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Anna Sikorina

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Anna originates from Kazakhstan, where she spent her formative years. Her unique heritage, being half German, granted her the invaluable gift of fluently speaking the German language. Her unending curiosity about diverse cultures, languages, and cuisines ignites her passion for exploration.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics as her cornerstone, Anna has passionately devoted over five years to the art of teaching English. Her dedication to education continues to flourish. Whether instructing beginners or advanced learners, both young and old, she finds joy in guiding students at all proficiency levels. Anna’s commitment to her profession remains unwavering, as she consistently seeks innovative methods to enrich her students’ learning journeys.
Anna embodies qualities of responsibility, creativity, and effective communication, all rooted in a profound cultural sensitivity. Her expertise extends to a profound understanding of children’s psychology.

Zuzana Žipaj-Mišková

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Zuzana hails from the charming city of Nitra, Slovakia, where her sense of responsibility and kindness shines through in all she does. A passionate traveler, she finds joy in wandering the world and discovering new places. She keeps her spirit high by spending time with her loved ones, whether it’s at a lively concert or a captivating theatre play—experiences that keep her deeply connected to the world around her. With a genuine love for working with people, Zuzana dedicates herself to opening doors for others, and offering English lessons that inspire and empower her students to explore new languages and opportunities. Her enthusiasm for teaching is contagious, making every interaction a chance to learn, grow, and connect.

Klaudia Bednárová

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Klaudia Bednárová graduated from the Faculty of Arts in Nitra, majoring in English Language and Literature – Pedagogy. In 2009 she founded The Bridge English Language Centre, which became one of the founding members of the Association of Language Schools of the Slovak Republic in 2010 and an internationally accredited language school in 2020. Klaudia is actively involved in adult and teacher education. She is a member of the presidium of the AIVD and the Slovak Association of Age Management. She was at the birth of the Slovak Chamber of English teachers and leads the projects ELTforum.sk and The Bridge re-boot camp for teachers.

Klaudia’s research focuses on the integration of education into the ecosystems of companies and organisations, ROI issues and the impact of education on the growth and development of companies. Her non-professional interest is finding strategies to effective learning.

Marco Talia

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Marco is not only a certified English teacher but also brings in 27 years of experience as an international business executive in the B2B sector. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a diploma in HR Management, and a Master’s degree in Marketing & Sales, he is a certified Mental Coach as well. Beyond the corporate world, Marco is an avid hiker and climber who had the chance to travel far and wide. As an active member of the Italian Alpine Club, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the Italian Touring Club, he dedicates part of his time to non-profit organizations. His passion for reading spans Italian, English, and French literature. Marco’s exceptional organizational skills and down-to-earth nature make him a valuable asset to any team. In his role as a Business English instructor, his extensive industry experience and knowledge are greatly appreciated by his students. Moreover, his effective communication style and leadership skills contribute to his well-rounded professionalism.

Peter Dyer

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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

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

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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

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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

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.