Characteristics of Foreign Language Education in the Czech Republic

Abstract

The chapter describes the characteristics of foreign language education in the Czech Republic and reveals a multifaceted and dynamic system that reflects the nation's commitment to linguistic diversity and global connectivity. The chapter gives us an insight into the history of foreign language education in the Czech Republic, where there are obvious historical milestones that marked obvious changes in this teaching. Furthermore, the chapter deals with multilingualism, with an emphasis on building solid foundations in foreign languages. The curriculum is progressive in nature, leading students from basic language skills to more advanced levels, including literature and culture. Among other things, the chapter will touch on the issue of training future foreign language teachers, outline its current state and the main challenges for the future. One of the characteristic features of foreign language education in the Czech Republic is the inclusion of all pupils in education, including the teaching of foreign languages.