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CURRENT EVENTS

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Prague

10. 1. 2025

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Improving ourselves for our students is at the forefront of many teachers' minds and this is often particularly evident when it comes to exams. An open accredited course providing strategies, activities, assessment, and resources for teaching B2 First [FCE] and C1 Advanced [CAE] over one day could therefore be just the ticket. The course will take place at P.A.R.K. in Prague.

Venue: Cambridge P.A.R.K. – Zkouškové centrum, Lomnického 7, Praha 4, metro Pražského povstání

Schedule: 8 x 45 minutes

08:30 - 12:00 Morning sessions
13:00 - 16:30 Afternoon sessions

Price CZK 3,900 per participant

Contact Barbora Syrová for more information at konference@zkouskypark.cz

Would you like to read more about our teacher training offer in Czech? Click here.

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Brno

17. 1. 2025

5 spaces left

Improving ourselves for our students is at the forefront of many teachers' minds and this is often particularly evident when it comes to exams. An open accredited course providing strategies, activities, assessment, and resources for teaching B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced [CAE] over one day could therefore be just the ticket. The course will take place at P.A.R.K. in Brno.

Venue: Cambridge P.A.R.K. – Zkouškové centrum, Staňkova 8c, 602 00 Brno

Schedule:

08:30 - 12:00 Morning sessions
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 16:30 Afternoon sessions

Price CZK 3,900 per participant. The course will be held if there is a minimum of 4 participants.

Contact Barbora Syrová for more information at konference@zkouskypark.cz

UPCOMING EVENTS

The 31st P.A.R.K. Conference

5. 4. 2025

The 31st P.A.R.K. Conference will be held at our usual venue on the 5th April 2025. Keep an eye on our website for updates.

PAST EVENTS

Preparing Students for A2/B1 Exams

15. 11. 2024

Preparing Students for C2 Exams - Brno

15. 11. 2024

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Prague

15. 11. 2024

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Brno

8. 11. 2024

P.A.R.K. Cambridge Day - Pardubice

31. 10. 2024

P.A.R.K. Cambridge Day - Jihlava

23. 10. 2024

P.A.R.K. Cambridge Day - Přerov

17. 10. 2024

P.A.R.K. Cambridge Day - Liberec

14. 10. 2024

P.A.R.K. Cambridge Day - Ustí nad Labem

10. 10. 2024

P.A.R.K. Cambridge Day - Trutnov

3. 10. 2024

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Brno

21. 8. 2024

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Prague

21. 8. 2024

P.A.R.K. Summer School for Teachers

29. 7. - 31. 7. 2024

For those of you teaching general English to teens and (young) adults, our Summer School for Teachers course starting 29th July should prove to be a great motivator. Ofttimes being a challenging yet truly rewarding age to teach, this three day course aims to provide strategic and useful guidance with a twist of fun to keep everyone engaged during lessons.

In short

an intensive three-day course full of practical teaching ideas in July 2024
professional development sessions by popular P.A.R.K. conference presenters
course programme accredited by the Ministry of Education
accommodation can be arranged
access to our resources library
a quality 3-course lunch will be served in our school café
Meet & Greet Dinner

Venue

The Summer School takes place at P.A.R.K. School of English, Staňkova 8c, Brno - Czech Republic

Pricing
Early bird: 6 950 CZK (until 30.4.2024)
Normal price: 7 450 CZK

Sessions

Fostering Creativity in English Language Teaching

Kateřina Chudová

Leadership and Teaching

Iain Saunders

Grammar (Hammer) Time

Šárka Cox

Your students say the right words, but do they say these words right?

Louel Ross Calleja

Who do we differentiate for?

Claudia Molnár

Acting in class

David Fisher

The unbearable 'lightness' of teaching a conversation course: Is it really THAT easy?

Louel Ross Calleja

In or Ex clusion?

Claudia Molnár

Accommodation

2 nights of accommodation in Avanti Hotel

4000 CZK

No accommodation

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Brno

19. 4. 2024

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Prague

12. 4. 2024

The 30th P.A.R.K. Conference

23. 3. 2024

Thirty has never looked so good with our 30^th P.A.R.K. Conference peeping over the horizon! 2024 will bring this landmark event to our teaching world and promises to propel our conference into its thirties with finesse. Focusing as always on the needs of our valued friends, colleagues and partners, expect some twists and turns to make this milestone a truly memorable one.

The conference fee is 990 CZK and it includes the after party and you will receive the conference mug.

CONFERENCE SESSION OVERVIEW

8:50 - 10:00

Opening Plenary

Becoming literate about wellbeing for language teachers and learners

Sarah Mercer

AUD

10:30 - 11:20

Workshops and Talks 1

How real is reality? Hyperidentity in language acquisition

Thom Jones

AUD

Practical tips on differentiated teaching in the classroom with (not only) SEN students

Roman Čančinov

134

‘What makes you say that?’: Teaching teens critical thinking and reading

David Spencer

136

Helping students to become great collaborators

Peter Lucantoni

137

Diversity in English Language Teaching

Iveta Gebauerová

139

Get Them Talking

Jeremy Taylor

141

ADHD-please pay attention!

Claudia Molnár

232

Effective and Enjoyable Exam Preparation

Flo Feast

234

The Changing Face of English Language and Having Fun Teaching It

Kirsty Bowie

235

Spring into Vocabulary

Šárka Cox

237

Teaching 2.0: How A.I. Can Enhance Your Teaching Practise

Patrick Wilson

240

Beyond the Screen: Engaging English Lessons with Documentaries

Ida Bauerová

238

11:40 - 12:30

Workshops and Talks 2

Close Encounters of the AI Kind: Bridging Technology and Language Teaching

Kateřina Chudová

AUD

I feel, therefore I am: The central role of emotions in language education

Sarah Mercer

134

Games and Activities for 6 – 8 year-olds

Vlaďka Skopcová

136

What do successful readers do?

Sandy Millin

240

Haunted Adventures: Exploring Language in the Shadows

Natalie Lackovič

232

Steal like a Teacher

Radka Malá

141

How to teach mixed ability classes with a coursebook

Charles Stewart

137

Time Travelling Tenses

Mo Awobo

238

The Changing Face of English Language and Having Fun Teaching It

Kirsty Bowie

235

Word mastering - develop communication skills with your Young Learners

Błażej Ceglarski

139

Is your English a bit funny?

Rod Murdison

234

Pesky pronunciation problems that don’t seem to go away

Louel Calleja

237

13:00 - 13:20

Partner Presentations 1

Do you use the KISS principle?

Three Thrushes

136

Nutty’s English - a new playful set for young learners

Klett & Delta Publishing

139

Pioneering our way through our young stars

MM Publications

232

NGL’s Spark-ling Solution

National Geographic Learning

AUD

Můj zájezd - the ultimate mobile app for your school trip

Pro Travel

235

Experience the world with AFS Intercultural Programs

AFS Mezikulturní programy o.p.s.

237

No partner presentation

13:30 - 13:50

Partner Presentations 2

Harmonize – an innovative course introduction

Oxford University Press

134

How to Organize a School Trip: A Step-By-Step Guide

Školní zájezdy

136

A Closer Look at Cambridge One

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

137

Brainpower Boost: Supercharging English Language Learning

SciLearn English

139

Exciting news with Pearson!

Pearson

141

Workshops to get your students speaking and acting.

The Bear Educational Theatre

AUD

EDUEENO - smart online platform connecting teachers and students

EDUEENO

235

No partner presentation

14:00 - 14:50

Workshops and Talks 3

The Art of Being Authentic in the Classroom

Mark Andrews

AUD

Visible Thinking

Kristýna Honc

134

Super Cool Activities for Happy Learners

Vlad'ka Skopcová

136

Tips for teaching reading for exams

Charles Stewart

137

Unlocking the Future: AI-Powered English Language Education for Young Learners

Michaela Tilton

139

Memory Hacks: How to Learn (And Teach) Vocabulary Faster

Radka Malá

141

Skills building for communication.

Claudia Molnár

232

What is your teaching style, high-status or low-status?

David Fisher

234

Zero Preparation Activities

Vendula Smith

235

Lend me your ears!

Annie Aloyan

237

Podcast International - Skills for Life

Kateřina Chudová

238

Navigating "Controversial" Topics in the EFL Classroom

Victoria Spaulding & Pavlína Šefčíková

240

15:15 - 16:30

Closing Plenary

The Incredibles: English teachers and their amazing superpowers!

David Spencer

AUD

16:30 - 19:00

After-party

Yes, I'll join the After-Party

included in the price

No, I won't be able to make it

Lunch

Cordon bleu with potatoes and tartar sauce

190 CZK

Vegetable risotto with bulgur, grated cheese, served with salad

190 CZK

Beef tenderloin and bread dumpling, served with whipped cream and cranberry Compote

190 CZK

Vegetarian Sandwich

80 CZK

Ham, cheese & vegetable sandwich

80 CZK

No Lunch

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Brno

19. 1. 2024

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Prague

12. 1. 2024

Preparing Students for B2/C1 Exams - Brno

13. 10. 2023

Preparing Students for B2 First (FCE) Exams

23. 8. 2023

Preparing Students for C1 Advanced (CAE) Exams

23. 8. 2023

P.A.R.K. Summer School for Teachers

31. 7. - 2. 8. 2023

For those of you teaching English at primary or secondary level, our Summer School for Teachers course starting 29nd July should prove to be a great motivator. Ofttimes being a challenging yet truly rewarding age to teach, this three day course aims to provide strategic and useful guidance with a twist of fun to keep everyone engaged during lessons.

In short

an intensive three-day course full of practical teaching ideas in July 2024
professional development sessions by popular P.A.R.K. conference presenters
course programme accredited by the Ministry of Education
accommodation can be arranged
access to our resources library
a quality 3-course lunch will be served in our school café
Meet & Greet Dinner

Venue

The Summer School takes place at P.A.R.K. School of English, Staňkova 8c, Brno - Czech Republic

Pricing
Early bird: 6 950 CZK (until 15.5.2024)
Normal price: 7 450 CZK

P.A.R.K. Summer School for Teachers

Secondary

Accommodation

No accommodation

2 nights of accommodation in Avanti Hotel

Preparing Students for B2 (FCE) Exams

21. 4. 2023

Preparing Students for C1 (CAE) Exams

21. 4. 2023

The 29th P.A.R.K. Conference

1. 4. 2023

PRICING

Conference Fee: 750 CZK / 850 CZK last-minute entry
Lunch: 190 CZK
Sandwich: 80 CZK
After Party: 300 CZK

8.50 - 10.00

Opening Plenary

Humour us!

Michael Tomlinson

AUD

10.30 - 11.20

Keynote & Workshops 1

Tapping into Teen Spirit

Flo Feast

AUD

Tips for Teaching Vocabulary Using a Coursebook

Charles Stewart

132

Understanding "the other": Intercultural Learning in Your Language Lessons

Jana Papajová

141

GET INVOLVED / SEASON 1. EPISODE 2

Martin Jelínek

136

How to get students (and teachers) speaking clearly

David Fisher

232

Enjoy your every English lesson - Activities for Lower Primary Pupils

Lenka Musilová

234

Helping our students to learn, through formative assessment

Rebecca Turner

235

First Steps: From Teacher to Teacher Trainer

Kateřina Kallus Brychová

237

Let's cooperate!

Šárka Cox

238

Conversation Classes Made Easy

Steve Humphrey

241

11.40 - 12.30

Keynote & Workshops 2

English or Czenglish? Working with and between the two

Mark Andrews

AUD

Getting The Message Across: Mediation in the EFL Classroom

George Kokkolis-Papadopoulos

235

An Introduction to SEN - ADHD

Charles Stewart

132

Getting Projects to Work in the English Classroom

Catherine Stepan

134

GET INVOLVED / SEASON 1. EPISODE 2

Martin Jelínek

136

The words we don’t use!

Claudia Molnár

137

8+1 Habits of an Effective Teacher

Radka Malá

141

Zero Preparation Activities

Vendula Smith

237

B2 First Speaking - Top Tips & Activities

Ru Rahman

238

Conversation Classes Made Easy

Steve Humphrey

241

13.30 - 13.50

Partner Presentations

Kid's Box New Generation - Cambridge University Press

Charles Stewart

132

What you didn't know about OUP digital offer - Oxford University Press

Jitka Dopitová

134

What is Macmillan cooking for 2023? - Macmillan

Jakub Bak

136

The grammatical building site! - MM Publications

Claudia Molnár

137

Ignite your Spark - National Geographic Learning

Flo Feast

139

Exciting news with Pearson! - Pearson

Kateřina Myšáková and Vlasta Dohnalová

141

Funpark - Klett

Lenka Musilová

234

The best of The Bear - Samples of our shows. - The Bear Educational Theatre

David Fisher

232

English History in Brief Using Mnemonics - Školní zájezdy

Blanka Hálová

237

Explore, Excite, Excel with Express Digibooks

George Kokkolis-Papadopoulos

241

No partner presentation

14.00 - 14.50

Keynote & Workshops 3

I’m finished! What now?: Challenging Fast Finishers

Daniela Clarke

AUD

Small talk: encouraging communication in the classroom

Michael Tomlinson

132

Getting Projects to Work in the English Classroom

Catherine Stepan

134

Let's play with a word(list)

Roman Čančinov

137

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Flo Feast

139

Think Visual, Think Wild, Think Gen Z

Radka Malá

141

How to get students (and teachers) speaking clearly

David Fisher

232

The case of the kidnapped teacher (CLIL lesson example)

Natalie Lackovic

237

Past Simple Through Stories

Pavla Paříková (Štanclová)

238

Online escape game as a revision tool

Kateřina Chudová

241

15.15 - 16.15

Closing Plenary

I wanna be me (but in English)

Simon Gill

AUD

12.30 - 14.00

Lunch

Classic fried chicken schnitzel, served with potato salad

190 CZK

Delicious gluten free vegetable kung pao, served with jasmine rice

190 CZK

A toothsome marinated pork cutlet, served with cooked vegetables and a side of boiled potatoes

190 CZK

Ham, cheese & vegetable sandwich

80 CZK

Vegetarian sandwich

80 CZK

No Lunch

16:30 - 19:00

AFTER PARTY

I'll join the After Party

300 CZK

No After Party

Preparing Students for B2 (FCE) Exams

24. 3. 2023

The 28th P.A.R.K. Conference

5. 11. 2022

Early bird till 30.9

PRICING

Conference Fee: 750 CZK / 850 CZK last-minute entry
Lunch: 180 CZK
Sandwich: 75 CZK
After Party: 200 CZK

08.50 - 10.00

Opening Plenary

Motivating students: a 10-step guide

Hugh Dellar

10.30 - 11.20

Keynote & Workshops 1

Get Your Game On!

Flo Feast

Let's talk about progression, from B1 to C2

Charles Stewart

You know what you can do with your coursebook?!

Nikki Fořtová

Learning through Attention and Self-regulation

Yvona Dicker

Exam preparation in the general language classroom? Why not!

Claudia Molnár

Revising Grammar with Young Learners and Teens

Tereza Janíčková

Am I the Drama?

Victoria Spaulding

Structuring students’ writing

Eva Punčochářová

Flipped Learning: Flipping the EFL Classroom

Daniel Morris

Is teaching heterogeneous classes a problem or a challenge?

Jana Čadová

11.40 - 12.30

Keynote & Workshops 2

How to make sense (out) of global skills behind YOUR classroom doors

Grzegorz Spiewak

Let's talk about progression, from B1 to C2

Charles Stewart

Approaching Higher Education: English for Academic Purposes

Vero Barcutean

Supporting Learner Autonomy Through Language Coaching

Gabriella Kovács

Making Lessons Meaningful with Documentaries

Zuzana Paseková, Ida Bauerová

Life Skills Toolbox

Jiří Horák

Get them ALL involved! How to really engage t(w)eenagers.

Małgorzata Mróz

Exam preparation in the general language classroom? Why not!

Claudia Molnár

Revising Grammar with Young Learners and Teens

Tereza Janíčková

Top exam preparation tips

Svitlana Sidorova

13.30 - 13.50

Partner Presentations

Teaching is easier with Cambridge One - Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Charles Stewart

10 mins of communicative grammar - MM Publications

Claudia Molnár

OLP - A Helping Hand - National Geographic Learning

Flo Feast

Oxford English Hub: A launchpad for learning

Martina Weissbergerová

P.A.R.K. and Cambridge Exams

Roman Kožnar

Pearson English Connect: Game-changing platform for teaching and learning

Kateřina Myšáková, Vlasta Dohnalová

Organizing School Trips to the UK

Richard Melichar

How to Organize a School Trip: A Step-By-Step Guide

Blanka Hálová

No Partner Presentation

14.00 - 14.50

Keynote & Workshops 3

Goals, gaps and outcomes: Defining Communicative Language Teaching

Neil Anderson

Is it warm in here, or is it just me?

Flo Feast

Flipped Learning: Flipping the EFL Classroom

Daniel Morris

Life Skills Toolbox

Jiří Horák

Get them ALL involved! How to really engage t(w)eenagers.

Małgorzata Mróz

SPACE IS THE PLACE: Making magic in the EFL classroom

Hugh Dellar

Structuring students’ writing

Eva Punčochářová

Top exam preparation tips

Svitlana Sidorova

Songs as a great learning tool

Zdeňka Zvoníčková

Activities to Bring the Classroom to Life

David Fisher

15.15 - 16.15

Closing Plenary

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teachers from Someone Who's Spent 21 Years Trying to Adopt Them.

Nikki Fořtová

12.30 - 14.00

Lunch

Pork schnitzel with potato salad

180 CZK

Fried veggie patties with boiled potatoes

180 CZK

Baked chicken steak with ham and cheese, jasmine rice

180 CZK

Ham, cheese & vegetable sandwich

75 CZK

Vegetarian sandwich

75 CZK

No lunch

16:30 - 19:00

AFTER PARTY

I'll join the After Party

200 CZK

No after party

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