Ing. Juraj Kabát, PhD., is an inspiring expert in the field of process technology who combines his technical knowledge with his language skills in our English classes. During his successful career, which includes research and teaching at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, he has specialized in thermal diffusion processes and gas chromatography. Today he applies his experience at Wienerberger, a leader in building materials and sustainable solutions. This leading international company, renowned for its bricks, roofing systems and ceramic tiles, emphasises environmental friendliness and modern architecture.
Juraj and English: confidence and professionalism
Juraj stresses the importance of continuous learning, with English enabling him to communicate effectively on an international level. "I feel more confident when speaking English. My pronunciation progress is visible," he says with enthusiasm. Moreover, his confidence when speaking has helped him improve his understanding of the spoken word. "When I am more confident while speaking, I can feel better about listening to English."
The contribution of English at work
English plays a key role in his professional life. "Improved writing for board reports, emails for new people - I also use AI tools that help a lot," he admits. Thanks to his language skills, he can effectively present technical proposals and communicate with Wienerberger's international partners.
Challenges and effective solutions
As a manager, he faced the challenge of finding time to learn, which he successfully managed with a combination of our online lessons and quality study materials such as the Language Hub B2 Student's Digital Book. "To find some time to learn English (adapt to new realities)," says Juraj about his strategy.
Goals for the future
For next year Juraj has set himself the goal of maintaining regular attendance at English classes. "To keep at least this year's attendance in my online English lessons," he adds. In addition, he is also taking on deeper values in his classes. "There is still a place in this world for kindness," she stresses that there is a human dimension to learning a language.
Why does Juraj's example inspire?
Juraj Kabát is a perfect example of how technical knowledge, language skills and values can be combined. His success proves that learning English is not just about vocabulary and grammar, but about building self-confidence, professionalism and the ability to link technical and linguistic skills.
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