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Every year we set similar New Year’s resolutions: exercise more, eat better, get a better job — and very often: learn Czech.
But by February, most of us are already back to our old habits.
The good news? This year can be different.
1. Be clear about why you want to learn Czech
Without a strong reason, no resolution will last. Write it down:
- – I want to communicate better at work
- – I want to deal with doctors and authorities independently
- – I want to study at a Czech university
- – I want to feel at home in the Czech Republic
When motivation drops, remind yourself of your reason.
2. Small steps beat perfect plans
You don’t need to study for two hours every day.
What really works is:
- – 15 minutes a day
- – lessons with a teacher 2–3 times a week
- – short videos or phrases on your way to work
Consistency is more important than intensity.
3. Stop being afraid of mistakes
Czech is difficult — everyone knows that.
But mistakes are not failure. They are part of the process.
Speak even when you are not sure.
Ask. Repeat. Try again.
4. Create a study ritual
Choose a fixed time and place for Czech:
- – every Monday and Wednesday evening
- – in the morning with your coffee
- – after work before dinner
Your brain will start seeing Czech as a habit, not a struggle.
5. Don’t do it alone
With a teacher, a group or a learning community, everything is easier.
You get motivation, support and structure — and above all, real results.
Make 2026 the year you finally speak Czech
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need to take the first step.
And then the second. And the third.
One day you’ll realize that Czech is no longer a barrier — but a tool that opens new doors in your life in the Czech Republic.
Want to finally make your New Year’s resolution come true?
With ICJ courses prepared for this year, it will be much easier.
Choose a course that matches your level and start speaking Czech with confidence — without stress.
See the overview of currently open courses HERE.
