngsters so special 💡 Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Tw…

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Intro to South Slavic slang - BCMS 7:13

2y ago7:13

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In this episode, you`ll learn that in BCMS, you greet your friends with (g)de si? gdje si? đe si? đes'? (lit. meaning where are you?), call them your brother – brate, tebra, tebrice, or in Bosnia – jarane. You'll learn that you can also call them an old one – (you'll hear this in Belgrade for example) – matori; in other regions, you can say – stari…

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Intro to South Slavic slang - Slovene 7:14

2y ago7:14

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One of the first things you will notice in Slovene slang is the amount of German words! English ones as well, but given its history, German was way more present throughout the lives of Slovenians than English. Those are the words that are not only to be heard from youngsters since they`ve been a part of the language for some time now. Words like ‘c…

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Intro to East Slavic slang 5:07

2y ago5:07

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In today’s episode, I am going to try and bring some Ukrainian & Russian slang to the table. It’s already August, and I imagine you’re somewhere on some beach, not ready to face reality, so that is why I’m not gonna bother you with aspect, conjugations, phonology, and all things we normally do on this podcast. Instead, just a little something to ke…

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Expressing a prohibition - verbal aspect in negated imperative in East & West Slavic languages 4:48

2y ago4:48

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What is the difference between whether you are prohibiting someone from turning off the lights and telling them not to fall down? In this episode of Slavstvuyte!, we are going to dive deeper into West & East Slavic languages and their preferences when it comes to verbal aspects when expressing negative imperative. Support the show Support Slavstvuy…

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Expressing a prohibition - verbal aspect in negated imperative in South Slavic languages 13:02

2y ago13:02

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In the previous episode, we discussed how important it is to watch out for the aspect of the verb when it comes to imperative. In today's episode, we continue the journey of aspect & imperative with a small addition - expressing a prohibition. How did verbs behave in Old Church Slavonic and what preferences do modern South Slavic languages have whe…

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Is imperfective rude? 7:34

2y ago7:34

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In this episode, we are discussing whether using imperfective to express a one-time command is considered rude, which Slavic languages prefer it & what is the story behind it. Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. For additional information, go to www.s…

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Future Tense in South Slavic languages (FIRST EPISODE - DEC 2020) 9:01

2y ago9:01

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Slavstvuyte! has been growing for the last two and a half years. We shared so many beautiful moments and I love receiving your messages, tips, and sharing experiences with you. I have also learned so much since the first episode appeared, back in December 2020. It was a year I'm sure all of us will remember, but it will also be the year this projec…

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Days of the week in Slavic languages 5:31

2y ago5:31

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👉🏻 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 follow the same pattern - they are numbered and the counting starts from Monday. 💡 This pattern is so easy that one non-Slavic languages has borrowed some days of the week to their vocabulary as well - can you guess which language is that? Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slav…

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INTERVIEW: Saffy Mirghani on Afro-Slavic literature 56:17

2y ago56:17

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I Am [An Extraordinary] Man: The Intimate Suffering of Russianness and Blackness. This is the working title of Saffy Mirghani's doctoral dissertation that she's pursuing at UCL's School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES). Her present research focuses on the Russian and African-American comparative literary field concerning Fyodor Dostoev…

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Sound reduplication in Slavic languages 5:57

2y ago5:57

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As mentioned in the previous episode, this is going to be the last out of three episodes on reduplication in Slavic languages. This time, we are going to be talking about sound reduplication. Sound reduplication is to be noticed in a child’s language from an early age, but there are also some other patterns where reduplicated sounds occur. Jump in …

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Affixal reduplication - Slovene, BCS & Russian 6:03

2y ago6:03

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In this episode, we are going to get ourselves acquainted with what prefix and suffix doubling expresses in Slovene, BCS, and Russian. Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. For additional information, go to www.slavstvuyte.org All inquiries, questions, …

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Clitic doubling in Slovene & Serbian 6:49

2+ y ago6:49

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This episode of Slavstvuyte! will open a large topic I am working on right now - reduplication in Slavic languages. I will walk you through what reduplication means and, in this case, in which Slavic languages is clitic doubling to be seen. The examples mentioned in this episode are from Gorica Slovene and Torlak Serbian. Support the show Support S…

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INTERVIEW: Franc Marušič on Slovene syntax 31:11

2+ y ago31:11

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This time, professor Franc Marušič from the University of Nova Gorica is telling us more about Slovene syntax - the position of the definite article ta, clitic doubling in Gorica Slovenian & his current research. Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Fo…

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Reflexive-possessive pronoun *svojь 9:06

2+ y ago9:06

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First of all, I am going to have to admit - the quality of this audio is bad since I am experiencing some issues with my microphone. Still, I hope it won´t be too distracting and I apologize for the inconvenience. Slavic languages express the belonging of the person or object in question through the reflexive-possessive pronoun *𝐬𝐯𝐨𝐣ь. But when exa…

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INTERVIEW: Theresa Grandits on Burgenland Croatian 38:20

2+ y ago38:20

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In this episode, Theresa Grandits & I discussed a minority language spoken in Austria, Hungary & Slovakia - Burgenland Croatian (gradišćanski hrvatski / Burgenlandkroatisch). We talked about morphology, phonology, and the influence German has left on Burgenland Croatian. Theresa explained how the school system in this minority language works in Aus…

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INTERVIEW: Dragana Valent on language of war 24:01

2+ y ago24:01

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This episode is covering the changes seen in Ukrainian and Russian that are caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Dr. Dragana Valent, whose specialties are Ukrainian and Russian language in political propaganda is going to help me answer some of the questions like what kind of changes are going to stay in the language even after the end of the war.…

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Turkish words in Serbian household 3:38

2+ y ago3:38

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If I start digging through my household items, I may find that a large number of items have names that originate in Turkish - whether it's a spoon, a duvet, or a pillow, Turskih found its way into Serbian homes. But why is that and how is that seen in contemporary Serbian? Find out in this episode of Slavstvuyte! Support the show Support Slavstvuyt…