The main aim of the project was to enrich the existing slovake.eu e-learning platform with new, migration-focused materials, offering free and user-friendly access to essential Slovak language resources. Additionlly, the following objectives were defined: 1. Addressing Changing Migration Trends: Developing materials that meet the practical needs of newcomers, particularly those arriving from Eastern Europe and other regions where conventional language instruction of the Slovak language may be inaccessible. 2. Enhanceing Practical Language Skills: Shifting the focus from tourism-oriented content to real-life scenarios so learners gain crucial day-to-day language skills that facilitate integration, employment, and social acceptance. 3. Promoting Inclusivity and Accessibility: Provision of interactive lessons in 15 languages, thereby creating learning opportunities for adult learners in rural or socio-economically challenged areas who may lack conventional language courses. 4. Fostering Social Inclusion: Delivering a relevant, high-quality learning tool that is entirely free of charge, ensuring smooth language acquisition for labor migrants, family migrants, and student exchange participants alike.
Slovake.eu is the largest specialized e-learning platform for Slovak, launched in 2011 as one of the pioneering e-learning platforms for language-learning worldwide. Its success stems from offering courses in learners’ mother tongues, employing cutting-edge technical features, and maintaining a professional online standard. However, it was originally developed at a time when migration to Slovakia was minimal, so many lessons focus on tourism rather than meeting the immediate needs of newcomers who face challenges without adequate Slovak-language skills in everyday tasks, such as dealing with public offices or arranging essential services. In recent years, the foreign population in Slovakia has grown significantly, including an increasing number of non-EU citizens, particularly from Ukraine. Meanwhile, global developments also call for updated content reflecting modern realities and the practical requirements of migrants. To address these evolving needs, we have decided to expand and adapt slovake.eu by adding migration-oriented materials that target daily life situations. This ensures the platform remains a leading tool for learning Slovak, enabling learners to integrate smoothly into local society, promoting social inclusion.