English for Professionals Summer School

  • 7 – 11 July 2025
  • Masaryk University Language Centre, Komenského nám. 2, Brno, Czech Republic

About the Course

Do you need to speak English with more confidence at work? Join our one-week intensive bootcamp! This course is perfect for university staff who want to practise and improve their English through real conversations and practical activities. You'll spend most of your time speaking English in real-life situations - no boring lectures, just lots of practice!

Why choose this bootcamp?

  • Learn by doing: You'll speak English all day, every day
  • Small groups: Lots of time to speak and practise
  • Practical topics: Focus on everyday work situations you actually need
  • Friendly atmosphere: Make mistakes, learn from them, and improve together

What can you expect?

Everyday work conversations

  • Start and keep conversations going with colleagues
  • Make phone calls with confidence
  • Practise listening and understanding different accents
  • Meet new people and network in English

Writing at work

  • Write clear emails that get your message across
  • Learn useful phrases for everyday work writing
  • Check and improve your writing with helpful tools
  • Get feedback from teachers and other participants

Difficult situations made easier

  • Learn how to disagree politely
  • Handle problems and complaints
  • Express your opinion clearly
  • Find solutions through conversation

Giving presentations

  • Learn useful phrases for presenting
  • Practise speaking to a group
  • Feel more confident when presenting

Working with people from different cultures

  • Understand different communication styles
  • Learn to negotiate and reach agreement
  • Practise English in different cultural situations
  • Build confidence in international settings

What makes our bootcamp special:

  • Maximum 12 people in the group
  • Friendly and experienced teachers who understand your needs
  • Mix of classroom practice and real-life activities
  • Certificate at the end of the course
  • Tips and materials to help you continue learning

Join us for a week of active English practice! You'll be surprised how much your English can improve in just one week when you're using it all day, every day.

Practical Information:

  • Please bring a laptop to use our online resources.

Certification

You need to attend a minimum 60% of the course to receive a Masaryk University Language Centre Certificate of Attendance.

detailed programme - TBA

Join now!

  • The closing date for applications and payment: 20 June 2025
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Masaryk University Language Centre – the summer school venue

The programme will take place in the Masaryk University Building at Komenského náměstí 2, Brno, Czech Republic.

The Masaryk University Language Centre is based in the heart of Brno and the city’s cultural and social life is literally on its doorstep. Together with The Centre for International Cooperation, The Teiresias Support Centre for Students with Special Needs and The University Computer Centre with a non-stop service, the Language Centre is housed in a Neo-Renaissance building, opened originally for the German University of Technology in 1860. Today, the building offers state-of-the-art teaching and learning resources and facilities to Masaryk University students and staff-members.

Brno, Masaryk University, Language Centre

Brno is the capital of Moravia and the second largest city of the Czech Republic. It is mostly known for its modernist architecture, rapidly expanding high tech-sector, café culture and the reputation for the highest quality of life in the country. Brno is also home to six public universities. Masaryk University (www.muni.cz), the second-largest university in the Czech Republic, is the leading Higher Education institution in the region. The Masaryk University Language Centre (www.cjv.muni.cz), the largest language centre in the country, provides language and communication focused services and support to the whole university. It enhances international collaboration and continuous exchange of knowledge, ideas and information on a worldwide scale.

For further information, please email our team at summerschools@cjv.muni.cz or check our section of Frequently Asked Questions about summer schools.

Level
Group 1: A2/B1 Intermediate (CEFR), Group 2: B2 Upper Intermediate (CEFR)
Language of instruction
English
When 7 July – 11 July 2025
Duration
Monday to Friday, 22 lessons / week
Time
  • Monday to Friday, 13x 90-minute sessions / week
  • Brno Treasure Hunt
  • Networking Dinner
Participants public, MU employees
Lecturer
CJV lecturers

490 EUR 
The fee includes tuition, course materials and networking dinner.
Participants can apply for ERASMUS+ funding.

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