TEFL in Prague
TEFL in Prague is ideal for people who want to live in the heart of Europe. The Czech Republic borders Germany, Austria, Poland, and Slovakia so you will find it easy to travel to popular European destinations such as Berlin, Budapest, Bratislava, Krakow, Munich, Salzburg or Vienna.
Distances from Prague to some European destinations:
Berlin: 281 kilometers/175 miles
Budapest: 461 kilometers/287 miles
Paris: 886 kilometers/550 miles
Vienna: 252 kilometers/156 miles
Munich: 300 kilometers/186 miles
Krakow: 394 kilometers/245 miles
Prague's proximity to the rest of Europe allows trainees of the course to visit other major European cities in just a weekend.
Prague
The capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague, is situated on the River Vltava in the heart of Europe. It’s a beautiful city with a broad range of architecture, ranging from Baroque palaces and Gothic churches to Art Nouveau cafés and buildings. Prague has a medieval center of winding cobblestone streets in which you can discover palaces, churches, museums, squares and pubs/bars. Since 1989, and the fall of Communism in Central and Eastern Europe, millions of tourists have flocked to the Czech Republic. Enchanted by the romantic charm of the city's Old Town, Prague has become one of the world's most popular destinations.
Getting Around Prague
Prague has one of the best public transportation systems in Europe. The metro, trams and buses are used by 2/3 of Prague's population and cover the majority of the city and outskirts. To get around town, we highly recommend using public transport over driving or taking a taxi.
- Trams – The tram network is fast, frequent and a fun way to get around. All trams operate between 4.30am and midnight, with eight night routes (#51-58) covering the city's most populated areas from 12am-4.30am.
- Buses - operating hours for bus routes are the same as the trams. After midnight, twelve night buses (#501-512) run on routes not covered by Prague's trams.
- Metro - Prague has three metro lines which provide a fast, regular service using Russian built trains (running from 5am to midnight).
Things to do in Prague
Traveling within the Czech Republic is inexpensive and quite easy. The countryside of Bohemia is dotted with well-preserved medieval towns. There are a number of charming places to visit within easy reach of the capital including the medieval towns of Kutná Hora, Karlštejn and Ceský Krumlov. The unspoiled countryside also provides skiing in the winter and mushroom picking in the autumn.
Weather
The Czech Republic has a mild climate with warm, sometimes damp, summers and cold winters. The average temperature in summer is 24 °C (75 °F). At night, temperature falls to 15 °C (60 °F). In winter, the temperature averages around the freezing point and falls at night into –4 °C (25 °F). January and February are the coldest months, when the daily temperature stays around –5 °C (23 °F). Spring and summer tend to be the sunniest months and the period between May and August is the rainiest.
Food and Drink
Eating out can be managed at quite reasonable prices. Pubs are the best option for affordable food. Within 5 minutes’ walk of the school’s main location, there is a wide choice of food available covering all tastes, diets and budgets. You can find plenty of options for lunch between 80-200kc (€3-7) or just grab a hot dog for as little as 15kc (€0.50).
Click here for more details about the Czech Republic: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/czech_republic