slowczech – Learn Czech for Real Life

What do Czechs call the person they love?
Forget “honey” — Czech has some surprisingly cute, funny, and playful ways to call your partner.
In this episode, you’ll learn real Czech terms of endearment like:
Zlato
Miláčku
Lásko
Broučku
Kočko
You’ll also discover when Czechs use these expressions — from romantic moments to flirting, teasing, and everyday conversations.
Perfect for intermediate Czech learners who want to understand how Czech really sounds beyond the textbook.

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slowczech brings Czech to life.
Slow. Real. Human.
Learn the Czech people actually use in cafés, trams, relationships, and everyday conversations.
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Autumn is here, so what are you planning to do? In this episode, we talk about simple autumn activities in Czech — from playing board games to visiting a museum, or taking a break from social media.
This is a relaxed Czech listening practice episode for intermediate learners who want to understand and talk about everyday plans in Czech.

What you'll learn:useful Czech vocabulary for autumn activities
how to talk about plans and routines
everyday expressions like "vyhodit", "dát si pauzu" and "chodit spát dřív"
how Czechs talk about relaxing, organizing and spending time with friends
practical Czech listening practice through a natural conversation

Are you a night owl, or do you want to start going to bed earlier? Do you write a diary? Do you go for walks in the forest? And how many old things could you throw away?

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Is Český Krumlov really worth visiting, or is it just a tourist trap? Join Monča on a day trip with a friend and discover what this famous Czech town is really like.

In this episode of the slowczech podcast, you’ll practice Czech listening through a real story about visiting Český Krumlov. You’ll hear about authentic Czech food, the UNESCO-listed city center, the castle and its bear, vltavín, and the people who travel down the Vltava River. This is a great episode for intermediate Czech learners who want to improve their listening and learn Czech through real places, experiences and culture.

What you'll learn:
- Czech vocabulary for traveling and visiting places
- words connected with Czech food and restaurants
- how to talk about cities and places in Czech
- vocabulary related to rivers and outdoor activities
- useful Czech words such as smažák, guláš, oplatka, vltavín and vodáci

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slowczech Podcast
Learn Czech through real language, real conversations, and Czech culture.
Slow. Real. Human.
https://slowczech.com

Why do words like “čučoriedka” and “korytnačka” sound so cute to many Czechs? And why Czechs and Slovaks behave like siblings?

In this episode, Eliška explores the friendly rivalry between Czechs and Slovaks, funny Slovak words, Czech jokes about Slovakia, and how well Czechs and Slovaks understand each other today.
You’ll learn:
why Slovak sounds cute to many Czechs
what “čučoriedka,” “korytnačka” and “vankúš” mean
why Slovaks often speak Czech in Czechia
what “naši slovenští bratia” means
why “čobol” is not a nice word

A fun way to practice Czech listening and understand the cultural references, jokes and expressions you may hear in real conversations.

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slowczech Podcast
Learn Czech through real language, real conversations, and Czech culture.
Slow. Real. Human.
https://slowczech.com

Why do Czechs love mushrooms so much? For many Czech families, mushroom picking is a secret tradition, a walk in the forest, a competition, and a way to bring home something delicious.
Learn about Czech mushroom culture, popular mushrooms, edible and poisonous varieties, and traditional dishes like smaženice, kulajda, and houbový kuba. You’ll also hear useful Czech vocabulary and real, natural Czech.

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What is your favourite mushroom or mushroom dish? Let us know in the comments.