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Delay in funding causing problems
A project that makes healthcare more accessible for people living in excluded communities is uncertain for 2017.
Communities that lead by example
From local markets to integrating foreigners, local communities can take the initiative to improve society in a variety of ways.
Glossary: Communities that lead by example
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Topic: People and Society (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Proactivity
Most foreign doctors are among general practitioners
Slovak patients are used to health workers from abroad.
Foreigners prefer international firms
Although the number of foreigners working in Slovakia has increased, there are still obstacles to overcome, from bureaucracy to cultural differences.
Topic: Multicultural Society (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Understanding Context
Glossary: Foreigners prefer international firms
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Business with family requires trust
Family companies represent a significant and specific component of the business environment in Slovakia, but they are “invisible”.
Saša Miklášová: Family businesses are doing fine
There is still room to do business and to do things better in Slovakia, says founder of the well-known online portal with handmade products, Sashe.sk.
Glossary: Business with family requires trust
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Topic: Family (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Design Thinking (BUILD)
Expl0ited: I always put something of my own into everything
YouTube popularity is growing, especially among young generations of internet user. While the most popular Youtubers in the world earn millions, Slovak vloggers can also make a tidy income.
Facebook has no competition among social networks
Slovaks mostly communicate on Facebook and ignore Twitter, though younger internet users have also started to use Snapchat.
Glossary: Facebook has no competition among social networks
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Schools need to respond to extremism
Ministry offers teachers a manual, but fails to bring innovative approach so far, experts say.
Visits to Holocaust sites work but are not enough
Students should see former concentration camps, ministry recommends
Topic: Human Relationship (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Growth Mindset
Glossary: Schools need to respond to extremism
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Meško: There is nothing I would do completely differently
Successful bookstore owner Michal Meško talks about his teenage entrepreneurial beginnings and more.
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