Teaching Opportunities
5 June, 2006. 4.35pm. Trnava, Slovakia.
As I'll be departing (sadly) from Trnava this summer, I am now in the midst of trying to find a suitable replacement to "teach" conversation classes at Obchodna Akademia (Business Academy). So, if you, or someone you know, is interested in a foreign teaching experience (or maybe you're already here in Slovakia and you're looking for a new job), here's some information...
Obchodna Akademia is a state-funded secondary school specialising in economics and business education. However, the students go to this school largely for reasons of language instruction. O.A. offers bilingual classes in German and English, so by the time the students graduate they have a good grasp of at least one second language. All students (traditionally mainly girls) are tested for their language abilities before being offered acceptance at the school. New, just last year, was the English language bilingual option, so there will be an increase in the number of students who have an interest in speaking English. Teaching the bilingual English classes is always a joy because these students choose to learn English (unlike other classes and other schools where students have to take some English classes). The pay is average for Slovak language teachers, but the school in my case found me a really affordable place to live so your expenses are not high. The school terms run from late August until the end of June. O.A. would prefer a teacher for the full extent of the school year, so as to maintain continuity.
In addition, I am also teaching at a private language school on the side, called CLIP Centrum. Again, pay is average, but here you will teach a wide range of students--from children to professional adults. They're speaking abilities also vary, but all have requested classes with a "native speaker," so their interest level is usually quite high.
So, if you're looking for a life-changing experience, and you'd like to explore one of Europe's last hidden gems (and Slovakia truly is a gem), then drop me a line and I'll be happy to answer your questions and pass on your name to my current employers....
As I'll be departing (sadly) from Trnava this summer, I am now in the midst of trying to find a suitable replacement to "teach" conversation classes at Obchodna Akademia (Business Academy). So, if you, or someone you know, is interested in a foreign teaching experience (or maybe you're already here in Slovakia and you're looking for a new job), here's some information...
Obchodna Akademia is a state-funded secondary school specialising in economics and business education. However, the students go to this school largely for reasons of language instruction. O.A. offers bilingual classes in German and English, so by the time the students graduate they have a good grasp of at least one second language. All students (traditionally mainly girls) are tested for their language abilities before being offered acceptance at the school. New, just last year, was the English language bilingual option, so there will be an increase in the number of students who have an interest in speaking English. Teaching the bilingual English classes is always a joy because these students choose to learn English (unlike other classes and other schools where students have to take some English classes). The pay is average for Slovak language teachers, but the school in my case found me a really affordable place to live so your expenses are not high. The school terms run from late August until the end of June. O.A. would prefer a teacher for the full extent of the school year, so as to maintain continuity.
In addition, I am also teaching at a private language school on the side, called CLIP Centrum. Again, pay is average, but here you will teach a wide range of students--from children to professional adults. They're speaking abilities also vary, but all have requested classes with a "native speaker," so their interest level is usually quite high.
So, if you're looking for a life-changing experience, and you'd like to explore one of Europe's last hidden gems (and Slovakia truly is a gem), then drop me a line and I'll be happy to answer your questions and pass on your name to my current employers....
posted by BFRE at 4:35 p.m.
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