Today's episode is about World Athletics Day. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my athletics vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short summary about the Athletics Day. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about World Athletics Day. In…

Today's episode is about the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my lecture. You will also learn how to say “Great question“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some Questions & Answers from my lecture about WW II in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode…

Today's episode is about the traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the Slovak dative case of neuter nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That sounds like a fight.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the trad…

Today's episode is about the traditions on St. George and St. Marek’s days in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the dative case of the Slovak feminine nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That was so much fun!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about th…

Today's episode is about the Easter traditions of Kysuce, a region in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn a few new words from my short essay about the Easter traditions in Slovakia. You will also learn how to say “What do you like the most?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short essay about the Easter trad…

Teachers at a Prague primary school are changing how the Czech language is taught to foreign children, and have produced new textbooks that implement their method.

Today's episode is about the town of Zvolen in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the dative case of the Slovak masculine nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That's a wise decision “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my legend about the king and the bear. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talki…

Today's episode is about the surrounding of Kremnica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn dative case of the Slovak neuter nouns in the present. You will also learn how to say “It's dangerous!“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the surrounding of Kremnica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to …

Today's episode is about interesting places to see in Kremnica, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the dative case of the Slovak feminine nouns in singular. You will also learn how to say “Let's get down to business“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about interesting places to see in Kremnica, Slovakia. I…

Today's episode is about the history of the small town Kremnica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the dative case of Slovak masculine nouns in singular. You will also learn how to say “We'll meet across from the park“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the history of the small town Kremnica in Slo…

Today's episode is about the 7 wonders of Banská Štiavnica. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my article. You will also learn how to say “Discover magical wonders” in Slovak. At the end you will find my article about the 7 wonders of Banská Štiavnica in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the 7 wonders…

Today's episode is about must-see places of Banská Štiavnica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn a few words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “That's a great place “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about must-see places of Bans…

Today's episode is about the history of town Banská Štiavnica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you'll learn some new words from my legend. You will also learn how to say “You are my treasure!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my legend about two little lizards. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the history of …

In today's episode, I’m talking about Andrej Sládkovič’s poem Marína. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn a few words from poem Marína. You will also learn how to say “It’s impossible NOT to love you!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few stanzas of the poem Marína. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about A…

Today's episode is about a very unique bank, Bank of Love in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Love conquers all“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about the Love bank. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about a very uniq…

Today's episode is about the tips for learning Slovak in 2025. In the Slovak lesson, I will talk about the Slovak use of English modal verb “must”. Then you will practice it in short sentences. You will also learn how to say “You must not do it!” and “Where’s the bathroom?“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the tips for…

Today's episode is about the verb “mať". Then you'll practice it in short sentences. Episode notes Last week we practiced the Slovak modal verb in the present tense. Today we are going to look at the verb “mať" (This modal verb means "should”). Then we'll practice it in short sentences. 1. Conjugation of “mať” – Present Tense: Singular: mám (I shou…

The Czech Academy of Sciences’ Institute of the Czech Language is recruiting young language enthusiasts to document dialects and the endangered speech of older generations.

Today's episode is about the Slovak modal verb “vedieť". We'll conjugate it and then you will practice it in short sentences. Episode notes Last week we practiced the Slovak modal verb “smieť” in the present tense. Today we are going to look at the verb “vedieť". This verb means "to know”, “to be aware of”, or” to have some ability”, usually after …

Today's episode is about the Slovak modal verb “smieť" in the present tense. Then you will practice it in short sentences. Episode notes Last week we practiced the Slovak modal verb “musieť” in the present tense. Today we are going to look at the verb “smieť". Then we will practice it in short sentences. 1. Conjugation of “smieť” Present Tense (Thi…

Today's episode is about the modal verb “musieť”. You will learn how to conjugate it in the present tense. Then you'll practice the use of in a few short sentences. Episode notes Today's episode is about the modal verb “musieť”. You will learn how to conjugate it in the present tense. Then you'll practice the use of in a few short sentences. Slovak…

Today's episode is about the Slovak modal verbs, their meaning, and usage. Then we'll look closely at the Slovak modal verb “môcť” and conjugate it in the present tense. Finally, we will practice it in a few short sentences. Episode notes Today I’m talking about the Slovak modal verbs in general, their meaning, and usage. Then we look closely at th…

Today's episode is about the chaos that occurs right before Christmas. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from another favorite Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say “At Christmas, we belong together “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the words of this favorite Slovak Christmas song. Episode notes In …

Today's episode is about winter solstice in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say dates in Slovak. You will also learn how to ask “What day is today?” and say “Winter solstice is magical “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode are a few sentences about winter solstice. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about winter s…

Today's episode is about Slovak traditions of making honey cookies for Christmas. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the Slovak Ordinal numbers above 20 and some new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Keep traditions alive“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about Slovak honey co…

Today's episode is about Christmas TV advertisements in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the Slovak Ordinal numbers from 11 - 20 and some new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Christmas is really close“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two young friends talking about C…

Disinformation, populism and other tools are used by Russia to destabilize Western democracies. Pola Cebulak, from Free University of Amsterdam, describes methods used by Moscow in its fight against the West. She remains optimistic, despite obvious weaknesses of democratic countries exploited by the authoritarian regime. A project Protecting Europe…

Today's episode is about Advent, its meaning and symbolism. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some Slovak ordinal numbers and new words from my Advent vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “That's a good question!” and “I’m looking forward to the holidays“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between mother …

Today's episode is about traditional Slovak pig slaughter. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some Slovak words related to the today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Not everyone can handle it“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few sentences talking about the Slovak pig slaughter. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m …

Today's episode is about November 17 and the Velvet Revolution in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say ”That’s enough!” and “The Gentle revolution was important“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue talking about this peaceful revolution. Epis…

Belarusian' dictator can look for support in the Balkans. There is at least an affinity. It is based on historic, ethnic and cultural links, as Adam Balcer from the College of Eastern Europe explains. Russia is using the same links and affiliations, too. The EU enlargement seems to be the only way to diffuse the cooperation. “We support the Belarus…

Today's episode is about November fun facts and some countries important dates in November. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words about international days and some countries’ holidays. You will also learn how to say “Fight for democracy!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short paragraph with a few of my thoughts …

Russia and Belarus use BRICS to circumvent sanctions. In addition, countries such as Brazil don't really follow the conflict between the West, and Moscow and Minsk. Angelo Kramer from Wroclaw University underlines that Brazilians now little about Eastern Europe and don't really understand EU's arguments with regard to the region. Therefore, the Wes…

Today's episode is about All Saints' and All Souls' Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new Slovak words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “All Saints' Day” and “All Souls' Day“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about these holidays. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking ab…

It is difficult to maintain interest in Belarusian issues in Germany. Robert Sperfeld from Heinrich-Böll Foundation explains the phenomenon and the need to maintain support for Belarusian diaspora. The regime will change, one day, and Belarusians must know that they are welcome in the family of democratic, European countries. “We support the Belaru…

It would be easy to understand why Poles or Germans support Ukraine and oppose Russia, or the other way around. Olena Babakova, a journalist, migration researcher and lecturer, presents a more complex view where one can criticize or oppose Ukraine while neither supporting Russia. The reasons and nuances also vary from country to country, too. The p…

Russian aggression in Ukraine has a polarizing effect on the world. Yulia Kazdobina, a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Council, Ukrainian Prism, draws some comparisons with the Cold War, but the lessons from the past are limited. Also with regard to the Global South countries which require serious consideration and approach. She also talks abou…

The moral argument of Ukraine facing an aggressive enemy seems not to be convincing any more, when speaking with Kyiv's friends in the West. Ukraine has to adapt its messages, but also Western leaders have to improve their communication with their voters, as explains Stepan Rusyn, a coordinator of the German-Ukrainian Partnership Programme at the T…

Today's episode is about memories from my childhood about pickling cabbage. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my kitchen vocabulary and practice more Slovak verbs in the imperative. You will also learn how to say “Bon appetite!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my instructions on how to pickle cabbage for t…

Today's episode is about autumn and memories from my childhood about harvesting potatoes. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the imperative of some Slovak reflexive verbs. You will also learn how to say “Enjoy autumn! “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my autumn activities guide. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talk…

Today's episode is about Dukla Pass Monuments in Eastern Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to create the imperative form of the irregular Slovak verbs and some idioms. You will also learn how to say “Leave me alone!“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Dukla Pass Monuments in Eastern Slovakia. In the Slov…

Today's episode is about Dukla Pass Monuments in Eastern Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to create the imperative form of the irregular Slovak verbs and some idioms. You will also learn how to say “Leave me alone!“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Dukla Pass Monuments in Eastern Slovakia. In the Slov…

Today's episode is about the European Day of Languages. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some classroom phrases for students. You will also learn how to ask “Could you explain that again?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my dialogue about celebrating European Day of Languages. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the Eur…

Today's episode is about the recent changes in Slovak primary schools. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some classroom phrases and words. You will also learn how to say “Pay attention!" in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the recent changes in Slovak primary schools. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some classroom…

Today's episode is about the International Day of Programmers. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few words from my computer vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Keep exploring!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short dialogue about a programmer visiting a school to talk about his work. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m ta…

Today's episode is about going back to school. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my school supplies vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Back to school“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short dialogue between mother and her little son about his first day at school. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talki…

Today's episode is about the Slovak National Uprising. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “I'll try again tomorrow “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the dialogue between Great-Grandfather and Great-Grandson about events in 1944. Episode notes In today's episode, …

Today's episode is about Bardejovské Kúpele and its attractions. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “What is the entrance fee? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Bardejovské Kúpele and its attra…

Czech children and teenagers are crafting their own language, filled with slang and new expressions, often borrowed from English. The internet speeds up the creation of new words and phrases, which can be confusing for people who aren't active online. In particular, it can be difficult for their parents and grandparents to understand.…

Today's episode is about the Bardejov Spa in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “That’s fun!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about Bardejov spa. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the Bardejov Spa in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesso…