Huw1981
Welsh expat in Slovakia
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25
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12
About me
Welsh, Married with children
Speaks English Basic slovak
Registration: 01 October 2016
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Experience by Suzan kenya
Hi am suzan from kenya, am living in slovakia for 1year now, to say nothing is coming good in slovakia, don't getting jobs not good people not good communications, I really don't know I will say, but still have patience my be something good ...
Hi Martin. You do not need to apologise for the way society is here. As I said its not everyone. But I must admit it was a bit of a shock when ive noticed it, apart from that the people I work with and know are great people and are willing to help ... Read More
Experience by Suzan kenya
Hi am suzan from kenya, am living in slovakia for 1year now, to say nothing is coming good in slovakia, don't getting jobs not good people not good communications, I really don't know I will say, but still have patience my be something good ...
So suzan have you been able to find any work yet Read More
Experience by Suzan kenya
Hi am suzan from kenya, am living in slovakia for 1year now, to say nothing is coming good in slovakia, don't getting jobs not good people not good communications, I really don't know I will say, but still have patience my be something good ...
I kind of disagree with you Martin. Ive been living in Slovakia for almost 5 years. My Slovak language is limited but my qualification and work experience made up for my limited slovak. Im working as an engineer and found work quite easily, I live ... Read More
Advice on moving to Slovakia with young children by NicolaB3
Hello My husband has been offered an opportunity to relocate to Slovakia for 3 years. We have 3 children aged 5.6 and 6 months and the company will place them in International schools. We are all going to visit Slovakia in half term and would ...
Hi Nikki Just some advice ive been living in zilina for around 3 years, which is a much smaller town than Bratislava. You will have no problem shopping I dont recommend tesco so much they have had a bit of a bad reputation here for selling product ... Read More
Moving to Slovakia from England in August by smiffy4ever
Hey everyone, Wondered if any Brits currently living in Slovakia could offer some advice on tax, benefits etc that still apply whilst living in Slovakia. Either from the Slovak government or UK government. I have two young children and wondered if ...
Hi Paul The language is very difficult to learn actually as I was told it is something like the 3rd most difficult language due to the mutations. Ive been living in slovakia for almost 3 years, I am learning slovak its better to have lessons, ... Read More
Missing home? by SimCityAT
What do you miss from your homeland? I can honestly say I can't think of anything that I miss. I know of some people that have a moan because they can't get this and that or if they can get it, they are paying to much for it. I made the ...
Theres not much I really miss I am happy I moved to Slovakia. When it comes to food and drink alot of things I have learnt to make myself. For instance ginger beer and dandelion and burdock pop I taught myself to make. If I crave british sausages I ... Read More
jobs for english speakers in slovakia by Gareth Morgan
Can someone please help been applying for jobs in slovakia have alot of managerial experience mainly in distribution but only speak very basic slovakian!!! help!!!
There is also jaguar landrover and other suppliers of theirs setting up in Nitra Read More
Mortgages and House Renovation by Blannym
Afternoon all :top: Any advice on my situation would be much appreciated and if anyone is a specialist in the subject please feel free to contact me... My Slovak wife was left a property after a family member passed away, the house is free from ...
yeah im pretty sure you can alot people here do it. My wifes cousin done it with his house here, it was his grandmothers and he redone it all on a mortgage. Read More
Mortgages and House Renovation by Blannym
Afternoon all :top: Any advice on my situation would be much appreciated and if anyone is a specialist in the subject please feel free to contact me... My Slovak wife was left a property after a family member passed away, the house is free from ...
HI Mike I cant see it being a problem plus at the moment mortages are at a ridiculously low percentage. I know when my wife was living in the uk she took a mortgage out on a flat and was paying it when living in the uk. You would probably need a ... Read More
Studying Slovak Language by retrey86
Hi, I am looking to study Slovak Language in Bratislava next year for about a month or two, I wonder if anyone knows something for someone with beginner-intermediate level, perhaps with a university or something similar. Rozumiem len trochu po ...
Hi I live in zilina I attend school at Jazyková škola they teach english I dont know how much it costs as my company I work for pays, I would suggest going there their website is http://jszilina.sk/ Hope this helps Read More
Want to movo to zilina slovakia by Adam McCahill
Hi I would like to move to Zilina SLOVAKIA with my Slovakian girlfriend and would like to know if anyone live near by and also if it's hard to find a job over there for English speaking
Best for you to stick to Bratislava. Dont think you be able to get a receptionist job here because you would need to be fluent in slovak language and writing. I will say it is a very hard language to learn before there are alot of mutations in the ... Read More
Want to movo to zilina slovakia by Adam McCahill
Hi I would like to move to Zilina SLOVAKIA with my Slovakian girlfriend and would like to know if anyone live near by and also if it's hard to find a job over there for English speaking
Hi Maggie. You can always go straight to the I.T. side of things, You got Microsoft, ibm in bratislava and various others i think verizon is there aswell. There is Automotive, next year or so will be Jaguar Land rover. I work for a company called ... Read More
Marriage to Slovak National by Blannym
Hi I am due to marry my Slovak fiancee in 5 months, in Slovakia . I have been given a list of documents i need to get 'apostilled' including proof of residence , citizenship etc. Has anyone been through this process and therefore can give ...
I know there is alot of documents involved. I married my wife in the UK. But I can give you the nightmare I had having my son christened here in zilina. The church that we attend refused to do it because I didnt speak enough slovak, their excuse ... Read More
Do you speak Slovak? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Slovak is essential for a successful integration in Slovakia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Slovak? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I have been living here just over 2 years I now speak very basic slovak. But people are very good here. I am showing interest in the language and trying and people are very paitent, they do like that you try.I always get a giggle of girls in the ... Read More
Want to movo to zilina slovakia by Adam McCahill
Hi I would like to move to Zilina SLOVAKIA with my Slovakian girlfriend and would like to know if anyone live near by and also if it's hard to find a job over there for English speaking
Hi Adam I live in zilina, I am from britain I work for a british comapny here my wife is from zilina. Yes there are jobs here for english speaking. I speak very basic slovak I currently am learning but when I moved here I didnt. There are a few ... Read More