Class – Upper A1
Teacher:
Lily
Days:
MONDAY / WEDNESDAY
Time:
07:00 PM
Duration:
60 min
Date:
September 23 – December 16, 2026
This course is designed for students who have already completed the earlier parts of A1 Slovak and are ready to move towards the final stage of the level.
You will learn to communicate in a wider range of practical situations, including eating out, transport and travelling, daily routines, university and work, days and dates, as well as talking about your past experiences and activities.
At this stage, you will develop some of the key grammar needed for more natural communication, including the instrumental and locative cases, past tense, new verb conjugation patterns and common irregular verbs.
Lessons focus on speaking and practical use of Slovak, with grammar and vocabulary introduced in context and actively practised during class.
We use our own teaching materials, exercises and speaking activities rather than following a traditional textbook in class. Everything covered during your lessons – grammar explanations, vocabulary, examples, exercises, notes and homework – is collected in a shared online document that remains available throughout the course.
You will study in a mini-group of 3–6 students, ensuring plenty of speaking time and an interactive learning environment.
By the end of the course, you will be approaching the completion of A1 and preparing to continue towards A2.
The course includes a final review and progress feedback session, where you will review key material and receive individual feedback from your teacher on your progress and recommended next steps.
To make sure this course is the right fit for you, please book a short call with us here:
https://calendly.com/slovakfriends — we will test your level and confirm placement.
Details:
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Time: Monday & Wednesday 19:00-20:00 CET
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Dates: September 23 – December 16, 2026
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Frequency: 2x 60 min/week
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Duration: 25 sessions, Includes a final review and progress feedback session
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Format: in person, Bratislava
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Group size: 3–6 students (mini-group)
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Level: Upper A1
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Price: 337€
Start: September 23
Max students: 6
Contact form:
Lily
Learning a language is a journey, not a single course.
This Upper A1 course is the final stage of the A1 level, building on the grammar, vocabulary and communication skills developed in the previous A1 courses.
Our courses follow a structured CEFR learning sequence based on the Krížom-krážom curriculum developed by Comenius University in Bratislava. We use it as a roadmap to make sure all important topics are covered in a logical order.
One Slovak Friends course typically covers approximately 3–4 learning units, depending on the course format, frequency and pace of the group.
Your learning journey may look like this:
Full Beginner → Lower A1 → Mid A1 → Upper A1 → Start A2 → Lower A2 → Mid A2 → Upper A2 → …
After completing the remaining A1 material, your group can continue seamlessly towards A2, starting exactly where you finished.
The exact point at which A1 is completed may vary slightly depending on the progress of the group. We focus on making sure that important A1 foundations are properly understood and practised rather than rushing through the curriculum.
If you need to reach a particular CEFR level by a specific date – for example, for an exam, work or residency requirements – contact us and we can recommend a more intensive study option.