Slovakia is an increasingly popular destination abroad. If you want to move to Slovakia and work in Slovakia, you will definitely need to communicate with colleagues and local people. Will you need to speak the official language? What other languages are spoken in Slovakia? Will you be able to get by with English during your stay in Slovakia? Where can I learn English in Bratislava?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. Slovak is related to both Czech and Polish. There are several national minorities living in Slovakia, such as Hungarians, Ukrainians, Czechs and Roma. And all these national groups speak their own individual languages.
The Slovak language is divided into three dialects: western, eastern and central. Therefore, you will encounter different vocabulary and accents.
English is especially widespread among the younger Slovak generation. If you plan to work for an international company in Slovakia, almost all international companies have English as a lingua franca in the workplace.
If you are interested in learning English, you have several options. Some English courses are available online. In Bratislava, you will find a number of private language schools that offer English lessons for groups as well as individual courses. Courses run at all levels from beginner to advanced with different focuses. If you are a medical student and need to improve your English to work as a doctor abroad, choose an English for Doctors course. If you are a manager and need to improve your English, you can choose English for Managers.
The range of English language courses in Bratislava also includes short conversational English courses or more intensive courses, for example for business purposes. The duration of the courses varies, from week-long summer courses to year-long courses. You can also book a private tutor, but this option usually costs more than group courses.