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So long! Farewell!
Ahoj! Hello! Welcome to ABC of Czech, Radio Prague's special language programme that unravels the mysteries of the Czech language. In this programme we are looking at…
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I wish you all the best and many more!
Ahoj! Welcome to ABC of Czech, Radio Prague's special language programme that looks at the Czech language. Today we're looking at wishes - prani in Czech, not the kind…
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It is not brown or beige, it is khaki!
Ahoj and welcome to this week's edition of ABC of Czech. In this week's programme we're talking about colours, but not just any colours.
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All the colours of the rainbow
Ahoj and welcome to ABC of Czech. Today we're talking about colours - barvy, and not just a few colours but all the colours of the rainbow.
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How you doin'? ...Czech style
Ahoj and how are you - jak se mate? Welcome to Radio Prague's special language programme ABC of Czech. In today's episode we are looking at some phrases that don't…
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No for yes
Ahoj! Welcome to ABC of Czech. Language learners always come across so-called "faux amis" or false friends, and learners of Czech find no exception to this rule. In today…
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Something to write home with in Czech
Ahoj and welcome to Radio Prague's special language programme ABC of Czech. Today we're looking at how to write home in Czech, even for those of us who write home in…
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Putting a name to a face
Ahoj! Welcome to ABC of Czech Radio Prague's special language program. Today we're looking at Czech surnames that come from physical descriptions as well as descriptions…
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What's in a name?
Ahoj and welcome back to Radio Prague's ABC of Czech. Today we are looking at Czech surnames.
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What do crayfish, reeds and Austria have in common?
What do crayfish, reeds and Austria have in common? Well, to tell you the truth, nothing, but in the Czech Republic it is said that they have everything to do with each…