Free Czech language courses from the employment service

• will be able to communicate easily on simple topics if his interlocutor speaks clearly and slowly, and is also willing to help him with this;
• has a limited response to small talk but is rarely able to understand enough to maintain it;
• will be able to interact within the framework of simple routine tasks or work processes requiring a simple and direct exchange of information (in the form of very short questions and answers);
• will be able to give a very simple short description of their living or working conditions in the form of a sequence of very simple phrases

B. Listening

• understands numbers, prices and time details;
• understands questions and instructions that are carefully spoken and is able to follow brief directions;
• will be able to capture key points in short and clear messages, for example, in the office, in the store, at the bank.

C. Reading

• will be able to recognize familiar names, words and the simplest phrases in texts related to common everyday situations;
• understand common signs and inscriptions in public places (guidance and information boards);
• understand simple informational texts.

D. Letter

• will be able to fill out forms containing personal information (e.g. name, nationality, address, etc.), write simple phrases and sentences.

Content, schedule and scope of the final exam (e.g. test, oral exam, practical exam):
The exam consists of a written part (filling out a personal form, writing an SMS) and an oral part, which consists of a personal interview, where the examiner asks 5 questions (lasts 2 minutes) and an interview testing knowledge of two specific typical situations (lasts 3 minutes).

The minimum threshold for passing the exam is 60%: 12 points out of 20 in the written part and 42 points out of 70 in the oral part. To successfully complete the course and receive a certificate, your attendance must be at least 80%.

Course topics: personal information, family, housing, food, daily routine, leisure, work, healthcare, health insurance, shopping and services, contacts with authorities, contacts with the police and emergency services.

• will be able to communicate in everyday life situations that require a simple exchange of information (work and leisure);
• can handle short small talk;
• will be able to give a simple description or characterization of his or her personality, living or working conditions, daily habits and preferences.

B. Listening

• will be able to recognize the topic of discussion if it is conducted slowly and clearly;
• will be able to recognize the main gist of news related to current events;
• will be able to understand simple technical information (instructions for performing daily work in production);
• can independently handle simple arrangements at the post office, office, store, bank, and service centers.

S. Reading

• will be able to understand short personal emails or messages;
• will be able to understand the main types of information letters (requests for information, orders, confirmations) concerning general topics or work;
• will be able to understand simple texts that relate to specific life situations and contain frequently used vocabulary or work-related language;
• will be able to understand clear instructions (simple operating instructions);
• will be able to search for specific information in ordinary texts of everyday life (schedules, menus, advertisements, etc.).

D. Letter

• will be able to write a message, SMS, social media message or short email;
• will be able to write down basic information using familiar vocabulary related, for example, to his work.

Content, schedule and scope of the final exam (e.g. test, oral exam, practical exam):

The exam consists of a written part (answering questions about a given text and writing an email) and an oral part, which consists of a personal interview – the examiner asks 8 questions (lasting 3 minutes) and an interview that tests your knowledge of three specific typical situations (lasting 4 minutes).

The minimum score required to pass the exam is 60%: 6 points for the written exam, 66 points for the oral exam. To successfully complete the course and receive a certificate, your attendance must be at least 80%.

Course topics : about yourself, family, housing, food, daily routine, free time, work, healthcare, health insurance, shopping and services, travel, education, contact with authorities, police and emergency services, voting rights, nature and the environment.

• Occupational health and safety in the workplace
  Vocabulary on the topic.
• Personal information, family
  Review of verb conjugation, past tense, modal verbs, degrees of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
• Accommodation
  Vocabulary on the topic, words with multiple meanings (payment, key, pressing), formal and informal actions, sociocultural competence.
• Nutrition. Products. National cuisine. Visiting a cafe/restaurant
  Vocabulary on the topic, inflection of numbers 1-4, 5-100, accusative plural.
• Daily routine
  Vocabulary on the topic, past tense, time data (parts of the day, days of the week), modal verbs, passive voice.
• Free time
  Vocabulary on the topic, future tense, time data, names of months, adverbs of time, expressions like “I like”, comparative adjectives and adverbs.
• Job. Motivation letter
  Vocabulary on the topic, instrumental forms of the singular and plural, basic numerals, tenses.
• Medical care, medical insurance
  Vocabulary on the topic, specific usage of phrases about one’s own well-being, explanations of health-related issues, etc. Expression of time, deadlines.
• Shopping and services
  Vocabulary on the topic, basic and ordinal numbers, nominative and accusative plural.
• Journey
  Vocabulary on the topic.
• Education
  Vocabulary on the topic, use of possessive and demonstrative pronouns.
• Communication with authorities
  Vocabulary on the topic, singular and plural language, vocative case, ordinal numbers, sociocultural competence in official negotiations.
• Police and emergency services
  Vocabulary on the topic, basic and ordinal numerals, accusative and genitive cases singular.
• Environment and nature
  Vocabulary on the topic, imperative mood of verbs, genitive plural.

Content, schedule and scope of the final exam:
The exam consists of a written part (answering questions about a given text, writing a personal letter, and writing an email) and an oral part, which consists of a five-minute conversation with the examiner, as well as four dialogues with other students taking the exam.
The minimum threshold for passing the exam is 60%: 54 out of 90 points for the written exam, 18 out of 30 points for the oral exam. To successfully complete the course and receive a certificate, your attendance must be at least 80%.