News
Hello! We haven ´´ t started this school year. The fact is, I ´m leaving for the United States in two weeks unless something unexpected happens. Won ´ t be here till November. No English for Mary in the meantime, I ´ m afraid. We ´ ll see after I come back. Take care!
Hello! We haven ´´ t started this school year. The fact is, I ´m leaving for the United States in two weeks unless something unexpected happens. Won ´ t be here till November. No English for Mary in the meantime, I ´ m afraid. We ´ ll see after I come back. Take care!
It´ s been almost ten months since we last had a lesson, and we are still not sure when we open again. Nevertheless, I sent to Mary ´s Meals what we collected before the lockdown. It was a hefty 14 000 Kč donation. Thank you all!
It´ s been almost ten months since we last had a lesson, and we are still not sure when we open again. Nevertheless, I sent to Mary ´s Meals what we collected before the lockdown. It was a hefty 14 000 Kč donation. Thank you all!
Owing to the coronavirus measures getting more and more severe, the start of EfM lessons is postponed this year. Let´s pray things get better soon. I will keep you informed.
Owing to the coronavirus measures getting more and more severe, the start of EfM lessons is postponed this year. Let´s pray things get better soon. I will keep you informed.
Good news! We have a place to meet! School premises at Gymnázium Šlapanice are still closed for visitors, but there is room for us in the parsonage (= fara). EfM lessons may start October 12.
Good news! We have a place to meet! School premises at Gymnázium Šlapanice are still closed for visitors, but there is room for us in the parsonage (= fara). EfM lessons may start October 12.
September is almost here but I ´m still not able to bring any news for you. The situation is unstable. Due to Covid, the public is not welcome inside the school building. This may change to better or even worse in the following days. Let´ s see next week. I ´ ll keep you informed.
September is almost here but I ´m still not able to bring any news for you. The situation is unstable. Due to Covid, the public is not welcome inside the school building. This may change to better or even worse in the following days. Let´ s see next week. I ´ ll keep you informed.
I regret to say EFM lessons will not open until September. The school building stays closed till then. We hope to see you next school year!
I regret to say EFM lessons will not open until September. The school building stays closed till then. We hope to see you next school year!
EfM lessons will be cancelled till further notice.
EfM lessons will be cancelled till further notice.
Schools are closed, shops are closed, sometimes it feels like we are closed.
Schools are closed, shops are closed, sometimes it feels like we are closed.
But let our hearts be open!
But let our hearts be open!
In the time when we fear an illness that kills tens of people every day, think of poverty, that has been killing thousands of kids every day. (According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty.) Mary´s Meals are trying to help these kids.
In the time when we fear an illness that kills tens of people every day, think of poverty, that has been killing thousands of kids every day. (According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty.) Mary´s Meals are trying to help these kids.
https://www.marysmeals.cz/
https://www.marysmeals.cz/
As the school is closed, I regret to say English for Mary lessons are cancelled next two Mondays. Then we´ll see later.
As the school is closed, I regret to say English for Mary lessons are cancelled next two Mondays. Then we´ll see later.
Our guest teacher this Monday. Thank you Sarah Grace Hall !
Our guest teacher this Monday. Thank you Sarah Grace Hall !
How many opportunities to meet somebody from the USA have you got around here? It´s close to zero, isn´t it? So do come on Monday 9th March. Sarah Grace Hall from US promised to come. All you have to do in the lesson is be friendly :-) Not a big deal, hey? So do not be afraid.
How many opportunities to meet somebody from the USA have you got around here? It´s close to zero, isn´t it? So do come on Monday 9th March. Sarah Grace Hall from US promised to come. All you have to do in the lesson is be friendly :-) Not a big deal, hey? So do not be afraid.
Lessons 3 February and 17 February are cancelled!
Lessons 3 February and 17 February are cancelled!
16 December is our Xmas lesson, so how about trying Šlapeto restaurant? Anyway, come to gymnázium and we will decide together.
16 December is our Xmas lesson, so how about trying Šlapeto restaurant? Anyway, come to gymnázium and we will decide together.
The first lesson in 2020 is on 13 January.
The first lesson in 2020 is on 13 January.
So far we´ve had Parker from US at our meetings, then May from China, and who I´m now really looking forward to is Ailsa Randall from England! She´ll be with us at English for Mary on 18th November!
So far we´ve had Parker from US at our meetings, then May from China, and who I´m now really looking forward to is Ailsa Randall from England! She´ll be with us at English for Mary on 18th November!
Some information about her for example here: https://www.ceskatelevize.cz/porady/11746244530-domov-muj/0/52220-ailsa-randall/
No lesson on 28th October, sorry. It´s holiday!!!!
No lesson on 28th October, sorry. It´s holiday!!!!
How many opportunities do you have to meet someone from as far as Tennessee? Come 14th October!
How many opportunities do you have to meet someone from as far as Tennessee? Come 14th October!
We are back in the new school year! Starting in October at Gymnázium. The same place and the same time!
We are back in the new school year! Starting in October at Gymnázium. The same place and the same time!
The last lesson might take place in a pub, so more cash needed :) The meeting point is at Gymnázium.
The last lesson might take place in a pub, so more cash needed :) The meeting point is at Gymnázium.
17th June = the last lesson :(
17th June = the last lesson :(
...this school year. We are hopefully back in September!
Come for a lesson that Parker has prepared! Monday 10th June.
Come for a lesson that Parker has prepared! Monday 10th June.
Parker Ray Henry is leaving for USA in the end of this school year. So it might be the last chance to meet our American friend who has been living here in Šlapanice for a year.
No lesson on 20th May. There is Maturita week at our school.
No lesson on 20th May. There is Maturita week at our school.
See you on 27th!
There are muffins and there are English Muffins!
There are muffins and there are English Muffins!
Come 13th May to talk about recipes!
Easter is over and our next meeting ahead!
Easter is over and our next meeting ahead!
With festivals and traditions as the topic.
Happy Easter! Next meeting is 29th April. See you then.
Happy Easter! Next meeting is 29th April. See you then.
15.4. Easter Egg Hunt - ESCAPE ROOM game. Come to play!
15.4. Easter Egg Hunt - ESCAPE ROOM game. Come to play!
We hope you enjoyed April Fool last Monday. The topic for the next one is "Being outdoos"
(though we can´t promise you ´being outdoors´)We hope you enjoyed April Fool last Monday. The topic for the next one is "Being outdoos"
Hey! Come next time so we can play a game! Monday 1.4. at 6 pm = fun time with English!
Hey! Come next time so we can play a game! Monday 1.4. at 6 pm = fun time with English!
On 25th March we are buying houses and flats in the lesson. So bring a lot of money :D
On 25th March we are buying houses and flats in the lesson. So bring a lot of money :D
So far we have had topics like resolutions, pet peeves, idioms, gadgets and conveniences, furnishing and chores.
Our topic for 18th March lesson is "Housework"! But don´t worry, you won´t get your hands dirty. It´s just talking :)
Our topic for 18th March lesson is "Housework"! But don´t worry, you won´t get your hands dirty. It´s just talking :)
So far we have had topics like resolutions, pet peeves, idioms, gadgets and conveniences, and furnishing.
We are closed 11.2.2019 due to spring holidays !!!
We are closed 11.2.2019 due to spring holidays !!!
...but looking forward to meeting you 18th February again :)
You need nothing but good mood !!!
You need nothing but good mood !!!
...not even slippers as there are overshoes ready for you :)
Our team:
Our team:
Tomáš Lejdar, Šimon Straka, Parker Ray Henry, Karel Buchta
Tomáš Lejdar, Šimon Straka, Parker Ray Henry, Karel Buchta
...and we are not a closed society!
Parker Ray Henry is coming 21.1.2019 !!!
Parker Ray Henry is coming 21.1.2019 !!!
...and hopefully some other times, too.