Guide — the Czech B1 exam
Practical guides to the state certificate exam in Czech as a foreign language at B1: exam format, sample tasks, costs, dates and a preparation plan.
Czech for Ukrainian and Russian Speakers — False Friends & Common Mistakes
False friends between Czech, Ukrainian and Russian — čerstvý, pozor, úžasný, ovoce, zapomenout — plus the most common mistakes Slavic speakers make on the A2/B1 Czech exam.
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The Grammar the Czech Exam Actually Tests (A2 and B1)
The Czech exam has no standalone grammar test — cases, verbal aspect and word order are tested inside reading, writing and speaking. What exactly to practise and how.
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A2 Speaking — All 4 Tasks With Model Answers
All four tasks of the Czech A2 oral exam with complete model answers — questions and answers, forming questions, picture-based storytelling, problem-solving, and phonetics.
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A2 Writing — Sample Emails (35+ Words) with Commentary
Four sample emails for the Czech A2 exam (permanent residency) — an invitation, an apology, a request for help — with commentary on what earns points and the "under 35 words = 0 points" rule.
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Czech Civics Exam — History and Culture — the Questions That Come Up
The history-and-culture area of the Czech reálie exam — 1918, 1968, 1989, joining NATO and the EU, notable figures and holidays. Key dates + 10 practice questions with answers.
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Czech Civics Exam — Geography of the Czech Republic (with Practice Questions)
The geography area of the Czech reálie exam — regions, rivers, mountains and neighbouring countries. The facts that come up at the exam + 10 practice questions with answers.
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Czech Civics Exam — Civic Life and Institutions — Common Questions with Answers
The biggest area of the Czech reálie exam — civic life and institutions (16 of 30 questions). What to know about the state system, elections and authorities + 10 practice questions.
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How to pass the Czech exam on the first try — common mistakes
The most common mistakes that make otherwise well-prepared candidates fail the Czech exam, plus concrete exam-day tactics for both A2 and B1.
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8-Week Study Plan for the Czech A2/B1 Exam
A concrete week-by-week plan to prepare for the Czech A2 (permanent residency) or B1 (citizenship) exam — what to practice weekly and track progress.
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Failed the Czech Exam? Retake Rules and What to Do Next
What to do after failing the Czech A2 or B1 exam — retake rules, how many attempts you have, how to re-register, and how to target the module that dragged you down.
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Czech exam day — what to bring, how it works, and what comes after
What the Czech A2 and B1 exam day looks like — which ID to bring, the schedule of the written and oral parts, what's forbidden in the exam room, when results come out, and when you can retake the exam.
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Listening and reading in the Czech exam — task types and tips
A full overview of the listening and reading task types in the Czech A2 (permanent residency) and B1 (citizenship) exams — with practical tips on how to answer them efficiently.
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Writing on the Czech Exam — Form, Email & Essays
What writing looks like on the Czech A2 and B1 exams — form, email, essay. Real tasks, points, time limits, formal vs. informal Czech and common mistakes.
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Czech Exam Speaking Part — Format and Scoring
The speaking part of the Czech A2 and B1 exams — tasks, timing, scoring, and the difference between solo (A2) and paired (B1) speaking, plus prep tips.
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Czech Civics Exam (Reálie) — What Does It Test?
The Czech civics exam (zkouška z reálií), required for citizenship — 30 questions in 30 minutes, three topic areas, a public question bank, and how to prepare.
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A2 or B1 — Which Czech Exam Do You Need?
The A2 exam is for permanent residency, B1 plus the civics exam for citizenship. A comparison table of both exams, who needs neither, and how to start preparing.
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How to prepare for the Czech exam (A2/B1)
A practical study plan for the Czech A2 and B1 exams — what to practice in each part, and where on this site to train free with AI grading.
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Permanent residency in Czechia and the A2 exam — who must take it and how the application works
The Czech A2 language exam for permanent residency — who has to take it, who is exempt, how the exam works, and how it fits into the application at the Ministry of the Interior.
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Czech citizenship — requirements, documents, and the role of the B1 exam + civics
What a Czech citizenship application requires — the B1 language exam, the separate civics (reálie) exam, exemptions under §14 of Act No. 186/2013 Sb., and how it all works at ÚJOP UK.
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Who doesn't have to take the Czech language exam — exemptions explained
A complete overview of Czech exam exemptions — who is exempt from the A2 exam for permanent residency and from B1 + civics for citizenship. Age, schooling in Czechia, recognized exams, health reasons.
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How to register for the Czech language exam
How registration for the Czech exam works at A2 and B1 level — where to register, what to expect, and links to the official NPI ČR and ÚJOP UK pages.
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Czech A2/B1 exam cost and where to take it (2026)
How much the Czech language exam for foreigners costs at A2 and B1 level, where you can take it, and how many times you can retake it. Fees, organizers, official price lists.
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How the Czech A2 and B1 language exams work
The Czech A2 exam (permanent residency) and B1 exam (citizenship) — sections, timing, scoring, and pass thresholds. A practical guide to both exams.
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