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Why do we look down on phrasal verbs? Shouldn’t we big them up more instead? – FREE WORKSHOP

In this workshop, participants will dive into the underlying aspects of phrasal verbs with a particular emphasis on raising awareness, and being able to work out and recognise the often-overlooked metaphorical meanings of prepositions and adverbs when we come across them in both idiomatic and everyday language. By the end of this workshop, participants will … Continued

Podcast

Luis Patrocinio

He could have been a movie star in Brazil, but he chose a different path. He could have been a famous, but very stressed out, actor in São Paulo, now he´s a happy and relaxed English teacher in Bratislava. Luis Patrocinio. Listen to the latest podcast, in which we talk with him. Worksheets are of … Continued

For Kids

Learning English through Fairy Tales

Once upon a time there were lots of children who needed and wanted to learn English, but their parents didn’t know how or when. Who has never read or watched a fairy tale, or learned words and sentences though fairy tales, like the popular opening ‘Once upon a time…’? Stories are definitely an engaging and … Continued

Effective Learning

The Callan Method – a miracle or a bygone?

The Callan method established itself among Slovak language schools a few years ago, hailed as a “miraculous” way of quickly acquiring communication skills in a foreign language. However, many students who enrol in such a course often know very little about it beforehand, only that it should help them quickly and easily acquire new language … Continued

Media

We’re the only language school in Slovakia to have the EAQUALS certificate! Do you know what that means?

Since August 2020 we can boast the prestigious EAQUALS quality award, making us the first internationally accredited language school in Slovakia. But do you know exactly what this means for our current and potential students? EAQUALS abroad EAQUALS is an international association established in 1991, representing organisations and schools dedicated to the teaching of any … Continued

Events, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars

Don’t be afraid to speak! – online event on February 2nd, 2022

This workshop is intended for beginner to intermediate level English students (A1-B1). We will discuss why it is difficult to communicate in a foreign language, what creates barriers for us to communicate, and how to try to lower language barriers. We will share tips and tricks on how to remove the so-called blocks while talking. … Continued

Podcast

Podcasts in English for beginners and advanced learners, with our presenter from Radio Expres

You may have already seen on our blog that you can regularly find exciting interviews with foreigners living in Slovakia under the title The Bridge on Air. They are produced by our good friend Miška Vrábová, whom you know mainly as a presenter on Radio Expres, and with whom we have prepared a short interview. … Continued

Effective Learning

Tips on books in English for beginners

If you have started learning English, we bet you can’t wait to watch an American film in the original version without subtitles, or to read a book that you are eagerly waiting for, but the Slovak translation hasn’t hit the shelves of bookstores yet. However, like most good things a good grasp of English doesn’t … Continued

Podcast

Mazvita from Zimbabwe

Came here for one year, stayed for more than eleven. And still counting. She was born in Zimbabwe, studied in South Africa and now she lives in Bratislava and works for British Airways. Mazvi Serina Musariri. Listen to the latest podcast, in which we talk with her. Worksheets are of course available. We wish you … Continued

Articles, For Kids, Articles

CLIL for learning more than just languages

The CLIL method is more than just about learning languages. Read about its advantages and benefits in our blog.