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THE COURSE

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Module 1: Mastering Short Vowels

Mispronouncing short vowels could be the most common reason why Czechs wouldn't understand you. Vowels in Czech are very often carrying the meaning of your sentence so you'd be better sure that you pronounce it well.

A. Learn (32:30)

  • Why are they so important?

  • Vowels vs. Consonants

  • How to make the sound of a Czech vowel?

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B. Practice

  • Recognize the vowel #1 (7:30)

  • Recognize the vowel #2 (2:55)

  • Fill in the blanks (3:35)

  • Warm up your muscles (3:55)

  • Read it out (9:48)

  • Analyze (5:41)

  • Recognize the words (1:50)

  • Fluency check (5:41)

  • Avoid this common mistake (5:36)

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C. Media downloads

  • Audio tracks for on-the-go practice

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Module 2: Mastering Long Vowels

Jedno sýrové vejce, prosím. Hmm.. Are you sure you want a cheesy egg? Using a long vowel instead of a short vowel can cause some pretty awkward situations. This module will help you pronounce long vowels correctly. 

A. Learn (12:45)

  • Why are they so important?

  • What types of long vowels are there?

  • How to recognize them and pronounce correctly?

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B. Practice

  • Recognize the vowel #1 (3:40)

  • Recognize the vowel #2 (4:21)

  • Fill in the "čárka" (6:11)

  • Mark the correct vowel #1 (4:11)

  • Mark the correct vowel #2 (2:25)

  • Write what you hear (4:08)

  • The Vowel Table (5:06)

  • Warm up your muscles (4:31)

  • Tricky pairs (1:39)

  • Fluency check (8:23)

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C. Media downloads

  • Audio tracks for on-the-go practice

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Module 3: Sound Czech with Word Stress

Czech word stress is very likely way different from word stress of your native language. It is also the factor that will uncover you not being a Czech native. This module looks into the word stress in a complex way and will be the only resource you need.

A. Learn (24:01)

  • How is word stress critical to sound more Czech?

  • How is Czech word stress different from English one?

  • Length of vowels vs. word stress.

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B. Practice

  • Which is the right word stress (2:48)

  • Listen and highlight it (5:56)

  • Clap your hands everybody (9:55)

  • Clap some more (7:19)

  • Warm up your muscles (5:42)

  • Fluency check #1 (7:58)

  • Fluency check #2 (5:01)

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C. Media downloads

  • Audio tracks for on-the-go practice

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Module 4: Diphthongs - 2 Pronounced as 1

Three of the most important Czech phrases contain diphthongs. Are you sure you pronounce them well? Na shledanou!

A. Learn (14:55)

  • What are diphthongs?

  • Pronunciation rules

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B. Practice

  • Recognize the diphthong vowels #1 (2:38)

  • Recognize the diphthong vowels #2 (2:47)

  • Warm up your muscles (7:49)

  • The Prague Way (8:08)

  • Real world application (5:29)

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C. Media downloads

  • Audio tracks for on-the-go practice

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Module 5: Czech Words of Foreign Origin

There are many! And often they are exceptions to the principles we've learned. Ouch! 
Fortunately, there is a simple rule that will make you shine.

A. Learn (4:18)

  • Pronunciation rules

  • Examples

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B. Practice

  • Recognize them (3:59)

  • Warm up your muscles (2:41)

  • Fluency check #1 (4:09)

  • Fluency check #2 (3:52)

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C. Media downloads

  • Audio tracks for on-the-go practice

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Special Thanks

This course was inspired by methodology of Michaela Paldusová, an amazing Czech teacher who teaches teachers how to teach pronunciation :) Learn more about Míša here.

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