1. Learn a couple Czech phrases. Topping my list of things you need to need to know before visiting Prague: the language. In Czech Republic, we speak Czech. However, nowadays, many people in Prague will speak English. In fact, many Czechs will automatically switch to English when they sense you’re a tourist. Most people treat native speakers in bars, restaurants, cafes, shops who assume servers speak English (by initially asking for something in English) as rude/arrogant and many then just say that they do not. They may say they prefer English but that is not the case in real life and if they are not confident with their English, then the person Prague is the only place I've taught English, so I can't really offer any comparisons. There seem to be quite a few English teachers here, and it's easy to find other teachers to make friends, network, etc. That being said, I still see openings for English teachers all the time in online ads and in Facebook groups for English teachers in Prague. The official language of the Czech Republic and Prague is Czech, but about 50% of Czech people, especially the younger generation, speak the English language. There is a high concentration of people speaking English in Prague, especially in the centre and in tourism jobs. If not, they are stated exactly and come on top of the rent. At the end of the year you will get some money back if you used less than calculated for the year, if you used more, you pay the difference. Most expats live in Prague 2, Vinohrady, a central neighborhood close to several parks and lovely bars and restaurants. Discovering the most common languages in Prague. Which ones are they? Official language and spoken in the city Singapore is the only non-European country in the top 25. Can I learn Czech and English well enough to make a successful trip to Prague? The majority of the small businesses, gift shops, trinket stores, Starbucks, and cab drivers all speak English. If you know enough English, you can easily buy whatever they have to sell in the tourist areas. As said above, in Prague the English language ability is very strong. You might run into trouble with older people, at corner shops, and such, but by far and large the younger generation speaks English and tourist-y spots will be full of English speaking and understanding workers. 3. paf0. • 11 yr. ago. English Education in Prague. In recent years, the Czech Republic has placed a strong emphasis on English education in schools. As a result, many young people are now learning English from an early age and have a good command of the language. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find young locals who speak English fluently. Tourism Industry. Prague But nearly as soon as the movement came to life, it was crushed under the treads of Soviet T-54 tanks. On Aug. 21, 50 years ago, the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia killed the dreams of the Do9musj.