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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 “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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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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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 space in the checkout queue
shopping carts and getting through crowded aisles
the great self-checkout debate
the struggle to park as close as possible to the entrance

This is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia.

What you'll learn
Czech supermarket vocabulary
useful everyday Czech expressions
how to talk about shopping situations
Czech culture and everyday habits
intermediate Czech listening practice

???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening. Study at your own pace and come back to the episode whenever you want:
https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/

New to slowczech?
Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit:
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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 space in the checkout queue
shopping carts and getting through crowded aisles
the great self-checkout debate
the struggle to park as close as possible to the entrance

This is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia.

What you'll learn
Czech supermarket vocabulary
useful everyday Czech expressions
how to talk about shopping situations
Czech culture and everyday habits
intermediate Czech listening practice

???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening. Study at your own pace and come back to the episode whenever you want:
https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/

New to slowczech?
Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit:
https://slowczech.com/kit/pod

???????? Ready to speak Czech with confidence?
Join our Immersion Program:
https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod

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 find or more expensive.
What you'll learn:
useful Czech vocabulary about everyday life
why Czechs love sales and buying things in bulk
what "zavařovat" means
why Czechs keep empty jars, boxes and bags
why bread often goes straight into the freezer
some funny habits you might see in a Czech family
Want to follow the conversation more easily?
Get the complete transcript to improve your Czech listening, review new vocabulary and study the episode at your own pace.
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New to slowczech?
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