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Daria
Professional TeacherTeaches
Polish
Native
Speaks
English
Russian
Spanish
German
Greek
Korean
Swedish
A professional teacher and language coach praised for individual approach and effective methods!
Teaches
Polish
Native
Speaks
English
Russian
Spanish
German
Greek
Korean
Swedish
A professional teacher and language coach praised for individual approach and effective methods!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From PolandLiving in Gdynia, Poland (20:40 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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Cześć! My name is Daria, I’m Polish, and I live in Gdynia. Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about travel, cultures, people, and—most of all—foreign languages. I graduated from the University of Gdańsk, where I studied Russian Philology, Historical Tourism, and American Studies. In my free time, I enjoy cultural events in the Tri-City, baking cakes, constantly learning new languages, and reading books.
Check how I teach: IG/FB: polishlessonstricityMe as a Teacher
After earning a diploma in Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language, I began working as a Polish language teacher—and I love it! I have been teaching full-time since 2017, working mainly with English-speaking students. I now specialize in coaching in education, helping students learn Polish effectively and gain confidence in using Polish in real-life situations. My lessons & teaching style
I believe in a flexible, student-centered approach, where lessons are tailored to your goals, interests, and learning style. Students often praise me for my ability to create structured yet personalized lessons, selecting materials that best support their progress.
I focus on practical communication and integrating cultural context into learning, ensuring that you not only understand the language but also feel comfortable using it in real-life situations. Above all, I strive to create a friendly, supportive atmosphere where learning is both effective and enjoyable!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate of English at C1 level - Speak Up English School - 2020
Certificate verified
Certificate of Swedish at A1 level - ProfiLingua - 2016
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2016
Master's - Historical TourismStudies completed with Excellent grade. Master's thesis entitled "In the footsteps of Nils Holgersson in Sweden, the protagonist of Selma Lagerlöf's" Miracle Journey ". The influence of literature on tourism on the example of fairy tales."
Additionally, participation in the Interdisciplinary tourist and sightseeing scientific conference entitled "Journey with a book in hand" in October 2017.
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Russian PhilologyStudies completed with the specialization in Business Language and Translation Studies. Finished with a grade of Very Good.
Bachelor's thesis entitled "Избранные вопросы, связанные с лексикой, определяющей музыкальные жанры".
2019 - 2021
Master's - American StudiesStudies completed with a Very Good result. Master's thesis entitled "English Native Speakers learning Polish as a foreign language - the complexity of motivation and sources of difficulties.".
2016 - 2017
Postdoctoral - Teaching Polish as a second or foreign language / Instructor of Polish as a second languageThe postgraduate course finished with a grade of Very Good. The project for a defense under the title „Mój rower” opowiada o męskich relacjach.".
Work Experience
2019 - 2019
Teacher of Polish as a foreign languageShort-term cooperation, teaching Polish as a foreign language for Caritas volunteers.
2019 - 2019
Teacher of Polish as a foreign languageShort-term cooperation, conducting a Polish language course for repatriates and their family members organized by ORPEG.
2019 - 2020
Organizer of a Polish language courseOrganization of a language course for employees of the branch in Gdańsk.
2018 - 2021
Teacher of Polish as a foreign languageConducting Polish as a foreign language lessons, mainly group courses organized for company employees, but also online and individual courses.
2017 - 2020
Teacher of Polish as a foreign languageTeaching Polish as a foreign language during intensive courses, group, and individual classes, also online lessons. Additionally, conducting a preparatory course for the state certificate, as well as classes for children and teenagers, business courses, phonetic workshops, field lessons, and conversations.
2021 - 2021
Organizer of a language courseOrganization of a language course for company employees.
2019 - Current
Teacher of Polish as a foreign languageConducting various types of classes of Polish as a foreign language, including individual, group, and business courses, courses for children and teenagers, conversations, etc. Additionally, creating original materials for learning Polish.
2021 - 2021
Teacher of Polish as a foreign languageConducting an intensive course on Polish as a foreign language for foreign students (from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan) of PJATK in Gdańsk.
5.0
Rating
56
Students
347
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Polish Lessons
Trial Lesson
33 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Polish for beginners and intermediate levels (A1-A2-B1)
A1 - B1Language Essentials231 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Casual Polish Conversations
A1 - C2Conversation22 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Language Coaching: personalized support for Polish learners
A1 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
61 Reviews
ndpain2016
32 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Super-fun class, thank you!
Daria was great, she quickly identified my level and language learning goals and set out a suitable learning plan. For me, language learning is both work and a hobby, and today's class was both full of useful content and a lot of fun.
Dziękuję Daria, miło mi Cię poznać, do zobaczenia!
Apr 23, 2025
Gianna
12 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dziękuję nauczycielka! I have been learning Polish with Daria for the past few months now and my confidence in my language-learning abilities has skyrocketed! Daria is an amazing teacher and extremely kind. Not only have I learned more about the intricacies of the Polish language, but I have also learned so much about Polish culture. Her lessons are also extremely fun! Every lesson is filled with new vocab and new facts about Polish/Poland. The materials provided are also very helpful and add a lot of structure. If you are an absolute beginner, book a lesson with Daria! And don't be afraid to make mistakes! Daria is super patient, and always ready to help you work through those language-learning challenges. I know from experience just how wonderful of a teacher she is! Papa!
Jun 28, 2023
ndpain2016
32 Polish lessons
Fantastic, thanks so much 😊
Feb 5, 2026
John Koladzyn
1 Polish lesson
Teacher’s pick
I had a great lesson with Daria! She was engaging throughout the entire session. The lessons atmosphere felt easy and enjoyable, with clear explanations and interactive exercises that helped. She thought of a clear plan and adjusted so that my goal would be achieved. Can recommend :)
Feb 19, 2025
Filip Gray
1 Polish lesson
Excellent first lesson. Daria was very positive and engaging with my son and we have a clear plan going forward.
Feb 18, 2026
ndpain2016
32 Polish lessons
Coraz lepiej mowię po polsku ☺️ Do zobaczenia w przyszłym tygodniu!
Jan 28, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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