Life as an Aussie English Teacher in Czech Republic | Ep 2 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays

G'day! Welcome back to Chinwag Tuesdays, the podcast from Aussie English with Amanda where we chat about language, culture, and life as an Aussie abroad or a migrant finding their feet in Australia. This week I'm chatting with Tara, a fellow Aussie originally from Newcastle who packed up her life after graduating from uni and moved to Prague, Czech Republic, to teach English. And she's built an entire teaching business there, working with kindergarteners, marketing teams, airport staff, and even C1-level students who genuinely know more grammar than she does (her words, not mine!). In this episode we chat about: • What it was like moving to Czech Republic knowing absolutely no one • The cultural shock of a country where small talk just isn't a thing • How Czech education works, including high school until age 21 • The challenges of teaching English when immersion is almost impossible • What the phrase 'silly sausage' apparently translates to in Czech (we'll let you use your imagination) • How living and working abroad builds confidence, business skills, and a whole new pace of speaking Whether you're a migrant learning English in Australia, a teacher thinking about moving abroad, or just someone who loves a good Aussie chinwag, this one's for you. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Chapters ⌛ 0:00 - Introduction to Chinwag Tuesdays 0:05 - From Newcastle to the Czech Republic: Why Tara Moved Abroad 4:00 - First Cultural Shocks: Weather, Small Talk and Independence 8:00 - Building an English Teaching Business Overseas 12:00 - Learning Czech and Navigating Language Barriers 16:00 - Teaching Advanced Students and Understanding English Grammar 20:30 - European Travel Adventures and Life in Prague 24:30 - Personal Growth, Confidence and Lessons from Living Abroad ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 📲How to Contact Tara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C9XbqGjXp/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tarainprague Email: tarzzanna09@gmail.com ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Want to work on your own Australian English? Book an Accent Assessment with Amanda: https://www.aussieenglishwithamanda.com/accent-assessment ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Chinwag Tuesdays - This podcast is for international students, skilled migrants and expats living in or moving to Australia. I help you learn Australian English, speak more confidently, and feel at home Down Under. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 🗣️ Practise listening to real Aussie English and learn natural pronunciation in a relaxed, meaningful context. 📌 If you’re improving your Aussie accent, navigating life in Australia, or seeking inspiration as a migrant — this episode is for you. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes focused on Aussie English, Aussie accent, and real-life stories from migrants across Australia. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 🎙️ About Aussie English with Amanda On this channel, you’ll find practical tips to improve your Australian English, pronunciation, and cultural understanding. What you’ll learn here: ✅ How to perfect your Aussie accent & pronunciation ✅ The most useful Aussie slang & expressions ✅ How to communicate naturally in Australian workplaces and social settings 📅 New episodes of Chinwag Tuesdays and video lessons every month! Subscribe now to improve your Aussie English and learn from expert guests. 🐨🇦🇺 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 🎓 Want to Take Your Aussie English to the Next Level? 🚀 Enrol in my all-in-one Australian English Pronunciation program - ‘The Australian Pronunciation Studio’ 👉 https://bit.ly/4bzIVs8 🇦🇺 Understand & use Aussie slang naturally with ‘The Aussie Slang Crash Course’ 👉 https://bit.ly/4gANlRX 📚 Explore my Aussie English eBooks! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qk8ZPX 📊 Test Your English Level Here 👉 https://bit.ly/4vVMjoe 🎁 Get Free Aussie English Resources! 👉 https://bit.ly/4b53zzc 👩‍🏫 Work with Me! See all the ways I can help 👉 https://bit.ly/4vsgjs3 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 📱 Follow Me for Daily Aussie English Tips! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussie.english.with.amanda/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aussie.english.with.amanda 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aussieenglishwithamanda ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Subscribe & Comment! 👍 If you found this lesson helpful, hit the like button and subscribe for more Aussie English accent and pronunciation lessons! #aussieenglish #aussieaccent #aussieslang #australianenglish#englishlearning #aussieenglishwithamanda (learn Australian English, Aussie accent tips, English for migrants in Australia, how to understand Aussies, Australian pronunciation, ESL Australia, migrant English support, Aussie slang, Australian listening practice, real life English conversations)