A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENGLISH TEACHER IN PRAGUE IN 2019! 🇨🇿

A #Day in the #Life of an #English #Teacher in #Prague. Hi, I'm #Paul #Colto and in this video you'll get a little taster of what it's like to #teach English in the beautiful city of Prague in the #Czech #Republic a cold January day in 2019.
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[@starotemvkapse]

Interesting. I´m czech and love english. I also will be moving to Prague in the near future. It was a luck that your video popped up but I like this different point of view about living in Prague from you.

[@Songguy1985]

Just doing my TEFL now with the intention of teaching in Prague soon... Just the video I needed today, thank you!

[@paulcolto]

Hey buddy that's great! Thanks very much for the comment and good luck! PC

[@ponlamesa]

I’m moving to Prague in May to take my TEFL, and I have to say, your videos make me extremely excited to make the trip. Also, watching these makes me realize that you really have to work your way up and pay your dues to get to a comfortable point teaching in Prague. Knowing that has helped give me more realistic expectations for when I make the move. Thank you for the videos.

[@katherineabel6856]

I'm moving there in may as well for my tefl, are you going with TLH?

[@ponlamesa]

Katherine Abel No, I ended up going with TEFL Worldwide Prague. I know someone who went there and he speaks very highly of it.

[@paulcolto]

Hey Charlie, I'm so glad that the videos make you so excited, a wonderful adventure awaits and you will learn so much. I wish you the best of luck and thank you for your comment :) PC

[@paulcolto]

This is where I did my TEFL and I can't really fault it. It's great. Be prepared - you will be teaching real students on the second day! ;)

[@ponlamesa]

Paul Colto Perfect, I will need all the experience I can get. I’ve never taught before!

[@willyjeff85]

Hey Paul. I watched most of your vids and I have to say you did really hard work with them. Especially editing, thinking about content and tips. Your videos are very informative and helpful for foreigners, i hope.

[@paulcolto]

Josef, thank you 🙏🏼 it really means a lot that a local approves of my videos. I hope you noticed my positivity about Prague public transport! ;) Your channel looks really interesting! Thank you again for the comment :) PC

[@airickuhh8]

I'm so happy to see a new video from you, Paul! I've missed your content!

[@paulcolto]

Ah Erica that's so nice, thank you! How is your TEFL adventure going now?? PC

[@HarrietShearsmith]

Loved watching this, thanks for the fab video lovely x

[@paulcolto]

Hey Harriet, thank you so much what a nice comment! Thanks for watching, PC

[@turqoiseketchup4414]

The public transport pass is also perfectly valid for the trains, the ferries and the Petřín funicular.

[@paulcolto]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Pidalin]

but we have so many bridges that almost nobody is using ferries, Prague is not Lisbon :-D

[@Roman-bp1cu]

amazing video mate

[@paulcolto]

Hey Roman, thanks very much! I’m really glad you enjoyed it and hopefully found it useful :) PC

[@Creative7inc]

Thanks for taking us a long in day in the life!

[@paulcolto]

Pleasure, thanks very much for your comment! PC

[@chriswallace2468]

I was wondering when you’d come back! Another great video and great insight on this 😃

[@paulcolto]

Thank you very much, glad you find it useful! PC

[@johnbogle59]

Really interesting and well-filmed ! a taster for me just thinking about teaching English in Prague, coming from Perth, Down Under. Thanks , Paul.

[@paulcolto]

Hey John, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found the video interesting :) I have a good friend in Prague who is from Perth, we play pool every month or so and if I've learned anything from that it's that Aussie pool rules are very different to British pool rules! Good luck and thanks again, PC

[@englishwithak2591]

Great video. I can imagine the effort it took to make a video like this having my own channel. For that, I've decided to be your 1000th subscriber. Congratulations!!!

[@paulcolto]

Haha! Thank you very much Ak!

[@AnthonyLauder]

I had no idea that being an English teacher involved so much travelling around the city. It seems that you spend as much time travelling as teaching.

[@paulcolto]

Anthony Lauder Hey Anthony, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. It’s true I travel around the city quite a lot. This was quite an extreme example, normally I try to tailor my day to have the journeys to and from the city from home in the morning and then a maximum of two journeys between lessons. As you stay in Prague longer, you become more adept at doing this. But there are lots of jobs available in primary or secondary schools where you will be in the same place all day. It’s up to you, you can see what works for you when you arrive. Travelling between lessons is great if you have a good pair of headphones and a good book! PC

[@anthonymurphy34]

Hi Paul, Do you think teaching English abroad particularly in the Czech Republic can become a permanent occupation? Love all your work on here.🎩

[@GabrielPrehnBritto]

Great to see you back! (I swim in Olšanka too, but a little later: I usually arrive there around 10:20.)

[@paulcolto]

Thank you Gabriel! Maybe see you at Olsanka soon! PC

[@colourinmyrainbow]

Do you know if much ageism exist in the English teaching sector in Prague? I have all the right qualifications, degree, PGCE, Celta and 12 years experience...

[@oblivionmars1817]

You are very handsome 😉

[@hkotby1973]

Thank Jan for this nice video, is it possible for someone who isn't native American or British to teach English in Prague? If he is fluent in English? Is there a certain training course or a specific certificate to be able to do that please?

[@kamalsuriya275]

Good to see u there my brother, there is the possibility of meeting u soon....thanks

[@marleneventer2922]

Hi Paul. I have just finished my level 3 TEFL course. We are in the process of moving to Prague, but everything is now on hold because of the Covid 19 virus. I would like to start giving classes online. Can you help me with that or just point me in the right direction please.

[@HowtoEnglishPod]

Hey Paul, thanks for sharing your Prague experiences. We've been inspired to start our own podcast on teaching #HowToEnglishPod

[@paulcolto]

Great stuff - good luck!

[@filipzawistowski4390]

Why are the only videos about Prague?? I want to live in the Czech Republic but not Prague 🤣

[@ludwigvonn9889]

Hey Colto! First of all, love your channel and the way you present things, good job! Secondly, you said in the comment section that there are plenty of jobs available in the public school sector, my question is how hard is it to get into the system and teach in those schools (why dont you work there). And third, can you recommend any good videos or people who know the differences between Prague and Brno? I really cant decide in which city i want to be...not just those two... Thanks man!

[@paulcolto]

Thank you so much for your nice comment! Prague and Brno are both fantastic cities. I would start in Prague for logistical reasons (airport, administration offices) and then if you feel like a change try Brno. Good luck!

[@jfklmk13447]

Hey man I'll be taking my TEFL course in February (in Prague) & planning on becoming an English teacher there Do you think as a newcomer I'd have much of a chance to get into some afternoon & night time classes ? Since I'm REALLY not a morning person & everything earlier than 10 a.m for me is literally the most counter-productive time during the day^ Btw thanks a lot for your videos; keep up the great work :) Cheers^

[@paulcolto]

Hey Artem, yes there's plenty of afternoon and evening classes don't worry :) Lots of companies only allow lessons at the end of the working day and lots of individual students prefer lessons late afternoon/evening too :) Thanks very much for your comment and good luck! PC

[@jfklmk13447]

@@paulcolto Oh thank god ! What a relief :) Thank you so much^

[@mari.be.86]

Meow, I am in love with your fluffy roommate.

[@leahmihuc6607]

What is your advice for a family of 3 with a toddler on moving to Prague. Is it a good place for a family? Can you teach with a child?

[@paulcolto]

I now offer a consultation service about relocating to Prague. Info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJbJeoGwYrN7oqM :)

[@cecillyrowe9875]

Thank you for the informative clean videos! I wonder what kind of job I could get,at age 65? Would anyone want me? Also does anyone have wood burning stoves in apt.or homes in Prague?

[@dfyant7423]

I was thinking of moving over the summer and getting my TEFL certificate through The Language House. Do you have any advice on how to get a job teaching English to adults rather than teaching kids at a school?

[@paulcolto]

Hey Richard, thanks very much for your comment. The Language House will be able to all your questions like these :) Most language schools in Prague will be happy for you to only teach adults if that is your preference. I would probably avoid any langauge school that tries to force you to take classes that you would prefer not to teach. Good luck! PC

[@Pidalin]

Be carefull about filming in shopping centers here in Czech Republic, security guys are very rude because of that.

[@user-kj2hz7py8q]

Hello Paul! I was wondering if you have any advice for moving to Prague as a couple? My partner and I will be moving from the U.S to Prague this summer to take a TEFL Course at The Language House. Also, thank you so much for making all of these very helpful videos!

[@paulcolto]

Hey Selina, thanks for watching and for your comment :) Good things about moving to Prague as a couple - cheaper rent if you share an apartment (though I'd recommend ideally sharing with other people who have lived here for some time or alternatively with fellow TEFL folks for the first 6 months to a year at least), somebody who knows you well to support you every step of the way, grow closer through the shared experience etc etc. Potential bad things: stopping you meeting as many new people. One of the most vital and enriching things of moving to a new country is all the new people you will meet and then friends that you will make. I've known one or two couples who came to Prague and meeting new people wasn't as easy for them, so I guess my candid advice would to not be jealous if each of you makes new friends but to be as supportive and positive as possible about it. I also think there are some really formative moments like when you have to go to some office building and navigate a meeting or appointment without knowing the language and battling your way through - in my experience it's vital to go through these moments on your own, believe it or not these experiences can gift you a new confidence that you never lose. Be prepared the first few months are extrememly tough - they are amazing and unforgettable but they are also full of very challenging experiences - moving to a new continent, finding a new job, trying to learn the basics of a new language, meeting a lot of new people, organising visas, unplanned expenses, finding accommodation and not to mention the intensity of the TEFL course itself. I am not trying to scare you off I promise! I am just trying to prepare you and warn you in advance that it will be very intense and difficult and a rollercoaster, though it will settle down after a few months. I would research the experiences of other couples who have done something similar to what you are planning and I also really invite anyone else out there to share their experience and advice on this here too. I hope this helps, I've tried to be as honest as possible. Good luck! PC

[@jrom3987]

I need a video of how to make friends in Prague xD

[@paulcolto]

👉🏼 HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN A NEW COUNTRY - 5 QUICK TIPS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYbQqYloZtxoaqs 👍🏼

[@loxley75]

Tinder!

[@armansoroor]

Hi, Does age matter if one is willing to apply to work there? Coz I'm 44 years old but look young and energetic with over 23 years of teaching experience. And one more question, is it easy for a nonnative English speaker to get a job there? I currently teach English in Turkey with work permit. Oh, by the way, I have MA in English Language Studies. Thanks for your attention in advance.

[@martinberan841]

OH wow You live neer my school my school is at vozovna Strašnice up in that park there 😂

[@savaramravindra8576]

Hey Paul, My friend is interested in moving to prague and settling there. Can we live there without having our own vehicle because he can't drive anything. I heard that there is an extensive public transportation in prague. Please let me know about this.

[@savaramravindra8576]

Awaiting your response Paul

[@dheepshemare5833]

Quick and simple question from a fellow Brit...Is the pay allowing you to live comfortably?

[@bayleighbrown4993]

Hey Paul! Which TEFL did you go through? The language house?

[@cecillyrowe9875]

I love your videos! I too am in love with Prague, though from afar. What really are the hopes for a 65 year old here? Could I get a job? I have a bachelors and have taught briefly (not English) at a local college. I'm older..really could I expect?

[@paulcolto]

You won't know until you try! Thank you so much for your nice comment :)

[@cecillyrowe9875]

Paul Colto wow thank you for answering me!! You really do answer people! I can't afford to try and fail! Do you ever see older ones taking the tefl courses,all l ever see are young ones.. l really appreciate all you cover! Seems like everything (Also appreciate clean content! Here's another question: how's the health care system really?? Thank you. Keep up the good work!

[@paulcolto]

I'm so glad you find the videos useful :) Healthcare is first class. As a freelancer you'll pay around 2000czk a month and you're pretty much covered for everything except dentistry. There are teachers here over 65. What I would recommend is getting in touch with 2 or 3 language schools in Prague and asking them. Good luck!

[@jasonjoelaviet]

What qualifications does one need to start teaching English? And how much can someone hope to earn if they just start out teaching?

[@paulcolto]

Typically you need a degree and also a TEFL certificate at the very least. Levels of income from ESL differ from country to country and region to region. There are plenty of online guides that will give you a typical estimate for each country. Good luck and thanks for the comment! PC

[@Pidalin]

salary in Czech Republic is circa 1/3 of German salary, I don't believe they will give you something extra only because you are American, but if you are working in private school or giving private lessons, you can earn much more than common english teacher in school

[@JamesOfTheYear]

When do you find time to plan lessons?

[@paulcolto]

Haha BRILLIANT question! I answer this in my video on time-saving tips for an ESL teacher which you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYvXpomAhL1rqbs Basically I do all my planning and preparation in one go, ideally Friday afternoon or Monday morning so I don't have to be planning all week and I also make a starter pack for each student before our first lesson which has the lesson materials for at least the first 7-8 lessons. Thanks very much for your comment! PC

[@arwaayed2612]

Is it necessary to know Czech?

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

No but it's necessary to for you to be married or to have a friend who will be doing the same thing as you. You will not survive in Prague by yourself. Can you imagine getting 20000 CZK per month and paying 15000 CZK for the rent? All the TEFL teachers I knew in Prague were either married to a Czech or had friends they could share their apartments with. Nobody was alone. In my home country, if you're alone, it would be better to stay unemployed than be a teacher in Prague.

[@thomashearns8765]

What you think about Czech Republic?

[@savaramravindra8576]

Hi Paul, Can I learn Czech language after coming to Prague? Are there any teaching centres or teachers who come to your place and teach you?

[@paulcolto]

Hi Savaram, yes there are quite a few language schools that will teach you Czech :) Good luck!

[@robertleger4986]

Any age restrictions for the visa ...?

[@paulcolto]

Not 100% sure perhaps Czech Ministry of the Interior website or with the Czech Embassy in your country. PC

[@urosbodja3790]

Hi Paul i need help, my girlfriend and I got a job offer at a restaurant in Prague they promised us a salary of 17000czk per person in start does we could be able to seduce life with 34000czk a month with all the expenses of living and accommodation in Prague