Spectator College, page 11
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Topic: Shopping and Services (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Feedback
Traditional brands remain attractive
Slovak brands want to be closer to customers through innovations and high quality products.
Christmas comes with the legendary golden piggy
In a Kofola ad that was first aired 13 years ago, a man with his small daughter are running away from a wild boar.
Watchers expect media freedom to drop
Increasing hostility between politicians and media cited as the main reason.
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.
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