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Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch

HONEST GUIDE

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Warm-up Questions

What kind of information do you expect from a video called “Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch”?
If you could watch only one guide video before visiting a city, what topics would you want it to include?
What do you already know (or think you know) about Prague?

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Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch

Getting to the city + transport dos and don’ts (00:00 – 02:44)

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1. What does the speaker recommend for getting from the airport to the city center?

A taxi from the airport
Public transport (bus + metro)
The airport express bus
Walking the whole way

2. Which bus number does the speaker mention from the airport?

Bus 911
Bus 101
Bus 119
Bus 19

3. Why does the speaker say the airport express is not a good option?

It is only for local residents
It is more expensive and doesn’t run very often
It is slower because it takes a longer route around the city
It doesn’t go to the city center at all

Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch

Money, exchange offices, ATMs, and drinks (02:44 – 07:52)

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1. What is the speaker’s main advice about paying in Prague?

Carry a lot of cash to get discounts
Pay only in euros because it’s easier
Exchange money on the street for the best rates
Pay with a card because it’s widely accepted

2. What should you do at an ATM to stay safer with fees and rates (according to the speaker)?

Use only the first ATM you see
Decline conversion
Withdraw money in euros
Accept conversion every time

3. What does the speaker say about drinking alcohol in public in Prague?

It is illegal in most streets and you can be fined
It is legal everywhere as long as you are quiet
It is illegal only after midnight
It is legal only for tourists

Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch

Food, language, safety, and final tips (07:52 – 14:47)

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1. What does the speaker say about “trdelník” (the sweet sold in the center)?

It is not really local/traditional for Czechs, but popular with tourists
It is banned in the city center
It is a traditional Czech dessert locals eat every day
It is only sold outside Prague

2. What does the speaker suggest if you find a place with a menu only in Czech?

Point randomly and hope for the best
Ask for an English menu only; never use your phone
Use Google Translate on your phone
Leave immediately because it will be a tourist trap

3. Which safety warning does the speaker give about trams?

They don’t stop easily and have the right of way
They only run at night
They are slow and easy to run in front of
They always stop for pedestrians at crosswalks

Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch

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1. What is the overall purpose of the video?

To review only Prague’s best hotels
To teach advanced Czech grammar
To compare Prague with other European capitals
To give practical advice and warnings for visitors to Prague

2. Which theme appears repeatedly throughout the video?

How to drive a car in Prague
How to apply for Czech citizenship
How to become a tour guide
How to avoid paying extra money as a tourist

3. What kind of “honesty” does the speaker add in the middle of the video?

He explains that tourists must pay in euros
He shares two common misunderstandings about alcohol in Prague
He admits public transport is unsafe at night
He says Prague is not worth visiting

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch

Do you prefer using public transport, taxis, or walking when you visit a new city? Why?
What are common tourist scams (or ‘tourist traps’) in your city or country? How can visitors avoid them?
How much should travelers rely on cash today? What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying by card?
The speaker says some “traditional local” foods are actually aimed at tourists. Have you seen similar examples elsewhere?