English not the measure of all things

Despite the lack of qualified teachers, the new Czech government wants to introduce mandatory English classes in schools to the detriment of German. Not a good idea, writes the conservative daily Lidové noviny: "The majortiy of investors in our country come from Germany. Those who can communicate with them in German are at an advantage. Labourers looking for work abroad go to Germany. ... For practically-minded people content to live and work in the region German is the first choice. For that reason schools should offer German classes from grade three and English starting in grade six. Children who want to go further afield to English-speaking countries could make up for the delay by receiving qualified teaching. For example it would be helpful if the television finally started showing films in the original version."

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