Jerzy Terka
Polish Language Teachers and Tutors Online

About me:

Being a teacher combines lots of my interests in a way inaccessible in any other profession. It seems that Polish grammar is sometimes like a complex crime story but when you find the right key everything becomes clear like in the epilogue of a good book. Discussions about various things and listening to opinions is like discovering new lands or travelling to foreign countries. Composing different elements into a lesson and giving lessons to students gives satisfaction like after winning a board game. Looking for inspirations and materials lets you see the world from a different perspective. But I guess the most important thing is that you can become a guide who helps others reach their goals.

Qualifications and experience:

I graduated in teaching Polish as a foreign language from one of the best Polish universities – the Jagiellonian University. During my degree course I had a professional training at the University of Udine in Italy and my thesis focused on grammar issues of the Polish language (in particular perfective and imperfective aspects of the verb) and the analysis of methods of teaching them suggested by different books. As a professional I have been teaching foreigners since 2008 in both individual and group lessons. I try to extend my knowledge and skills during professional courses but I also look for new useful techniques on my own. At present I’m working at GLOSSA School of Foreign Languages. I also deal with editing and proofreading of texts.

Methods of teaching

When working with students I use elements from different methods, I integrate skills but I apply most the communicative approach. Teaching Polish with games, dialogues and role-plays gives very good and long-lasting results. At the same time I don’t neglect grammar which – together with an extensive vocabulary – is a basis of fluent and effective communication. I always adapt materials and techniques to students’ individual needs, goals, motivation, ambition and skills.

Availability

Teacher Jerzy Terka 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