Language
Czech is a West Slavic language spoken mainly in the Czech Republic. It belongs to the Indo-European language family and is closely related to other Slavic languages, especially Slovak.
The development of the Czech language dates back to the 9th century, when it emerged from Proto-Slavic. The first written records in Czech date back to the 13th century, with the oldest known texts being of a religious nature. Over the centuries, the language experienced various influences, particularly from Latin and German, which were reflected in its vocabulary and grammar.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, Czech experienced a golden age, supported by the writings of important authors such as Jan Hus, who also initiated a reform movement. The first Czech grammar book was published in 1788 by Josef Dobrovský, which contributed to the standardisation of the language.
After the founding of Czechoslovakia in 1918, the Czech language experienced a phase of promotion and development. Today, Czech is an important language in the region and is actively used in both education and the media.
Czech is the official language of the Czech Republic and is spoken by about 10 million people worldwide: approximately 1,800 speakers live in Dresden.
Script
The Czech script is based on the Latin alphabet and includes diacritical marks to represent specific sounds. The use of the Latin alphabet was established in the 15th century, and the script has evolved since then. In the 19th century, further standardisation of the language and script took place, particularly in connection with the national revival.
ANSPRECHBAR
We are ANSPRECHBAR – for a better understanding! We get people talking – regardless of language, culture, age, budget or social status – at creative workshops, exhibitions and in an interview magazine with empathetic portraits. Join us and let’s build bridges together!
Period
01-12.2025
Project coordination
Yvonn Spauschus (project management)
Yulia Vishnichenko · Moussa Mbarek · Nadine Wölk · Rosa Brockelt · Bela Álvarez (workshop leader)
Rosa Hauch · Birthe Mühlhoff (moderation, documentation)
Cooperation partners
JugendKunstschule Dresden – Standort Passage, Omse e.V., Malteser Hilfsdienste e.V., Montagscafé am Staatsschauspiel Dresden, Umweltzentrum Dresden – ABC Tische, Internationale Gärten Dresden e.V, Uniwerk e.V. (Pirna), Buntes Meißen Bündnis Zivilcourage e.V. and many more
Supported by
The project is funded by Heidehof Stiftung GmbH the State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion. This measure is co-financed with tax funds on the basis of the budget passed by the Saxon state parliament within the framework of the state programme Integrative Maßnahmen.
