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Life in the Czech Republic
Here are some practical tips and links for settling into life in the Czech Republic. Our top tip: befriend a Czech!
Learning Czech…
…is not easy! Czech language schools can be found across the country. Here are two Prague schools we recommend. For recommendations and reviews other schools, both in and outside of Prague, we suggest you look at the expatriate website.
Caledonian School
www.caledonianschool.cz
IH Akcent
www.akcent.cz
The Czech Republic’s Expatriate Website
www.expats.cz
Transport and Travel
AIR TRAVEL Prague has one main airport, Letiště Ruzyně (international code: PRG).
TRAIN TRAVEL Most international trains arrive at and depart from Nádraží Holešovice, with some leaving from the Hlavní nádraží (Main Station).
For fares and timetables visit jizdnirady.idnes.cz
COACH TRAVEL Many Czechs travel within the Czech Republic by coach. Good operators include Student Agency (www.studentagency.cz) and SuperLetuška.
PRAGUE TRANSPORT Public transport tickets within Prague are valid on all forms of public transport, including the bus network, trams, metros and even the funicular railway on Petřín Hill. For more information about fares and pre-paid coupons, visit the following site: www.dpp.cz/en/fares. A further useful resource is the online journey planner (www.dpp.cz/en/journey-planner).
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