Starting the New Year, Starting to Learn Czech
To start learning Czech, it is important to have a clear plan and approach. Begin by setting specific goals for your language learning journey. Determine why you want to learn Czech and what you hope to achieve. Once you have established your goals, gather learning resources that cater to beginners, such as textbooks, language apps, or online courses.

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Familiarize yourself with the Czech alphabet, pronunciation, and basic greetings. Start building a foundation by learning common phrases and basic vocabulary. Practice listening to Czech audio materials and speaking aloud, even if it is just repeating phrases or talking to yourself.
How would you start? What would be your first words to learn?
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Here are ten words you might start with:
1. Dobrý den - Good day
2. Prosím - Please
3. Děkuji - Thank you
4. Ano - Yes
5. Ne - No
6. Přátelé - Friends
7. Láska - Love
8. Zdraví - Health
9. Úspěch - Success
10. Štěstí - Happiness
Learning these basic words will help you navigate conversations and interactions while visiting the Czech Republic or communicating with Czech speakers. Practice pronouncing them and try using them in everyday situations to improve your language skills.
Should you wish for more, try our Czech online courses here.
Martin, OLS Community Manager – Czech