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Welcome to the lesson on "Asking for and Giving Information." This is an essential part of everyday communication in Czech, especially for beginners. Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or trying to gather information, knowing how to ask questions and respond appropriately is crucial. In this lesson, we will focus on asking for and giving personal information, such as your name, age, and nationality. By mastering these phrases, you’ll be well on your way to engaging in simple conversations in Czech.

The lesson will be structured as follows:

1. Importance of Asking for and Giving Information

2. Key Vocabulary and Phrases

3. Examples of Dialogue

4. Practice Exercises

5. Solutions and Explanations

Let's dive into the fascinating world of Czech communication!

Importance of Asking for and Giving Information

Asking for and giving information is a fundamental skill in any language, and Czech is no exception. It allows you to make connections, build friendships, and navigate your surroundings. In Czech culture, personal interactions often begin with basic questions about one’s name and background. Mastering these phrases will not only enhance your language skills but also help you feel more confident in social situations.

Key Vocabulary and Phrases

In this section, we will explore some essential vocabulary and phrases that you will need when asking for and giving information.

Basic Questions

Here are some fundamental questions you can use to ask for personal information:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
Jak se jmenuješ?	Yak seh ye-moo-yesh?	What is your name?
Kolik je ti let?	Koh-lik yeh tee let?	How old are you?
Odkud jsi?	Od-kood yee?	Where are you from?
Jaká je tvoje národnost?	Yah-kah yeh tvo-ye nah-roh-dnost?	What is your nationality?
Kde bydlíš?	Kde bid-leesh?	Where do you live?

Answers to Basic Questions

Now, let’s see how to respond to these questions:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
Jmenuji se Anna.	Ye-moo-yee seh Ah-nah.	My name is Anna.
Je mi dvacet let.	Yeh mee dvah-tset let.	I am twenty years old.
Jsem z USA.	Yeh-sem z oo-sah.	I am from the USA.
Moje národnost je americká.	Mo-ye nah-roh-dnost yeh ah-meh-ree-tskah.	My nationality is American.
Bydlím v Praze.	Bid-leem v Pra-zeh.	I live in Prague.

Examples of Dialogue

To see these phrases in action, let’s look at some example dialogues.

Dialogue 1: Meeting Someone

A: Jak se jmenuješ?

B: Jmenuji se Tomáš. Jak se jmenuješ ty?

A: Jmenuji se Anna.

Dialogue 2: Asking About Age

A: Kolik je ti let?

B: Je mi třicet let. A tobě?

A: Je mi dvacet let.

Dialogue 3: Where Are You From?

A: Odkud jsi?

B: Jsem z Německa. A ty?

A: Jsem z Česka.

Dialogue 4: Asking About Nationality

A: Jaká je tvoje národnost?

B: Moje národnost je česká. A tvá?

A: Moje národnost je slovenská.

Dialogue 5: Where Do You Live?

A: Kde bydlíš?

B: Bydlím v Brně. A ty?

A: Bydlím v Ostravě.

Practice Exercises

Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Translate the following questions into Czech:

1. What is your name?

2. How old are you?

3. Where are you from?

4. What is your nationality?

5. Where do you live?

Exercise 2: Matching Exercise

Match the questions with their corresponding answers:

| Question | Answer |

|----------|--------|

| 1. Odkud jsi? | A. Je mi dvacet let. |

| 2. Jak se jmenuješ? | B. Jsem z Francie. |

| 3. Jaká je tvoje národnost? | C. Jmenuji se Pavel. |

| 4. Kolik je ti let? | D. Moje národnost je česká. |

| 5. Kde bydlíš? | E. Bydlím v Olomouci. |

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Dialogues

Create a dialogue using the phrases you’ve learned. Include at least three exchanges.

Exercise 4: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and take turns asking and answering questions using the vocabulary from this lesson.

Exercise 5: True or False

Read the statements below and decide whether they are true or false:

1. "Jak se jmenuješ?" means "How old are you?" (True/False)

2. "Jsem z USA" means "I am from the USA." (True/False)

3. "Je mi třicet let" means "I am thirty years old." (True/False)

4. "Kde bydlíš?" means "What is your name?" (True/False)

5. "Moje národnost je česká" means "My nationality is Czech." (True/False)

Solutions and Explanations

Let’s go through the solutions for the exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. Jak se jmenuješ?

2. Kolik je ti let?

3. Odkud jsi?

4. Jaká je tvoje národnost?

5. Kde bydlíš?

Exercise 2: Matching Exercise

1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B, 5 - E

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Dialogues

Here’s an example to guide you:

A: Jak se jmenuješ?

B: Jmenuji se Eva. Kolik je ti let?

A: Je mi dvacet pět let. Odkud jsi?

B: Jsem z Polska.

Exercise 4: Role Play

Encourage students to be creative and use different scenarios.

Exercise 5: True or False

1. False

2. True

3. True

4. False

5. True

Congratulations! You have now learned how to ask for and give basic personal information in Czech. Keep practicing your dialogues and try to incorporate these phrases into your daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel.

Table of Contents - Czech Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Consonants
• Vowels
• Accents and Special Characters

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Introduction to Nouns
• Personal Pronouns
• Demonstrative Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Verbs

• Introduction to Verbs
• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Introduction to Adjectives
• Introduction to Adverbs
• Comparative and Superlative Forms

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings and Farewells
• Asking for and Giving Information
• Small Talk and Expressing Likes and Dislikes

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At the Restaurant

• Ordering Food
• Asking for the Bill and Tipping
• Dining Etiquette

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Daily Life

• Shopping
• Transportation
• Health and Medical Emergencies

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History and Traditions

• History and Czech Lands
• Festivals and Celebrations
• Czech Cuisine

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Art and Heritage

• Czech Literature
• Architecture and Landmark
• Czech Film and Music

Sources

• NYU Prague RUSSN-UA9201P01 Elementary Czech I Fall 2018
• Pimsleur Czech Level 1 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Czech ...
• Elementary Czech Language & Culture - Anglo-American University ...
• Czech Language Course 1 | Learn to Speak Czech | Pimsleur®

Other Lessons

• Greetings
• Vehicles
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Sports
• Adjective
• Numbers
• Dining Etiquette
• Time
• Quantity
• Count to 10

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