Hi, my name's Yana :)
I was lucky to study in three universities, four specialities, in two countries. I have many certificates from various courses and volunteer programs. BUT I know people who didn't graduate, and they have more knowledge than any University Professor. I know people who didn't need a degree to run a successful business. I believe in human potential and that everyone, ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE, is able to learn anything, especially foreign languages. Therefore, I would like to be the teacher who inspires others to believe in themselves and their abilities.
Me as a Teacher
My goal is to make lessons as interesting as possible and help you to break your language barriers.
✓ 8 years of experience in teaching Polish and Russian
✓ worked with adults
✓ Magister's degree in Applied Linguistics (Translations and Teaching Foreign Languages)
Therefore, I know everything about the specifics of teaching both from a theoretical and practical point of view. (For example, I know how to learn words so that they are most quickly remembered; what techniques are most effective in learning, etc.).
My lessons & teaching style
Practice makes perfect :) I use communicative approach which practices different skills as speaking, grammar, listening, writing, reading, vocabulary and phonetics.
+ levels A1–C1
+ tailor the lesson exactly to your needs
+ provide all the materials
+ include topics which deal with everyday life and Polish speaking culture
+ homework, grammar and vocabulary handouts
+ preparation for language exams
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
Mianownik liczby mnogiej - Lekcja od A do Z - Szkoła języka polskiego Glossa - 2024
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Trauma i interwencja kryzysowa w nauczaniu - UNICEF - 2024
Certificate verified
Szkoła uważna na autyzm - Fundacja JiM - 2024
Certificate verified
Szkolenie dla lektorów języka polskiego - SOK Foundation - 2023ukończyła szkolenie dla lektorów języka polskiego jako obcego z komponentem regulacji emocjonalnej w wymiarze 42 godzin, w terminie 31.07.2023-12.08.2023.
Certificate verified
Interaktywne gry w Wirtualnej Klasie - Szkoła Języka Polskiego GLOSSA - 2023uczestniczyła w szkoleniu dla nauczycieli języka polskiego jako obcego, zorganizowanym przez Szkołę Języka Polskiego GLOSSA: "Interaktywne gry w Wirtualnej Klasie - praktyczne przykłady"
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Lekcja szyta na miarę - Szkoła Języka Polskiego GLOSSA - 2023uczestniczyła w szkoleniu dla nauczycieli języka polskiego jako obcego, zorganizowanym przez Szkołę Języka Polskiego GLOSSA: "Lekcja szyta na miarę"
Program szkolenia obejmował następujące zagadnienia:
- specyfika pracy w grupach niejednorodnych pod względem poziomu językowego,
- techniki dostosowania sposobu pracy i materiałów do rzeczywistych potrzeb studentów
Certificate verified
Rozwój kompetencji osobistych i menedżerskich - AiA Doradztwo i Diagnoza Psychologiczna - 2014Zakres tematyczny szkoleń:
- wyznaczanie priorytetów
- cele SMART
- zasady organizacji czasu pracy
- metoda GTD
- rozwój umiejętności asertywnych
- efektywna autoprezentacja
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2019
Russian-Polish-English Language TeacherFundacja Inicjatyw Społeczno-Ekonomicznych - Warsaw, PolandConducting group lessons with seniors at various levels
2016 - Current
Polish and Russian Language TeacherSelf-empoyed - Warsaw, Poland
Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Faculty of Cultural Studies and LanguagesUniversity of Social Sciences and HumanitiesA qualification in the field of International Relations with a major in Diplomacy
2016 - 2018
Master's - Faculty of Applied LinguisticsUniversity of WarsawTranslation of Languages for Special Purpose and Teaching Foreign Languages and Languages for Specific Purpuses (Polish-English-Russian)
Work Experience
2014 - 2014
TraineeRepresentation of the European Commision in Poland - Warsaw, Poland- translation of documents and communication in different languages
- assistance in managing European lessons for pupils, including preporation of teaching aids
- taking care of the information and education materials distributed by the EU Information Point
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Russian Lessons
Russian
Polish
Trial Lesson
82 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Communicative Russian
B1 - C2Conversation56 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 3% off
Rosyjski dla Polaków
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 3% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
76 Reviews
All
Russian
Polish
Petr Báša
71 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning Polish with Yana for the past 1,5 year on a weekly basis. She is very professional and organized, she can adapt her teaching style to the student's needs. She always asks for feedback at the end of each lesson. Overall I can say I improved a lot thanks to lessons with Yana from a complete beginner to understanding almost everything in Polish.
Jul 20, 2022
Maria Zapłata
83 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Serdecznie polecam zajęcia z Janą. Jest nauczycielką doskonale przygotowaną. Odpowiada na potrzeby ucznia dopasowując tematykę zajęć do jego zainteresowań. Każda lekcja przebiega w miłej atmosferze z wykorzystaniem interesujących materiałów.
Feb 16, 2022
Pavel
15 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I already took several Polish lessons with Jana and glad to say that with her help I am starting to talk! Thanks to well prepared lesson plans and Jana's openness as a person our lessons are productive and easygoing.
Dziękuję bardzo pani Jana!
Mar 22, 2019
Sonya
4 Polish lessons
Wonderful lesson as always! I'm looking forward to the next one! Bardzo dziękuję :)
Feb 8, 2024
Sonya
4 Polish lessons
Yana is an extremely patient, kind, and effective teacher. She builds the lessons according to your skill level, prior knowledge, and interests. I learned so much from just the first class. I’m looking forward to the next one, thank you!!
Dec 2, 2023
Michael Hoffmann
82 Russian lessons
The lessons with Jana are very helpful for me. I use the chance to speak fluently in Russian with her over about 15 to 20 minutes and afterwards we're studying articles and exercise material which also lead to new vocabulary about the considered topics and train how to use words in context. I can only recommend Jana for all levels. And last, but not least, Jana is a very friendly teacher, so you'll feel comfortable during the lessons. That's important as language lessons are often taken in the evening in spare time and thus a friendly atmosphere is important and keeps you staying motivated.