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A12 min · 97 words

Tom se učí česky

Tom Is Learning Czech

Tom speaks three languages — and now he's learning Czech. His method: the tram, the pub menu, and one very patient flatmate.

You will practice: The -ím family (mluvím, rozumím, bydlím), the -uju family (pracuju, děkuju), languages with -y (česky, anglicky), and učit se.

Words to know

Skim these before you read — they carry the story. Tap the star to add one to your saved words.

  • učit seto learn
  • rozumětto understand
  • mluvitto speak
  • slovoword
  • těžkýhard, difficult
  • každýevery
  • čístto read
  • pomaluslowly
  • chybamistake
  • trpělivýpatient

Did you get it?

3 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.

1. How many languages does Tom already speak?

2. Where does Tom read Czech words?

3. Who is Tom's patient teacher?

Too hard? Pick an easier text in the Czech reading library. Understanding most of a text without translations is the goal — struggling through is not.