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Glossary: Human relationships
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
Glossary: Jobs
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
Young Slovaks discover new worlds – and prefer them to home
Surrounded by diverse cultures, which they say they lack in Slovakia, they have grown as individuals.
Exploring Ladislav Mňačko’s timeless political critique, “The Taste of Power”
A searing political pamphlet in novel form, “The Taste of Power” has transcended its era, becoming required reading in Slovak schools and a mirror on politicians wielding authority today.
Michigan-born explorer Vanessa O'Brien credits Slovak grandparents for shaping her journey
Vanessa O'Brien's journey from a challenging childhood to success.
The school where girls fulfil their “male” dreams
Girls studying technical fields encourage other girls to do the same.
Back to their roots
Zuzana Palovič is a Slovak-born author, speaker and researcher known for her work in cultural studies and migration.
Influencer Ľubka Kováčik: The faith children have in me is scary
The TikTok influencer does not shy away from talking about her mental health problems.
Glossary: Slovakia my homeland
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
US Ambassador Rana: I became a diplomat out of boredom
Gautam Rana, US ambassador, talks about his day-to-day obligations and decisions.
Glossary: Human relationships
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
A thin line between business books and romance
Ivica Ďuricová, a Slovak author, entrepreneur and marketing expert, talks about writing and publishing literature.
Glossary: The book a person’s friend
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
Glossary: Health care
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
Upholding tradition and excellence at Kúpele Piešťany
Boris Banovský is a key figure associated with Kúpele Piešťany, one of Slovakia’s most prestigious spa resorts.
Krížna Street bistro spreads love of Greek cuisine among Bratislavans
After working in America and Greece, Yiannis Fanourakis opened a bistro in Slovakia.
When it comes to sport, hard work beats talent
Richard Varga always had the predisposition to become a successful sportsman, inheriting his mother's love for swimming and his brother's passion for triathlon.
Glossary: Sport
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
A rising tennis star listens to Mozart before matches. It seems to help
Renáta Jamrichová has won a major girls’ singles trophy in Melbourne.
Food blogger reveals the secret to what Bratislava eats
Many Bratislavans have at least once followed the steps of the famous food blogger Daniel Feranec, known as Čoje Bratislava.
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- Dialects: can west understand east?
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- The Slovak-American who wants the world to witness the quality of Slovak wines
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- Then … Now
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- This protest was for Gaza—then it turned into a showdown with a Marxist MEP and a far-right influencer
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