Andrew Stamm 18. December 2023 By kurzy Andrew, also known as Drew, hails originally from the lively city of San Francisco, CA. Thanks to his family, Bratislava has become his cherished home. His professional background primarily revolves around corporate sales and marketing, where he gained valuable experience working with renowned international firms such as Nestle, AT&T, The North Face, and others. Possessing an impressive skill set and extensive business expertise, Andrew is committed to assisting business professionals in mastering everyday English while honing their communication and presentation skills. He finds immense fulfillment in teaching. Beyond the classroom, Andrew discovers happiness in the beauty of the great outdoors, particularly through activities like hiking and cycling. Recently, he’s developed a keen interest in kayaking. Nevertheless, his deepest passion remains devoted to his family.
Peter Dyer 18. December 2023 By kurzy Peter has worked as a professional actor in Australia (Peter Tabor) on stage, in film and television and radio. He has run workshops and given individual coaching to professional and aspiring actors. Peter is a secondary teacher in Drama and Media Arts. He is also an English language teacher and Business English trainer. He lives in Paris and runs workshops for business groups and individuals in presentation skills, body language and voice and runs improvisation workshops for business groups. He has worked with the Pilgrims Teacher Training organisation for over 25 years training teachers in using drama and improvisation skills for Primary and Secondary students. Peter uses improvisation as methodology for teachers and students to free the imagination and creativity within each individual and to speak more fluently and spontaneously extending these activities to writing. Peter writes articles for magazines and is finally finishing his book on the use of improvisation for the language classroom.
Lucia Matejovie 8. March 2023 By Ján Ranostaj BIO Lucia comes from Liptovský Mikuláš. She majored in British and American Studies at the University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik in Košice and she holds a CELTA certificate. She believes her biggest personal strengths are patience, kindness, and the ability to accept challenges. As a language lover, she knows that language-learning is a life-long process. She guides her students towards learner autonomy and teaches them how to learn effectively and independently. Lucia is a creative teacher and a fan of technology. Workshop: Video mania Folk wisdom says that it’s better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times. When we use videos in our lessons, students get a chance to learn both by seeing and hearing at once. Not to mention we know how many of them love watching videos. That’s why in this workshop we will discuss ways of using them in our lessons and try out some fun video activities. We´ll also look at an online platform
Eva Balážová 25. May 2023 By kurzy Eva venuje svoje dlhoročné učiteľské a trénerské skúsenosti profesionálnemu rozvoju učiteľov. Je to krásna a zmysluplná práca. Svoju kvalifikáciu teacher trainera získala na kurzoch v Exeteri a Oxforde, je certifikovanou trénerkou Oxford Teachers‘ Academy. Vedie metodické workshopy na tému didaktiky vyučovania anglického jazyka a inklúzie na Slovensku aj v zahraničí. Ako teacher trainer pracovala pre Oxford University Press, Macmillan Education, Foreign Language Publications a Erasmus + kurzy.
Guillaume De Canck 25. May 2023 By kurzy Náš lektor Guillaume má viac ako 30 rokov skúseností v hraní, z čoho 20 sa venuje aj učeniu herectva všetkých vekových skupín od šiestich rokov. V roku 2019 založil francúzsku a anglickú školu herectva v Bratislave: THEATRABratislava. V roku 2023 spolupracoval so štyrmi medzinárodnými školami. Tieto projekty mu pomohli implementovať hranie do všeobecného vzdelávania a to do – jazykov, vedy a literatúry. Guillaume má dve dcéry vo veku 10 a 13.
Judit Féher 14. April 2023 By Ján Ranostaj Judit is an accomplished freelance teacher, trainer, and materials writer. As a trainer, she has worked with renowned institutions such as Pilgrims and British Study Centres. Judit’s main areas of focus include CLIL, PBL, materials writing, and creativity, and she is widely recognized as a leading expert in these fields. Her teaching materials, which are primarily designed for secondary school students, are widely praised for their engaging content and for promoting student learning. Judit has also published several works, including the highly regarded Creative Resources (co-authored with Bonnie Tsai) and the CLIL-related publication ‘The Sea! The Sea! Sustainable Development Goal 14 in a CLIL Process’. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Judit is a sought-after expert in the field of education.
Zuzana Labašová 14. April 2023 By Ján Ranostaj Zuzana studied psychology at both Univerzita Komenského and Hunter College CUNY and completed continuing education courses at J. F. Kennedy University, California. Her experience working with Živica, an educational organization dedicated to promoting global education, has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of effective lesson planning and teacher training. She is particularly adept at using experiential teaching techniques to engage students and has a talent for incorporating art and psychology into her lessons where appropriate. As a validated British Council teacher of critical thinking, she is well-positioned to provide valuable insights and training to other educators. With her combination of theoretical understanding and practical experience, this educator is an asset to any educational institution.
Sandy Millin 1. April 2023 By Klaudia Bednárová Sandy Millin is a highly experienced language teacher and teacher trainer who has worked in various countries, including Borneo, Paraguay, Czech Republic, Crimea, and the UK. She spent six years as the Director of Studies at International House Bydgoszcz in Poland, where she was responsible for teacher training and development. Sandy is also an active member of various professional organizations, including IATEFL, where she has presented at annual conferences since 2012, and MaWSIG, where she currently serves as the Joint Website Coordinator. She has also attended and presented at numerous local and international conferences and has conducted workshops and training sessions in many different contexts. In addition to her teaching and training work, Sandy is also a materials writer and has published several books, including the ELT Playbook series and an ebook of speaking activities called Richer Speaking. She is currently completing her MA in Professional Development in Language Education through NILE, with a focus on materials development.
Andrea Rakytová 8. March 2023 By Ján Ranostaj BIO Andy has worked in a variety of senior HR roles to help companies achieve sustainable business growth, positive company culture, and employee satisfaction. She has over 20 years of experience working in Human Resources in both the private and public sectors. She is currently working at the Bridge Language School as the HR Manager. Apart from work, she is also involved in HR and career counselling, and lecturing at Comenius University. She enjoys the challenges of implementing new systems and processes. and working with an international team of people on diverse projects, whether at the individual, team, or company level. Workshop: How to shine in an online interview The pandemic has brought multiple changes to all of us and many of them have affected the job market and job interviews. Face-to-face meetings have moved online, and although this is seemingly just a change in form, there are certain rules and guidelines to follow in the online space as well in order to conduct a professional interview. In addition, when interviewing online, it is important not to underestimate the technical preparation and to be aware of the pitfalls of the virtual environment. Sign up for a webinar to find out how to shine in an online interview. WHAT WILL WE LEARN IN THE SESSION? How to prepare for an online interview What to do before the interview What principles to follow before and during the interview How to dress appropriately What to say and what not to say at all How to use body language Find out what rules and guidelines to follow when interviewing online, why it’s important not to underestimate preparation, what to look out for in a virtual environment, and what else to do to get your “dream job”.