MAGDALENA CHABIERA

I am a literary historian. Currently, I combine my work at Klub Dialogu with my work at the university, where I teach classes in the history of general literature. I also edit and write, mainly sketches and literary reviews.

I am interested in literature, especially Russian, as well as philosophy, modernist art and film. I love Polish cinema, but I am also fascinated by the French New Wave and the films of Charles Chaplin. I love music, from classic to popular; from Bach, to electronic and rock music.

My favourite Polish word is: cisza (silence).

I speak Polish, English and Russian.

SANDRA KOWALSKA 

I am a teacher of Polish as a foreign language, as well as a certified speech therapist. Such connections guarantee that my students quickly and correctly learn to speak Polish. My work at KLUB DIALOGU gives me a lot of satisfaction, mainly due to the students that come to our school everyday.

I like to eat, sleep and drink gallons of tea. I try to spend my free time with my family, friends or bike riding.

My favourite Polish words are: mężczyźni (men), ekstra! (great!)

I speak: Polish, English and German.

GOSIA ŁEMPICKA 

I graduated in Polish philology at the Catholic University of Lublin, and post-graduate studies in the field of ‘Methodology of teaching Polish as a foreign language and as a second language’. I have been working with KLUB DIALOGU since 2020.

I love to ‘travel’ with my students to their countries, and also introduce them to the complexities of the Polish language. I like to read, eat delicious food, drink good wine, visit interesting places, and spend time with my children.

My favourite Polish words are: przepraszam (sorry), dziękuję (thank you).

I speak: Polish, English.

ANNA SICIAREK 

I graduated  Polish philology from Jagiellonian University in Cracow (2002) and I completed postgraduate studies in teaching Polish as a foreign language at the Warsaw University (2020).

I am a state examiner of Polish as a foreign language. I‘ve been teaching Polish for almost 10 years.

I am interested in Polish grammar, Renaissance and early Baroque music and traveling.

My favourite words in Polish: ‘jasne’,  ‘jeszcze raz’

I can speak: English and Russion

WIOLETTA GRABARCZUK 

I am a Polish philologist and speech therapist, and I am still developing and studying as a glottologist. I have been working in KLUB DIALOGU since the beginning of 2019. I am very happy that working as a Polish language teacher as a foreign language, as I have the chance to meet people from almost all over the world. I also like to travel around Poland, discover new places and visit old ones. I am always impressed by the linguistic and cultural (especially culinary!) diversity of the world. I like reading, cooking and eating; I’m interested in neuropsychology. I love the sound of Polish and I like listening to it – people, music, the sounds of nature.

My favourite Polish words are: cisza, dżdżysty, słowotwórczy, przyjaciel, niedźwiedź, rabarbar.

I speak: English and French, I am learning Italian.

IRMINA ANTOSZCZUK

I have a diploma in Polish philology with an editorial and media specialty from the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. I have been working with the KLUB DIALOGU since 2018.

I’m interested in etymology and word formation. I like reading Polish literature and drawing.

My favourite Polish word is: poniekąd

I speak: Polish and English

DARIA HLADKA

I graduated in Polish Philology with a specialisation in language teaching at the University of Wrocław. As a Polish language teacher, I have been working with the KLUB DIALOGU school since 2020. I also translate written texts from Ukrainian or Russian into Polish (and vice versa).

I love meeting new people, leaning about other cultures, traditions, and languages. My work not only gives me the opportunity to share my knowledge with students, but also learn something new from those really interesting people who are often a source of inspiration and good mood for me. I really like reading 19th century literature, traveling, listening to music, and walking.

My favourite words are: miłość (love), maluszek (baby), serduszko (love heart)

I speak: Polish, English, Ukrainian, and Russian

ALEKSANDRA KOZŁOWSKA

I am a Polish philologist and a language teacher. I have been teaching Polish as a foreign language since 2012, and I also conduct classes in language culture, rhetoric, and communication. I have been working at KLUB DIALOGU since 2022 and I conduct online lessons.

I like to experiment – not only in the kitchen. I am interested in biology and physics – also from the linguistic side. Sometimes I pretend I can play the piano, but not many people are fooled.

My favourite words in Polish are: chrząszcz (beetle), no, trzpiot (scatter-brain).

I speak: Polish and English

ALEKSANDRA CZECHOWSKA

I am a speech therapist with a completed specialisation in glottodidactics. I have been working with Klub Dialogu for over a year. I combine my work of being a Polish language teacher and a piano teacher. Working with people gives me great satisfaction.

I love to travel, play the piano, meet my friends, go to cafes, drink wine, and eat delicious food ?

My favourite words are: powsinoga (gadabout)

I speak: Polish, English, and  I’m learning Spanish

HELENA STERCZEWSKA

I am a teacher of Polish as a foreign language and a sworn translator of Russian. I joined the KLUB DIALOGU team in 2022.

I like to eat, cook, read, paint, go to the theatre, bike ride, and walk. I also love travelling, both long-distant and nearby, as well as time spent with my family.

My favourite Polish words are: szadź (frost), jaźń (ego), żołądź (acorn)

I speak: Polish, Russian, I am learning English

EWA KORDYASZ

Polish philologist by education and passion (specialisation in teaching and glottodidactics). I have been teaching our beautiful language for over 10 years.  Meeting my students is a unique adventure for me, which is why I really enjoy it. I joined the KD team at the beginning of 2022.

In my spare time I drink way too much coffee, listen to music constantly, or run with my dog ​​in the woods.

I speak: English, Russian, and German.

My favourite word: przedświt (daybreak)