Studying abroad has many challenges. But one that tops the list is the language barrier. You might have found your perfect course to study abroad, written a captivating essay or been asked to “write my paper” in a custom service, got accepted to your dream college to head toward an exciting journey! But right after you get off the plane, it hits you – everyone speaks in a different language! In this case, you might need to learn how to overcome language barriers in communication. Language barrier is not something that just a few students face! One rising concern for international students is the language! It exists even for people who speak a similar language. If you know only a bit of the language, speaking, studying, and living your life in another language can be difficult. Here are a few types of language barriers you might face! Academic language barriers: It includes understanding the lectures, writing assignments and essays, and giving exams. Language barriers in the classroom can affect your performance and grades. While almost all educational institutions require proof of language proficiency, you may still discover it to be different from what you learn! Social language barrier: Another language...
In connection with the expected celebrations of the arrival of 2024, the capital is once again preparing traffic and security measures, which will mainly affect the center of Prague. On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, an increased number of police officers, paramedics, and firefighters will be on duty. Moreover, the Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) will extend the operation of the metro on New Year’s Eve to approximately 2:30 am. The operation of tram day lines will end at approximately 10 pm, then the operation of night lines will start. Until approximately 3:30 the interval between trams will be 15 minutes, then, until 7:00 it will be 20 minutes. Metro: The operation is extended until approximately 2:30 a.m. (on 1 January 2024) with the interval of 10 minutes. Departures of last connections from the terminal stations: Line A – Nemocnice Motol at 1:51 a.m., Depo Hostivař at 1:53 a.m. Line B – Zličín at 1:40 a.m., Černý Most at 1:45 a.m. Line C – Letňany at 1.44 a.m., Háje at 1:44 a.m. Trams: The operation of daytime lines is terminated approximately at 10:00 p.m., afterwards the enhanced operation of night lines is launched from approximately 10:00 p.m. until approximately 7:00 a.m. (on 1 January 2024). All guaranteed transfers are...
There will be a direct flight between Prague and Verona, Italy. From 22 March 2024, the route will be served by Volotea Airlines. This was announced on Wednesday by the press service of Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport. The carrier’s aircraft will operate between the cities twice a week – on Mondays and Fridays. The route will be operated by an Airbus A320 airliner designed for 180 passengers. The journey time will be 1.5 hours. Tickets are already on sale. The cost of a one-way flight starts from 24 euros. Verona is synonymous with the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s play being set in Verona brought the city much of its good fortune: today, it continues to attract many a romantic tourist, with streams of curious onlookers eager to visit Juliet’s famous balcony and touch the breast of her statue, in the hopes it will bring them luck in (it goes without saying) love. The city is rich in beauty: infinite signs of its historical, cultural and artistic heritage are revealed among its uniquely charming alleyways and squares. The seductive flavours of Verona’s traditional cuisine and more than 2,000 years of history encompassed in just over 200 square...
The Czech Labour Office registered 284,525 job vacancies in March of this year, whereas the number of registered job seekers was 273,478 at that time. Even though the number of vacant job places and job seekers is very close, Czech companies still are facing shortages in several sectors. According to EURES, employers are consistently seeking to hire new employees, with a particular focus on roles in blue-collar and highly-skilled occupations. The same source also noted that the demand for skilled craftsmen remains high over the long term. “For 71.6 per cent of the reported vacancies, employers are looking for candidates with primary or lower education, while 70.9 per cent of the vacancies are suitable for foreigners,” said the European Labour Authority, EURES. The majority of professionals that Czech employers are interested in hiring, are related to construction and building trades, manufacturing and assembly, transportation, culinary and general services. In particular, the ten most sought-after occupations by Czech employers are: Building construction workers Forklift operators Warehouse workers Assembly workers CNC machine operators Truck and tractor-trailer drivers Cooks Bricklayers Masons and tilers Cleaners As per location, Prague has the highest demand for new employees, with 78,112 job vacancies, followed by the Central...
The Prague City Hall has disclosed the details of the New Year surprise it has in store for its citizens on January 1, 2024. Earlier reports indicated that this surprise would serve as compensation for the decision to forgo fireworks, video mapping, and other mass celebrations on New Year’s Eve. The authorities deemed large-scale festivities inappropriate given the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and the challenging economic situation. Instead, Prague City Tourism plans to reduce the cost of visiting popular attractions for one day (January 1): Prague Zoo and the Botanical Gardens in the Troja neighborhood will be open to everyone, with a visit costing only 1 crown. An adult ticket to the Prague Public Transport Museum will cost 60 CZK, while a child’s ticket only 20 CZK. Seven Prague towers, including the Petřín Tower, the Old Town Tower, both towers of the Charles Bridge, and the Powder Gate, among others, will offer a 50% discount on entry. Proof of residence or daily travel to Prague will be required at the entrance. The most convenient means of verification is by presenting a Lítačka pass or ID card. Tadeáš Prováznik, a spokesman for the Magistrate’s Office, highlighted, “This way, every...
Water levels in Czech rivers and streams continued to rise on Monday due to heavy rain and melting snow. At least one of the three flood levels was reported at over 160 measuring stations, with the highest level reported in 15 places. The flood warning issued by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute is still in force for almost the entire country until further notice, with the exception of the southern part of the South Bohemian Region. The metropolis decided to close the embankments and the floodgates at Čertovka. “Extraordinary security measures related to the increased risk of flooding will be in force for Prague residents and visitors from 1 pm. The embankments will be closed and other flood barriers will be activated,” said Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda (ODS). Flows have increased on the crucial watercourses, which are the Vltava and Sázava rivers. Although their peak and future decline are expected, and the Berounka has already peaked, the increased flow will continue for several days. In addition, the operation of the ferries in Prague 1, 2 and 6 will also be suspended from Monday at 1 pm as a precautionary measure. In Prague 1, 2 and 5, the embankments will be closed to the public, including boarding and disembarking boats. Vehicles parked on the...
Prague has launched the Sports Week (Týden sportu zdarma) project under which residents have free access to sports facilities. Headed by the Mayor of Prague Bohuslav Svoboda, city authorities noted that residents can choose different offers from sports clubs and venues that will be available in the last week of the year. Among the disciplines traditionally available are badminton, squash, beach volleyball, floorball, big and table tennis, football, swimming, fitness, climbing, hockey and others. Councilor for Education and sports noted that “Prague has prepared a small Christmas present for all sports enthusiasts in the form of a week of sports in all kinds of sports venues, completely free of charge.” He pointed out that it offers an opportunity to try a new sport, get back in shape after Christmas feasts and be more physically active, calling on the residents to take advantage of the offers. More than 30 sports venues have registered for the project thus far, with city authorities stressing that more venues can still apply. Last year, 47 venues took part in the project and allowed residents to try out more than 60 sports. Prague stressed that tens of thousands of residents took advantage of the offers in recent...
For centuries, families throughout much of central Europe have relied on one simple main course for Christmas Eve dinner: the common carp. But getting from river (or carp farm) to table is not so simple. As the tradition goes, the Christmas carp must first swim in the family bathtub for at least a day or two before being killed, cleaned and prepared. In what is now the Czech Republic, the first mentions of carp for Christmas began in the 17th century. However the fish farming industry dates to the 12th century. The historical seat of fish farming in the Czech lands is the Třeboň region where carp were typically kept in monastic ponds for periods of fasting. From there its breeding spread to aristocratic and municipal ponds where whole systems were built for breeding carp. The development of pond systems continued during the reign of Charles IV. The oldest ponds in the Třeboň date back to the 14th century when carp was already the most commonly farmed fish, making it among the oldest domesticated fish species in the world. Prior to the 17th century, the golden age of Třeboň carp, eating fish at Christmastime was limited to the affluent and...
Thursday’s shooting at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University claimed the lives of 14 people, leaving behind a trail of sorrow and grief. Here are the heartfelt stories of some of the victims, whose dreams and aspirations were abruptly cut short. Lenka Hlávková In a somber announcement, the Institute of Musicology shared the tragic news of Lenka Hlávková’s demise. The director of the institute fell victim to the senseless violence. “This is extremely cruel news for all of us. Let us remain in mutual support,” the institute wrote on its Facebook page. Lucie Špindlerová A student and proofreader at Lidové noviny.“It is with deep regret that we announce that our colleague, proofreader, first-year student of Czech in Communication for the Deaf and, above all, friend Lucie Špindlerová did not survive yesterday’s attack at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University. We express our deepest condolences to all the survivors, especially to the family. This is extremely painful news for us,” Lidové noviny wrote. Magdalena Křístková Magdalena Křístková, a student from Roztoky, was studying communication for the deaf when tragedy struck. The municipality of Roztoky shared the heartbreaking news and remembered Majda as a joyful, kind, and...
Czechs are observing a day of mourning for the victims of the tragic shooting at the Prague Faculty of Arts on Thursday. The Office of the President of the Republic lowered the flags at Prague Castle to half-mast on Friday afternoon. In response to the tragedy, the Castle Guard also canceled the musical accompaniment for the changing of the guard and other planned Christmas musical performances. Today at 11 am, a memorial service for the victims and their families is scheduled at St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle. Prague Archbishop Jan Graubner will lead the mass in remembrance. At midday precisely people around the country will hold a minute of silence for the victims. During the state mourning period, cultural events typically take a subdued tone, with many cities canceling concerts, performances, and shows. Sporting events face cancellations, and Christmas markets in various places will cease their musical activities. The public is encouraged to observe a silent memorial for the 14 victims of the tragic shooting. The last time the Czech Republic declared a state mourning was in 2020 following the death of Senate President Jaroslav Kubera. Masses are being held around the country and people are laying flowers and...
Organizers of Prague’s largest Christmas fairs on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square have decided to cancel the entire concert program on both markets for December 22 and 23. This move serves as a poignant gesture of mourning for the victims of the recent shooting tragedy at the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University. During these two days, visitors will not be treated to the usual festive light and music performance on the main city Christmas tree, located on the Old Town Square. Typically scheduled at 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, and 21:30, the lights on the holiday tree follow a special sequence, synchronized with the renowned Czech fairy tale “Three Nuts for Cinderella” by composer Karel Svoboda. Visitors can look forward to its return on Sunday, December 24. Gana Tizje, a representative of the long-standing Prague company Taiko responsible for organizing the markets, remarked, “Today, the music is also muffled on the market, and on Saturday we will turn it off completely.” As a reminder, on December 21, a tragic incident unfolded at the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University, resulting in the loss of 14 lives and leaving 25 others with injuries of varying severity. This marks the...
At least 14 people were killed and another 25 injured after a gunman opened fire on Thursday at Charles University in Prague, according to local police. The shooting, in a country where gun violence is rare, is the country’s deadliest in modern history. “It’s a horrible crime, something the Czech Republic has never experienced,” said Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan on Tuesday. International firearm injury prevention organization Gunpolicy.org reports that, in 2019—the last year with available gun violence data on their site—there were 195 total gun deaths in the Czech Republic. In 2018, the number stood at 170, and the year before that, there were 174 deaths. By contrast, the United States has reported more than 15,000 firearm deaths in 2019, excluding suicides, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Gun laws in the Czech Republic are generally lax compared to other European nations, though citizens still have to pass a multi-part test, background check, and health clearance to obtain a firearm. Czech authorities revealed the gunman involved in Thursday’s shooting legally owned several guns. They added that the act was premeditated, calling it a “well thought out, horrible act,” per the AP. Police have not released information about the suspect’s connection to any terrorist organization, or a possible...
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