Articles We do not aim to be the biggest school, we aim to be the best one The Bridge is celebrating 15 years and the director Klaudia Bednárová talked about changes the language school has gone through. How did you come up with the idea to start a language school? That’s a long story. I got into teaching English by accident and was rather pushed into it by circumstances. I finished high … Continued Read more
Articles 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
Articles, 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
Articles, 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
Articles, 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
Articles, 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 Read more
Articles, For Kids Creativity: The key ingredient in children’s education What made you want to become a teacher? I’ve always been drawn to teaching, ever since my college days when I was involved in summer educational programs. Seeing the lightbulb moments in kids’ eyes and knowing I had a part in that was incredibly rewarding. It’s about shaping future leaders, really. My background in the … Continued Read more
Articles, Our teachers Andrea Záhumenská: I believe that teaching can be an incredibly rewarding profession. Can you provide a brief overview of your background and expertise? I have been teaching English for over twenty years and working with teachers for over twelve years. I am currently the Director of Studies at The Bridge. I hold a Trinity TESOL diploma and an EMCC accreditation for trainers. What are the main takeaways … Continued Read more
