Poslovni Engleski

Libris komunikacije has just begun courses implementing the new series of specialist English courses for professions such as Human resources, marketing and advertising and Customer care.

As demand grows for more and more specialized training linked directly to the profession and tasks we do in our daily working lives, Libris komunikacije, as always, provides that link, helping you towards your specific goals using the latest materials and course books as tools to guide you on your way.

In addition to the 'profession training' Libris also continues its 'Skills' based training in specific areas such as telephoning, meetings and socializing.

Institute of Leadership & Management

Peter Hopwood recently obtained a Pass with Distinction grade concerning a Business Management award provided by the Institute of leadership and management with its main office in the UK. The exam was taken in June and Peter recently was notified of his achievement.

Međunarodni Ispiti

Cambridge ESOL Oral Examiners - Ljubljana at the British Council.

Since the end of May, Cambridge ESOL exams have been taking place throughout the world.
Cambridge Oral Examiner, Peter has been examining candidates in Zagreb, Rijeka and recently in Slovenia for a variety of exams with more and more response for the BEC (Business English Certificates) as Croatian learners are seeing the need and demand for this benchmark of knowledge regarding business English.

Libris communications Trainer, Peter Hopwood is a licensed Cambridge Oral Examiner for 7 Cambrdidge ESOL exams in Croatia and Slovenia (FCE, CAE, CPE) including the specific Cambridge Buisness Certificates (BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher) together with the International Certificate of Financial English. For further information on any of the above exams please feel free to contact Peter for advice, training and tips. peter@libris-komunikacije.hr

IATEFL Business English Conference in Paris

Libris was proud to have attended the one-day conference on 7 June, bringing together the best speakers in Professional English training from around Europe. A result of joint collaboration between TESOL France and IATEFL BESIG (Business English Special Interest Group) presenting native speakers based in the UK, France, Germany and Italy with considerable ELT experience.

Talks were on topics as diverse as using technology in the training room, developing intercultural awareness and fine tuning negotiating skills. A full day of refreshing ideas and lots of thought provoking content in order for us improve and enhance ourselves.

Congratulations to the TESOL France and IATEFL BEsig who organized the conference providing further ideas and development within the Business English field. Equally, It was an opportunity for Peter to be back on familiar ground as he onced lived in Paris 10 years ago for a few years - a chance to return to his favourite 'spots' and catch up on old friends as well as making new ones at the conference.

HUPE konferencija 2008

On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the yearly HUPE Conference which was held in Sibenik (mid-Dalmatia) at the Solaris complex. HUPE - The Croatian Association of English teachers in Croatia holds the conference over 2 days providing teachers an opportunity to share ideas, further develop themselves in ELT and of course, network and meet other colleagues within the same field.

Congratulations to Tanja Miokovic, (HUPE President) together with her loyal team for setting up a successful and enjoyable conference.

Introducing: English for International Management

In addition to our current English training program, Libris is introducing it's English for International Management course. After listening carefully to a number of middle and executive managers it was clear that they were in need of training that would prepare them even further for communicative success within an international context.

Aimed at middle managers, executives and professional wishing to gain an insight into the vocabulary and terms used in International Management, covering a wide range of themes with particular focus on reading skills and vocabulary development.

A selection of focus areas include: Business strategies, training across cultures, corporate cultures, global production, 21st century business and international management development. The training program can be selected as a package on its own or alternatively, elements integrated within various specific areas of study based on your needs and requests.

Međunarodni Ispitivač

After a number of specific training sessions and workshops that were held during October, November and December of last year, Peter is now an official Cambridge ESOL Oral Examiner representing Croatia and Slovenia.

What does this mean to you, our clients? Those who are considering a course of study in order to gain a Cambridge International certificate will be able to obtain expert advice regarding the exams, inside tips on how to pass the oral examination and have up-to-date information concerning all Cambridge main suite examinations.

Professional development in Cheltenham (UK)

Towards the end of November, I had the pleasure of attending a Business development course for English language trainers at inlingua business development centre in the pleasant town of Cheltenham (UK). After a week-long program of methodology, insight and observations, I took the (LCCI FCTBE) Further Certificate for Teachers of Business English examination prepared by the London Chamber of Commerce, successfully passing with Distinction.

Libris komunikacije has now formed a ongoing link with Inlingua Cheltenham, as one of the centres Libris can provide information on regarding business study programs and equally teacher training. For details regarding study programs, business development courses and teacher training in the UK, check the 'study program' link on our website and simply send me an email and I will be able to direct you towards the best option according to your needs.

Libris komunikacije - Ultimate Pub kviz

During Christmas week, as companies and businesses were celebrating with each other - drawing a close to 2007, we at Libris komunikacije decided to celebrate with an innovative, unique and challenging alternative....

On a cold December evening in the centre of Varazdin, business partners, clients and friends gathered together in 'Blue Moon' cafe ready for a night to certainly warm-up their brain cells, test their knowledge to the limit and reveal who really has what it takes to become heroes of the evening. The Ultimate Pub Quiz! 100 questions - 10 rounds - 30 challengers - 6 teams but only one ultimate winner.

Peter devised the concept as he felt it was important to engage clients in English in a novel and refreshing way. simply, we aim to encourage creative ideas which embrace the language, promote teamwork and equally somehow provide a challenge.

As the evening unfolded the audience was taken through the 10 round list of questions including Sport, Art, General knowledge, Music and History. Towards the end of the evening of mind boggling teasers, beer, food and amusement - the final results were announced.

3rd place was awarded to AZRA, second place to the legal firm while the ultimate title of the Libris komunikacije Pub Quiz went to Varazdin County Council. Since this event we have had requests from pubs in Zagreb and even Ljubljana! So it seems the Ultimate Pub quiz will soon be on the road!

To keep up-to-date with the quiz, to view further photos and information regarding the next quiz and to suggest a question which will tickle the brains of our next challengers you can join 'The libris communications Ultimate pub quiz' group on facebook or simply send your suggestions to peter@libris-lomunikacije.hr