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Czech pronunciation, deeper

Long-form posts on the parts of Czech that take the most practice. The kind of pieces I wish existed when I was learning.

May 3, 2026

The Czech alphabet, explained for English speakers

All 42 letters, their sounds, and the seven that don't exist in English.

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May 1, 2026

How to learn Czech pronunciation fast (without a tutor)

Six concrete habits that move the needle, plus the order to learn the trickiest sounds.

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April 29, 2026

Czech vs Slovak pronunciation: which is harder?

Same family, different challenges. A grounded comparison from a learner's perspective.

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April 22, 2026

The 8 Czech sounds English speakers always get wrong

Long vowels, soft consonants, and one famous ř. The shortlist of what to drill first.

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April 15, 2026

Why Czech ř is the hardest sound in any language

It's not just an r. It's not just a zh. It's both at once — and that's not a phoneme any other language demands. Here's why and how to crack it.

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