Konferencia pre učiteľov angličtiny

 

20-ty. ročník konferencie

 
Kedy?

31.1.2026 (sobota)

8:00 - 14:00

Kde?
priestory IH Bratislava, Moskovská 13
(prezenčne)

Registration

Fee: 40€ (free of charge for IH teachers and partner schools)


*IMPORTANT NOTE: Schedule changes are possible due to organisational reasons.


Katarína Hrtánková    
Using images in YL lessons     
In my workshop, we will explore fun and effective ways to use images in young learner lessons to activate curiosity, support understanding, and encourage meaningful communication. Through hands-on activities and practical examples, we will discover how images can bring lessons to life and support learners at different stages and levels.    
BIO: Katarína has been working for International House Bratislava for 20 years. She teaches different level courses and age groups, but her main professional interest is teaching young learners. Katarina currently works as YL DOS at IH Bratislava.


Matthew McGeever    
Product and Process: Approaches to Developing Writing Skills    
Rather than being tasks set for homework, this session will look at how writing activities can be approached during lesson time. We will look at two approaches to writing - the Product Approach and the Process Approach, considering their relative benefits in achieving task goals and encouraging skills development.    

CELTA Q&A     
CELTA is “the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world” (www.cambridgeenglish.org) and International House Bratislava is the only authorised centre in Slovakia to provide this course. Come join this workshop to see WHAT is included on a typical CELTA course; WHY the course is special in terms of practical teaching experience and developing student-centred teaching techniques; and HOW to join a course which is best for you (face-to-face or online; full-time or part-time).
BIO: Matthew is one of the Directors of Studies at IH Bratislava, focusing on Teacher Training and Development. As well as having taught in 5 countries over the past 15 years, he is also a CELTA Trainer and is involved in providing training courses at the school. His professional interests include skills development and a humanistic approach to language teaching. 


Filip Kšenzulák    
AI for curious teachers        
Homework is dead. Long live critical thinking.
Your students can now write essays in a minute, but can they spot a hallucination or a deepfake? Join us for a candid look at the new educational reality. We’ll explore the messy middle ground of AI in the classroom: fighting back against factually inaccurate AI videos, restructuring how we assess learning, and empowering students to employ AI as a co-pilot rather than a cheat code. Come curious and take your phone with you.
BIO: Filip is an ELT teacher, AI enthusiast and ADOS at IH Bratislava. Passionate about integrating technology into education, he explores how tools like ChatGPT can transform learning. As an Erasmus+ coordinator, he also fosters international collaboration and cultural exchange.


Zuzana Teplická    
Movement in learning    
Movement in learning is an educational approach that integrates physical activity into the learning experience, based on the premise that motion facilitates cognitive processes and enhances academic achievement. 
It is harder for our brains to work efficiently if we are told to stay still, so in this workshop, we’ll do the opposite! Be ready to move, participate, and experience learning in action.
We’ll explore several practical games and activities that can be easily adapted for teaching English, Math, Science, and other subjects.    
BIO: A qualified teacher of Mathematics and Geography, she has been teaching English to both children and adults for the past thirteen years. She holds a CELTA certificate. Believes in driving a positive change in society through the students.


Nada Percan    
Teaching EFL Through Mindfulness and Yoga    
This interactive workshop introduces a holistic approach to teaching English as a Foreign Language through mindfulness and yoga. Participants will experience practical activities for young learners that support language acquisition, focus, and emotional balance. The session is designed for everyone who works with children and wants to bring creativity, curiosity, and wellbeing into their lessons.    
BIO: Nada holds a Master’s in Linguistics and has taught EFL/ESL in Bogotá, Dublin, Cork, and Bratislava, working with both adults and young learners. Trained in mindfulness and yoga, she explores a holistic approach to language teaching, fostering language acquisition, emotional awareness, and neuroplasticity in her students.


Jessica Mills    
Encouraging Cognitive Engagement     
In this workshop, we’ll identify and explore the key elements of a cognitively engaging language lesson, sharing ideas for activities and ways of using material that encourage higher-level learning through a series of practical tasks and guided discussions. Whether you teach Young Learners or Adults, this session is ideal for anyone seeking inspiration for a fresh, cohesive lesson structure and activities.    
BIO: Jessica has been working with International House Bratislava for nearly two years, during which time she has cultivated a strong interest in what makes lessons cohesive and engaging. She has experience teaching both Adults and Young Learners across a range of language abilities. With a previous academic background in Fine Art and Philosophy, Jessica brings a heightened sensitivity to visual detail and classroom atmosphere, elements she weaves into her teaching to create a meaningful and memorable learning experience for her students.


Luca Da Silva    
An Introduction to Inclusivity For Students with ASD and ADHD    
Education, by it's very nature, is an ever-growing field. Therefore, we as educators must grow with it too. In this workshop, we'll take a look at what inclusivity really means, what are the differences between ADHD and ASD, and how we can carry on in our future lessons with more consideration and care.    
BIO: Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, Luca is an educator whose work is deeply shaped by his lived experience growing up with ASD. With the support of his community, he transformed early challenges into a passion for inclusive education. For over two years, Luca has cooperated with International House Bratislava, where he focuses on creating safe, inclusive learning spaces, with particular attention to students with ADHD and ASD. His goal is to help strengthen and expand inclusive practices in modern education.


Christina Konstantakelis     
“Once Upon a Lesson…”: Teaching YLs Stories Online and Beyond    
Looking for ways to spark curiosity and active participation in your classroom? “Once Upon a Lesson…“ explores how integrating storytelling into lessons can bring literature to life. The session focuses on storytelling activities designed for online teaching that can be easily adapted to face-to-face classrooms helping teachers engage students, foster critical thinking, nurture empathy, and explore diverse cultures—all through the magic of stories.    
BIO: Christina Konstantakelli holds an MA in TESOL from Deree, the American College of Greece, a CertTESOL from Trinity College London, and a BSc in Marketing from University of Indianapolis. She also holds an IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers, as well as an IH Certificate in Teaching Business. She is currently an EFL teacher at International House, Bratislava and an EAP instructor at Metropolitan College, Greece. As an EFL educator she seeks to employ a learner-centered approach, empower learners and scaffold them to become autonomous learners. She is interested in the pedagogy of teaching and ways of employing technology as an educational tool. She also a member of TESOL Greece and has contributed to conferences and journals through presentations and articles.


Diarmuid Horan    
Turning textbooks into interactive activities    
Textbooks are a reality in most of our classrooms—but they don’t have to mean passive learning. In this interactive workshop, we will look at practical ways to turn standard textbook pages into engaging, communicative lessons. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, you will learn how to transform familiar reading, grammar, vocabulary, and listening tasks into dynamic classroom experiences with minimal preparation. This session offers realistic, classroom-tested ideas that teachers can use the very next day.    
BIO: I am an ESL professional with over 15 years of experience teaching learners of all ages, from young learners to adults. I have taught in four countries, specialising in General English, Business English, and exam preparation. I am currently Assistant Director of Studies at International House Bratislava.


Alessandro Stocco    
Speak Now: Encouraging Teen Conversation in the EFL Classroom    
Teenagers can talk … just not always when we ask them to. Why does this happen, and what can we do? This workshop introduces practical activities designed to encourage conversation in English, often without students realising they are actively practising their speaking skills.    
BIO: Alessandro Stocco is an Italian-Australian national who holds a Master’s degree in Postcolonial and Modern Literatures. He has been teaching English and Italian, as well as CLIL subjects in English, at IH Bratislava since 2024. Passionate about cultural exchange, he is also a facilitator for the Erasmus Student Network.


Eva Košuthová    
Moving, Playing, Learning: Embodied Learning for Young Learners    
Would a fish understand what walking means? Perhaps not, but we do because we have walked. And we remember exactly how it feels like and the concept of walking is encoded across our bodies. Neuroscience and brain research shows that cognition is grounded by physical experience. In this practical workshop we’ll briefly look at research findings and we’ll explore how gestures, movement and physical activity enhance students' language performance, motivation, and emotional experience.    
BIO: Eva Košuthová has been with IH Bratislava since 2008. Over the years she has taught a variety of classes with the focus on primary. She specializes in using drama in education and is always on the lookout for ways to create memorable experiences in the classroom. She is a holder of IHCYLT and IHBET certificates and has a degree in English language and literature and marketing communications. She has studied drama in education at DAMU, Prague.


Vladislav Kmec    
The ownership of English and the concept of native-speakerism    
In this session we will examine the stereotypes of native and non-native speakers in ELT and try to answer the question ´Who owns English?´ The workshop is aimed at both native and non-native English teachers.    
BIO: Studied at Prešov University and Stockport College, has worked as an English teacher for 25 years, 19 out of which for IH, specialize in teaching general and business English to adults.


Silvia Di Benedetto    
How to make reading more dynamic (“The Great Reading Hunt: steal engagement, create readers… sort of”     
In this session, we’ll talk about how to skillfully add twenty minutes of frantic paper cutting into your prep time and why it might actually be worth it. By turning reading activities into treasure hunts, we’ll lure students into decoding clues, following trails, and even reading on purpose. Treasure hunters? Yes. Serious readers? Sort of.    
BIO: I am an English as a Second Language teacher with three years of experience working with both adults and young learners. My teaching focuses on effective communication and helping students express themselves confidently as they develop their language skills. I value creative, supportive classrooms and find great joy in seeing students grow in confidence and take ownership of their voices.



Vybrané workshopy sú pripravované účastníkmi mobility Erasmus+




Povedali o nás

This has been a great & useful day :)

Wonderful tips and tricks you can take to your classrooms straightaway. It´s been great.

Dobrý deň, milé dámy a páni,
chcem sa poďakovať za nesmierne prínosnú a výborne zorganizovanú sobotnú konferenciu. Nakoľko som musela odísť o niečo skôr ako bol oficiálny koniec, neodovzdala som feedback, dovolím si teda aspoň touto formou zareagovať.
Hlavná téma s Olha Madylus o domácich úlohách bola nesmierne užitočná...prítomná som bola aj na session Assisting YLs with difficulties in learning English Alexandrosa Vagenasa, Videos Lydie Melnovej a Wortschatzarbeit Kristiny Klug - všetky boli veľmi fajn a helpful.
Som veľmi rada, že som sa konferencie zúčastnila, prajem celému organizačnému teamu veľa dobrých nápadov do budúcnosti a teším sa na ďalšie ročníky.
S pozdravom
Renáta B

It was great as usual :)

Thanks for the lovely & inspiring event.

Very inspiring, useful, resourceful. Thank you!

Dobry den prajem,
chceme sa velmi pekne podakovat za fantasticku konferenciu. Hodnotim ju ako profesionalne vyborne zorganizovanu, casovy harmonogram bol dodrzany, neboli meskania a prestoje. Vsetko plynulo hladko. Viem, ze je za tym kopec roboty a organizacie, aby vsetko klapalo.
Som velmi rada, ze sme sa jej zucastnili a tesime sa na dalsie rocniky.
S nasimi lektorkami sme sa zhodli, ze to bola uzitocne stravena sobota.
A ja osobne som rada, ze som sa konecne osobne zoznamila s pani Slavkou Novomestskou :)
Pekny tyzden prajem
S pozdravom
Mgr. Eva L.

Great conference as always. Thank you for organizing this :) Keep up the great work.

I really enjoyed today´s conference. Olha provided many interesting and inspiring thoughts that I´ve written down and will use in the future.

I thought the conference was well organised. The sessions were of adequate length (neither too long nor too short) and there were regular breaks between sessions which was nice. The sessions were interactive and good use was made of the breakout rooms. The topics were quite practical and a lot of ideas were exchanged.

The conference was very well organised, convenient and efficient. Useful and up-to-date topics, a good balance of lectures and practice (in groups), useful sharing amongst peer learners. Frankly, I got much more than I expected (even more than from some life conferences). I am looking forward to real ones, nevertheless. Thank you! Katarina

I am glad I attended this conference as it was a great experience not only because I was introduced to new teaching techniques but because it was really interesting to share tools with other teachers. I would be happy to attend the event again next year as I genuinely feel that sharing will enrich everyone with more knowledge.

Everything ran smoothly and was a great chance to do some digital professional development.  Thanks!

All the speakers provided me with very useful advice, highly applicable in my learning-teaching process. Moreover, it was a joy to be with them.  Thank you again.

Everything went well, the emails with the links were sent on time and I had no issue joining any of the sessions. The timing was respected with regular breaks.

Thank you for organising it. I had a great online time :) I used some of the ideas in my classes on Monday.

Thank you for this email with some useful information and especially nice photos. I enjoyed the conference very much.