Language/Czech/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Czech learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn and practice the essential Czech vocabulary related to education, both formal and informal. Education is essential to success, no matter the country or the language. Let's improve your Czech skills together!
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Czech Education System[edit | edit source]
Before diving into vocabulary, let's have an overview of the Czech education system. Education in the Czech Republic is mandatory from the ages of 6 to 15. Primary school is attended for nine years, and secondary education is divided into two groups: vocational schools and grammar schools. Czech universities have a long-standing reputation for high-quality education and research, with Charles University in Prague being one of the oldest universities in the world.
Now that we have a brief understanding of the Czech education system, let's focus on the vocabulary.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Below is a table of basic vocabulary related to education.
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| škola | ʃkola | school |
| učitel | ʊtʃɪtɛl | teacher (male) |
| učitelka | ʊtʃɪtɛlka | teacher (female) |
| student | studɛnt | student (male) |
| studentka | studɛntka | student (female) |
| třída | tr̝iːda | classroom |
| vyučování | vi.utʃovaniː | teaching/lessons |
| rok | rok | year |
| semestr | sɛmɛstr | semester |
| zkouška | skouʃka | exam/test |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mám dlouhou vyučovací hodinu. (I have a long teaching lesson.)
- Person 2: Co se učíte? (What are you learning?)
- Person 1: Českou gramatiku. (Czech grammar.)
- Person 2: To musí být obtížné. (That must be difficult.)
Classroom Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn some vocabulary related to the classroom environment.
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tabule | tabulɛ | blackboard |
| křída | kr̝iːda | chalk |
| lavice | lavit͡sɛ | desk (student's) |
| stůl | stuːl | desk (teacher's) |
| židle | ʒɪdlɛ | chair |
| mapa | mapa | map (geographical) |
| ředitel | r̝ɪdɛtɛl | principal (male) |
| ředitelka | r̝ɪdɛtɛlka | principal (female) |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Můžeš mi půjčit křídu, prosím? (Can you lend me chalk, please?)
- Person 2: Ano, samozřejmě. (Yes, of course.)
- Person 1: Děkuji. (Thank you.)
- Person 2: Není zač. (You're welcome.)
Further Education[edit | edit source]
Now, let's move to further education.
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vysoká škola | vɪsokaː ʃkola | university |
| bakalář | bakalaːr̝ | bachelor's degree holder (male) |
| bakalářka | bakalaːr̝ka | bachelor's degree holder (female) |
| magistr | magɪstr | master's degree holder (male) |
| magistrka | magɪstrka | master's degree holder (female) |
| doktor | doktor | doctorate degree holder (male) |
| doktorka | doktorka | doctorate degree holder (female) |
| obor | obor | field of study |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Kam jdeš po střední škole? (Where are you heading after high school?)
- Person 2: Jdu na vysokou školu. (I'm going to university.)
- Person 1: Jaký obor chceš studovat? (What field of study do you want to study?)
- Person 2: Chtěl bych studovat medicínu. (I would like to study medicine.)
Extra Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some extra vocabulary that could be useful in an educational context.
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kniha | kniha | book |
| jazyk | jazɪk | language |
| učebnice | ʊtʃɛbnɪt͡sɛ | textbook |
| poznámka | poznaːmka | note |
| hodina | hodɪna | hour (class period) |
| zkoušet | skouʃɛt | to test/examine |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Jaké jazyky se učíš v právě teď? (What languages are you learning right now?)
- Person 2: Mám německou a anglickou lekci. (I have a German and English lesson.)
- Person 1: Je to těžké? (Is it difficult?)
- Person 2: No, mám přeložit několik odstavců z knihy. (Well, I have to translate some paragraphs from a book.)
I hope this lesson has helped you improve your Czech language skills when discussing education. To continue practicing, you can use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions! Also, don't forget to check out the Vocabulary page on our website.
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➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Tobo: Learn Czech Vocabulary on the App Store
- Czech - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
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