Daniel Kołakowski
Polish Language Teachers and Tutors Online

About me:

Hi! My name is Daniel – and I can’t wait to meet you! I’m a humanist, an optimist, a polyglot, and a passionate lover of life. I truly enjoy people, movement, conversations, and… foreign languages. And Polish? That’s my great love – and teaching it to others has been an adventure that’s lasted for over a dozen years and continues to inspire me every single day. I studied journalism, philosophy, and theology in Warsaw, but it was in Russia – where I lived and worked for 11 years – that I discovered teaching Polish is more than just a job. It’s a mission. It’s a relationship. It’s walking alongside someone as they pursue their dreams – of a new life, of reconnecting with their roots, of feeling a sense of belonging. Since 2011, I’ve helped hundreds of people get their Pole’s Card and prepare for life in Poland – children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. And each of those people has their own story, and through each one, I’ve learned something too. I create personalized courses for kids, students, doctors, programmers, travelers, businesspeople, and… romantics. Because learning a language is about culture, emotion, laughter – and life itself.

Qualifications and experience:

My teaching adventure began… at the gym. In 2017, my personal trainer from Kaliningrad invited me to lead the first Polish language lessons – for himself and a group of friends. That’s how our meetings in the lobby of the “Oazis” fitness club began. And that’s when I realized that teaching is my true path. I gained knowledge and experience not only through practice but also in reputable institutions – such as the private language school “Ekspert” in Kaliningrad, where I taught under the careful guidance of Professor Katarzyna Zubrycka from the Baltic Federal University. I also completed a course for Polish language teachers abroad at the Pedagogical University in Kraków. I organized Polish Culture Days, prepared students for international certificates, and even before the pandemic, I began offering online courses, which I continue to develop using modern tools: multimedia, webinars, AI, and e-polish training programs.

Methods of teaching

I know that learning a language is not just about grammar and vocabulary. It’s above all about communication, interaction, and the joy of discovery. That’s why my lessons aren’t boring lectures, but dynamic sessions full of games, humor, and authentic conversations. I want you to feel that Polish is a living language — full of energy — and that it can become a part of your life. My experience is not only built on years of teaching, but also on constantly improving my skills and methods. Most importantly, I’m someone who believes in you. I believe that each of us has the potential to learn a foreign language. All it takes is a little courage, openness, and the desire to learn. That’s why I warmly invite you to a trial lesson. See for yourself how fascinating learning Polish can be. Open the door to a new world, where language becomes a bridge to new friendships, new experiences, and new opportunities.

I’m waiting for you!

Your guide to the Polish world,

Daniel

Availability

Teacher Daniel Kołakowski is available on the dates listed below. They are already in your time zone which is: GMT.

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1 lekcja = 50 minut