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A22 min · 95 words

Včera byl dobrý den

Yesterday Was a Good Day

Tom tells his whole yesterday in the past tense — with jsem parked correctly in second position all the way through.

You will practice: The past tense with byl jsem / šel jsem / měl jsem, second-position auxiliary, and gender agreement in the -l forms.

Words to know

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

  • vstátto get up (pf.)
  • pozdělate
  • stihnoutto catch, make it (pf.)
  • schůzkameeting
  • šéfboss
  • spokojenýsatisfied, pleased
  • koupitto buy (pf.)
  • kytkaflower (colloquial)
  • uvařitto cook (pf.)
  • usnoutto fall asleep (pf.)

Did you get it?

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

1. How did Tom's morning start?

2. Why was the boss pleased?

3. What did Tom buy on the way home?

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