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Confusing Czech word pairs: Test yourself on Czech Christmas traditions!
These these tricky vocabulary words will also teach you a thing or two about Czech culture.
From Hajzl to Hňup, these are the Czech Republic's most unusual surnames
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While many Czech surnames are common, others are unique, humorous, or even awkward—adding an unexpected twist to everyday interactions.
QUIZ: Can you name these English words with Czech roots?
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Test your knowledge of Czech language loan words with our bilingual vocabulary brush up.
6 ways Charles University's language institute helps expats master Czech
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Czech schools to offer more Czech language classes for non-native speakers
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The number of foreign pupils in Czech schools has doubled in the past years; teaching must expand and adapt in response, says the Ministry of Education.
How foreigners can prepare for academic success at Czech universities
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QUIZ: Confusing Czech word pairs related to household items – test yourself!
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Do you know the difference between a šálek and a šátek? Take our Czech vocabulary quiz to find out.
QUIZ: Confusing Czech word pairs related to food – test yourself!
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Do you know the difference between a mouka and a moucha? Take our Czech vocabulary quiz to find out.
QUIZ: Test your Czech vocabulary with these tricky word pairs
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Do you know the difference between a kreveta and a kravata? Take our quiz and see just how much Czech you really know.
Czech among the world's most difficult languages for English-speakers
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The new ranking is based on the latest data from the Foreign Services Institute and language-learning platforms around the world.
Little tree, little gift, little Jesus: 'Tis the season to learn Czech diminutives
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The holiday season is the perfect time to brush up on Christmas vocabulary, which often takes the diminutive form.
Sníh, sněží, Sněžka: Essential Czech snow vocabulary to learn this winter
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Brush up on your snowy-weather Czech as we await the first snowfall of the season.
10 words and expressions that bottle up Czech drinking culture
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In the Czech language, evenings when you drink like a rainbow can sometimes end with a monkey (or cat) calling on you.
