Czech for foreigners

I understand common words and basic phrases about myself, my family, my surroundings, simple sentences. I am able to communicate, ask simple questions and answer simple and comprehensible questions. I can write a brief text about the people I know or the place I live. I can fill in a form or write a postcard. I can answer questions concerning my personal data (name, nationality, address, etc.).

I understand basic phrases and vocabulary about my family, shopping, geography, employment, etc. I can read short and simple texts, find information, understand a short letter. I can communicate in basic everyday situations, join a brief social conversation. I can describe my own family, completed education, current or previous job, studies. I can write a short letter, e.g. thank you, and take simple notes.

I understand key ideas in formal Czech about common topics (work, school, leisure, etc.). I understand radio and television programs concerning my areas of interest or current events if they are pronounced slowly and clearly. I understand descriptions of events or feelings. I can deal with most situations that may arise when travelling. I can join conversations on topics I am familiar with, interested in or concerning everyday life (family, work, hobbies, travel, current events). I can describe my experiences, events, dreams, hopes and goals. I can briefly justify and explain my opinions and plans. I can tell a story, plot of a book or film. I can write simple, articulate texts on familiar topics.

I understand longer speeches, can follow an exchange of opinions if the topic is sufficiently familiar. I understand most television news and programs on current topics. I understand formal language. I understand longer texts (articles, reports, prose). I can join a conversation seamlessly, maintain a conversation with native speakers. I can actively discuss known topics, explain and defend my opinions. I can write comprehensible and detailed texts about a broad range of topics.

I understand longer speeches, television programs and films without great effort. I can read long and complex texts (fact or fiction). I am able to express myself fluently and immediately without having to search for words. I can formulate my thoughts and opinions, react appropriately when communicating with others. I can write detailed letters, essays or reports on complex topics and emphasize what I consider important. I can choose the correct style of a text.