AAA Taxi Chief: Prague Needs Only Two Thousand Taxi Drivers, Knowledge of Czech is Essential
The chief of AAA Taxi believes that Prague only requires 2,000 taxi drivers and emphasizes the importance of knowing Czech for better service.
Quiz: Would you pass the entrance exam for high school in the Czech language? Test your abilities
A quiz has been released to test the Czech language skills of prospective high school students as the entrance exams approach.
A bigger "problem" than it seems, Plaga evaluates the reform of education. He outlined the next steps
Czech Education Minister Plaga has delayed the implementation of a new curriculum to 2028, emphasizing the need to identify critical issues in the draft approved by his predecessor.
"Babiš shits in his mouth, healthcare is infested with socialism." New face of ODS attracts attention with sharp language
The new shadow minister of health for the ODS, Štěpán Slovák, caused a stir with his harsh criticism of the Czech healthcare system, labeling it as infested with socialism.
Mock Entrance Exams: Ninth Graders Completely Struggled with Difficult Math, Experts Say Test Fails to Meet Its Role
A recent evaluation of mock entrance exams in Czechia indicates that ninth-grade students found the math section significantly more difficult than the Czech language section, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these assessments.
Most Prague taxi drivers are foreigners, mandatory Czech may raise prices
A majority of taxi drivers in Prague are foreigners, and a new requirement for mandatory Czech language skills could lead to increased fares.
Point N: A Turk in the Fight Against Windmills Speaks the Language of NIMBY
Czech lawmakers are proposing a bill aimed at overcoming local opposition to development projects, known as NIMBYism, which has stirred controversy regarding its implications for cultural heritage protection.
Ukrainian children can excel in Czech. Schools are succeeding in their education.
Ukrainian children in Czech schools are reportedly thriving in their education.
Czech for Taxi Drivers Will Be Mandatory. Bolt Has Already Launched a Course
Czech authorities have mandated a Czech language course for taxi drivers, with Bolt already offering training.
English words in Czech are totally cringe. Sometimes they have a purpose, says linguist Oliva
A discussion on the impact of English words in the Czech language highlights the generational divide in understanding modern vernacular, especially among teenagers and their parents.
Europeans are creating new AI. How will it be better than American and Chinese?
The European Union is undertaking a project to develop a large language model, led by Czech linguist Jan Hajič.
Shopping Carts with Fog Lamps are the Invention of the Century
A recent article discusses how Czech retail chains have complicated marketing language, leading to consumer confusion over actual savings and promotions.
QUIZ: Most people make mistakes with these words. Can you handle the biggest traps of Czech?
An article from Aktuálně.cz introduces a quiz that challenges readers on common Czech language traps that many people struggle with.
She refused to say 'ová' and got fired. Now she is amazed by the new rule of Czech Television
Former ski runner Zuzana Kocumová, who was once fired for refusing to add the Czech suffix 'ová' to her name, is astonished by a new rule from Czech Television introduced just before the Olympics.
"The poor things for ANO." Former Minister Decroix spoke critically about Babiš and Turk
Former ODS Minister Eva Decroix discusses her controversial use of the term "svoloč" and criticizes representatives of the ANO movement for their offensive language.
We speak differently than before; awareness of phonetic norms is declining with social media, says Czech language lecturer
A Czech language lecturer discusses how social media is contributing to the decline in awareness of phonetic norms in communication.
Grandma looks good in English, Spejbl in Lithuanian. How do puppeteers Mudráková and Trecha teach the characters to speak?
Puppeteers Mudráková and Trecha explore how linguistic diversity enriches puppet characters, focusing on English and Lithuanian.