Best How To Learn Czech Podcasts (2025)

On 11 September 1951, the 9.55am train from Prague to Aš, in Communist Czechoslovakia was hijacked and driven to freedom in West Germany. One hundred and eleven people were on board and 34 of them never returned, starting new lives on the other side of the Iron Curtain. The remaining 77 returned to Czechoslovakia to face state security, the Státní …

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

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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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The Gratitude Train: France thanks America 10:35

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In 1949, the Gratitude Train arrived in the United States, made up of 49 wagons filled with thousands of gifts from France. The convoy was a thank-you to American families who’d sent food and supplies across the Atlantic, via a ‘friendship train’ in the aftermath of World War Two. It was the idea of a French railworker called Andre Picard. In the s…

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

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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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Stay Grounded 8:39

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For seasons of wandering & wondering

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Making Jaws 10:29

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It’s 50 years since the original Jaws film was released in cinemas across America. The movie premiered on 20 June 1975. Directed by a young Steven Spielberg, who was relatively unknown at the time, it was considered Hollywood’s pioneering summer blockbuster. The thriller broke records by becoming the first movie to gross over $100 million at the US…

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

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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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The signing of the Treaty of Versailles 9:48

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On 28 June 1919, in the Palace of Versailles in Paris the signing of the Treaty of Versailles took place. It was a peace agreement that marked the end of World War One. The terms of the treaty punished Germany for their involvement in starting the war. British journalist, William Norman Ewer attended the signing. He told his story to the BBC World …

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

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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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Civil rights swim-in 10:48

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On 18 June 1964, black and white protesters jumped into a ‘whites only’ swimming pool at a motel in St Augustine, in Florida. Photos of the Monson Motor Lodge manager, James Brock, pouring cleaning acid into the pool to get them out, made global headlines. The following day, the Civil Rights Act - a landmark bill to end discrimination which had bee…

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Finding Time for Czech: Simple Tips 7:56

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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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S02E42 Lewandowski Gets Poland Coach Fired 23:15

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In this episode, I talk to my Polish friend Tomasz about the explosive situation in the Polish national team. Did Robert Lewandowski really get the coach fired during the World Cup qualifiers? We dive into this highly controversial story and discuss how important Lewa is to the fans and the entire nation — a footballing icon now at the centre of a …

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Learning Strategies #154 - The Easiest Way to Learn Czech Words: The “Core Words” Method 3:03

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discover effective strategies and tips for learning CzechBy CzechClass101.com

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Charleston church shooting 8:59

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On 17 June 2015, white supremacist Dylann Roof attended a bible group at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, in the United States. As it was ending, the 21-year-old started shooting and killed nine people. Polly Sheppard was one of the survivors. She called 911 whilst hiding from Roof. The shootings at the hist…

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

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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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'Tripperburgen' the sexual health clinics that detained women 10:00

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After the Second World War, in what was then East Germany, or the German Democratic Republic (GDR), tens of thousands of women and girls were forcibly detained and abused in sexual health clinics. In 1977, at the age of 15, Sabine was at a house party in Leipzig when police came for her. She was taken to a so-called ‘Tripperburgen’ which translates…

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

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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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The Schengen Agreement 10:12

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On 14 June 1985, five politicians met on a boat in the town of Schengen, in Luxembourg, to sign an agreement to get rid of border checks between their countries: Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and West Germany. The Schengen Area now encompasses more than 450 million people and 29 countries in Europe. Rachel Naylor speaks to Robert Goe…

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

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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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My Craziest Travel Story (feat. a Bear and Czech Police) by Veronika 4:56

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A Bear, a Camera, and a Czech Story You’ll Never Forget Ready to learn Czech online in a fun and natural way? Then this podcast episode is exactly for you. In this episode, Veronika—one of our amazing slowczech tutors—shares a real story from the Slovak mountains. She went hiking with her husband… and ended up meeting a bear. Yes, a real one. And g…

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Czech Vocab Builder S1 #91 - Cooking Related Actions 3:34

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learn words and phrases about cookingBy CzechClass101.com

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Ronald Reagan’s ‘Tear down this wall’ speech 10:35

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In 1987 Uunied States President Ronald Reagan spoke at the Berlin Wall. In his speech he called on the leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev to "Tear down this wall". The famous words were met with applause and cheers by the large crowd of West Berliners who had lived in a divided city since 1961 when the wall was built. However, that phras…

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

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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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Lonesome George: The celebrity tortoise 10:49

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In 2012, Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his species died. George, from Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, was a global symbol of conservation and brought to the attention of the world the reality of extinction. James Gibbs, vice president of science and conservation at the Galapagos Conservancy knew George well. He looked afte…

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

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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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Learning Strategies #153 - Cheat Code to Learn Czech 200% Faster 2:35

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discover effective strategies and tips for learning CzechBy CzechClass101.com

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The woman born in a prisoner of war camp 10:52

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After the Sino-Indian war in 1962, around 3,000 men, women and children were incarcerated in a disused World War Two prisoner of war camp. Indians of Chinese descent were sent there having fallen prey to government suspicion following the war which only lasted a few weeks. Joy Ma was born in the camp in Deoli, Rajasthan, and spent the first four ye…

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Unlocking Czech Negatives: Dive In! 5:19

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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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World War Two’s Rome escape line 10:31

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Between September 1943 and June 1944 in World War Two, the Italian capital Rome was occupied by German soldiers. Italy had surrendered and thousands of Allied prisoners of war had escaped from internment camps in the country. An Irish priest, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, who was working for the neutral state of Vatican City set in the heart of Rome, …

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Starting Out: Mastering Double Negatives in Czech 8:05

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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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Usonia: Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘utopian’ town 10:13

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In 1948, the foundation was laid for a “utopian” community of houses designed by a man described as America’s greatest ever architect. Frank Lloyd Wright had been approached by a group who wanted to create a social collective of affordable homes, on land an hour north of New York city. The group of 47 flat-roofed, open-plan homes became known as Us…

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

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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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F*uck the levels. Speak Czech now! 14:57

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You are not your level. You are your voice. Let’s stop pretending that levels (A1, A2, B1… blah blah) mean anything in real life. Because real-life Czech doesn’t ask, “Excuse me, are you B2 yet?” before letting you into a conversation. And yet so many Czech learners wait… wait until they feel ready. Wait for permission. Wait for confidence to magic…

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Czech Vocab Builder S1 #105 - Meals 4:31

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learn words about mealsBy CzechClass101.com

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The discovery of the first exoplanets 10:30

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On 9 January 1992, astronomers Alex Wolszczan and Dale Frail announced they had discovered the first two exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system, while working at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The two planets orbit a pulsar, a neutron star, 2,300 light-years away, in the constellation Virgo. We now know of the existence of nearly …

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

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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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Favela life: The diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus 9:36

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Carolina Maria de Jesus was a poor, single mother-of-three who lived in a derelict shack and spent her days scavenging for food. Her diary, written between 1955 and 1960, brought to life the harsh realities faced by thousands of poor Brazilians who arrived in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro looking for better opportunities. In 1960, her di…

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

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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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The world’s largest model train set 10:36

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In 2000, nightclub owners and twins Frederik and Gerrit Braun went from the neon lights of a Hamburg nightclub to building the world’s largest model trainset. Miniatur Wunderland is now a top tourist destination and global attraction visited by millions, including celebrities like Adele and Sir Rod Stewart. Frederik and Gerrit Braun tell Megan Jone…

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

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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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Dolly Rathebe: South Africa’s first international film star 10:08

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South Africa’s first feature film aimed at black audiences was released in 1949, launching Dolly Rathebe’s career. The actress and jazz musician was discovered by chance by two British film makers and with no previous acting experience, she was cast in Jim Comes to Jo’burg, also known as African Jim. She played Judy, a glamourous nightclub singer. …

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

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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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Video News #98 - Free Czech Gifts of the Month - June 2025 1:28

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Get your learning gifts for the month of June 2025By CzechClass101.com

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The Battle of the Beanfield 10:10

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On 1 June 1985, a convoy of New Age Travellers set off for the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge in the south of England. They were planning to hold a festival there for the summer solstice, but they were stopped by police blocking their access to the site. The authorities had heard the travellers were carrying chainsaws and petrol bombs. The poli…