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Magdalena Golden
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Polish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Esperanto
German
Croatian
Persian (Farsi)
Portuguese
Ukrainian
Specialties
A professional polyglot (specializing in teaching levels A0-B2) 🤓 and a laid-back human being 😊🌈
Teaches
Polish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Esperanto
German
Croatian
Persian (Farsi)
Portuguese
Ukrainian
Specialties
A professional polyglot (specializing in teaching levels A0-B2) 🤓 and a laid-back human being 😊🌈
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From PolandLiving in Bari, Italy (04:33 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 29, 2019InterestsReadingScienceMedical & HealthcareFoodPets & Animals
Hi,
My name is Magdalena and I'm a language nerd. I don't just teach English and Polish, I also actively learn many other languages every day. I'm originally from Poland (Katowice) but as I currently live and teach in Italy, I get to speak Italian every day and so, after English and Polish, this is my strongest language at the moment. I'm also at a conversational level in French, Esperanto and German and a beginner in Portuguese, Ukrainian and Persian. There are at least ten other languages I would love to learn, so it's really hard for me to stick to the ones listed above!Me as a Teacher
Since I'm constantly learning languages myself, I continuously try new methods and techniques and can share with you those that work best. I love technology so I like to test and modify new solutions to help you get the most out of your lessons!
*PLEASE NOTE*
For technical reasons, I am unable to use Italki Classroom. All classes are taught on Zoom.My lessons & teaching style
The way our lessons will be structured will depend on why you're taking them. Whenever possible, I like to loosely follow a textbook to give you some structure and a straightforward framework that helps you see your progress. We will not, however, go through every exercise as specified in the book but, rather, adapt it to suit your particular needs. I'll also guide you on how to work outside the lessons. In my experience, students who see the best improvements are those who put in a small, but regular, effort when not in class. I'll have exercises for you after every lesson and, if we share a language, personalised flashcards (or I'll guide you on how to make them yourself if we don't).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
MA in Applied Linguistics - University of Birmingham - 2023I graduated with a Master of Arts degree (with Merit) in Applied Linguistics with a focus on teaching English as a foreign language. Modules included, among others, Second Language Acquisition, Syllabus and Materials Design, and Language Testing.
Certificate verified
Teaching English Online - Cambridge Assessment English - 2019
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge Assessment English - 2018
Certificate verified
Certificate of Proficiency in English - Cambridge Assessment English - 2018
Certificate verified
Certificate in English Language Teaching - TEFL Express - 2012(different surname on the certificate due to marriage)
Certificate verified
Education
2019 - 2021
Master's - Applied LinguisticsI am currently enrolled in this distance-learning MA programme with a yearly on-campus component
2005 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyLanguage of instruction: English
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
EFL TeacherFor the past two years, I have been teaching English as a foreign language to Italian students of all ages and levels. The school where I teach specialises in individual and group Cambridge exam preparation courses so most of my students went on to take Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, or IELTS.
2014 - 2017
Substitute TeacherFor three and a half years I was taking care of and teaching young children (up to the age of 6) at an English-medium crèche with a high percentage of pupils coming from different linguistic backgrounds. This provided me with a lot of opportunities to witness language acquisition both in monolingual and multilingual children.
5.0
Rating
183
Students
2,973
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Polish Lessons
Polish
English
Trial Lesson
128 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Konwersacje / Klub książki (poziomy B1 - C2)
B1 - C2Conversation398 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 11% off
Bespoke course for beginner and (upper-)intermediate students (levels A0 to B2)
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,920 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
125 Reviews
All
English
Polish
Allison
121 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm now approaching two years of Polish lessons with Magdalena, and have enjoyed every single lesson -- it's been a joy to learn with someone who is fun, kind, and comes prepared with meticulous lesson plans every time (whether via textbooks, songs, or memes). Looking forward to many future lessons from Magdalena!
Nov 22, 2023

Kristin Miller
41 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am always amazed at Magdalena's online teaching ability--she is so professional and has a whole arsenal of resources that she shares. She is always positive, encouraging, and patient. I am an experienced language teacher myself and learn new things from her every lesson!
Apr 30, 2020

Carly
4 Polish lessons
Definitely made learning Polish not seem as hard as everyone was telling me! I look forward to the next lesson as Magdalena made the session fun!
Jul 30, 2025
Sara Liu
87 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have never had a bad lesson with Magdalena. She is consistently patient and always gives me time to try remember what I'd like to say without telling me first. She is encouraging and positive, and even makes learning difficult concepts seem approachable. She is very supportive, always knowing when to offer help when I need it. She is excellent at explaining difficult language concepts with very easy words. I learn very easily and quickly, because of the supportive atmosphere she creates in her lessons. One of the best!
Sep 9, 2020

Deidre
15 Polish lessons
I've been taking lessons from Magdalena for several months now, and I can confidently say that she is hand's down the best language teacher I've had in decades. She creates such a welcoming environment to learn, I'm always looking forward to my weekly lessons with her.
She has mastered the art of teaching new information, providing a variety of activities to keep you engaged, and knowing the right way to build up your language level without it feeling overwhelming. I heartily recommend anyone wanting to learn Polish to book a lesson with Magdalena.
Sep 3, 2025
Michael Bailly
17 Polish lessons
C’est toujours aussi agréable et efficace d’apprendre avec Magdalena !
Jul 21, 2025

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