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Magdalena Golden
Polish
Native
English
Italian
French
Esperanto
German
Croatian
Persian (Farsi)
Portuguese
Ukrainian

From Poland

Living in Bari, Italy

A professional polyglot (specializing in teaching levels A0-B2) 🤓 and a laid-back human being 😊🌈 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! 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. 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 aft...
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  • Image files
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  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
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  • Homework Assignments
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Trial Lesson
139 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Konwersacje / Klub książki (poziomy B1 - C2)
B1-C2
Conversation
427 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
15% off
Bespoke course for beginner and (upper-)intermediate students (levels A0 to B2)
A1-B2
Language Essentials
2,125 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
20% off
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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!
Student Kristin Miller
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!
Student Deidre
Deidre
23 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.
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!
Student L T
L T
40 Polish lessons
I love conversing with Magdalena in Polish because she corrects me in the moment, and that's exactly what I need in this stage of my Polish language learning journey (I am sure she adjusts this based on her students' preferences and language levels). She doesn't "give" me the correct answer but she'll either pause or give a hint, allowing me to correct myself. She keeps a Google Doc for new vocab or resources, which is super helpful (as opposed to just writing stuff in the chat). I like that Magdalena has prepared topics and prepared questions but is flexible enough to veer away from the topic too. She's very enthusiastic, and has a deep understanding of language learning and teaching. Recommended!
Student Carly
Carly
10 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!