Škola volá! 10 must-know Czech survival words and phrases for expat parents
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Navigating the first day of school in the Czech Republic? These essential Czech phrases help expat parents communicate confidently and support their kids.
What a Czech president's final words could mean for bilingual families
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Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk's final message, to be revealed Friday, could offer a rare glimpse into the multilingual roots of the nation he built.
It's not enough to say, 'Jedno pivo, prosím': How to sound more Czech at the pub
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Don’t stop at ‘One beer, please’: here’s how to ask for the right size, strength, and perfect foam like a true Czech.
Record number of foreigners apply for Czech citizenship exams
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Interest in Czech language and cultural knowledge exams, which are necessary for applicants for Czech citizenship, was at a record high last year.
Charles University leads EU challenger to OpenAI and DeepSeek language models
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The EUR 34 million multilingual OpenEuroLLM project is a homegrown answer to Silicon Valley that adheres to the ethical standards of the EU's new AI act.
More Russian than Spanish: These are the most studied languages in Czech schools
Under a new framework, Russian, Italian, and other less common languages will be removed from schools' offerings.
Master the Czech language in 2025 at Charles University Institute
Learn Czech with ease and see immediate results at the renowned Charles University Language Institute in Prague; on-site in Prague or online.
Mandatory English from first grade: Big changes coming to Czech education
Reading, writing, and logical-mathematical literacy will also take center stage, ensuring students acquire competencies relevant to contemporary society.
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.
Marmeláda or džem? Deciphering the EU's sticky breakfast directive in Czechia
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A new decree, inspired by European law, aims to align Czech terminology for everything from syrup to honey with EU regulations.
Language exclusion hurts: How to join the conversation in the Czech office
While many companies today promote diversity and inclusion, unintentional language exclusion remains common in international offices.
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Tech life hacks for expats: The best tools for translating Czech language barriers
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These game-changing tech tools can help easily translate between Czech and English, whether you’re making business deals or simply asking directions.
Czechia maintains strong English skills as proficiency declines across EU
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The country improved by one place compared to last year's EF report, with comparable results to the Philippines, Lithuania, and Serbia.
Foreign language from first grade? Education advocates say Czech schools aren't ready
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A 2023 report found that over half of Czech primary schools employed teachers who were not qualified to teach foreign languages.
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.
Wheelbarrows are falling! Essential Czech rain vocabulary to learn
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As autumn settles in, learn and save these phrases for a rainy day – from water cans pouring from the skies to cheeky film references.
