"The art of understanding each other" – that is the slogan the Czech Centre has written on its banners. And achieving this is helped not only by language courses and translations of literary…
"No, this is not Rio de Janeiro," Ostap Bender would say if he found himself in Cologne in February or March. However, these days this city on the Rhine, like other "carnival capitals" Düsseldorf and…
After watching the trailer for 'The Fight of the Teachers,' many will regard the film as just another 'typically American' low-grade comedy. This is not surprising; the demo version often deceives…
A reality show is a special genre of television online broadcasts and entertainment shows that are close to real circumstances. This genre is especially developed in America and Europe, where their…
At the end of last year, a new musical animated film hit the screens – "Sing" (or simply "Spivay"). The main characters of the film are animals with vocal talent, so local stars were invited to voice…
Those for whom English is native sometimes allow themselves to speak in such a way that others simply have no chance of understanding them. Of those who speak English in the world today, a minority…
What to bring from pre-Christmas Prague? Maybe a handmade glass bead Christmas ornament? For many years it will be carefully stored, appearing from a box filled with tissue paper only during the New…
Why do Ukrainians show the most active interest in the Czech language among foreigners? Who can teach Czech abroad? What role is assigned to Czech Centers in promoting language and culture, of which…
On October 28, 2016, it was 130 years since the day when one of the most famous sculptures in the world – the Statue of Liberty monument – was solemnly opened in New York. This gift from France for…
Oktoberfest – the world's largest folk festival – Münchners simply call it 'Wiesn' ('On the Meadow'). And although it has been held for over 200 years on the Theresienwiese in the capital of Bavaria…
For thirty-three years in a row, the so-called Heritage Days have been held in France. This weekend, you can visit palaces, castles, government institutions, and many establishments that are normally…