BEING A FOREIGNER IN A CRISIS (Americans in Europe during Coronavirus)

[@grandadmiral1874]

Pokud máš oficiálně trvalý pobyt v ČR, tak se můžeš vrátit. Ovšem asi budeš muset být 14 dní doma. www.mvcr.cz/clanek/cestovani-po-dobu-nouzoveho-stavu.aspx

[@DreamPrague]

Děkuji za info a link!

[@ondra10192]

Hi Jenn, through these videos you can talk with loads of Czechs who can help you and explain to you what you want to know. So if you have any questions, ask us. We will be happy to help. We owe you for these awesome entertaining videos you make for us.

[@DreamPrague]

Wow, that is incredibly generous of you! I will take you up on that offer! Next time, a whole video of questions 🤓

[@irenabartova4549]

Totally agree, you are nice lady Jenn, just ask for help, now across whole country all who can sewing the masks for hospitals etc., most of the people do their best to help, if you dont have gloves, masks and dezinfection, I can get some for you, just ask, and you will find help🌹

[@ondra10192]

@@DreamPrague ok, agree. We are not experts in everything but we can google faster in Czech and we maybe know where to look for the information. So make a video and we can talk about it in the comments. :)

[@bady2593]

@@DreamPrague If you need fast answer, use your instastory and someone will help you

[@Dawniecz]

I wanted to offer the same help. I am sure that there is a lot of people who will be able to help you to understand actual restrictions. Trust me it is confusing for czech people too. I have no idea how much stressfull it must be for you when you are not able to fully understand to all of new laws and terms. Please ask us anytime when you feel confused. We are here for you

[@micio026]

Right now the restrictions and rules in the Czech Republic are as follows: 1. As a foreigner, you are allowed to come back to Czech Republic only if you have residence permit here. However, if you are not coming from a "safe" country or if you have the disease symptoms you are obligated to stay home in quarantine for the next 14 days. 2. Basically only grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies and post offices are open right now. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. they are restricted to elderly people only (over 65 years of age). 3. Everybody is supposed to stay at home. Meeting with other people if prohibited. You can only go to work, or go to stores for necessary shopping. You can also make a small trip in the park or outside Prague, but you need to be alone there. 5. When you are outside from home (i.e. in public places, stores and public transport) you ALWAYS need to wear a facial/surgical mask or a respirator. So the FIRST THING, GET THE RESPIRATOR or at least the facial mask!! If you do not have one, you can use a scarf or something similar so that you safely cover your mouth and nose. Unfortunately, they are sold out in most pharmacies right now. 6. When you are in public keep at least 2 meter distance from other people. 7. You can use the "blue zones" for parking your car anywhere in Prague (or other cities). 8. When applying these rules use common sense. The police is trying to make it as smooth as possible so they are not going to be checking you unless they have a strong reason. Disclaimer: The situation is changing every day so stay updated.

[@DreamPrague]

You're very kind to list these rules for us, I will pass them along.

[@micio026]

EDIT: I forgot notions stores. They are also open. Since there is an acute shortage of facial masks, people can make their own masks at home (DIY) :o)

[@lukasloukota8352]

@@micio026 But now is apparently recommended not to wear a respirator, because you protect only yourself and not the others.

[@jakubp.6987]

If you have perminent residence in CZ, you can return. But you must stay 14 days after in your home at quarantine. You must get someone who will go shop for you and walking the dog et cetera.

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you for the information!

[@Desperoro]

@@DreamPrague you are allowed to get out in "not frequent times" and to places without people (with dog) and when you order online you should write you want "leave goods behind doors"

[@danielnovak5267]

9:00 they are on živnostenský list because it is much cheaper and if they have actually 1 employer and work on živnostenský list it is tax evasion. Taxation in the Czech Republic is very high according to salary you pay between 40-50% of your income in taxes. For example if you make 100 000 czk/month after taxation, your employer pay 190 529 czk in total. (health insurance is 19 224 czk, social security 44 571 czk, income tax 28 590 czk, solidarity tax 214 czk, tax credit is 2070)

[@yvonneandbeyond]

Thanks so much for sharing this message! As a foreigner in Japan, I'm experiencing the same challenges.

[@hanzo_cz]

work with živnostenský list would translate rather to freelancing ... those who work like freelacer are osoba samostatně výdělečně činná (OSVČ) ... hourly paid employees have usually some kind of employment agreement (something like "partial" employment agreement :) ... the biggest difference than is their taxation. OSVČ pay income taxes alone, employees pay taxes as part of their pay slip. but that is more off topic:) what I am doing, when I have some articles in EN and want my father to read it (he speaks no, zero english :), I force him to use google translator. Like the one that translate whole web site. This is not ideal, but it gives you at least some information out... nothing cool but at least something :)

[@DreamPrague]

Thanks for the tip, I like to use google translate a lot. Also this website is great because it can translate some colloquial (hovorový) phrases: glosbe.com/cs/en

[@hanzo_cz]

@@DreamPrague cool! thanks

[@michry476]

and what about the local embassy, for the source of information + help.. (tr.goo. .) Zjistili by jste si co se děje (vyhledáte vědecké studie v angličtině) a upřesnili význam "uzavřené hranice"..

[@tomrose3660]

i think in US its said ure self-employed nut sure about the gramar so pls just refer to that :D

[@tomrose3660]

btw i think grammar is writen with double "m" :D

[@romanakomornikova1951]

Je super že si sa vyjadrila aj k tejto téme , mnoho ľudí ( napríklad ako aj ja ) nevie ako musia znášať túto situáciu cudzinci .

[@DreamPrague]

Jste laskavá žena, která se stará o cizince.

[@johnnygomez7063]

If you have permanent or temporary residence in CZ - you can return without any trouble.. you just will have o go to 14 day home quarantine…

[@karelzidek5102]

Hi Jen. When I am watching your video, I feel somebody else's feelings. It makes me richer and this is what I like so much. Thank you :-)

[@DreamPrague]

That's lovely, Karel, thank you! So happy you are watching.

[@Suchac_cz]

You (all expats in general) should have some information service from your embassies when some crucial news come out. Some notifications on your mobile phone, emails or something like that... I never realized, that the "English bubble" you talked about should be a problem like this. Good point

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you, and just this hour was the first time I saw an informative video from our Embassy. My Czech friends are staying in touch, so I'm lucky. Thanks for your comment!

[@Suchac_cz]

@@herbsworth There are moments, that one hesitates if we are still living in a 21st century :)

[@amunak_]

Yeah, unfortunately Czech is the only official language here, and while it wouldn't really be possibly to offer all government services, laws, notices and whatnot in English, it would certainly help if there was an official English channel (and possibly German and/or Polish as well) for at least the most important stuff like emergencies.

[@hecker7000]

@@amunak_ This link might be helpful for some: www.vlada.cz/en/

[@vvv6704]

@@amunak_ Proč unfortunately? Byli jsme někdy britská kolonie? Je je Francii nebo v Německu obecně zemích, které nebyly kolonie Britanie úřední řeč angličtina?

[@peterinvestor]

I just found this channel. I used to live in Scotland for over a decade and my gf is Czech so we moved back here. I agree that there are limited sources of information in English however Czech people are willing to help and if you would ask any of your friends even me I would happily look for the information you need. The issue with traveling was that circumstances were changing so often that noone knew if that's the final decision/information or just temporary restriction. Take care and you have a good Czech. Definitely better than mine and I am a Slovak lol.

[@peterinvestor]

Oh you kind of answer it for me after watching full video. Is there a possibility to join your community/group so at least we can help you somehow?

[@martinpospech7329]

Jenn, go to the Czech republic. Go home! We miss you. Martin

[@DreamPrague]

Awwwww! Thanks we miss you too!

[@timotejmares]

@@DreamPrague I don't like to say bad things about someone. But you would be most probably much safer here. The German govermant is being lax about quarantine pretending the infection is not a big deal there, but there are 15 000 confirmed cases today with expected increase of 5 000 a day. So wear the mask, avoid the contact and wash your hands. Stay safe.

[@jifle36]

@@timotejmares Keep calm, don't panic please.

[@timotejmares]

@@jifle36 my comment wasn't meant to cause panic at all, but thank you for pointing out it might sound like that. My point was to say there is no reason to be affraid of returning to CZ, while here were made significant steps (much more than other countries) to reduce the risk. Overall I wanted to say: Don't be scared, but protect yourself. Keep calm and stay safe y'all.

[@jifle36]

@@timotejmares Many people are very scared there include my parents. About regulations.. I think that it is mainly chaos and will brinks worse damages than virus itselv. Your last sentence I agry without change.

[@tomdrpa7221]

I do not agree with xenophobia during pandemic... It is prevent situation. lock down whole family and keep distance from others. it is fastest way how to stop spreading diseases. Not because selfishness or ignorance

[@Desperoro]

yes, keep distance of anyone!

[@rsimerova]

exactly

[@DreamPrague]

You're absolutely correct! I was thinking mostly of terrorist situations, which people tend to look suspiciously at foreigners. Also, during this pandemic, there has been some xenophobia in the US, against Chinese-Amerincans (from our "president" even if they've never traveled to China. You're right - distance is very important. But maybe a pint of beer over skype with a foreign friend might be enjoyable? 😉

[@qwe5qwe566]

@@DreamPrague In US yes. I remember that in 2013 after the Boston Marathon attack many Americans want us to be bombed as they could not tell the difference between Czechia and Chechnya. But here I see huge wave of solidarity and volunteering among people. They make and distribute makeshift face protection. I have noticed groups that offer help with shopping, babysitting or dog walking for those in need. Yes people should not visit one another but that is not xenophobic but rather means of safety countermeasures. We have not left home since schools were closed and we both work from home now, no parties or gatherings with the rest of the family but there are still many irresponsible people but it is getting better as people more and more realize the situation is serious.

[@buildyourownplywoodboat]

@@DreamPrague We don´t have a terrorist attacks here in Czech Republic (yet), don´t worry.

[@Desperoro]

And don´t be sad, we also don´t understand gobbledygooks of our prime minister :D

[@DreamPrague]

Hahahhaha

[@zdenekmutina2188]

You was faster to wrote this 😁

[@MrToradragon]

Yep, federanto is hard one to learn and understand.

[@stanislavcocek2711]

So ask in Italy how to do it

[@Shaaala]

Český Rozhlas - Czech Radio has an international version at radio.cz in many languages and they inform about all important stuff pretty fast.

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you, we do listen to that!

[@NetAndyCz]

I find it pretty surreal how people in two days learned to wear face masks, on the weekend it was weird to be one with it and yesterday it was weird to be without one. I hope this trends stays with us for the next flu season.

[@DreamPrague]

When I lived in Japan, people wore face masks all the time and after a while it seems normal. Yes, let's keep it for next flu season!!

[@viviangilliam591]

I'm a permanent resident and have been living and working in the Czech Republic (in Ceske Budejovice/Budweis) for over 20 years and have more Czech friends than I do American and native-English speaking friends here. I don't feel isolated at all. I also have a group of Czech friends who speak Italian (which is my second language). My Czech isn't the greatest, but my friends never complain when I speak it; however, writing it is a different matter. For those who don't have Czech friends, teaching conversation on line is a good option and it's also a good cultural exchange . . . with a bit of social distancing.

[@Vladimir-gq2ho]

You are a very kind person, big RESPECT thank you for your videos. Stay safe you and your family... Vladimir.

[@DreamPrague]

That's sweet, Vladimír, thank you. 😊

[@zemnezemeciz]

Jen, Ty vůbec nemáš BLÁZNIVÉ NÁPADY, ty to máš v hlavě úžasně dobře srovnané. Smekám.👍👍👍Jsem jeden z těch co anglicky neumí ani kváknout a tak jsem za kopečkama (hranicemi) taky někdy v prd- - i.

[@tasiatyler4662]

Hi Jenn! Love your video, so on point! I was supposed to move to CZR in late June but my TEFL class was moved to August (at least that’s my understanding I speak to my advisor Monday the 23rd). I’m thinking of you and everyone in CZR and hoping all is well, you’re safe, healthy! I hope things get better soon so I can get there and be a help not hindrance. Please take care Jenn! 💕

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you Tasia! I hope you get to come to Czech Republic soon!

[@tasiatyler4662]

Dream Prague fingers crossed my class was pushed to September meaning I hope to be able to catch a flight late August! Take care!! 🤗🌸

[@bEjk21O]

The FB page is a great idea. I've already recommended it to all my students. Keep up the good work.

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you very much!

[@abirwait5636]

I understand that your relatives inform you sometimes about a situation around you. Sometimes this worry is exaggerated. There is a tornado 400 km from us and the relatives from Czechia are asking - are you OK? Because they've seen this on the Czech TV news.

[@goodstorylover]

I have found your videos accidentally while at home with some time on my hands now (home office). Hats off to your Czech :o) I especially appreciate the way you use the inflection and conjugation. I can only wonder how my English sounded to locals 20 years ago during my stay in Wales (also, their accent is something you need to get used to!). As for the people´s fear to approach others - we were instructed to do so, "social distancing", we have state quarantine, so that is why. From my experience during those years in Britain I can understand the feeling of being sort of lost and suddenly more "foreign" than before. I wonder if e.g. US embassy in Prague could have helped with more info? Finally, I work in a place related to school - will your friend be able to teach children on an elementary level (like from say 7-8 years up)? I might ask our director nad put your FB page on our web. Sorry for such a long comment - that´s the perks of home office .o)

[@veve_777]

Hi Jen, I totally understand that how you feel now. I have same thoughts and worries here in US as foreigner from Slovakia. Especially when times are difficult as now and family is far away. Btw when I had a car accident(nothing serious),and I had to call emergency, I was speechless just because of the amount of stress I felt. Take care and wish you all the best. Love your channel and how you speak in Czech;) je to na vybornu!

[@Geker3]

Such a lovely mistake to say "president said" when our president is currently more invisible than the president of Germany. And yes, they have a president too! Also that "president" expresion you've made. :D

[@aswler]

Have you seen the german president saying anything recently? I have not.

[@ragnarlodbrok7478]

To se tak nějak u parlamentních demokracií stává :). A shodou okolností, včera měl projev.

[@vladnavratil8089]

HI Jenn, I completely understand how you feel. I live in USA for 15 years by myself. I know it's not easy at the moment but you mentioned how much you learn by the situation. Take it as uncomfortable moment which make you more experienced and better prepared. All the best ;-)

[@janmach1605]

Please stay safe x I've never thought it would be that serious as it is now... 😷 It's the same here in Dublin ☘️ Thanks for your videos 👍

[@samuelnovak2094]

Perfect video, thank you so much, I can practise English and I am really grateful for that Budu se těšit na další video😉

[@DreamPrague]

I'm glad! Have a safe and healthy week.

[@samuelnovak2094]

@@DreamPrague Thanks, you too😉

[@Atarian6502]

Hi Jen. 1. If you are trying to learn Czech by watching Czech news, don't do it by listening to our prime minister. He really doesn't speak Czech and you will just get confused... 2. There are several services online (for example italki, verbalplanet, budyschool, etc ) that connect language teachers with language students. I am using a few to learn languages myself. If you or your friends don't have a job due to the crisis, register on those portals and you will for sure find your customers there (probably more then through any facebook group)

[@DreamPrague]

Italki is a great platform I will pass it on!

[@martinsnobr3575]

3:28 "president" 😂😂😂

[@d-six4817]

oh I see :D

[@lukasloukota8352]

I hope he visit Pilsen one time

[@ezequienzarate1180]

Thank you very much for the video, I recommend that you make videos to teach Czech because there are very few options on KZbin

[@anetajilkova5880]

I really feel you. I am Czech and I live in the Netherlands now. I cannot speak Dutch and it could be really hard sometimes. The lack of information about current situations is the worst. Stay strong! ❤️

[@DreamPrague]

I really enjoy the Netherlands. I hope you have some good friends there to help keep you in "the know". 🤓

[@MiluseKovarik]

I am Czech_Canadian....I really enjoy your videos, even I know very well what you are talking about....about the CoV19, I watch TV 24 every day and it gives you most information what you need to know. The rules are very strict. People can't go to see each other. If you need help, there is telephone number on the screen to call for information or to deliver food in you flat... I think, you can return in Prague (if it's your permanent address) but you must stay in 2 weeks quarantine (it means, not to leave your flat for 2 weeks....you must order food to be deliver)

[@jakubexner9011]

While I understand that things generally are harder for foreigners, please note that a great amout of Czechs also works as entrepreneurs/independent contractors/freelancers and they may be facing the same problem with income during quarantine.

[@DreamPrague]

Absolutely, I understand it. If I could help them I would do it. If you have an idea how I can use this channel to get them some online work at this time, please let me know!

[@fissie1]

Hi Jen. I'm a Czech expat living in Switzerland and I empathize on so many levels. Listening to government press conferences in three local languages, while I can barely order food in one, and not even that in the other two, has been a frustrating experience. Without the two English newspapers (one of them behind a paywall), and a few coworkers willing to translate stuff, I'd be pretty much lost. You might find this part funny though - I have similar feelings as you even with the Czech rules! For the last week, I have been thinking about things like "can I go home, if I need to, and can I ever come back?" And even though I'm a Czech, having listened to the briefings, the answer wasn't easy to discover. Written rules which were published many hours after the briefings, they were different from what was said, they were spread out on 4 (!) different govt department websites. Media wasn't reporting much on edge cases like us, or were reporting incorrectly, and the answers were changing multiple times a day. Around the weekend, answering my question of whether I should jump into the car and drive back home ASAP became moot - before I would reach the DE/CZ border, the answer would be different from the time I left ;-). If you have some questions, feel free to point them at me, I have been following this more obsessively than I should have and I would be happy to put that to good use. Also, in this situation, people are being careful and many Czechs wouldn't invite other Czechs to their houses, just to keep the distancing. While I don't know your circumstances, I wouldn't necessarily point to xenofobia. I want to keep my house clear of anyone who doesn't need to be here, at least for now, and I'm sure many of us feel the same way. Take care!

[@richardhrubes4585]

hello , cheer up and stay calm , i understand how difficult that must be for you , lots of people in panic and suspecting each other , but this bad situation will end up and then i believe life will return soon .

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you for your reassuring words. I hope life returns to normal soon!

[@richardhrubes4585]

@@DreamPrague youre welcome . take care and stay heatlhy . this time is not easy for anyone but more for foreigners .keep fingers crossed for all of us . :)

[@karolinamikanova3733]

Honey, you are a goddess! I am impressed that the community you are in is so dear to you to be generous enough to share the message for all of you. You are making a change for the better. I hope you are not getting scared of the news. I think most Czechs are seeing it as "let us buy toilet paper and pasta, just in case. Let us meet with friends at home, if the pubs are closed." I don't think people are scared for themselves, only for their kids and parents. It is an inconvenience, though. But Czechs will be fine:)

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you! Yes I agree, Czechs have gone through much worse than this...it comforts me because some some people in my home country are going a little crazy right now🙄The Czechs seem to be more pragmatic about everything. Stay healthy!

[@sarahsleamanova2072]

Můj kamarád, který je Čech a měl by vědět, co se děje, mi byl schopný druhý den karantény říct, že si myslel, že je uvalená jen na nějaké vesnice a není celostátní. Občas mám pocit, že někteří taky neví, co se děje. Češi to neví, když se nezajímají. A chápu, že pro vás je to těžší. Navíc by mě nenapadlo, že na vás vaši zaměstnavatelé z vysoka kašlou. To je bohužel úskalí téhle krize. Doufám, že už to brzo skončí a budeme moct začít řešit problémy, které nám všechna preventivní opatření způsobily. Držím palce! A hlavně nám nikam neodcházejte 😁

[@sptlght9548]

prague morning is a good source of news about czech republic in english

[@martinsnobr3575]

And also, Expats.cz

[@DreamPrague]

@@martinsnobr3575 Yes, I've noticed that they have very good coverage during this time. Thank you!

[@marekj1100]

How about this source: www.radio.cz/en

[@davidbohem6524]

Hi I'm Czech guy living in Thailand and I have to agree with it....exactly the same feelings, thanks... Stay safe everyone 😁😁

[@DreamPrague]

I hope you're sage in Thailand, David! Stay well.

Hi Jen, stay save, Hello from Slovakia❤️ahoj

[@czastolowitz]

Good luck and thank you for your mirroring of the Czech reality (show :-))

[@SupraAlpha]

What a lovely idea Jen! I'm joining your group right away.

[@DreamPrague]

Awesome! Please pass it along to anyone who might want some English conversation while they're stuck at home!

[@blankajindrich6849]

Jenn, I live in Seattle. Just want to tell you that it was the same here, no one visited anyone or invited people to their houses. It was also considered unsafe or even immoral to do so to prevent the spread of the disease. On the other hand, some people also decided not to wear masks (no leadership that would promote it). Good comment about reaching to foreigners or people who may need help. My daughter, who is a native speaker, is teaching English online almost every day. People should not be scared of it, it works great, and for some it is more relaxing than in person.

[@Czechbound]

"Nobody wants to invite you to their home" ... with quarantine in place, this is not allowed I guess.

[@DreamPrague]

Haha, yes! I filmed this video on March 12 I think? Before the quarantine. Now I would absolutely not recommend inviting anyone over! But maybe we could have a glass of beer over skype?😉

[@dianapiguet4376]

We are thinking in organising a lunch or supper meeting through internet (using zoom) for foreigners at our work place, so they fo not feel so isolated. It is hard to reach out to help foreigners, you immediatly realise they need help. It took me some days to realise they really need a lot our help and some are not aware at all of what is going on. Some have no network, but czech collegues. Thank you so much for this video so that people realise.

[@DreamPrague]

@@dianapiguet4376 What a thoughtful plan! It's a great way to reach out. Stay healthy!

[@Martin22353]

@@DreamPrague Some of us quarantined sooner, my family totally quarantined Grand mother 6 weeks ago, and we limited other contact's a lot. For example 3rd party visits happened only outside and we kept 3 meter distance all the time.. In first stage before official quarantine we changed shopping behavior. and before quarantine i secured food delivery 3 weeks in advance 2 times a week.

[@veilenedream5825]

your czech is better than mine. maybe you are better at understanding it too? you could listen to český rozhlas news radio stations! i listen to them from the US. or if you can’t understand it enough, there are other news sources in english like the bbc news that mention czech stuff. how did your dad hear about the alcohol situation?

[@martinoliva6490]

Tušil jsem,že druhá část nebude. Je to složitá doba,ale věřím,že máte v Praze dost anglických mutací českých periodik.Teda doufám.Jinak přeji mnoho trpělivosti a odvahy.

[@karelmarik1]

i enjoyed this video so much actually!! i've been obsessed with your vids lately:))

[@DreamPrague]

Oh, that's so nice to hear. It really means a lot when I get positive feedback, so thanks Karel. Stay healthy.

[@karelmarik1]

Dream Prague you too!!:))

[@douglasreeves9938]

Your use of defenestraded, meaning thrown out of a window, made me pass 12 yr old scotch thru my noise. I have never talked with anyone, in my 68 years, who knew what that meant. Well done, young miss. Hope you took that as the compliment that I meant.

[@DreamPrague]

To be honest, I had never heard the term until I moved to Prague. 😜Thanks for watching!

[@ezwa29]

Hi Jen, you make fantastic videos. You called this one 'Foreigners in crisis' but I was recently told that the word 'Foreigner' might be understood as rude. That we should better say 'International'. I should add that I work for an American corporation in Brno. What is your opinion?

[@bezbotek]

I experienced a small "crisis" last year. Train stopped in the middle of nowhere and we all were told (through intercom or how it is called) that train ends here and we have to go by another train that comes in ten minutes. I saw there a foreigner who was desperatelly looking for somebody who speaks english to get the information:-D

[@petrskupa6292]

More serious video than usually. I hope we all end up safe and the life returns to normalcy. What are the options for foreigners trying to return to ČR? How do You do now? I wish You can solve it as soon as possible and get back home. The video gave me quite a perspective about the information barrier I never existed for english speakers in ČR. True -> It’s indeed best time for doubling down on language polishing. (and create bond to the lang teachers, which I’d love do and supply the infos) However, I gave up on polishing english (in active and organized form). ... While rather high level speaker, I’d love still improve... especially some accent stuff and identifying possible ingrained mistakes I do unknowingly (I’d love to be more natural while giving public speeches and similar stuff)... but it started to be exceedingly inefficient to try. I reached state, most would be satisfied to arrive... and I don’t know about anyone specializing in someone like me. Do You happen to know about any way? :-) Anyway I started learning Portuguese instead 😅

[@filip9173]

Já tomu říkám "doba associální" :-) Prostě běžný sociální distanc 2-3 ft zvetším na minimálně 5-6 ft. A místo osobního setkání telefon. Pro futuro, zavolej na ambasádu, angličtina je lingua Franca 21. století, takže i na naší ambasádě v té zemi, ve které se nacházíš, rozhodně někdo anglicky umět bude, a takto základní informace bude mít k disposici. Co znamená ta karanténa: budete muset být 24 hodin ve svém bytě. Kdybyste měli barák s vlastní zahradou, tam bys, samozřejmě, mohla, ale jinak nic. Někdo vám musí donést i jídlo, pití, léky, a to bez kontaktu s vámi, např. nechat za dveřmi. My jsme docela silně xenofobní národ. Jasně, s globalisací a zvyšující se úrovni vzdělaní se to zlepšuje, ale pořád to tu je. Ono těch občanů s IQ 80 a méně je pořád docela hodně. A v době závažné krise se to, samozřejmě, umocní. Držím palce, ať to nechytnete a v pořádku se vrátíte domů.

[@ginnypond7482]

Dobrý den, ráda vás poslouchám a váš nápad mi přijde úžasný!! Jinak rozumím tomu jak se cizinci pravděpodobně cítí. Pracuji v integračním centru www.icp.com, je tu spousty organizací, který cizincům pomáhají např. :PPI, OPU, Inbaze atd. Poradenství u nás je pro cizince mimo EU a momentálně fungujeme online! Je zdarma. Zajimame se o aktuální dění, máme právníky, sociální pracovníky, já jsem například sociální pracovník, zajímám se také a co se týká podnikatelů, dnes se schvaluje další ustanovení ohledně pomoci pro podnikatele. Pokud tedy znáte někoho kdo potřebuje pomoc zorientovat se a nebo nasměrovat aby měl správné informace určitě nás kontaktujte. Máme i interkulturni pracovnice, které tlumočí. Me jméno je Markéta Lučanová. Držím palce jak Vám tak i dalším! A ještě poslední info v nouzi v cizí zemi se můžete obrátit na IOM cz.

[@marketamahtab5297]

I work in a language school and we just switched to teaching on-line. It's shocking for me that there are schools that didn't do that as well!

[@jsonkody]

My sister study one year long language school (pre-university) in center of Prague and they have normal study hours but over Skype. Btw I work also on "zivnostensky list" ;) .. love that czenglish

[@pOpinkaa]

I actually think that people care about other people. I mean I am surprised in positive way how caring people are these days. Of course that first step is to make sure you and your family are safe...after that you can help the others...to be honest I thought it will be way worse. :)

[@andreyandrey7935]

Ahoj Jen, nemusíš zůstat bez peněz, když není práce. Pokud pracuješ na živnostenský list jsi OSVČ - osoba samostatně výdělečně činná. Jako OSVČ musíš platit povinné sociální a zdravotní pojištění, ale je tu i dobrovolné nemocenské pojištění u České správy sociálního zabezpečení. Nemocenské pojištění je fajn, protože když jsi nemocná, dostaneš nějaké peníze (ne moc, ale aspoň něco) a hlavně když jsi nemocná celý měsíc, nemusíš platit povinnou zálohu na pojistné. Existují i dávky hmotné nouze anebo mimořádná okamžitá pomoc, které poskytují Úřady práce...

[@lisak4349]

Online classes? Im introvert, no chance to comunicate with random person on the internet. 😂

[@DreamPrague]

I'm an introvert too! That's why I make videos instead of going out into the world 😉- it's better these days.

[@veilenedream5825]

this is why i have not showed up to any of my czech lessons i schedule. sorry to all the czech teachers on italki, including the girl in the video giving a lesson to jenn! :/.

[@lukasloukota8352]

I am chatty, I do not need it and especially to pay for the service. :-) I las in bed with small book, underwriting some words and making pexeso by hand (no buying, lots of pexeso are for children)'

[@annawratislav9906]

As a fellow foreigner living in Prague I just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I can definitely relate to losing my ability to communicate in Czech in times of stress.

[@DreamPrague]

I’m glad you can relate! ✊🏼

[@AndreKartsi]

I'm czech guy who lives in Netherlsnds. I agree that it can be difficult to be "alone" in this period of some pandemic.

[@DreamPrague]

The commenter right above you is a Czech in the Netherlands, too! I'm sorry you're away from your country right now!

[@luciekadidlova7475]

Hi, hope you are ok. I watched some of your videos and find them great and glad you are enjoying Prague. Great Czech by the way. It is understandable to feel confused and overwhelmed in this situation that is happening right now. And with Czech they kind of just shut the door and focus only on close family. However, I watch the news and Czech Republic is relaxing the restriction so should be better (by the way I live in the UK) . You may find the social distancing being around for some time as people were scared and Czech dont trust too much to others ( I am Czech myself, but I would count myself into open minded due to living abroad and having friends all around the world). Would say czech are more reserved. I am glad you highlighted the issue that people who moved to my country have not been explained what is happening. I think we should have more support system for this in place. Just thinking, on facebook is morning Prague group which is in english maybe that could help. Anyway please stay safe and well. Gonna check out the rest of your videos as find them great. And I advertise you to my cousin to watch you. She has straight A's( jednicky) and dvojku from English. Unbelievable, and her auntie is living and breathing English haha😄😄😄😄 Dekuji a drzte se se By the way love the expression jedeme dal 👍👍👍💪

[@DreamPrague]

Thanks Lucie! I'm happy you shared my channel and that you enjoy it. We just got back to Prague safely! Soon we can all relax again...I hope. Cheers😊

[@europeantravelingwithraj9216]

According to Prymula, international travel will most likely be limited for the next year or two,

[@DreamPrague]

Wow, that's a long time. I worry about so many people employed in the travel industry here in CZ! Stay well, Rajan.

[@europeantravelingwithraj9216]

@@DreamPrague have booked trips to Prague from November onwards, disaster for all family business in travel industry, hopefully ok

[@blacknovel1]

Ohledně cizinců, kteří u nás mají trvalý pobyt. Musí to být pro ně zvláštní situace a stejně tak pro nás. My je potkáváme, mluvíme s nimi, smějeme se s nimi a zvažujeme s nimi různé varianty čehokoliv, ale stále v nás máme pocit, že se vracejí domů. Jakmile to jen bude možné, utečou domů. Sdělíte-li nám ovšem příběh o cizinci, který u nás uvízl a nemá prostředky pro život či pro cestu za svou rodinou, semkneme se. My nedůvěřujeme cizím lidem, ale důvěřujeme lidem. Nejde o původ, ale o člověka. Minulost nás naučila nedůvěřovat každému, ale věřit právě jen tomu konkrétnímu člověku. A těch mohou být stovky, tisíce. Snad si ostatní myslí, že jsme malí, ale i jiskra je malá a z ní se může zrodit velký oheň. The Fire of The Hope.

[@msmarketa]

Be safe my dear. I will bring this subject up. Very important for people from abroad to know what is happening.

[@finco7726]

drzime palec, hezky video... I think dog needs just fresh air in the car a bit :) ... opened window few cm on his side would suffice IMHO (in case of longer video)

[@lw3235]

Your dog is so cute! Fantastic idea at the end of the video. I'd love a Czech person who teaches Czech to kids to teach mine online while we are stuck at home. So if you know anyone who can teach little kids please send them my way. I've personally never experienced xenophobia in CZ and find people here very kind and open. My neighbours have told me if we need anything right now to let them know. I feel very good living in this wonderful country. :)

[@adrianaperemilovska172]

To zvládneme. :)

[@DreamPrague]

Spolu! 🤗

[@vs2573]

Ja, genau, wir schaffen dass!

[@viktor1970]

v s das

[@lillycz3994]

Děkuji Ti moc za tohle video. S tím učením angličtiny je to také skvělý nápad :). Chápu, že toto období je těžké pro všechny, především pro cizince.. Nedovedu si představit, být sama v cizí zemi v téhle situaci, jste (jsi) stateční :). Pravda je, že lidé by s měli uklidnit.. Na chřipku nebo znečištění ovzduší umřelo více lidí než na koronavirus.. Posílám odkaz na rozveselení ;), jak tráví karanténu lidé v Itálii.. Jako Češi bychom si z nich mohli vzít příklad :) www.novinky.cz/zahranicni/koronavirus/clanek/prazdne-italske-ulice-naplnuje-zpev-z-oken-a-balkonu-40316647

[@SakiniCZ]

Nobody wants someone else around, not just foreigners, it gets sharper every day. It was pretty easy on Monday, today people are much more holding their distance, a woman in a shop and another one in a pharmacy specifically (and very strictly) showed me the needed distance, without me coming too near to them. People are more and more scared every new day, the media massage works, and we have to adjust to the fact that for some time other people will make a wide curve around us, and nobody will let us into their home.

[@JanHonzaPozivil]

I don't live in CR since 2005, but if there's anything I could help you with, give me a shout. For now, I can at least share your video with my peers in Czech, you never know, someone might be looking for an English teacher.

Hello :) I just found your videos a couple of days ago and was worried how you deal with this situation. It is very sad to hear, that you do not get enough information, and I already know this is happening. My boyfriend came here with the Erasmus program from Turkey. I know exactly what kind of misinformation he gets to, earlier than the important stuff. According to how our government reacted so far (and I am watching it continuously), I know we can trust them to make the best decisions to keep everyone safe. No matter where are people from and why they stay here. In my opinion, it's better to avoid reading from unofficial sources. Reporters here are story hunters, biased, and mostly not very bright either. It's probably coming from some kind of pressure from above, but I think they should take the job more responsibly anyway. Enough about that :D The only media I'm following releases short information every time something new happens inside an already existing article about the pandemic. They always include the source too, so it's a good place to gather the most important official messages. It's called "Český rozhlas" (Czech Radio). Here's the link they use for the online reports: irozhl.as/9p1 - it's always the newest article with a section in the middle called "Online reportáž" where they add new information (newest on top). Using Google to translate the page may give you an idea of what is happening now. I don't say the translation is 100%, but usable. Hopefully, this helps a little to keep you informed without being dependent on someone else every single step of the way. But always, like someone already mentioned, we are here to listen and answer. I wish you the best!

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you Barbora! You're boyfriend is lucky to have you to help him get through this! And thanks for the resource, I will definitely check it out. I'm glad you found my videos and I hope you stay and watch future ones and leave me messages! Health and safety to you and your family.

[@Desperoro]

@@DreamPrague there is czech website called covid19cz.cz made by local IT fans, activists etc. helping to provide confirmed information. There is section about data resources where you can find recent info. And they made hot line 1212 for emergency caused by coronavirus and to reply questions (what about my health, my business, paperwork, visa...)

[@DreamPrague]

@@Desperoro Thats great, thank you!

[@Ginter0]

Take care. I pray for your safety.

[@DreamPrague]

You're kind, thank you! You take care too.

[@vladimirkosut6347]

Must be difficult.. And you already speak Czech quite well.. I wonder whether the ministry has some info on their web in English. But my experience is, it´s difficult to find what you need.. But yeh, it´s a virus, so even within the family we keep separated.. My brother´s family apart from me+ my parents (because Dad is really ill already, corona would be lethal) so we just call each other...

[@sylviezakova7220]

Just after I have watched your video I realise how similer feeling I got here in North Cyprus. (I am Czech) Thanks to my boyfriend I kinda know what's going on here but still I am the stranger trying to understand even tho I speak Turkish quite well. Fingers crossed it will be end soon.

[@DreamPrague]

H😊i Sylvie! How are things going in North Cyprus? I hope you were able to return to Czech Republic. Be well.

[@lukasloukota8352]

Have you heard that when you have an application Mapy.cz by Seznam, you can share your location to stop spreading the coronavirus? (Nice app btw)

[@thecarex]

I don't understand why the US Embassy doesn't give you information. About closing borders and the possibility of return for Czechs and foreigners with permanent residence in the Czech Republic. The possibility of compensation for persons working as sole traders.

[@jayxfrost8987]

If you have a permanent residency in the Czech republic you can travel back.

[@michaelasichalkovanavratil8601]

Držím palce - good luck!

[@janstastny9994]

Love your English and I love your Czech even more. :-)

[@DreamPrague]

Thanks Jan!

[@Zugzwang.19]

Maybe you already know that but you can follow praguemorning.cz (or its FB). It's czech e-newspaper publishing in english. That's not 100% replacement for czech news but I believe it's good enough for not to be depending on rumors.

[@barinha8478]

funny though that even some od czechs like me and my family have no idea whats going on because its changing every day and I dont have time watching news all the time plus each city and each school had diferent rules last week. so take care

[@SENGVIN]

I definitely understand as I'm Czech in US with no government support 🤷‍♂️ and very little family

[@DreamPrague]

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that, Sengvin! I hope you are staying safe and have some people to be with while we are waiting for this to be over. Be well.😊

[@Wysch]

Oh, I completely forgot about the explosion in Prague. At that time I didn't even know it happened. And I was living literally a hundred meters from the place. Lol. Anyway, I completely agree with your view on being a foreigner in a crisis. Some years back I lived in Paris when the Charlie Hebdo attack happened. I didn't know anything. I didn't speak the language, I couldn't understand the soldiers who were stopping me on the street, I couldn't read anything in French in the papers, I didn't understand what the security guys in the supermarket were telling me when I waltzed in with my backpack, I didn't understand what the driver of the bus was yelling at me when I got in, etc. It was a horrible month for me :) But this pandemic is a different level especially if your are a foreigner. I have a bad hearing so I need to look at people's mouth to fully hear what they're saying and now with all the face masks... well, today I felt like a foreigner in a foreign country again :) Sorry for my English btw. Držím palce, ať to celé přežijete s klidem.

[@DreamPrague]

Your English is excellent ;). I can imagine you had a horrible experience in Paris at that time! Chaos is scary, even in one's own language. Thank you for your comment and good luck to you!

[@ondrejkrumpolec3786]

Do you still have some difficulties to find a job/work and earn money or the situation settled down already? I've just seen the video and personally probably doesn't need to improve my English but I could ask around... So what's the situation currently?

[@MacGyver5AF]

Hi, Jennifer, Sir_Mac here, as always! From March, 19th, there are two new rules applied. 1) If you go outside anywhere (for a walk, to go into shopping malls, etc.), you are obliged to wear a facecloth (rouška, respirátor) or anything, what will cover your mouth and nose (scarf, home created veil, etc.) 2) The timeslot from 10 AM to 12 PM (two hours) is exclusive for the seniors or retirees, so they can go shopping. All other timeslots are forbidden for seniors or retirees, but it is for the "younger ones". I am more concerned about that small scar on your forehead, it bleeded a little bit. Be careful, those small injuries can be entrance for the covid virus...

[@DreamPrague]

Thank you for noticing. To be honest, I didn't notice the scar until after I made the video! I'm fine though. That's great that seniors and retirees can go shopping exclusively - an excellent plan. Tell me, Sir Mac, what do you think of how the Czech authorities are managing the situation? My country, as you might have read, is chaotic. Be well....

[@MacGyver5AF]

@@DreamPrague Well, that's difficult question to answer. Prime Minister Babiš is controversial person himself, the president Zeman is controversial person himself and this "tandem" is basically ruling our country. The Czech republic is divided in the opinion about those two men mentioned above, it is the same, like with President Trump in the US. The best, you can do, is NOT LISTEN to the press conferences just after some decisions have been made and delcared, by "krizový štáb", where the politics are present. The best, what you can do, is to read articles and news, created by immunologists and other medical experts. Let's name two of them - Roman Prymula (he is the member of the Krizový štáb) or Rastislav Maďar (our best epidemiologist).

[@Tobiasberger]

I was wondering What you thought about this. 4:05 ooh that is karlovo náměstí

[@klarajesinova4615]

Hi Jen, I work for the Czech television and I just wanted to let you know about Facebook page Brno News CTV (facebook.com/BrnoNewsCTV/ ) where we post all the important information in English! I know it might seem that we only do news for people from Brno and South Moravia but in this time of crisis, we basically cover all the important stuff related to coronavirus.

[@cerpet3626]

Hey, I watched few of your videos and liked them - particularly about Xmass in CzechRep. Anyway I understand that help is needed - I could also use some improvement, so if you do not have enough desperate parents please let me know, I am fine with online course.

[@quiquiqui]

Love your videos! You seem fun to be around :)

[@DreamPrague]

😜

[@vykouk]

I am really sad from my DEEP Soul, that you have so problems. I hold all my 4 thumbs and wish you health and luck. 😘

[@agape-dikaia]

So do you think that people who are in some kind of society like in an employment can reach help? But I think this depends on personality. Like we Czechs and Moravian and all the east nations like Russians are closed in majority so we often do not speak about our problems. So something like loneless can easy be hidden even with Czechs or Moravians. But you are right that foreigns in such situations much be in a worse situation. But the CVD pandemic thing in 2020-2022 we all know it was a political issue. So the restrictions affected many Czechs and Moravians too, at least those been really alone. Not every one had a job to go to socialize himself; small businessmen and home office workers suffering in cramped apartment blocks, putting up with noisy neighbors and children. Many of them became mentally ill. Thank you for your video, this one was also a lesson for me because I see you're more honest now than we Czechs are regarding emotions.

[@OliviaCoco-xu6oo]

@ Dream Prague Pomohly by vám informace, které by byly napsané začátečníkem anglického jazyka? Pokud by se nikdo nenašel, můžu zvážit, jestli to zkusit sama. Ale bylo by to tedy napsané opravdu špatnou angličtinou.

[@Aktivist1000]

Hi, what you didn't mentioned is the response to the question if you are allowed to return to Prague know - as residents. Uhm, I see that it's a topic of the comments.

[@tomask.995]

Liked your "president" expression! :'D

[@DreamPrague]

"🙄"

Yay, that was scary! :-D Imagine he was a president!

[@laurakouril5406]

Jen, your video is great and I believe you bring a new perspective over the curent situation. For those who comment negativly, I understand that you can not understand the situation. Why? Because you can not easy understand. You are in the situation to have a family here, where you do understand the language and where you have on who to really on, more than just one person. Also, what you have here you can not have better somewhere else. With foreign people is all the way around. Jen try explain that and bring some good ideeas we could work on it. Government at this moment says stay home, don’t go to work if your job is in touch with other people and at the moment freelancers dont have guaranties for tomorrow. The government make no promises for thouse people yet and if happen to you be foreign and freelencer you can not know how your tomorrow would look like. Taking some action and coming with solution seems the most wise to do, is also called survival and I think is human to act that way. Nobody is force to understand foreign people and nobody is force to take the English lessons, you only have the oportunity to take something and offer something back in such times.

[@DreamPrague]

Is this Laura the famous Prague hairstylist?? Thank you for your kind words, I hope you and your husband and family are healthy and able to be together. And your puppy and birdies!!!😘

[@laurakouril5406]

@@DreamPrague Yes, is Laura you know :) Take care of yourself and keep doing this chanel, you are doing really good job and i think most of us apreciate your work here.

[@richardsykora5351]

Ahoj Jen, v tuto chvíli FB píše: "Odkaz, který jste použili, už možná neplatí, nebo je tato stránka dostupná jen pro určitý okruh uživatelů, do kterého nepatříte." -->The link you used may no longer apply, or this page may only be available to a specific group of users that you do not belong to.

[@DreamPrague]

Prominte! I think you can go to the link now: facebook.com/groups/EnglishGoesViral/

[@OliviaCoco-xu6oo]

Tohle je docela dost zajímavé. Nechcete někdo z vás, kdo umíte anglicky dobře založit stránku na fb (?instagramu?) a přeložit aktuální informace do angličtiny? Na fb jsem našla akorát stránku "Information for foreigners in the Czech republic" ale je neaktuální. Moje angličtina není dobrá.

[@Khaz1]

Taky jsem o tom přemýšlel, ale s mou angličtinou můžu maximálně komunikovat s lidma na Facebooku, ale zprávy by po mně asi nikdo číst nechtěl. :D

[@irenabartova4549]

Možná Brona? Nadšený učitel angličtiny? Jako moje aj není špatná, ale zase nejsem technický typ

[@OliviaCoco-xu6oo]

@@comptelo-cz Povinnost to je, ale ty informace jsou tedy bída, často staré, kusé pro ostudu.

[@OliviaCoco-xu6oo]

@@irenabartova4549 Napsala jsem mu prosbu emailem,tak uvidíme.

[@OliviaCoco-xu6oo]

@@Khaz1 MOžná lepší než nic ...

[@albatros1752]

honey , I'm getting alarms, here in Nashville for about every f-up from my family in Ostrava hours before US agencies start talking what happen downtown, and they don't speak English at all, and I feel here in US as gastarbiter even I live here 30 years , called ,,N" word, or boy if you got a drift (Boy, you was born in wrong country .job appointment in Boeing) it is same ol same