I had wanted to find the Czech translation of ‘liminality’ – but to no avail – so you are stuck with ‘threshold’, which is close enough, I suppose. After nearly six weeks of slacking, I have been accepted onto a CELTA course. Despite having attended more hours of language classes than I care to remember, I will be stepping over into the role of teacher for the first time. I have been sent a lengthy preparatory document to absorb before my first day – on which I will be teaching a 30 minute class straight off in order to allow the organisers to assess my strengths and weaknesses. Mainly the latter, I would imagine.
Parallel to this, winter is arriving at an alarming rate.My hands were chilled carrying a mop back this afternoon, but I cannot wait for some snow to arrive. I may change my opinion as I slip and slide up to the metro station, but at the moment, grey skies, hail and drizzle are doing little to inspire me.
Plus, reading the English-language news, it seems that Klaus’ behaviour in relation to the Lisbon Treaty is causing some embarrassment to the members of his (former) party, with many commentators perceiving his efforts to delay the treaty and his inherent Euro-scepticism as a means to ensure his political future as the leader of an as-yet-unformed conservative party, either within CR alone, or as part of a block within the EU. I only wish I could understand the news here to such a degree that I would be able to comment on perceptions within CR.
Are you taking the Celta in Nov?
Yo brother are you by any chance taking the IH Celta that starts nov 2nd in Prague? If so I’ll be meeting you soon. I just started a blog as well, I’ll post you the link.
Yes, I will be on the November course. I’ll take a look at your blog.
What’s the cost of living over there like? I’ve heard conflicting statements. My blog isn’t much yet, as I’ve never done anything like it before- its really only so my friends and family can keep up with me. Where are you originally from, and where are you considering teaching after the course?
I am from the UK, but I am now permenently resident in Prague, and I expect to be for the foreseeable future. I cannot comment on the cost of living – we live here essentially as Czechs. If you speak no Czech, you will understandably pay a premium for most things – as you would expect. Take a look at
– they have masses of information about every conceivable area of expat life in Prague.
You speak Czech?
Well, I am learning it – but I speak Russian, so I can guess many words. Plus my other half is Czech (hence why we live here).
Interesting. Thanks for the link– very helpful. I am working through the Pre-course task myself right now, and finding it very difficult. I am going to have to acclimate myself to British grammar, as I find it quite different from American. My Email adress is Sethpv@gmail.com. If you are having any problems, as I am, contact me and we can compare answers. It seems this will be a very trying month. Look forward to meeting you.
So I found this:
http://www.british-blc.com/ttrain/cetladocs/prebk/celtaprekey.pdf