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Effective Learning, Events, Invitations, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars

How to learn English effectively? – online event September 12, 2024

Have you been learning English for years and still are an eternal beginner? Would you like to learn how to learn English so that you really use it and not just “learn in the language school”? Do you want to know if a foreign language can be “poured into your head”, how effective are the … Continued

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

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

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

Articles, Erasmus+

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