Is this Czech course really free?

Yes, the entire vocabulary course containing the 1000 most common Czech words is free and needs no account. TheLernen is freemium: the vocabulary course itself costs nothing, while an optional PRO plan adds unlimited AI explanations, unlimited voice practice with Erni and removes ads.

What level is this Czech course suitable for?

The course covers A1, A2, and B1 levels, focusing on the most frequent vocabulary that yields 85% comprehension in daily spoken Czech.

CZECH COURSE

A course built for real life

Czech for real life in Czechia — foreigner police, work, the doctor.

Not a tourist phrasebook, but the language for living in Czechia: the úřad, a doctor, a rental contract — plus AI speaking practice.

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Czech vocabulary — the most useful words in context

For work, study, daily life in the Czech Republic, and anyone who wants to start speaking. Focus on the most common words and real conversational examples. No registration needed.

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Your path through the levels

Basics

Greetings, numbers, everyday words.

Everyday communication

Simple dialogues, work, shopping.

Confident use

Fuller conversations, opinions, plans.

Why focus on these 1000 words?

Czech is the official language of the Czech Republic, spoken by around 10–11 million people. Instead of memorizing complex noun declensions and grammar charts, start with the words you will actually hear in daily life.

Focusing on the most frequent vocabulary allows you to understand basic conversations, signs, and menus very quickly.

We selected 1000 of the most essential daily words with simple sentences to get you reading and speaking without the usual overwhelm.

Where you will use Czech

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Documents & offices

Deal with the foreign police • Fill in residence-permit forms • Understand official letters • Talk to the town hall

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Work & money

Get through a job interview • Read your employment contract • Register at the labour office • Understand your payslip

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Health & family

Book a doctor’s appointment • Explain symptoms at the pharmacy • Enrol your child in school • Sort things out with the landlord

10 basic Czech words

Found in almost every conversation

1jedenWord

one

2tentoWord

this

3aWord

and

4coWord

what

5proWord

for

6jáWord

7velmiWord

very

8aleWord

but

9anoWord

yes

10neWord

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How it works

A proven method to fluency in three simple steps.

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1. Top 1000 Words

We focus exclusively on the high-frequency vocabulary that makes up 80% of daily conversations.

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2. Spaced Repetition

Our smart algorithm calculates the perfect time for you to review each word, moving it to long-term memory.

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3. Practice with AI

Apply your vocabulary in real-world scenarios through interactive, voice-based conversations with our AI.

Life in Czechia — free guides

Step-by-step help with bureaucracy, documents and the vocabulary you actually need.

→Address Registration →Bank Account →Health Insurance →Work Permit →Education

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The 1000 most common Czech words

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Frequently Asked Questions

We focus on the 1000 most frequently used words in the language, which make up about 80% of everyday conversations. By mastering these first, you can start communicating much faster.

Spaced Repetition System (SRS) calculates the perfect time for you to review a word just before you forget it. This moves vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory efficiently.

Yes! The core learning experience, including the 1000 words and basic SRS, is free. An optional PRO plan adds unlimited AI features, unlimited voice practice and removes ads.

Yes, you can try it as a guest. Your progress will be saved locally on your device. However, creating an account lets you save your progress in the cloud and use it across devices.

While fluency depends on many factors, mastering the core 1000 words usually takes 1-3 months of consistent daily practice (15-20 mins/day), giving you a solid conversational foundation.

Czech has no articles, but it has three grammatical genders: masculine (ten), feminine (ta), and neuter (to). We show these demonstrative pronouns with nouns to help you memorize their gender from day one, which is crucial for declensions.

Instead of random sentences and gamified translation, we focus strictly on high-frequency vocabulary, spaced repetition, and real-time AI conversation practice.

Yes, an internet connection is required to sync your progress and use the AI pronunciation and conversation features.

Absolutely! TheLernen is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your home screen and use it just like a native app.

PRO unlocks unlimited AI conversational scenarios, smart grammar explanations, and removes daily limits on speaking exercises. It's great if you want to practice speaking intensely.

When you struggle with a word or grammar concept, our AI tutor provides context-aware, tailored explanations, just like a human teacher would.

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