Star-Spangled Englishm28 · 4-01 Maturita Vocabulary
The Czech Republic. Part 1: Basic facts.
the Czech Republic
Czechia
the capital city
Prague
a population
an official language
Czech
a national flag
a national anthem
a symbol
a border
a neighboring country
a citizen
a government
Useful phrases.
The Czech Republic is a country in Central Europe.
Prague is the capital and the largest city.
Czech is the official language of the country.
The Czech Republic. Part 2: Regions, cities, and nature.
a region
a district
a mountain range
a national park
a castle
a chateau
a castle
a spa town
a UNESCO site
to be located
to be famous for
Useful phrases.
The Czech Republic has many historic towns and castles.
The Vltava is the longest river in the country.
Many visitors come to see the mountains, forests, and old towns.
The Czech Republic. Part 3: History and important events.
the past
a kingdom
a king
a queen
an empire
independence
a republic
a president
World War II
communism
the Velvet Revolution
democracy
to become independent
to join
Useful phrases.
Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918.
The country became democratic after the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
The Czech Republic joined the European Union in 2004.
The Czech Republic. Part 4: Culture, food, and free time.
culture
a tradition
folk music
a festival
Czech cuisine
a traditional dish
dumplings
a brewery
a souvenir
hospitality
Useful phrases.
Czech culture is rich in music, theater, and literature.
Traditional Czech food often includes meat, sauce, and dumplings.
Visitors can enjoy museums, concerts, and local festivals.
The Czech Republic. Part 5: Everyday life and traditions.
a public holiday
a celebration
Easter
a custom
a family gathering
to celebrate
to decorate
a national holiday
a day off
proud of
a local product
to welcome visitors
to preserve
Useful phrases.
Many families celebrate Christmas on December 24.
Easter traditions can be different in each region.
I am proud of the history and nature of my country.
It is important to preserve local traditions for future generations.