Group course
Beginner I (Czech)
Wednesdays · 19:00–20:30 · Prague
Level check
Who This Course Is For
We will check your level anyway in the free online call after you send your booking request, but here is an idea of if this course is right for you!
This is you if…
- You are starting your Czech journey from scratch and want to get to a practical level ASAP
- You maybe know a few words (e.g. dám si pivo, prosím!) but can't make full sentences
- You are 18+ (we don't teach children, sorry!)
Try a different level if…
- You can already make reasonably good basic sentences — try Beginner II
- You can already use the past and future and know 600+ words — try Beginner III
Still not sure? Book a free online call and we'll check your level with you — it's free and nothing is charged.
The curriculum
What You Will Learn
Beginner
Nothing → good enough
999words learnt
Beginner I
- The top 10 most used verbs and essential parts of speech
- Essential modal verbs (can & have to), pronouns and questions
- How to count, order in restaurants, and pronunciation rules
Beginner II
- All verb types and most-used tenses
- How to make longer sentences with “in order to”, two verbs together etc
- Comparatives, advanced pronouns (one/ones, each other) and relative clauses
Beginner III
- More modal verbs (should, supposed to, modals of certainty)
- Gerunds, participles and more verb types
- Clauses deep dive & fun how to topics (how to swear, talk in a pub etc)
Practicalities
Key Stuff
Where are the lessons?
In our office in Žižkov, Prague — a few steps away from the Lipanská tram stop, about 10 minutes from Wenceslas Square. The exact address will be given after you pay for the course.
What if I miss a class?
If you miss a class then you simply lose that lesson — but you still get all the vocab from that lesson in your app, and we'll send you any homework from that class so you don't get behind!
Who will my classmates be?
Our lessons are six to ten students, all 18 or over, and we make sure you're all at a similar level. We have online calls with every student before they start to make sure the level is right and everyone is nice!
What do I need to bring?
We recommend bringing a notepad and pen — as taking notes has been proven to help you remember things! We provide everything else you will need, including our beautiful summary leaflets!
How It Works
What Lessons Look Like
Say goodbye to boring lessons focused on declension and topics not relevant to real life. Get ready for fun lessons focused on getting you speaking ASAP with a clear progression plan to get you to a practical conversational level as efficiently as possible.
*Both 60-minute and 90-minute lessons follow the same structure.
Learn From Experts
Meet Your Teachers
Our beginner courses are taught by Jacob, who knows how to explain everything in a way that makes sense to English speakers, while higher levels are taught by Beata so you get used to having conversations with a native speaker.
Jacob
Beginner levelsFounder · From England
Having spent the last decade getting conversationally fluent in Czech, from Jacob you'll get expert explanations from someone who has already learnt Czech and knows how to explain things in a way that make sense to English speakers. And don't worry, you'll still get native pronunciation from Beata in the videos for the course!
Beata
Intermediate & advancedCzech Teacher · From Czech Republic
For our higher level courses, Beata takes over so you get used to talking and listening to a Czech native speaker. With a nice clear Czech accent (and perfectly fluent English as well!), you can look forward to what we think are the best intermediate level Czech courses in Prague!
Location
Learn In Žižkov, Prague
Our beautiful, modern office is in Žižkov, right by the Lipanská tram stop and about 10 minutes from Wenceslas Square - and has classrooms equipped with whiteboards and smart TV's so you can see your mistakes in real time!
- Air-conditioned classrooms
- Free tea, coffee and water
- Lift access
- Gin & Tonics available
- Toilets & Coat Hangers
- 10mins from Wenceslas Square
The calendar
Course Calendar
Each semester is 12 weeks long. Public holidays are skipped.
- 1Wednesday, Sept 23
- 2Wednesday, Sept 30
- 3Wednesday, Oct 7
- 4Wednesday, Oct 14
- 5Wednesday, Oct 21
- —Wednesday, Oct 28Independent Czechoslovak State Day
- 6Wednesday, Nov 4
- 7Wednesday, Nov 11
- 8Wednesday, Nov 18
- 9Wednesday, Nov 25
- 10Wednesday, Dec 2
- 11Wednesday, Dec 9
- 12Wednesday, Dec 16
Included
Every Course Comes With The Whole Toolkit
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Shouldn't I have a Czech person teach me Czech?
Our beginner courses are taught by Jacob, our British founder who has spent the last ten years reaching a highly conversational level of Czech, while our intermediate and advanced courses are taught by Beata, a Czech native.
We think there are some big advantages to having a bilingual British teacher for our beginner courses. Firstly, Jacob knows what is hard and why it feels hard to people with English brains - and how to explain it in a way that makes sense to English speakers. Secondly, Jacob is a highly experienced teacher who is able to explain complex topics in a down-to-earth way that make sense. Lastly, as he has already learnt Czech, he can be quite sure that his method of teaching Czech works, as he's already used it on himself!
If you're not sure if you would rather have lessons with Jacob or a Czech teacher, book a free online call and ask us about it — there's nothing to pay and nothing to commit to.
How do cancellations work?
Individual Classes
If you are unable to attend your regular lesson time (which is agreed on before paying for the classes), you're very welcome to contact Jacob to see if it's possible to reschedule. While we'll always do our best to help, alternative times can't be guaranteed. If no suitable availability is possible, the lesson will be lost.
Pair Classes
The same as individual classes - if both students aren't able to make the usual time you can try to rearrange the class with Jacob. If no rearrangement is possible the lesson will be lost.
If just one student comes to class the other student simply misses out on the class.
Group Classes
If you miss a group class you simply lose the lesson. We do not offer the option to join another group to make up for the lost lesson.
How does paying for lessons work?
Once you choose a lesson package and agree on a lesson time you will receive an invoice with a QR payment link for the full lesson package. All lesson packages are paid for in full up front.
We do not offer the option to pay in instalments or monthly.
Where do in-person classes take place?
In-person classes take place in our modern office in Žižkov, Prague (right by the Lipanská tram stop, about 10 minutes from Wenceslas Square). Individual lessons can also take place at a pre-arranged place in central Prague (potential extra travel fee for longer travel).
How do online classes work?
Our online classes take place on Google Meet. After buying a package and choosing a lesson time you will receive a weekly calendar event which contains the link to the lesson - there's nothing for you to do as the event will show up in your calendar automatically! We also put the link to the Google Doc for your lesson notes in the same event!
Do you do exam preparation?
No. Our courses are based on improving your real-life communication skills as fast as possible. For exam preparation we recommend you find a teacher or school that specialises in such exams. If you're interested in real-life improvements in lessons that get straight to the point then we recommend learning with us!
Do you also have 90min individual lessons?
Jacob's individual classes are organised into 60min blocks in order to keep simple scheduling, but for special cases we can arrange 90min classes if it works with the schedule. 90min classes are simply 1.5x the cost of 60min classes.
Do you teach children?
No. Our courses are designed for adults and we have no classes for children or plans to teach children in the future.
Do you teach in-company classes too?
We offer in-company classes on a case-by-case basis, with customised prices based on number of students, location and lesson type.
I paid for a package but now I'm going on holiday
If you buy an individual lesson package and then go on holiday we can offer you online lessons while you're on holiday at the same lesson time. If you bought a group package you will lose those lessons.
Do the stated prices include VAT/DPH?
Languages With A Twist is not a VAT-payer, so the stated prices are the final prices you pay, with no extra taxes or VAT added to the invoice.
Can I get an invoice for the lessons?
Yes - in fact all students receive an invoice for their lessons.
Can I pay for lessons through my company?
Yes, that is fine - just give us the company details to add to the invoice.
Can I pay through benefits points?
Not currently.
How good is Jacob's Czech?
Jacob has been learning Czech for ten years and is often complimented by Czechs on his level. If declension didn't exist his level would be advanced. As declension exists, he makes a lot of declension mistakes but has a practically fluent level for day to day communication.
Wednesday Beginner I
3 999,-CZK