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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Events, For Kids, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars

Debate club

The third workshop in The Bridge’s series of four workshops for children is something that is sure to delight all chatty kids – Debate Club! Debate Club is a suitable option for children who want to improve their communication skills or like to talk. The Debate Club will help them to do this with carefully … Continued

Events, For Kids, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars

Fantasy world

Introducing the second workshop in a series of four workshops from The Bridge for Kids – Fantasy World! As the name suggests, this is a magical workshop where we will immerse ourselves in a world of fantasy and fairy tales together with the children. So if your children like interesting and informative stories and different … Continued