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educAtion<br />

Daycare/Nurseries ........................................................................ 98<br />

Playgroups/Babysitting ............................................................... 98<br />

Preschools ..................................................................................... 98<br />

Elementary School ....................................................................... 98<br />

Secondary School ........................................................................ 99<br />

International Schools ................................................................. 100<br />

School Open Days ...................................................................... 100<br />

Universities .................................................................................. 100<br />

Degrees for Expats ..................................................................... 102<br />

MBA Degrees .............................................................................. 102<br />

TEFL Certification ....................................................................... 104<br />

Art/Photography Classes .......................................................... 104<br />

Film/Acting Schools ................................................................... 104<br />

Cooking Classes ......................................................................... 104<br />

Kiddie Classes ............................................................................. 104<br />

Dance Classes ............................................................................. 104<br />

Writing Classes ........................................................................... 106<br />

Yoga/Massage Teacher Training ............................................. 106<br />

Kids’ Stuff in Prague: Indoors ................................................... 106<br />

Kids’ Stuff in Prague: Outdoors ................................................ 106<br />

15 Educational Trips .................................................................. 108<br />

Summer Classes/Camps for Kids ............................................ 108<br />

lAnGuAGe<br />

Classes/Textbooks ......................................................................124<br />

Pronunciation ..............................................................................124<br />

Gender ...........................................................................................124<br />

Greetings .......................................................................................124<br />

Good-byes .....................................................................................124<br />

Expressing Surprise ................................................................... 125<br />

Czech Idioms ............................................................................... 125<br />

Helpful Vocab .............................................................................. 125<br />

Emergency Words and Phrases ............................................... 126<br />

Czech Menu Decoder ................................................................. 126<br />

RelocAtion<br />

Prague Districts........................................................................... 132<br />

The Czech School System ........................................................ 132<br />

Mobile Phones ............................................................................. 132<br />

Internet Service........................................................................... 133<br />

Banks............................................................................................ 133<br />

The Czech Post Office + Helpful Vocab .................................. 133<br />

Marriage ....................................................................................... 133<br />

Pets ............................................................................................... 134<br />

Residence Permits/Visas .......................................................... 135<br />

Residence Permits/EU Citizens ................................................ 135<br />

Residence Permits/Non-EU Citizens ........................................ 135<br />

The Schengen Zone ................................................................... 136<br />

Cost of Living .............................................................................. 137<br />

JobS<br />

Work Permits ............................................................................... 150<br />

Employment Contracts ............................................................. 151<br />

Employment Laws .......................................................................151<br />

Social Security ............................................................................ 152<br />

Job-Hunting Tips ......................................................................... 152<br />

CV vs. Résumé ............................................................................ 154<br />

Recruitment Agencies ................................................................ 154<br />

Expats and Work Practices ....................................................... 154<br />

Co-Working .................................................................................. 156<br />

CV Doctor..................................................................................... 156<br />

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buSineSS<br />

Trade Licenses ............................................................................ 164<br />

Formation of Sole Proprietorship ............................................. 164<br />

Taxes and Regulation ................................................................. 164<br />

Social Security Administration ................................................. 164<br />

Health Insurance Company ....................................................... 166<br />

S.R.O.s .......................................................................................... 166<br />

Directors ....................................................................................... 166<br />

Forming or Acquiring an S.R.O. ................................................ 166<br />

Taxes and Regulation ................................................................. 168<br />

Employees ................................................................................... 168<br />

Income Taxes .............................................................................. 168<br />

Start-Up Capital ........................................................................... 170<br />

Business Support Services ....................................................... 170<br />

Translators ................................................................................... 172<br />

Prague Chambers ....................................................................... 172<br />

ReAleStAte<br />

Flat-Finding Tips.......................................................................... 182<br />

Renter’s Insurance ..................................................................... 182<br />

Home Repairs/Tradesmen ........................................................ 182<br />

Mortgages .................................................................................... 182<br />

Real Estate Agencies ................................................................. 184<br />

Tenant’s Rights ........................................................................... 184<br />

Helpful Phrases ........................................................................... 185<br />

Flat-size Tip Sheet ...................................................................... 185<br />

emeRGency inFo<br />

Legal Issues ................................................................................ 194<br />

Czech Drug Laws ........................................................................ 194<br />

Czech Hospitals .......................................................................... 194<br />

Emergency Numbers and Contacts ......................................... 194<br />

First Aid and Hospitals .............................................................. 195<br />

Hospitals ...................................................................................... 195<br />

Poison Control ............................................................................. 195<br />

24 Hour Pharmacies .................................................................. 195<br />

Dental Emergencies ................................................................... 195<br />

Repair Services ........................................................................... 195<br />

Helpful Vocabulary ..................................................................... 195<br />

METRO MAP ................................................................................ 196<br />

INDEX ........................................................................................... 197<br />

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