CURRICULUM PREVIEW · A2
Residency Exam
Follow the 15-stop Czech road, from first words to everyday situations and exam practice.
The stops currently open curriculum previews. Full lessons are still growing.
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CZECH
The language of Bohemia
ExamPreparation for the permanent residency language examCZECH B1Citizenship
ExamLanguage and real-life preparation for citizenshipEVERYDAY CZECHCzech
for LifeWork, travel, study, conversation and everyday Czech
Trainers
Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and more
Games
Learn by playing
Quizzes
Test your Czech in a fun way
Reading & Audiobooks
Stories, reading and listening practice
Free Exercises
Extra practice and printable materials
A LITTLE CZECH. A LITTLE CURIOSITY.
Ahoj, curious human.
A tram to catch? A bread roll to buy? Already two excellent reasons to try a little Czech.
Try a few words. Make a funny mistake. We’ll explain what happened in plain language, then you can have another go.
The blue crew is on your side.
Let’s try a little game →A TEN-SECOND ADVENTURE
A new blue friend walks in.
Which word would you use to say hello in Czech?
Pick a word. The creature is rooting for you.
A little hint?
Ahoj = hello (informal) · děkuji = thank you · na shledanou = goodbye.
THE WORD-PUZZLE WORKSHOP
Three languages. A few funny differences.
A tiny mark. A different word.
In Czech, a line above a vowel tells you to hold the sound longer. That little line can change the meaning. Spanish accent marks usually help with stress; English spelling gives fewer clues.
byt = a flat
být = to be
Let the long vowel stretch a little. The creature is listening.
The cat changes its ending.
Czech often changes the end of a word to show what it is doing in a sentence. In Spanish and English, the noun usually stays the same in this example.
kočka → Vidím kočku.
Veo un gato.
I see a cat.
Same furry visitor. A different little word puzzle.
The ending gives you a clue.
Czech and Spanish can often leave out the word for “I”: the verb ending gives the clue. English usually says “I” as well.
Pracuji. · Trabajo.
I work.
One useful pattern at a time. No need to collect every ending today.
Words can move—but not anywhere.
Czech words can move around to highlight an idea. Small words still have favourite places. English relies more on word order; Spanish also lets you leave some words unstated.
Nerozumím. · No entiendo.
I don’t understand.
That sentence is a useful tool, not a confession. Ask us to explain again.
A hello from your teacher · video coming later
A short video will introduce Czech and a few useful comparisons. Until it is ready, the blue crew and the explanations above will get you started. Captions and a transcript will come with the recording.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Where shall we wander?
Pick a path below. Each stop will bring a small explanation and something to try.
IN THE MAKING · B1
Citizenship Exam
A separate preparation path is planned, with small practice steps and clear explanations along the way.
The curriculum and lessons are still being developed.
PATH OUTLINE · LESSONS IN THE MAKING
Czech for Life
For ordering lunch, finding your way, making friends and telling a good story. First a hello, then a little more.
Peek at the adventures
- Hello, new friend: introductions
- People, places and everyday routines
- Food, shopping and getting around
- Plans, appointments and asking for help
- Stories, opinions and longer conversations
The full sequence and starting level are still being worked out.
THE BLUE CREW’S TOY BOX
Pick a playmate.
Follow a path, or pop in for a little practice. There’s more than one way to learn.
8 TRAINERS · OPEN NOW
Trainers
A little word workout. Try, check, and have another go.
Browse the catalogue →FIRST BOOKS COMING
Reading & Audiobooks
Meet new words inside a story. The crew brought headphones.
Visit the Readers shelf →A little today is a good start.
One word, one useful pattern, one “aha!” Come back for another whenever you like.
Peek at the Czech road →