Media Do you have 10 years of experience, or one year repeated 10 times? We talked to our Director of Studies, Andrea Záhumenská, about our teacher development program, which won the prize for the best corporate educational program at the Learning and Development Awards this year. What were your main objectives in designing the teacher development program? The main goal was to have a professional teaching team that is … Continued Read more
Events, For Teachers, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Authenticity in our classrooms Workshop info In our 90-minute workshop we will explore what teacher authenticity might mean in practice and whether it has a role to play in students feeling more comfortable about being in classrooms and learning more English. Tony Wright thinks that the ‘authentic teacher’ is a work in progress, forever taking opportunities for learning (about … Continued Read more
Events, For Teachers, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Sharpening the Saw: Finding Ways to Renew Our Energy as Teachers Workshop info Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding profession that requires continuous energy and dedication. However, among the daily challenges, it’s essential for teachers to prioritize self-care and find ways to replenish their energy reserves. In this discussion led session, we’ll explore the concept of “sharpening the saw,” as advocated by Stephen Covey, and discuss/share … Continued Read more
Podcast A rapper from Venezuela Meet Hector Machado, a talented rapper from Venezuela with big dreams of leaving his mark on Slovakia’s music scene. It’s quite the departure from his previous gig as a tour guide in Bratislava’s old town, isn’t it? Despite the contrast, Hector’s outgoing nature and warm personality helped him land his first job in Slovakia just … Continued Read more
Events, For Teachers, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Humanism in the Classroom: what it means in practice Workshop info We’ll start in workshop mode with participants answering, for themselves, some straightforward questions about their own practices. From there we’ll move to a brief presentation about the roots of Humanism and how these influences have played out in language teaching and learning. We’ll then consider some of the obstacles to implementing a humanistic … Continued Read more
Media How do you choose the right Erasmus+ mobility course, and how do you know which one is suitable for you? Erasmus+ offers a wide range of opportunities for professional development for educators, but sometimes having many choices can be overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure about the criteria to consider among the vast options available. How do we select the right course to ensure that our expectations are met? We spoke to Erasmus+ mobility experts who … Continued Read more
Media Don’t be afraid to travel in search of knowledge. A simple guide on what to do if you want to participate in an Erasmus+ mobility course. Many of us are familiar with the Erasmus+ Teacher Development Programme, at least by hearsay, but some may believe that it’s a complex process to select participants, which doesn’t concern them at all. However, the opposite is true. We spoke to Barbora Gecse, a project manager specializing in international projects, primarily Erasmus+ projects, at The … Continued Read more
Media Why is it a good idea to enrol your child in a summer day camp where only English is spoken? Tábory – iba zábava? For the fifth year in a row, we have been organizing a summer day camp for children aged 7 to 12. But how is this camp different from the usual summer camps? Most camps primarily offer a week of fun and interesting activities for your child to “go wild”. This way, … Continued Read more
E-books E-book: Green lesson plans for EFL teachers Introducing our latest offering for fellow EFL teachers: our brand-new E-book designed to integrate green topics into your language lessons. Dive into our new E-book and discover ten engaging topics, each accompanied by ready-made lesson plans tailored for various language proficiency levels. Explore themes like Greenwashing, the climate crisis, volunteering, and more, while training essential … Continued Read more
E-books, Events, For Kids, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars The Bridge for children Have you been thinking about English language classes for your children, but with the wide choice of current courses on the market, signing up seems too binding? Or has your child had English classes in the past but didn’t like taking them because they were uninteresting and boring? We encounter these scenarios on a daily … Continued Read more
