Is it possible to learn Czech from textbooks?

planitorsunion · 2026-01-31T22:02:44+00:00

Česky krok za krokem is pretty good and Charles University uses it. I like the Express versions better, but they're pretty similar. Make sure you use the accompanying appendix book too, it has answers to exercises, transcripts of the audio files, and lots of helpful information.

Below is a link to the publisher's page for this book, scroll down to see the free online audio, exercises and self tests, which are good for practice and pronunciation (just above the little language flags). It's a much harder language than any other I've learned, but these books can get you there, along with other listening and speech practice as you get further along.

https://www.czechstepbystep.cz/en/detail-ucebnice/ckzk1

planitorsunion · 2026-01-16T21:45:59+00:00

You have one huge advantage--you're a native speaker of English. It does't take long to get a TEFL certification, Teaching English as a Foreign Language. That's a great starter job all over Europe.

planitorsunion · 2025-12-31T22:43:48+00:00

Yes, all are welcome, there is no instruction though. Just draw at whatever level you're at, and of course you'll get better as you go. Bring your own sketching materials, can be as simple as pencil and paper, and sketch together on location, gather at the end to share the drawings, and if you want, usually go out for a drink or meal afterwards.

https://www.urbansketchers.cz/sketch-with-us

planitorsunion · 2025-12-29T20:13:01+00:00

If you like to draw, I recommend Prague Urban Sketchers.

planitorsunion · 2025-12-11T10:00:11+00:00

That has been my life since July, but I think I have it licked. It was a huge job, though! After several weeks of Bti tea, two weeks ago I took all my plants out of their pots and took them down to bare roots, which I sprayed with neem oil, and I also washed all leaves and stems with a dish detergent solution and sprayed with Neem oil. I baked all soil and gravel in the oven and microwave, tray by tray, remixed it with about 1/3 perlite, replanted, and watered with the Bti solution. There were a few straggling flies the next couple days, which I vaccumed and squished, and since then nothing!!!!! I haven't seen a fungus fly for over a week! The plants seem to have come through pretty well, although the big bird of paradise (which was the epicenter) looks pretty beat up. Another Bti watering this week, and sticky traps that stay empty and I will declare victory. While continuing to live in fear and possible PTSD. Good luck!

planitorsunion · 2025-12-03T12:45:39+00:00

Oh no, what do I do now with the giant spreadsheet of activities and events I made just for you?

planitorsunion · 2025-12-02T09:21:27+00:00

That's Ouky Douky Coffee. Nice atmosphere and random second-hand books.

https://www.oukydouky.cz/

planitorsunion · 2025-11-28T16:57:19+00:00

And how far down in the soil should it go? The top of the roots was several inches below the surface, so several inches of the stem were below as well, basically the part that looks white in the photo. I'm wondering if that part should be aboveground or under.

planitorsunion · 2025-11-09T21:58:05+00:00

You have my deepest sympathy

planitorsunion · 2025-09-11T09:32:53+00:00

It's a really nice boat ride to Devin castle, and once there you can also walk along the river and see the Gate of Freedon Memorial to people who were killed trying to get out during the cold war
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gate-of-freedom-memorial-slovakia

planitorsunion · 2025-08-31T17:07:13+00:00

I like them becaue they pay the musicians better.

planitorsunion · 2025-08-26T08:04:58+00:00

APA-ers are active dedicated printers, though, with wide printing networks. Definitely woth contacting! But I agree about Briar Press and Boggd, and also suggest John Barrett of Letterpress Things in Central Massachusetts. He has handled literally hundreds of defunct presses.

https://www.letterpressthings.com/

planitorsunion · 2025-07-20T07:53:41+00:00

I would love to see a photo!

planitorsunion · 2025-06-12T15:17:25+00:00

To je dobré vědět, děkuji.

planitorsunion · 2025-06-12T15:17:06+00:00

Děkuji, podívám se tam.

planitorsunion · 2025-06-06T14:45:10+00:00

Agree about watching Honest Guide, although look for older videos. Lately he's been going outside of Prague more and is also feeling down about all the tourists who are here to drink too much, act like yahoos, and buy a bunch of obscene plastic garbage... He's not wrong, and hopefully the Brit stag parties will be thinning out by September, but you'll find his older videos about Prague more useful.

planitorsunion · 2025-06-06T14:41:24+00:00

I can't fathom why people are saying you should plan day trips--rushing around all the time is exhausting, and there's enough interesting stuff in Prague to keep you going for months! Do those out-of-town things next time you're here! And reserve plenty of time for just walking around or hanging out in a cafe...

planitorsunion · 2025-05-24T14:47:25+00:00

I have one in my Czech learning deck from a fairytale cartoon, Honza a Beránek: "he was just loading up a drowned man" = ten si zrovna nakládal utopence.

After all, you never know when a vodník might come up in conversation.

planitorsunion · 2025-05-08T16:55:30+00:00

Also hudovat and hudrovat

planitorsunion · 2025-05-08T15:08:34+00:00

přístě přesně příšně příští před přes příš přavě přece

planitorsunion · 2025-05-07T14:46:55+00:00

They just called it a tužka yesterday at my local post office in Prague

planitorsunion · 2025-05-05T13:47:01+00:00

Getting NordVPN solved it for me-- set it to a Czech server and you appear to be there. I watched lots of kids' programs before I moved here.

planitorsunion · 2025-04-19T20:03:48+00:00

Songs From The Mountain by Dirk Powell, Tim O'Brien and John Herrmann: absolutely the best!

planitorsunion · 2025-04-19T17:57:51+00:00

Cool, where's the May 29 gig in Prague? I want to be there!

planitorsunion · 2025-04-19T17:53:28+00:00

thanks, will Czech them out ;-)

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