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Learn from People Who Know Their Field
At GSU, our lecturers are the heart of the learning experience.
They bring together knowledge, experience, and a personal approach to help students connect with Slovakia, Europe, language, culture, and new opportunities. Each lecturer offers a unique perspective, shaped by their professional background and passion for teaching.
Whether you are learning Slovak, reconnecting with your heritage, or exploring your future in Europe, our lecturers are here to guide you with clarity, warmth, and practical insight.
Featured Lecturers
Dr. Simona Vrabcova
Culture & Education Expert | Study Abroad Advisor
Dr. Simona Vrabcová was born in Slovakia and spent more than a decade studying and working in the United Kingdom. She holds a PhD from the University of Warwick and has taught at several UK universities. Her work explores Slovakia and Central Europe through culture, identity, international relations and the way countries understand and present themselves to the world.
At GSU, Simona brings together her experience as an educator, researcher, cultural manager and study abroad advisor. Whether exploring what makes Slovakia and Central Europe unique, understanding the region in a wider European context, or discovering opportunities to study and live in Europe, she connects academic knowledge with real-world experience. Expect plenty of context, conversation and a few perspectives on Slovakia and Europe you may not have considered before.
Dr. Gabriela Bereghazyová
Director of Global Slovakia, Educator & Cultural Connector
Dr. Gabriela Bereghazyová is a Slovak educator and cultural connector whose work focuses on bringing Slovakia closer to people around the world. As Director of Global Slovakia, she helps create educational and cultural projects that explore Slovak identity, heritage, history, and belonging. Her approach is rooted in storytelling, making complex cultural and historical themes feel personal, human, and accessible to learners from different backgrounds.
At GSU, Dr. Bereghazyová supports students who want to understand Slovakia beyond the surface. Through her work, she helps Slovaks, Slovak descendants, and globally curious learners reconnect with the country through its stories, people, culture, and place in the wider world. By combining education with cultural insight and a strong sense of purpose, she encourages students to see Slovakia not only as a destination, but as a meaningful part of their personal and global journey.
Vladimír Štrama, PhD Candidate
Historian & Central European History Educator
Vladimír is a historian specializing in Eastern and Central European history, with a strong academic background from leading universities in the United Kingdom. He completed his BA in Philosophy and History at the University of Exeter and later earned his MSt in Modern European History at the University of Oxford. His academic work explores the historical forces that have shaped nations, identities, and political ideas across Central and Eastern Europe.
Before joining GSU, Vladimír worked as a researcher at Institute H21 in Prague, where he further developed his interest in democracy, geopolitics, national identity, and myth-making. At GSU, he brings a clear, structured, and accessible teaching style, helping students connect academic research with a broader public understanding of history. His lessons are designed for learners who want to understand Slovakia and the region not only through events, but through the ideas, conflicts, and stories that shaped them.
Rebeka Jurčacková
Slovak Cultural Coach & Heritage and History Educator
Rebeka Jurcackova is a Slovak Cultural Coach and expert in Slovak history and culture. Her work is dedicated to bringing Slovakia’s rich heritage to life through storytelling, cultural education, and meaningful personal connection. With her background in art, guiding, and cultural interpretation, she helps learners experience Slovakia not only as a place, but as a living culture shaped by history, traditions, landscapes, and people.
At GSU, Rebeka offers students an engaging and accessible way to explore Slovak culture. Her teaching connects historical knowledge with visual storytelling, local insight, and real cultural experience, making her classes especially valuable for learners who want to understand Slovakia beyond textbooks. Through her warm and creative approach, she helps students feel closer to Slovakia, whether they are reconnecting with their roots, preparing to visit the country, or simply curious about its heritage.
SLOVAK LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS
Simona
Slovak Language Instructor
Simona is an experienced Slovak language teacher who has worked with children and adults, heritage speakers and complete beginners — from people who grew up hearing Slovak at home to those discovering the language for the very first time.
Having lived and studied abroad herself, she knows what it feels like to learn a language while finding your place in a new environment.
Her classes are all about getting you talking. Rather than spending the whole lesson listening to the teacher, students get plenty of space to speak, experiment, make mistakes and build confidence naturally.
Simona sees herself as your guide: the 60 minutes belong to you and your Slovak. The goal is simple — talk more, worry less, and leave every class feeling a little more confident than when you arrived.
Laura
Slovak Language Instructor
Meet Laura — a language teacher who genuinely knows what it feels like to be a language learner herself.
Laura has taught Slovak to foreigners since 2019, English to non-native speakers, and even Music, so her classes naturally bring together language, culture, creativity and real life. She speaks several languages, including Croatian, Turkish and Italian, has studied Chinese, and is currently learning Greek while living in Cyprus. That means she understands the awkward moments, the small wins, and the confidence boost that comes when a new language finally starts to click.
Laura’s teaching style is warm, encouraging and practical. She helps students move beyond memorising grammar and start actually using Slovak with confidence — while also discovering the culture, humour and everyday life behind the language.
Edita
Slovak Language Instructor
Edita is a Slovak language educator with a background in teaching and language education from Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. Having studied, lived, and worked abroad in Spain, Cuba, and Canada, she brings a truly international perspective to her teaching. Her experience across different cultures allows her to connect naturally with students from around the world and understand the challenges of learning a new language.
At GSU, Edita makes Slovak feel approachable, engaging, and connected to real life. Trained in Neurolinguistic Programming, she combines interactive, visual, and game-based teaching methods to help students learn in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. Her classes are ideal for learners who want more than grammar rules — they want confidence, connection, and a positive learning experience that helps them stay motivated.
Petra
Slovak Language Instructor
Petra is a passionate language teacher who loves helping students build the confidence to use a new language in real life.
Having studied and worked in Spain and gained experience as a language tutor, Petra understands that every learner is different. Her lessons are interactive, supportive and tailored to each student’s goals, creating a relaxed space where students can practise, make mistakes and progress with confidence.
For Petra, learning Slovak is about much more than grammar and vocabulary. It is about finding your voice, communicating naturally and building a deeper connection with Slovakia.
Alongside the language, Petra enjoys sharing Slovak culture and everyday life, helping students connect with the country, its people and their heritage in a meaningful way.
Her goal is simple: to help you speak Slovak with confidence — and feel closer to Slovakia along the way.
If you know your WHY, you’re in the right place.
Zuzana
Slovak Language Instructor
Zuzana is a Slovak language teacher who has spent years helping learners of all ages, from schoolchildren to international university students, build confidence in a new language.
Zuzana taught Slovak and Medical Slovak to foreign students for seven years at the Faculty of Medicine in Martin and co-authored two Slovak language textbooks used by international students studying in Slovakia. Today, she teaches Slovak and English at a primary school, bringing experience from both classroom teaching and working with adult learners from around the world.
Zuzana's teaching style is friendly, patient and practical. She focuses on helping students feel comfortable speaking from the very beginning, building confidence step by step while making language learning enjoyable, engaging and relevant to daily life.
Katarína
Slovak Language Instructor
Katarína has been helping people find their confidence in a new language since 2000. Over the years, she has taught just about every generation — from kindergarten children to university students and adults — so she knows that everyone learns a little differently. With experience living in England, she brings plenty of cross-cultural perspective to her classes.
Katarína’s lessons are relaxed, friendly and encouraging. Mistakes are welcome, questions are encouraged, and there’s always room for a little humour along the way. And you won’t learn Slovak from a textbook alone. Katarína loves bringing in Slovak culture, traditions and everyday life, helping students understand not just what Slovaks say, but how we actually live and communicate.
Whether you’re learning Slovak to connect with your family and heritage, prepare for a trip, or simply take on a new challenge, Katarína will help you enjoy the journey and build confidence along the way.
Teším sa na vás! — I’m looking forward to meeting you!
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