# Learn Czech with NativePal > Learn Czech with NativePal: levelled reading, vocabulary with spaced repetition, and pronunciation coaching. Free app for iOS and Android. ## Quick facts - Native name: Čeština - Speakers: 10+ million speakers worldwide - Spoken in: the Czech Republic - Writing system: Latin alphabet, 42 letters - FSI difficulty category: III - Estimated study to professional working proficiency: 1100 hours (about 44 weeks full-time, per the US Foreign Service Institute) - Proficiency framework: CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) ## What English speakers find hardest about Czech - **Seven cases**: Nouns fall into fourteen declension patterns across seven cases, and adjectives, pronouns and numerals all have to follow suit. - **Syllables without vowels**: Czech treats r and l as syllable centres, producing words like "krk" and the tongue-twister "strč prst skrz krk" with no vowel at all. - **The ř sound**: A rolled r pronounced with friction at the same time, found in almost no other language and usually the last sound learners master. - **Verbal aspect**: Perfective and imperfective verb pairs carry the sense of completion that English handles with tense. - **Two versions of the language**: Textbook Czech and the common spoken Czech heard in Prague differ in endings and vocabulary, so learners often understand the book but not the street. ## How you practise Czech in NativePal - [Reading Lessons](https://nativepal.app/features/reading-lessons/): Czech stories generated for your level, every word tappable for a translation, comprehension quiz at the end. - [Vocabulary & Dictionary](https://nativepal.app/features/vocabulary-and-dictionary/): themed Czech vocabulary lessons plus a personal dictionary feeding spaced-repetition flashcards. - [Speaking Practice](https://nativepal.app/features/speaking-practice/): read Czech aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual sounds, prosody, fluency, and connected speech. - [Daily Challenges](https://nativepal.app/features/daily-challenges/): 60 seconds of freeform Czech every day, analysed for grammar, vocabulary, and phrasing. - [Learning Scenarios](https://nativepal.app/features/learning-scenarios/): structured Czech lessons from the alphabet for absolute beginners. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to learn Czech? The US Foreign Service Institute puts Czech at roughly 1100 hours of instruction — about 44 weeks full-time — to reach professional working proficiency. Holding a simple conversation comes much sooner: most learners manage it inside the first few months. NativePal shortens the part you control: reading at your level every day, vocabulary that returns before you forget it, and speaking practice that scores your pronunciation instead of just ticking a box. ### What is hardest about Czech grammar? Seven cases: Nouns fall into fourteen declension patterns across seven cases, and adjectives, pronouns and numerals all have to follow suit. Syllables without vowels: Czech treats r and l as syllable centres, producing words like "krk" and the tongue-twister "strč prst skrz krk" with no vowel at all. The ř sound: A rolled r pronounced with friction at the same time, found in almost no other language and usually the last sound learners master. Verbal aspect: Perfective and imperfective verb pairs carry the sense of completion that English handles with tense. Two versions of the language: Textbook Czech and the common spoken Czech heard in Prague differ in endings and vocabulary, so learners often understand the book but not the street. ### Is Czech hard for English speakers? Hard — familiar script, demanding grammar and sounds. Latin with háček and acute marks (č, š, ž, ř, á, í). Readable straight away once you learn what the diacritics do. ### What proficiency levels does NativePal use for Czech? NativePal levels your Czech practice with CEFR, so reading lessons, vocabulary, and speaking prompts are generated for the level you select rather than a generic average. The ladder runs A1 through to C2. ### Where is Czech spoken? Czech is spoken in the Czech Republic, with 10+ million speakers worldwide. ### Can I learn Czech as a complete beginner? Yes. NativePal's Learning Scenarios start from the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and how to introduce yourself, with no prior Czech assumed. Once those land, reading lessons and vocabulary packs pick up from wherever you are. ### Does NativePal correct my Czech pronunciation? Yes. You read Czech aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual vowels and consonants, stress, rhythm and intonation, fluency, and connected speech — not just a pass or fail. The 60-second daily speaking challenge adds freeform practice on top. ### Can I practise speaking Czech, not just reading it? Yes, and it is the most-used part of the app. Speaking Practice is a teleprompter you read aloud for scored pronunciation feedback, the daily challenge gives you 60 seconds of freeform talk, and you can reply with your voice in any chat or roleplay scenario. ### Is NativePal free for learning Czech? NativePal is free to start, with a daily allowance across reading, vocabulary, speaking practice, and chats. A premium subscription removes the daily limits and unlocks the longer formats. Prices are set in the App Store and Google Play and vary by region. ### Do I need an account to start learning Czech? No. NativePal uses anonymous sign-in, so you can start practising Czech without an email address or social login. ## More - [All supported languages](https://nativepal.app/languages.html) - [All features](https://nativepal.app/features/) - [Compare NativePal with other apps](https://nativepal.app/compare/) - [llms.txt](https://nativepal.app/llms.txt)