Category Archives: The Slovak Chamber of English Teachers

Conference Echoes: What others are saying

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Slovak Chamber of English Language Teachers

by Lyn Steyne It’s been almost 3 weeks since the conference and in that time participants and speakers alike have posted pictures, blog posts and even their presentations. Here are the ones we know about: Ken Wilson’s sessions: you may … Continue reading →

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Official stance on proposed legislation concerning matricular exams in foreign languages

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Slovak Chamber of English Language Teachers

Language certificates may not be recognised: Since 2008, secondary-school students in their final year have been allowed to substitute an internationally recognised exam (e.g. Cambridge, Goethe, TOEFL, etc) for the nationally prepared exam. Soon, that may no longer be an … Continue reading →

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Conference Echoes 2013: Karin Týlešová

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Slovak Chamber of English Language Teachers

Editor’s note: On the afternoon of Saturday, 8 June 2013, Mark Andrews and Lynda Steyne facilitated a Round-Table with eltforum.sk 2013 speakers and participants. First, in groups of six, everyone shared what they had got out of the conference. Then, … Continue reading →

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Gabriela Lojová: Education is Life Itself

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Slovak Chamber of English Language Teachers

An interview with eltforum.sk speaker: Gabriela Lojová An Interview by Martina Bednáriková One thing teachers know: Working with students can be both challenging and rewarding. But do we realize that how much knowing about their learning styles and strategies can … Continue reading →

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Zuzana Straková: A Safe Environment for Young Learners

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Slovak Chamber of English Language Teachers

An interview with eltforum.sk speaker: Zuzana Straková by Martina Bednáriková If you teach young learners, you are well aware that dealing with a room full of fidgety, busy 7-year-olds who would rather be playing requires a different plan of action than, say, dealing … Continue reading →

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A Shift is Coming! – An ELT Report From Slovakia

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Slovak Chamber of English Language Teachers

Vladka is the Chamber’s regional representative in Kosice. She’s also an associate with the International Teacher Development Institute for which she regularly blogs. This is from her most recent post for iTDI. The topic? English teaching in Slovakia. We agree … Continue reading →