Despite the fact that the Czech language, together with Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, belongs to the same group (the Slavic group of the West Slavic branch of world languages), it is very difficult to understand it without knowing the basics. No matter how you look at it, the closest to Czech are Slovak and Polish. Therefore, in order not to feel 'out of place' during a trip to the Czech Republic, you should make an effort and learn it at least at a basic level.
Czech Language Courses
In Ukraine, the mastering of foreign languages is developed at a fairly high level, including – learning Czech language. Perhaps this is related to the fact that people are becoming more interested in discovering new things on their own, rather than just listening to a Russian-speaking guide and following them around, afraid to break away from the group and get lost in an unfamiliar city without knowing the language. Of course, if you know English, you definitely won't get lost and will be able to find your way to the hotel, train station, airport.
Nevertheless, the great popularity of Czech courses in Kyiv once again confirms that the independent process of learning a foreign culture and immersing oneself in the atmosphere of a new country is much more valuable than the ability to read a couple of elementary phrases from a phrasebook.
Do You Need Lessons Before the Trip
Speaking of the banal phrases that an ordinary tourist in the Czech Republic might need, it should be noted that in this respect the language does not seem so difficult. For example, even without any special linguistic knowledge, you can order yourself a beer at a bar. However, for full communication with locals, it is worth taking Czech language courses thoroughly. When you at least roughly understand what a native Czech is saying to you, it is much easier to keep control of the situation and make your vacation truly enjoyable.
What Does Learning Czech Language Consist Of
The most effective are courses based on comprehensive study. This includes completing oral and written assignments, listening to audio lessons, and familiarizing yourself with real Czech press. Thus, Czech courses engage all types of memory and will definitely give you the vocabulary that is relevant in modern Czech Republic, rather than outdated versions.
It is best if you have the opportunity to communicate with a native speaker. People who thoroughly know the Czech language are not so many in Kyiv. Well, become one of them!
Czech courses are conducted by a native speaker, an experienced teacher and translator with twenty years of experience – Simona Ladyvirova.
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