A01 min · 70 words
To je Jana
This Is Jana
Meet Jana from Prague and her friendly dog Rex — your first Czech text, readable after just a few lessons.
You will practice: To je + noun (pointing), present tense of everyday verbs (bydlí, čeká, říká), mít rád for likes, and gender in adjectives (malý byt, hodný pes).
Words to know
Skim these before you read — they carry the story. Tap the star to add one to your saved words.
- pesdog
- bytflat, apartment
- čajtea
- masomeat
- spátto sleep
- prácework, job
- učitelkateacher (female)
- ránoin the morning
- večerin the evening
- čekatto wait
- dveředoor
- kamarádfriend
Did you get it?
3 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.
1. Where does Jana live?
2. What does Rex like to eat?
3. What is Jana's job?
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