Hello! We are an American couple from the Chicago/Michigan area that will be moving to Slovakia and working in Zilina. We are hoping to live in a bigger city like Bratislava or some place near an airport but are worried about commute times. Any advice? Thanks!
Moving to Zilina, need advice please
carolecat
22 December 2014 16:31:39
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long.3
22 December 2014 16:37:49
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Hi
My name is Chris and I moved to Zilina from London 1 and half year ago.
You can get a train to Bratislava in 2 hours from here very easy. If you dont mind answering what will you do here? Do you speak Slovak.
Good luck
Guest123089
22 December 2014 17:18:54
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Hello,
Zilina is not so big like Bratislava. You can travel from Bratislava by train or by bus because in Zilina is not airport. If you have any questions you write me.
Have a nice day.
Best Regards Milan
carolecat
22 December 2014 17:31:13
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Hello! My husband will be head of a factory there. We were worried that he would have to travel 2 hours every day, each way. Maybe from Vienna? Or is that further?
No - we don't speak Slovak. What do you do there?
Guest123089
22 December 2014 18:48:36
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Hello,
I am Slovak, but I live in Malta now. I am teaching software AutoCAD online via the Internet in real time. Zilina is very nice city and here live about 100 000 people. There are many shops, cinemas, hotels, theater and other things what you can see. I think it will be OK. Bye Milan.
long.3
16 January 2015 19:49:26
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Hi,
At the moment I am teaching English whilst trying to find a full time job, which has proven to be almost impossible without good knowledge of the language. Zilina is very nice, people are friendly and transport here is good. I cant really comment on Bratislava as I only go there to use the airport when flying back to the UK. Not speaking the language is not such a big problem when in town shopping etc. it way be worth trying Zilina and if you do not get on there then think of Bratislava, it really depends on if you need to be in the place of work everyday. p.s Vienna is about 3 hours away.
I you need any more info just ask.
Good luck
Chris.
carolecat
26 January 2015 17:48:00
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A couple things I'd like to know:
A good place to take language lessons to learn Slovak
A good place to find rentals for places to live.
Thanks!
long.3
26 January 2015 18:59:55
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Hi,
As for property try reality.sk they have an English option, and for Slovak lessons there are about 10 private schools in Zilina, Subway, Gabby.sk, Ijav, Viveus. Lessons are between 10-20 euros per 90mins all of these schools have English speakers.
Good luck
Chris.
long.3
27 January 2015 17:04:11
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Hi,
As for property try reality.sk they have an English option, and for Slovak lessons there are about 10 private schools in Zilina, Subway, Gabby.sk, Ijav, Viveus. Lessons are between 10-20 euros per 90mins all of these schools have English speakers.
Good luck
Chris.
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