Czech for Adults

‘Česky s Kiki’ classes are a perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Czech language. Whether you are a total beginner or you have learned Czech in the past, there is a place for everyone! We offer various levels to ensure the needs of all our students are met.

All groups are of a small size to provide as much space for interaction as possible. The lessons are designed to enhance your vocabulary as well as to help you understand the tricky Czech grammar. Starting with some easy everyday conversational phrases you progress to more advanced topics that will allow you to experience Czech language and culture in more depth.

About the teacher:
Kiki, originally from České Budějovice, Czech Republic, has over 5 years of experience of teaching Czech as a second language. She has professional background in formal and informal education as well as academic background in psychology. Drawing together her knowledge of the Czech language, understanding of learning mechanisms and second language acquisition she prepares lessons that are educative with a lot of space for speaking practice, infused with a taste of Czech culture.

Feedback:
Check out what our past and current students say about the courses!


‘Learning online can be challenging but I found Kiki’s enthusiasm and professionalism contagious and I really enjoyed the process’ – R.


‘Kiki makes the classes very enjoyable.  I am very slow to pick things up but Kiki is very kind and patient and has a great sense of humour.’ – K.


The classes are great – the atmosphere is fun and informal, but you can really feel yourself making progress from week to week. It’s not the first time I’ve tried learning Czech, but it’s the first time the grammar has stuck in my head. – C.


‘I have really enjoyed the courses even though I find the language really complex, Kiki is very patient and kind.’ – N.


I’d highly recommend learning Czech with Kiki. I found this an exceptional language course that really benefited me. Kiki provides a comprehensive and well-structured curriculum that covers all aspects of language learning, including vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Kiki is passionate about teaching Czech, and her expertise shines through in her engaging and interactive teaching methods.


The participation in conversations, role-plays and real-life scenarios allowed me to develop my speaking skills with confidence. The small class sizes allow for personalized attention and constructive feedback. Ultimately, the course enabled gain a solid understanding of the language and enabled me to communicate more effectively with my wife’s family. I would encourage anyone wanting to learn Czech to do so with Kiki. – P.

Group lessons: £110

Beginners 1 – (A1/1) – 10 weeks – 60 mins/lesson

Textbook (not included in the price): Čeština expres 1

This course is designed for complete beginners. Focusing on the first three units of the Čeština expres 1, you will get a first taste of the Czech language. 

Main learning points include: 

• Představování
Orientace
Jídlo a pití
Přítomný čas – konjugace běžných sloves
Nominativ, Vokativ, Akuzativ

Beginners 2 – (A1/2) – 10 weeks – 60mins/lesson

Textbook (not included in the price): Čeština expres 1

This is a course for students who have either completed the Beginners 1 course or have had some exposure to Czech for example via learning apps or with the help of friends and family. 

Main learning points include:

• Já a moje rodina
Čas
Koníčky
Minulý čas
Modální slovesa
Lokativ

Elementary 1 – (A1/3) – 10 weeks – 60mins/lesson

Textbook (not included in the price): Čeština expres 2

The elementary course aims to build on your beginner’s knowledge of Czech. It is suitable for students who have completed the Beginner 2 course or have previous experience with Czech and are able to use (but have not mastered) the following grammar: přítomný a minulý čas, deklinace podstatných jmen v nominativu, vokativu, akuzativu a lokativu.

Main learning points include: 

• Plánování
Dům a byt
Cestování
Lidské tělo
Budoucí čas
Genitiv
Dlouhá a krátká slovesa pohybu

Elementary 2 – A1/4 – 10 weeks – 60mins/lesson 

Textbook (not included in the price): Čeština expres 2

This course is for students who have completed the Elementary 1 course or have attended Czech classes previously. Main learning points include:

• Služby
• 
Zaměstnání
Osobní zájmena
Perfektivní a imperfektivní slovesa
Imperativ
Dativ

Pre-Intermediate 1 – A2/1 – 10 weeks – 60mins/lesson 

Textbook (not included in the price): Česky krok za krokem 2 

The Pre-I 1 course aims to build on your (by now hopefully) solid basis of Czech. The course works with a lot of different materials, allowing more space for reading and discussion. Main objective is intensive grammar consolidation, vocabulary development and confidence in spoken word.

Main learning points include:

• Pronomina a jejich skloňování
• 
Skloňování podstatných jmen v plurálu
Posesivní genitiv
Vyjadřování preferencí
Rodina, bydlení, cestování, životní styl

Pre-intermediate 2 – A2/2 – 10 weeks – 60mins/lesson

Textbook (not included in the price): Česky krok za krokem 2 

The Pre-I 2 course aims to build on your (by now hopefully) solid basis of Czech. The course works with a lot of different materials, allowing more space for reading and discussion. Main objective is intensive grammar consolidation, vocabulary development and confidence in spoken word. Main learning points include: 

• Partitivní genitiv
Instrumentál
Pronomina a jejich skloňování
Skloňování podstatných jmen v plurálu
Dobrodružství, Povolání, Lidé vs. věci
Filmy a knihy

Intermediate (B1) – 10 weeks – 60mins/lesson

Textbook (not included in the price): Česky krok za krokem 2 

This is a long on-going group starting the second half of the Česky krok za krokem 2 textbook this term. In order to join this group, students should have understood and be confident in the use of most declination cases and most verbal tenses. This group is more fluid in terms of the course structure and is subject to change depending on the consensus of the group. 

1-2-1 classes - £25/60 mins

These individual classes offer a unique opportunity to tailor the learning process to YOUR needs! You choose the pace, learning materials and learning objectives, obviously with the teacher’s support. Adopting a highly person-centered approach, the 1-2-1 classes provide you with a language booster you have been looking for. 

Initial meeting – 20 minutes – In this meeting we will assess your needs and language level. We will then agree on one or a mixture of learning objectives. 

These can include but are not limited to:

preparation for a language exam
• purely conversational classes
• grammar crash course
• skills lessons – listening, reading, speaking and writing

These objectives are reviewed regularly to ensure your satisfaction and learning progression.