- 1). Select a textbook or online language-learning program for Czech. There are a number of books and programs for learning Czech; pick one that suits you needs. If you want to become fluent, an intensive immersion program or a college-level textbook is appropriate. If you are interested in learning a few phrases for travel purposes, a phrasebook or shorter, less in-depth text will probably suffice.
- 2). Learn the Czech alphabet. Many of the letters of the Czech alphabet do not have direct correlations in English, so you will need to learn to make new sounds, particularly new consonants that combine multiple sounds. Check your pronunciation against the CD for your textbook or online recordings of native speakers.
- 3). Work through the Czech textbook or course. Czech is written with the Roman alphabet and diacritical marks, so practice writing as part of your study. You will remember words and grammatical constructions better for having written them out on your own.
- 4). Practice speaking Czech. If you are taking a class or working with a tutor, speak as much as possible during your class or tutoring sessions. If you are learning from a book or online program, try out MyLanguageExchange (link below). With MyLanguageExchange, you can chat in text or speak with a native Czech speaker to practice your speaking and comprehension skills.
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