Our vision
Founded in 2015 in the charming north Bohemian village of Loužnice, Modrá sova z.s. is a nonprofit English-language learning center with an onsite English library.
We are dedicated to sparking enthusiasm for learning the language that has become the global lingua franca. We understand that mastering English opens up a world of opportunities and possibilities.
We provide group and individual lessons for all ages — from preschoolers to adults — with native English speakers who are also bilingual or fluent in Czech. Our occasional special events for the public in English or bilingual formats introduce anglophone culture and customs with the aim of fostering connections among people in the region.
Above all, Modrá sova z.s. aspires to make a meaningful contribution to the community that has been our second home for the past quarter-century.
Born in Prague and raised in Loužnice, Bohuslav studied English philology in Olomouc. A native speaker of both English and Czech, he returned to Loužnice to manage and teach at Modrá sova. Bohuslav instructs students from upper elementary to adults, preparing them for Cambridge tests, other certification exams, and employment interviews, both in person and online.
Mimi, a Chicago native, moved to Prague in 1994 and Loužnice in 1998. She is the mother of Modrá sova manager/teacher Bohuslav and Jakub. A former editor and writer for The Prague Post, she has spent over 20 years as a translator and English teacher in local schools. In 2015, she founded the nonprofit Modrá sova z.s. At Blue Owl, Mimi teaches children from preschool to elementary school and organizes cultural and social events.