
In this introduction lesson I am going to introduce myself to you in Czech! Don't worry, you will understand me as I will explain everything in English too.
In this video I am going to tell you why the Czech language is worth learning and what to expect from it. Did you know that Czech is spoken by over 10 million people but also by 2.5 million as their second language?
Throughout the video course, I will be using some of these instructions in Czech. If you want to remember them better, you can study them.
This is bonus material; it is not necessary at all for the course.
In this lesson you will learn:
• Why is it important to distinguish between a formal and an informal version of the Czech language
• How to greet and say goodbye formally and informally
• How to introduce yourself and meet new people
• When is a good time to actually ask „How are you?“ in Czech
Would you like to make sure you learned all the phrases correctly? Review them once more in this short presentation where I guide you through them step by step.
In this lesson you will learn:
• How to have fun learning the Czech vocabulary
• 10 words related to food and drinks
• How to make simple sentences with the verb IS / ISN’T
• How to say something is good or bad
• The grammatical gender in the Czech language
• A few special letters and beautiful sounds in the Czech language
Here is a list of vocabulary for Food & Drinks
Co je to?
sýr - cheese
čaj - tea
chleba - bread
polévka - soup
okurka - cucumber
káva - coffee
voda - water
šunka - ham
jablko - apple
pivo - beer
This is a quick vocabulary revision of the 10 words related to food and drinks. You will hear the words and see them written. Repeat after me!
You've heard and said these words many times but it doesn't hurt to go over them again. First, I will say the word at a natural pace, then at a slow pace (twice).
Tip: Record yourself while doing this exercise (audio is sufficient), save it and go back to it at the end of the course. You can do the same exercise after and compare the results.
Would you like to see if you're pronouncing the words correctly? Dictate them to the Google translator!
If you say them right, google will spell them out correctly. Have fun!
In this second part of the lesson you will learn:
• All the cool letters of the Czech alphabet
• Examples of words starting with different letters
In this lesson you can practise listening and reading Czech words. I read 4 words for each letter of the Czech alphabet. You can skip this lecture if this is not your priority at the moment.
Let's have a look at some Czech consonants that can be more challenging to pronounce.
If you're up for it, repeat after me!
In this lesson you will learn:
• How to refer to people (personal pronouns)
• How to say “To be or not to be” and make more phrases with the verb TO BE
• Say your nationality and ask where someone is from
• All the cool letters of the Czech alphabet
This is a bonus video for those of you who want to get the best out of this learning experience!
You will learn another way how to say where you are from, mentioning your nationality. I will explain how it works with Czech and American and you are welcome to see the list of other nationalities in the pdf file. If your country is not on the list and you would like me to add it, please let me know.
Have fun!
In this lesson, you will learn:
•More professions and get to know a few famous Czechs
•How to say something is yours/mine
•How to easily form questions
•How to count from 0 to 10 and ask for a telephone number
Professions:
MALE FORMS / FEMALE FORMS:
flight attendant: stevard / letuška
shop assistant: prodavač / prodavačka
hairdresser: kadeřník / kadeřnice
doctor: lékař / lékařka
also: doktor / doktorka
firefighter: hasič / hasička
cook: kuchař / kuchařka
actor: herec / herečka
teacher: učitel / učitelka
waiter: číšník / servírka
driver: řidič / řidička
In this lesson you will learn:
• How to politely ask strangers for help
• How to say “Thank you” in several ways and other practical phrases
• How to say “I have“, “I am looking for“ and more!
• Briefly about the Czech verbs in present tense
• How to count from 11 to 20
Vocabulary mentioned in the revision (Professions):
letuška - flight attendant (woman)
kadeřnice - hairdresser (woman)
prodavačka - shop assistant (woman)
lékař - doctor (man)
hasič - firefighter (man)
kuchař - cook (man)
herec - actor (man)
učitel - teacher (man)
číšník - waiter (man)
řidič - driver (man)
In this lesson you will learn:
How to say you don’t understand
How to ask for a repetition of a phrase
How to say what languages you speak
More useful verbs (in a dialogue)
How to count from 20 to 100
How to ask “How much does it cost?”
Bonus material! The Czech currency
Here is the vocabulary you saw in the revision:
Food and Drinks
Co je to?
polévka - soup
okurka - cucumber
káva - coffee
chleba - bread
sýr - cheese
jablko - apple
čaj - tea
pivo - beer
voda - water
šunka - ham
Professions:
Kdo je to?
letuška - flight attendant
kadeřnice - hairdresser
prodavačka - shop assistant
lékař - doctor
herec - actor
učitel - teacher
číšník - waiter
hasič - firefighter
řidič - driver
kuchař - cook
Countries:
Česká republika - Czech Republic
Amerika - America
In this lesson you will learn:
To say something about yourself and others (name, age, profession, interests)
More useful verbs (in a short narration)
Some common Czech names
How to fill out a simple form
Days of the week
How to count from 100 to 1000
You now have learned many verbs and can form sentences easily. Here is proof! Follow this video exercise where I guide you through the process step-by-step and you will see how simple it is.
What you will need to know before watching:
mít rád = to like
This compound verb consists of the verb MÍT + the adjective RÁD. It is followed by the accusative case
If you refer to a male speaker, e.g.: I like tea, you say: Mám rád čaj.
If you refer to a female speaker (I like tea), you say: Mám ráda čaj.
In this lesson you will learn:
More useful verbs (in a short dialogue)
The means of transport
How to say „I‘m going by subway“, „When is the bus coming?“ „The tram is coming“ and other similar phrases
About the Prague subway
How to pronounce names of significant Prague subway stations
Bonus material: What does the announcement on the Prague subway actually mean?
In this lesson you will learn:
To talk about what you and others like and dislike
How to say you like/love someone
How to describe a colorful object
Numbers from 1000 to 1.000.000
Welcome, all curious learners and world travelers!
Are you planning to move to the Czech Republic but don’t speak the language yet?
Are you traveling, studying, or working there?
Or do you have a Czech partner and want to better understand both the language and the culture?
If any of this sounds like you, this course is the perfect place to start.
Why learn Czech with this course?
Czech may look challenging at first - but it is also a beautiful, logical, and surprisingly expressive language (Elvish-like, I dare to say!). In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn Czech step by step, without stress or overwhelm.
You won’t memorize grammar rules; you’ll learn to speak from the first lesson. You’ll learn Czech as it’s used in real life - when ordering food, using public transportation, introducing yourself, or experiencing everyday situations in the Czech Republic. Along the way, you’ll naturally absorb Czech culture, mentality, and way of thinking - because language and culture always go hand in hand.
What makes this course different?
Designed specifically for English-speaking beginners
Clear explanations, practical examples, and gentle progression
Fun, light, and engaging lessons that still deliver solid foundations
A cultural journey, not just a language course
Meet your instructor
I am a passionate and experienced Czech language instructor who truly loves helping students succeed. My students don’t just “study Czech” - they grow to appreciate the beauty of the language, the people, and the culture of the Czech Republic. With over 15 years of language teaching experience and studying languages myself, I know what works when starting with a new language.
Here are some testimonies of a few students of mine:
“Zuzka is an excellent teacher. Czech is a complicated language, but she teaches it step by step and always considers the interest of the student. The structure of her lessons allows the student to repeat what has been learned and then focus on something new.”
– Kristina from Germany
“Zuzka is vibrant, fun, and knowledgeable. My daughter is an English speaker of Czech descent taking Czech lessons with Zuzka - she truly enjoys them. Highly recommend!”
– Ivana from the United States
“Zuzka is a professional, highly educated, and amazingly talented Czech teacher. She is very patient and always gives you positive feedback. She never fails to bring her smile to each lesson. After just a few months of learning with her, I am amazed at how much I can understand the Czech speakers around me. “
– Abdeen from Canada
Are you ready to begin your journey?
Join me and take your first confident steps into the Czech language and culture.
I’ll guide you every step of the way - with clarity, encouragement, and a smile.
Are you in? Jdeme na to! (Let's go!)