WHAT’S UP in the World in the MORNINGS

Lessons will include a variety of articles (e.g. TIME, NEWSWEEK, Business Week, and more) as well as audio recordings and videos from CNN or the BBC. We will discuss and agree the topics together in the first class. You can make your choice according to what is important, interesting and useful to you.

You can enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the historic centre of Bratislava and expand your vocabulary through reading and discussing exciting news, reports and articles from all around the world at the same time. Boredom is not an option, inspiration is the key to success.

During this course:

• You will gain confidence through developing and enhancing your speaking skills.
• You will improve your vocabulary and ability to express opinions through your involvement in stimulating topics.
• You will discover the bigger picture.

You select the topics.

Alison Orton

Teacher

Alison spent most of her adult life in Chicago, but was born and raised in Nebraska.  She loves being in classrooms, both as the teacher and the student, and she is a firm believer in the importance of lifelong learning.  Currently, she is finishing her Ph.D. dissertation in history.  Alison…

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Alison Orton

Alison spent most of her adult life in Chicago, but was born and raised in Nebraska.  She loves being in classrooms, both as the teacher and the student, and she is a firm believer in the importance of lifelong learning.  Currently, she is finishing her Ph.D. dissertation in history.  Alison has master’s degrees in both education and history and has taught various subjects for over ten years.  While conducting research for her dissertation, she lived in the Czech Republic and Austria for a total of two years.  She now lives in Bratislava.  She speaks German, Czech and is a avid learner of Slovak.

In her free time, Alison enjoys exploring Bratislava, learning Slovak, and traveling with friends in search of quirky and unusual locations.