This document is a Christmas greeting from a primary school class in Vráble, Slovakia. It discusses several Slovak Christmas traditions, including Mikuláš bringing sweets on December 6th, children waiting for Jesus to bring presents on Christmas Eve, throwing nuts at dinner to land in all corners for good luck, singing carols before dinner, eating apples and wafers with honey and garlic for health in the new year, and breaking nuts to see if families will be healthy. It also describes common foods eaten for Christmas dinner like cabbage soup, potato salad, and carp, as well as fruits. The school holds a Christmas crib festival before the holiday.
This document describes a primary school in Vráble, Slovakia. It notes that the school has 18 classrooms, a gym, and a library, and is attended by 330 students. It highlights amenities like a school park, canteen for lunch, and clubs for folk dancing and celebrating holidays.
This document is a project by Slovak and Polish students about their towns of Vráble, Slovakia and Brodnica, Poland. It provides information about Vráble, which has around 10,000 inhabitants and 4 primary schools. It describes some local landmarks like the church and square. It also mentions the vineyard area around Vráble. The students' school in Vráble has 18 classes and 300 pupils. The document includes a basic Slovak-English-Polish dictionary of common words. The students indicate they enjoy their town of Vráble, especially Christmas, fireworks, and June markets.
The document describes Christmas traditions at school and home, including decorating the school for St. Nicholas Day, receiving sweets from St. Nicholas, decorating Christmas trees at home, buying presents for family and friends, and enjoying snow.
The document describes Viliam Zaborsky Primary School located in Vrable, Slovakia. It provides background information on Slovakia, noting that Bratislava is the capital city and the High Tatras mountains are a national symbol. The school has around 320 pupils and is located in a nice park. Photos are included from various locations in Slovakia as sources.
The document describes the Primary school of Viliam Záborský in Vráble, Slovakia. The school has about 300 pupils and is located in a nice park where students like to play. It has 17 classrooms that are large, nice, and beautifully decorated. The school also has a gym, library, language lab, and multifunctional playground. Students can participate in sports, folklore, dance, art, and other clubs. The document was written by pupils of the 5th class who have been learning English for 5 years and have participated in international projects with schools in Poland, France, Poland, and Spain.
This document describes innovative teaching methods used at a Slovakian school that focuses on languages and informatics. The school participates in eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects to improve students' computer skills and language abilities. Various technologies are used in classes, including interactive whiteboards, notebooks, and an interactive floor. The CLIL method is also used to teach subjects in English. Erasmus+ and eTwinning projects allow students to create multimedia materials and learn about other European countries and cultures. Tablets are incorporated into science classes through educational apps and exercises.
This document is a Christmas greeting from a primary school class in Vráble, Slovakia. It discusses several Slovak Christmas traditions, including Mikuláš bringing sweets on December 6th, children waiting for Jesus to bring presents on Christmas Eve, throwing nuts at dinner to land in all corners for good luck, singing carols before dinner, eating apples and wafers with honey and garlic for health in the new year, and breaking nuts to see if families will be healthy. It also describes common foods eaten for Christmas dinner like cabbage soup, potato salad, and carp, as well as fruits. The school holds a Christmas crib festival before the holiday.
This document describes a primary school in Vráble, Slovakia. It notes that the school has 18 classrooms, a gym, and a library, and is attended by 330 students. It highlights amenities like a school park, canteen for lunch, and clubs for folk dancing and celebrating holidays.
This document is a project by Slovak and Polish students about their towns of Vráble, Slovakia and Brodnica, Poland. It provides information about Vráble, which has around 10,000 inhabitants and 4 primary schools. It describes some local landmarks like the church and square. It also mentions the vineyard area around Vráble. The students' school in Vráble has 18 classes and 300 pupils. The document includes a basic Slovak-English-Polish dictionary of common words. The students indicate they enjoy their town of Vráble, especially Christmas, fireworks, and June markets.
The document describes Christmas traditions at school and home, including decorating the school for St. Nicholas Day, receiving sweets from St. Nicholas, decorating Christmas trees at home, buying presents for family and friends, and enjoying snow.
The document describes Viliam Zaborsky Primary School located in Vrable, Slovakia. It provides background information on Slovakia, noting that Bratislava is the capital city and the High Tatras mountains are a national symbol. The school has around 320 pupils and is located in a nice park. Photos are included from various locations in Slovakia as sources.
The document describes the Primary school of Viliam Záborský in Vráble, Slovakia. The school has about 300 pupils and is located in a nice park where students like to play. It has 17 classrooms that are large, nice, and beautifully decorated. The school also has a gym, library, language lab, and multifunctional playground. Students can participate in sports, folklore, dance, art, and other clubs. The document was written by pupils of the 5th class who have been learning English for 5 years and have participated in international projects with schools in Poland, France, Poland, and Spain.
This document describes innovative teaching methods used at a Slovakian school that focuses on languages and informatics. The school participates in eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects to improve students' computer skills and language abilities. Various technologies are used in classes, including interactive whiteboards, notebooks, and an interactive floor. The CLIL method is also used to teach subjects in English. Erasmus+ and eTwinning projects allow students to create multimedia materials and learn about other European countries and cultures. Tablets are incorporated into science classes through educational apps and exercises.
This document discusses various fun and educational activities used in teaching, particularly those used in Erasmus+ and eTwinning projects. It describes activities done for events like the European Day of Languages and Erasmus Day each year, which include creating posters and collages, learning words in other languages, singing songs, and more. It also mentions using games like quizzes and memory cards with vocabulary from different European countries. The document emphasizes that creating handmade projects and collages can be a fun way to learn across various subjects.
The document provides information on several famous personalities from Slovak history, including:
- Svätopluk, a 9th century prince of Nitra who expanded the Great Moravian Empire.
- Juro Jánošík, a 17th century folk hero known as "the Slovak Robin Hood" who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.
- Painter Martin Benka, considered a National Artist who painted over 1,100 works capturing rural Slovak life.
- Writer Mária Ďuríčková, known for children's books including the popular twins story "Danka and Janka".
- Poet and writer Pavol
The document summarizes a story from the book "Danka and Janka" about twin sisters. It provides context about the author Maria Durickova and her popular works for children. The pupils from a Slovakian school read the story "Balloon" and created a 3 sentence summary: The story is about twins Danka and Janka receiving balloons for a May Day celebration, with Danka initially wanting to keep her balloon while the other children let theirs fly away, but eventually deciding to release it too so it could travel far.
Martin Benka was a Slovak painter, graphic artist, illustrator, art teacher, and national artist born in 1888. He studied painting in Hodonín from 1903-1906 and later studied under significant Czech painters. Benka was devoted to painting nature scenes and founded modern Slovak painting. Over his career he created over 1100 paintings and 150 large oil canvases. He was awarded several prizes and honors, including becoming the first Slovak painter to receive the title of National Artist in 1953. Benka worked alone in his studio, drawing inspiration from his nature studies to create landscapes representing Slovak villages and regions.
The document describes several beautiful places to visit in Slovakia for holidays. It outlines the major mountain ranges including the High Tatras and Low Tatras, which contain lakes, valleys, and peaks over 2000 meters. Popular destinations mentioned include Starý Smokovec and Štrbské Pleso in the High Tatras, Demänovská Dolina in the Low Tatras, and the Slovak Paradise national park. Other areas described are Orava, Terchová, Liptov, and the Zemplín Dam lake. The document provides details on the natural beauty, activities, and attractions available at each location.
Bratislava has a rich 2,000 year history and became Slovakia's capital in 1993. It is located in western Slovakia on the Danube River, which has made it an important crossroads. Some key points in Bratislava's history include Celtic tribes settling there in the 2nd century AD, the first written mention of Bratislava Castle in 907, it serving as the coronation town for 11 kings between 1536-1830, and becoming part of Czechoslovakia after World War I before becoming Slovakia's capital when the country became independent in 1993.
Slovak traditions include celebrating Carnival (Fašiangy) before Lent with costumes, sweets and balls. Spring traditions are Morena, where a doll symbolizing winter is thrown in water, and Easter, marked by painted eggs, smoked ham and church services. May Day involves boys building "mays" or branches in front of girls' houses. Autumn traditions are carving pumpkin monsters (Tekvičák) and harvest festivals like Vintage. Important holidays throughout the year are All Saints', St. Martin, Advent, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
This document provides an overview of some of the most famous sights and castles in Slovakia. It begins by introducing the purpose of the presentation, which is to showcase sights in Slovakia for an Erasmus+ project. Some of the key sights discussed include Bratislava Castle, Nitra Castle, Beckov Castle, Trenčín Castle, Bojnice Castle, Spiš Castle, Orava Castle, and several important churches and monuments. Natural history museums that depict traditional Slovak village life, such as those in Liptov and Orava, are also mentioned. In summary, the document aims to give international students a tour of some of the most historically and culturally significant locations
This document provides an overview of some of the most famous sights and landmarks in Slovakia. It begins by introducing the purpose and context of the presentation. It then describes several beautiful castles throughout Slovakia, including Bratislava Castle, Nitra Castle, Beckov Castle, Trenčín Castle, and Bojnice Castle. Additional sights mentioned include the Slovak National Theater in Bratislava, the Milan Rastislav Štefanik Monument, St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, and open air museums. Photos are included to illustrate some of the places described. The presentation aims to showcase Slovakia's rich historical and cultural heritage through its many well-preserved castles
This document provides information on several famous personalities from Slovak history, including:
- Princes Svätopluk I and Rastislav who ruled the Great Moravian Empire in the 9th century. Constantine and Methodius developed the first Slavic alphabet.
- Outlaw Juro Jánošík who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor in the 18th century.
- Ľudovít Štúr who standardized the Slovak language in the 19th century.
- Writer Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav and folklorist Pavol Dobšinský who collected Slovak legends and fairy tales.
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The document summarizes information about Costa del Sol, a region along the coast of southern Spain. It describes Costa del Sol as having warm, calm seas and beautiful, varied nature with many beaches situated between mountains and the sea. Some of the most popular beaches mentioned include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, Playa de Nagüeles in Marbella, Playa de Cabopino in Marbella, Playa de la Carihuela in Torremolinos, and Playa de Maro in Nerja. The document was created by Slovakian students as part of an Erasmus exchange program to learn about each other's countries.
The document is a report by Slovakian students about the Costa del Sol region in Spain. It notes that Costa del Sol means "Coast of the Sun" and is located along the Mediterranean coast of the province of Málaga in Andalusia. The region has beautiful, warm beaches situated between the sea and mountains. Some of the most popular beaches mentioned include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, Playa de Nagüeles in Marbella, Playa de Cabopino in Marbella, Playa de la Carihuela in Torremolinos, and Playa de Maro in Nerja.
The document summarizes many beautiful places to visit in Slovakia for holidays. It describes the High Tatras and Low Tatras mountains ranges which have hiking trails and ski resorts. It highlights specific destinations like Starý Smokovec, Štrbské Pleso, and Demänovská Dolina in the High Tatras and Low Tatras respectively. It also mentions other popular regions like Orava, Liptov, Terchová, and Slovenský Raj which have lakes, dams, caves, and canyons suitable for outdoor activities.
This document provides information about Costa del Sol in Spain from the perspective of Slovakian students. The Costa del Sol region along the Mediterranean coast of southern Spain is known for its warm climate and long stretches of beaches. Some of the most popular beaches mentioned include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, Playa de Nagüeles in Marbella, and Playa de Cabopino in Torremolinos. The students describe Costa del Sol as a beautiful tourist destination along 150 km of coastline with calm seas and varying nature.
The Costa del Sol region in southern Spain has over 150 km of beaches along the Mediterranean coast. It is a popular tourist destination known for its warm, calm seas and variety of beaches situated between mountains and the sea. Some of the most popular beaches in the Costa del Sol include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, known for its golden sand, and beaches in Marbella such as Playa de Nagüeles and Playa de Cabopino. The Slovakian students who created the document believe visiting this beautiful coastal region is an amazing experience and wonderful place for summer vacations.
This document discusses traditional crafts in Slovakia. It describes how agriculture was the main livelihood and led to the development of crafts like blacksmithing, pottery, and wheel-making. Basket weaving is also discussed as one of the oldest crafts still practiced today. Other crafts mentioned include tinkering, weaving, embroidery, and folk art production. The document concludes by describing a crafts workshop held at a local school to teach traditional Slovak crafts to students.
This document discusses various traditions and customs observed in Slovakia throughout the year. Some of the traditions mentioned include Fašiangy (Carnival) celebrated in January and February with foods like donuts and fánky; Morena in spring to say goodbye to winter; Easter traditions like painting eggs and building May poles for girls in May; carving pumpkins in autumn; harvest festivals in September/October; remembering deceased loved ones on All Saints Day in November; and winter traditions like St. Nicholas Day in December and celebrating Christmas with family on December 25th. Many of these customs are part of folk culture and celebrated annually at the author's school through a folklore club.
This document is a calendar created by students in Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Slovakia and Portugal for the Erasmus+ project "Historical Treasures of Europe" from 2018-2020. It highlights various cultural traditions and events throughout the year in each country, such as Carnival, Easter, harvest festivals, Independence Day celebrations, and Christmas. Each month's page was created by one of the participating countries and features descriptions of traditional activities, foods, and customs for that time period in their region.
The Slovak National Uprising began on August 29, 1944 when Slovak partisans rebelled against German occupation in Slovakia. The uprising was initiated in 1943 by Edvard Beneš, leader of the Czech-Slovak exiled government. Partisan units were formed, including 60,000 Slovak soldiers and 18,000 partisans from Slovakia, Czechia, France, Russia, and Romania. The center of the uprising was in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. The uprising lasted 60 days but the rebel army was defeated by late October by superior German forces. Remaining partisans continued fighting until Soviet liberation in 1945.
The Slovak National Revival occurred from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century. It occurred in three phases, with the first phase led by Anton Bernolák focusing on education, the second by Ján Kollár and Pavol Jozef Šafárik promoting cooperation with other Slavs, and the third by Ľudovít Štúr advocating for cultural and political rights and a unified Slovak literary language. This resulted in the codification of the Slovak language based on a central Slovak dialect in the village of Hlboké in 1843.
This document discusses various fun and educational activities used in teaching, particularly those used in Erasmus+ and eTwinning projects. It describes activities done for events like the European Day of Languages and Erasmus Day each year, which include creating posters and collages, learning words in other languages, singing songs, and more. It also mentions using games like quizzes and memory cards with vocabulary from different European countries. The document emphasizes that creating handmade projects and collages can be a fun way to learn across various subjects.
The document provides information on several famous personalities from Slovak history, including:
- Svätopluk, a 9th century prince of Nitra who expanded the Great Moravian Empire.
- Juro Jánošík, a 17th century folk hero known as "the Slovak Robin Hood" who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.
- Painter Martin Benka, considered a National Artist who painted over 1,100 works capturing rural Slovak life.
- Writer Mária Ďuríčková, known for children's books including the popular twins story "Danka and Janka".
- Poet and writer Pavol
The document summarizes a story from the book "Danka and Janka" about twin sisters. It provides context about the author Maria Durickova and her popular works for children. The pupils from a Slovakian school read the story "Balloon" and created a 3 sentence summary: The story is about twins Danka and Janka receiving balloons for a May Day celebration, with Danka initially wanting to keep her balloon while the other children let theirs fly away, but eventually deciding to release it too so it could travel far.
Martin Benka was a Slovak painter, graphic artist, illustrator, art teacher, and national artist born in 1888. He studied painting in Hodonín from 1903-1906 and later studied under significant Czech painters. Benka was devoted to painting nature scenes and founded modern Slovak painting. Over his career he created over 1100 paintings and 150 large oil canvases. He was awarded several prizes and honors, including becoming the first Slovak painter to receive the title of National Artist in 1953. Benka worked alone in his studio, drawing inspiration from his nature studies to create landscapes representing Slovak villages and regions.
The document describes several beautiful places to visit in Slovakia for holidays. It outlines the major mountain ranges including the High Tatras and Low Tatras, which contain lakes, valleys, and peaks over 2000 meters. Popular destinations mentioned include Starý Smokovec and Štrbské Pleso in the High Tatras, Demänovská Dolina in the Low Tatras, and the Slovak Paradise national park. Other areas described are Orava, Terchová, Liptov, and the Zemplín Dam lake. The document provides details on the natural beauty, activities, and attractions available at each location.
Bratislava has a rich 2,000 year history and became Slovakia's capital in 1993. It is located in western Slovakia on the Danube River, which has made it an important crossroads. Some key points in Bratislava's history include Celtic tribes settling there in the 2nd century AD, the first written mention of Bratislava Castle in 907, it serving as the coronation town for 11 kings between 1536-1830, and becoming part of Czechoslovakia after World War I before becoming Slovakia's capital when the country became independent in 1993.
Slovak traditions include celebrating Carnival (Fašiangy) before Lent with costumes, sweets and balls. Spring traditions are Morena, where a doll symbolizing winter is thrown in water, and Easter, marked by painted eggs, smoked ham and church services. May Day involves boys building "mays" or branches in front of girls' houses. Autumn traditions are carving pumpkin monsters (Tekvičák) and harvest festivals like Vintage. Important holidays throughout the year are All Saints', St. Martin, Advent, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
This document provides an overview of some of the most famous sights and castles in Slovakia. It begins by introducing the purpose of the presentation, which is to showcase sights in Slovakia for an Erasmus+ project. Some of the key sights discussed include Bratislava Castle, Nitra Castle, Beckov Castle, Trenčín Castle, Bojnice Castle, Spiš Castle, Orava Castle, and several important churches and monuments. Natural history museums that depict traditional Slovak village life, such as those in Liptov and Orava, are also mentioned. In summary, the document aims to give international students a tour of some of the most historically and culturally significant locations
This document provides an overview of some of the most famous sights and landmarks in Slovakia. It begins by introducing the purpose and context of the presentation. It then describes several beautiful castles throughout Slovakia, including Bratislava Castle, Nitra Castle, Beckov Castle, Trenčín Castle, and Bojnice Castle. Additional sights mentioned include the Slovak National Theater in Bratislava, the Milan Rastislav Štefanik Monument, St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, and open air museums. Photos are included to illustrate some of the places described. The presentation aims to showcase Slovakia's rich historical and cultural heritage through its many well-preserved castles
This document provides information on several famous personalities from Slovak history, including:
- Princes Svätopluk I and Rastislav who ruled the Great Moravian Empire in the 9th century. Constantine and Methodius developed the first Slavic alphabet.
- Outlaw Juro Jánošík who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor in the 18th century.
- Ľudovít Štúr who standardized the Slovak language in the 19th century.
- Writer Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav and folklorist Pavol Dobšinský who collected Slovak legends and fairy tales.
- In
The document summarizes information about Costa del Sol, a region along the coast of southern Spain. It describes Costa del Sol as having warm, calm seas and beautiful, varied nature with many beaches situated between mountains and the sea. Some of the most popular beaches mentioned include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, Playa de Nagüeles in Marbella, Playa de Cabopino in Marbella, Playa de la Carihuela in Torremolinos, and Playa de Maro in Nerja. The document was created by Slovakian students as part of an Erasmus exchange program to learn about each other's countries.
The document is a report by Slovakian students about the Costa del Sol region in Spain. It notes that Costa del Sol means "Coast of the Sun" and is located along the Mediterranean coast of the province of Málaga in Andalusia. The region has beautiful, warm beaches situated between the sea and mountains. Some of the most popular beaches mentioned include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, Playa de Nagüeles in Marbella, Playa de Cabopino in Marbella, Playa de la Carihuela in Torremolinos, and Playa de Maro in Nerja.
The document summarizes many beautiful places to visit in Slovakia for holidays. It describes the High Tatras and Low Tatras mountains ranges which have hiking trails and ski resorts. It highlights specific destinations like Starý Smokovec, Štrbské Pleso, and Demänovská Dolina in the High Tatras and Low Tatras respectively. It also mentions other popular regions like Orava, Liptov, Terchová, and Slovenský Raj which have lakes, dams, caves, and canyons suitable for outdoor activities.
This document provides information about Costa del Sol in Spain from the perspective of Slovakian students. The Costa del Sol region along the Mediterranean coast of southern Spain is known for its warm climate and long stretches of beaches. Some of the most popular beaches mentioned include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, Playa de Nagüeles in Marbella, and Playa de Cabopino in Torremolinos. The students describe Costa del Sol as a beautiful tourist destination along 150 km of coastline with calm seas and varying nature.
The Costa del Sol region in southern Spain has over 150 km of beaches along the Mediterranean coast. It is a popular tourist destination known for its warm, calm seas and variety of beaches situated between mountains and the sea. Some of the most popular beaches in the Costa del Sol include Playa de Burriana in Nerja, known for its golden sand, and beaches in Marbella such as Playa de Nagüeles and Playa de Cabopino. The Slovakian students who created the document believe visiting this beautiful coastal region is an amazing experience and wonderful place for summer vacations.
This document discusses traditional crafts in Slovakia. It describes how agriculture was the main livelihood and led to the development of crafts like blacksmithing, pottery, and wheel-making. Basket weaving is also discussed as one of the oldest crafts still practiced today. Other crafts mentioned include tinkering, weaving, embroidery, and folk art production. The document concludes by describing a crafts workshop held at a local school to teach traditional Slovak crafts to students.
This document discusses various traditions and customs observed in Slovakia throughout the year. Some of the traditions mentioned include Fašiangy (Carnival) celebrated in January and February with foods like donuts and fánky; Morena in spring to say goodbye to winter; Easter traditions like painting eggs and building May poles for girls in May; carving pumpkins in autumn; harvest festivals in September/October; remembering deceased loved ones on All Saints Day in November; and winter traditions like St. Nicholas Day in December and celebrating Christmas with family on December 25th. Many of these customs are part of folk culture and celebrated annually at the author's school through a folklore club.
This document is a calendar created by students in Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Slovakia and Portugal for the Erasmus+ project "Historical Treasures of Europe" from 2018-2020. It highlights various cultural traditions and events throughout the year in each country, such as Carnival, Easter, harvest festivals, Independence Day celebrations, and Christmas. Each month's page was created by one of the participating countries and features descriptions of traditional activities, foods, and customs for that time period in their region.
The Slovak National Uprising began on August 29, 1944 when Slovak partisans rebelled against German occupation in Slovakia. The uprising was initiated in 1943 by Edvard Beneš, leader of the Czech-Slovak exiled government. Partisan units were formed, including 60,000 Slovak soldiers and 18,000 partisans from Slovakia, Czechia, France, Russia, and Romania. The center of the uprising was in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. The uprising lasted 60 days but the rebel army was defeated by late October by superior German forces. Remaining partisans continued fighting until Soviet liberation in 1945.
The Slovak National Revival occurred from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century. It occurred in three phases, with the first phase led by Anton Bernolák focusing on education, the second by Ján Kollár and Pavol Jozef Šafárik promoting cooperation with other Slavs, and the third by Ľudovít Štúr advocating for cultural and political rights and a unified Slovak literary language. This resulted in the codification of the Slovak language based on a central Slovak dialect in the village of Hlboké in 1843.