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Ahoj! Hello! Welcome to ABC of Czech, Radio Prague's special language programme that unravels the mysteries of the Czech language. In this programme we are looking at formal ways to say goodbye in Czech. We can call it a goodbye party - rozlucka, as it's called in Czech slang.

Ahoj! Welcome to ABC of Czech, Radio Prague's special language programme that looks at the Czech language. Today we're looking at wishes - prani in Czech, not the kind that you make to the stars - hvezdy, but those made on special occasions, such as birthdays - narozeniny and, in this traditionally Catholic country, on name days - svatky.

Ahoj and welcome to this week's edition of ABC of Czech. In this week's programme we're talking about colours, but not just any colours.

Ahoj and welcome to ABC of Czech. Today we're talking about colours - barvy, and not just a few colours but all the colours of the rainbow.

Ahoj and how are you - jak se mate? Welcome to Radio Prague's special language programme ABC of Czech. In today's episode we are looking at some phrases that don't directly translate from Czech to English.

Ahoj! Welcome to ABC of Czech. Language learners always come across so-called "faux amis" or false friends, and learners of Czech find no exception to this rule. In today's programme we're having a look at one of the most commonly heard false friends in Czech - no, undoubtedly a word easily picked out of a conversation!

Ahoj and welcome to Radio Prague's special language programme ABC of Czech. Today we're looking at how to write home in Czech, even for those of us who write home in English.

Ahoj! Welcome to ABC of Czech Radio Prague's special language program. Today we're looking at Czech surnames that come from physical descriptions as well as descriptions of personality.

Ahoj and welcome back to Radio Prague's ABC of Czech. Today we are looking at Czech surnames.

What do crayfish, reeds and Austria have in common? Well, to tell you the truth, nothing, but in the Czech Republic it is said that they have everything to do with each other. In today's programme we'll be deciphering fact from fiction.