The pros and cons of learning Czech online vs. in the classroom
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Learning a language is a social activity; so how do you improve your linguistic skills in an era of social distancing?
Number of students in Czech elementary schools is up by 20% over the past decade
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The increase is related to a small baby boom between 2002 and 2008, with student numbers expected to decline over the next few years
Fun things to do in Prague, August 20–23: Circus spectacular, riverside wine, and open-air fun
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Prague's highly anticipated circus festival returns plus a fantastic line up of international food and open-air concerts
Czech teachers' salaries should rise by 9% in 2021, says Education Minister
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Education Minister Robert Plaga says the teachers definitely deserve the pay rise
Face masks will not be mandatory in Czech nurseries, special education schools
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The schools will be exempt from the face mask requirement that goes into effect from September 1, says Education Minister Robert Plaga
Prague Market opens new community center for families and entrepreneurs
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A former meat storage hall has been converted into a community center and incubator for technological businesses
Czech schools receive instruction manual for operation under COVID-19 regulations
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The manual includes sanitary measures and instructions for helping children overcome gaps in their education due to the spring school closure
We’re not here for the beer: Fun things to do in Pilsen with kids
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There's more than enough fun on tap in this West Bohemian city which offers a great family getaway from Prague
How long do young Czechs live with their parents? Not nearly as long as Slovaks
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When young adults move out from their parents’ home varies greatly throughout the EU
"I forgot the word for..." How living abroad makes us lose touch with our mother tongue
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If Czechlish and Euro-English have crept into your conversation you may be interested to know why
New amendment to Czech school law would make participation in distance learning mandatory
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An estimated 10,000 children in the Czech Republic did not participate in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
Under a new EU directive, parental leave could become mandatory for fathers
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The new initiative would require each parent to spend at least two months on parental leave in order to receive full benefits
The number of foreign students in Czech schools rose once again in 2019
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Ukrainians, Vietnamese, Slovaks and Russians make up the top four nationalities among foreign students in Czech schools
A new project will give low-income kids in Prague free school supplies
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Organizers are also seeking donations of school supplies which can be delivered to locations around Prague
Fun things to do in Prague, August 6–9: Picnics, Pride, and pop-ups foodies will love
This week saw the Prague Pride kick off in the Czech capital while picnic and outdoor cinema keep things interesting in the open air!
Czech educators call for distance learning in upper grades, say prevention of COVID spread not possible
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Leaders of the elementary and grammar schools principals' associations are taking the Czech government to task on the practicalities of returning in September
Czech Republic ranked among world's 10 best countries to raise a family
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The Czech Republic scored high for safety but low for happiness in Ashley & Lyric's Raising a Family index
