Teaching the Czech Language for Better Integration

We are now accepting applications for Czech language courses for Ukrainians with temporary protection. The courses begin in September 2026. Only students who have not previously taken our courses are eligible to apply. Please fill out the application and language test for your place of residence:

We are now accepting applications for Czech language courses for Ukrainians with temporary protection. The courses begin in April. Only students who have not previously taken our courses are eligible to apply. Please fill out the application and language test for your place of residence:

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*If you have any questions, please contact us at cestinykurzy@gmail.com*

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FOR ADULTS 18+ ONLY.

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Prague:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXPC3Vkby7QzJQRSEU0uuUIszVfBknAdFds5Uh0QeD0u2GDA/viewform?usp=dialog

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Brno:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0nhOlS5cE_hIKjYavWqgMptFa4-0UN2JtCv_WHGcONve8PA/viewform?usp=dialog

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Central Bohemian Region ONLINE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVUJHKJAGZAt_Ly0qp0GGSZL8ShH7ShHjyTz9DomIzdB5OqQ/viewform?usp=dialog

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Teplice:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckka_31ltOr-nmjP34shgQ_1U95pp9RTyoYUVwAq1g1-EOFg/viewform?usp=dialog

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Znojmo:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM77P2QLxgFyE169XO0cuQtoQhUHyfwXqrOqwc8sEP8IE1fg/viewform?usp=dialog

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‍Language is the key to everything—from school and medical care to finding a job. However, 20% of temporary protection holders in the Czech Republic still do not speak any Czech. Our courses provide the necessary language instruction to help them integrate more easily into Czech society.

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· The courses will serve 1,300 temporary protection holders from Ukraine over the age of 18.

· From July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, 87 courses will be held in person or online, across 4 levels from A1 to B2, throughout the Czech Republic.

· The course methodology is developed by instructors from the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies at Charles University.

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Why is it necessary to continue teaching Czech?

Although the number of Ukrainian refugees (temporary protection holders) who can communicate in Czech continues to grow, an estimated 20% of them do not speak the language at all. This not only makes it difficult for them to find suitable employment, but also limits them to communicating only within the Ukrainian community. These individuals often cannot get by without interpreters even when dealing with the simplest everyday situations. Furthermore, a lack of language proficiency increases the risk of social exclusion, which is a problem for both the refugees themselves and for Czech society as a whole.

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What is our goal?

With better knowledge of Czech, it will be easier for temporary protection holders to integrate into everyday life in the Czech Republic. This will enable them to:

· Communicate with local residents and build social connections.

· Be self-sufficient and handle doctor visits, school communication, government office appointments, or housing searches on their own.

· More easily find work that matches their original qualifications.

· Get to know the local culture.

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Slovo 21 and Czech language instruction

Since the beginning of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, we have been providing intensive support to Ukrainian refugees, whether through information meetings or language courses. Thanks to these activities, we are in close contact with temporary protection holders and understand their needs.

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In preparing this project, thanks to our reach to social media Slovo pro Ukrajinu were able to identify the specific needs of this group and tailor the entire project to them (e.g., the ratio of conversational to specialized professional courses or the types of professional courses requested). The methodology of our courses was developed in collaboration with instructors from the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies at Charles University, who have long-term experience in teaching Czech to foreigners with Slavic native languages.

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We are also collaborating on the project with several non-governmental organizations that were founded by Ukrainian refugees themselves. These partnerships allow us not only to effectively reach

participants, but also to support these individual organizations in their growth – whether through renting space or creating additional job opportunities for their staff.

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Course offerings will be gradually published on the Slovo pro Ukrajinu social media channels. If you are interested in the courses, please get in touch.

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The project "Teaching the Czech Language for Better Integration" is funded by the European Union's Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).