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Spectacular Slovakia travel guide: Live your own story of Slovakia.

Spectacular Slovakia travel guide: Live your own story of Slovakia.

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There’s a fine line between being a traveller and a holidaymaker

Milan Bardún (Milan Bez Mapy) and James Thomson at Spectator College discussion.
The idea of travelling while on an Erasmus exchange led to something much bigger for this young man – a passion for exploring the world and sharing it with other people. 12. May 2023, at 18:10

Inspired by Malaysia, a Slovak and an Iranian started a Bratislava hiking group for foreigners

The ruins of the Biely Kameň castle near Svätý Jur.
One day it was an idea; three days later they started hiking. Zuzana Rusnáková and 1 more12. May 2023, at 16:52

Glossary: Travelling

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. 14. Apr 2023, at 18:10
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Is upcycling the new recycling?

Katarína Hutyrová and James Thomson at Spectator College discussion.
Nosene aims to destroy prejudices about second-hand shopping. It's a place where people can find alternatives and solutions. 14. Apr 2023, at 17:18

When what you wear online matters more than what you put on in the morning

Digital Fashion
“Digital fashion” is already here: One of Slovakia’s leading designers describes her vision for the future of fashion. Hana Trenčanová14. Apr 2023, at 15:58

Glossary: Fashion

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. 23. Mar 2023, at 17:20

Lightning a candle in the dark when life gets hard

Psychologists Marianna Heřmánková and Dorota Balalová, and James Thomson at Spectator College discussion.
Two psychologists explain how they help young people with personal struggles. 10. Mar 2023, at 16:01

Glossary: Young people and their world

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. 10. Feb 2023, at 15:40

People can still recognise reliable sources

Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová and James Thomson at Spectator College discussion.
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During serious situations, people tend to turn to the mainstream media. 10. Feb 2023, at 8:17

One day in the life of a reporter

Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová
The Slovak Spectator spent a day with leading journalist Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová to learn what her job entails. Zuzana Rusnáková10. Feb 2023, at 8:06

Glossary: Mass media

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. 5. Jan 2023, at 8:25

A helpline places help directly in kids’ pockets

Low-threshold club Machovisko in Bratislava.
Young people are the most vulnerable, IPčko offers online and offline help. 2. Jan 2023, at 13:26

The UN is only as good as we are, says Slovakia's former UN youth delegate

Slovakia's former UN youth delegate Petra Pauerová.
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Petra Pauerová, a university student, talks about her experience as a UN youth delegate. 24. Jun 2022, at 6:24

Glossary: Who is your role model?

Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová.
The Spectator College glossary relates to the Role Models topic. 1. Jun 2022, at 0:11

After a few questions, a pro-Putin supporter called him a fascist

Smer MP Ľuboš Blaha is described as a politician who holds strong pro-Russian views.
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Journalist Roman Cuprik on confronting influential Slovak disinformation spreaders. and 1 more27. May 2022, at 9:31

War in Ukraine prompts Slovakia to act against disinformation

The official police Facebook page battling misinformation
The Interior Ministry has started to build a Centre for Combating Hybrid Threats. 25. May 2022, at 7:30

Glossary: Slovak police are smart at combating pro-Russian disinformation

Former Supreme Court justice Štefan Harabin defends Vladimir Putin and justifies the invasion of Ukraine.
The Spectator College glossary relates to the Mass Media topic. 1. May 2022, at 10:00

Slovaks always make sure my family and I are okay, says a Ukrainian teacher who fled the war

Ganna Konovalenko had taught English to the youngest children at a primary school in her home village before she had to flee the war in Ukraine. Today, she is a teaching assistant in Zvolen, central Slovakia, where she helps Ukrainian pupils.
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Ganna Konovalenko has found herself in Zvolen, central Slovakia, after she left the Mykolaiv area in Ukraine due to the war. 22. Apr 2022, at 9:49

Teachers: Vision, not money, top priority for schools

Pupils from a private primary school in Senec look at a photo that is a part of the "Eko, Not Ego" educational exhibition on climate change and Africa.
Teachers highlight what schools need to prepare students for life in the 21st century. 22. Apr 2022, at 9:27

Glossary: Teachers call for more freedom at schools

Ninth graders from a primary school in Košice sit the Testovanie 9 exam on April 6, 2022.
The Spectator College glossary relates to the Education topic. 1. Apr 2022, at 9:03
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