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Tired of textbooks and grammar drills? This is the Czech podcast for thoughtful adults who want to speak real Czech… the kind you actually hear in daily life.

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Indexed episodes, last 90 days
17
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Sep 10, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    349 What Do Czechs Think About Slovaks? (opens the original)

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    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

  2. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    348 Czechs Love Mushrooms?! Czech Mushroom Picking and Food (opens the original)

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    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. Want to understand what Czechs really say? Download the free Real Czech Starter Kit: https://www

  3. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    347 Czech Supermarket Rules: The Secret Rules Nobody Explains (opens the original)

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    Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport. In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills. You’ll hear about: what happens when a new checkout opens why Czechs love a good discount personal sp

  4. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    347 Czech Supermarket Rules: The Secret Rules Nobody Explains (opens the original)

    Episode notes · Positive tone

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    Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport. In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills. You’ll hear about: what happens when a new checkout opens why Czechs love a good discount personal sp

  5. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    346 Czech Habits at Home: What Do Czechs Keep at Home? (opens the original)

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    Why do Czechs buy five packs of toilet paper when they’re on sale? And why does every Czech home seem to have a collection of empty jars, bags and boxes? In this episode, Monča talks about funny and surprisingly common Czech habits at home — from freezing bread and preserving food to covering a new sofa with a blanket and keeping a beautiful box of chocolates that nobody is allowed to eat. You’ll also discover why some of these habits come from life during socialism, when things were harder to f

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