James Blore

The Blorecast

Education EN ↓ 28 episodes

Welcome to The Blorecast – An Englishman in Slovakia, a podcast designed for learners and teachers of English who want to improve their skills while enjoying real stories and conversations. Hosted by James Blore, an experienced English teacher and founder of The School of Blore in Košice, Slovakia, this show mixes practical English learning advice with humour, cultural insights, and engaging interviews. Each episode covers useful topics for everyday communication and English exams (including Maturita and Cambridge), explores the challenges of learning English in Slovakia, and shares tips for b...

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James Blore

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Blorecast Episode 02 - The Inimitable Andy B - Podcast for English Learners 17.09.2025 9:10

In this episode of the Blorecast, James Blore sits down with his longtime friend Andy Billingham , a British bloke who has lived in Slovakia so long that he’s now officially Slovak. They talk about: how Andy ended up in Slovakia not once, but twice his first impressions of Slovakia in 1983 the places he's worked and the jobs he's done This episode is audio-only, as James is experimenting with diff...

Blorecast Episode 01 - Slightly Slovak - Podcast for English Learners 10.09.2025 7:59

How does a Brit become “a little bit Slovak”? In this first episode of the Blorecast, James Blore shares three Slovak habits he’s picked up over 27 years: taking shoes off indoors, eating big lunches, and learning the Slovak language. Welcome to the first full episode of the Blorecast – a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — and beyond! 🇸🇰🇬🇧 After a quick introduction to my j...

Blorecast Episode 00 - An Englishman in Slovakia - Podcast for English Learners 02.09.2025 5:10

Welcome to the very first episode of the Blorecast, a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — and beyond! 🇸🇰🇬🇧 In this episode, James Blore (teacher, podcaster, and founder of The School of Blore in Košice) shares his story of moving to Slovakia, teaching English, and launching this brand-new show. You’ll hear: • How James went from Oxford to Košice to build a language school •...