Teaching English in Slovakia

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teaching english in slovakia

"Slovakia is a fast growing country, especially in Bratislava. As a result, there is a huge demand for business language teachers. However, on the down side, money is barely enough to get by and one finds himself doing private lessons just to make ends meet. Bratislava isn't the most exciting of cities, but is a good place to see other places like Vienna and Budapest."
Stakhanov, 22/02/07

"Slovakia is a beautiful country especially for those who are looking for adventures. I would recomend visiting east Slovakia, a region with wild nature, wooden churches, old forests, with many opportunities for hiking, cycling and treking. If you are an outdoorsman, this is the right choice for you to stay and live."
Martin, 19/02/07

"Slovakia is my first foreign experience, and I love it. After 18 months here I would say that it is a very interesting country, and the people are friendly and hardworking. As Martin said in his entry, if you like the outdoor life, this is the place for you! And I have found that Bratislava has many hidden bars and cafes, which are much better than the so-called trendy bars, and in the main a lot cheaper too. I would agree with Stakhanov that the money paid by language schools to employed teachers is quite low, so would advise anyone coming here to work for an agency or on a contract-hours basis, as the pay is much better. For anyone offered a job here, the typical rent is between 5,000 - 8,000 sk per month for a room in a shared flat, depending on location. Beer is anything from 25 - 50sk per half litre, a pizza in a decent restaurant is around 120sk. You can see my healthy lifestyle! Ok that's all, my last word would be to come and try it here, it is really enjoyable and safe. Good luck!"
Andy, 22/02/07

"Slovakia is ok for a year out or if you are on the run from your spouse etc. Beer is very cheap and food is very greasy. Forget Slovakia if you are black and/or vegetarian. Racism is very common in Slovakia and vegetarian menus are very seldom. I recall seeing a vegetarian meal consisting of fried cheese with ham. Yes, ham is considered suitable for vegetarians! Slovak students are usually hardworking but tend to be very conservative (in Bratislava and surroundings in any case). Salaries in Slovakia are not enough to get by on, but it is a good place to go if you have rich parents to sponsor you."
SMRT, 07/12/07

"I'm black, I've traveled to Slovakia twice, and I'm planning my third trip for this summer. Each time I have visited, I have been offered a job because I am not only a native English speaker, but because I am an English and theatre teacher and my spoken English is clear (without much of a distinct accent). I've been doing research on the country because I'm interested in moving and possible teaching there. The economy isn't the greatest, but it has been steadily getting better.

The food is excellent though I will admit it is not for strict vegetarians. To say that the food is greasy... not in comparison with America. Most of the food is very natural, but be prepared for soup with your lunch and a much heavier lunch than dinner. It's great for helping one lose weight and still feel full. The deserts are fabulous and very light. I could eat their ice cream all day.

As a black woman, I found that some people were very fascinated with me and why I would choose their country and language to learn and embrace. There were few who kept their distance. Most smiled and greeted me. I've made many friends there. I would say if you are considering this country or any country for that matter, first visit it... not just during the summer, if possible. I even took a course on the language and culture, which provided me with a wealth of friends and knowledge."
Felicia, 19/06/08

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