Grzegorz Zawadzki

About me:

My name is Grzegorz, and I spent over a decade in the heart of global corporations like Amazon and IBM. I know exactly what it’s like to be an expat navigating a new professional landscape – I’ve built my own career in Poland, Hungary, and Spain. I understand that Polish can feel like a mountain to climb, but here’s the secret: in business, you don’t need to be perfect; you need to be effective.

When I’m not teaching, I’m fueling my energy through traveling and enjoying the vibrant life of Barcelona. This balance keeps me disciplined and culturally open—values I bring to every single lesson.

Qualifications and experience:

As a certified TEFL instructor and a graduate of the University of Economics, I don’t just teach "dry" grammar.

Methods of teaching

My methodology is centered around Business Practicality. With years of experience managing procurement and financial processes, I help you master not only the language but also the Polish corporate culture and professional nuances.

What does a typical lesson look like?
I value your time and prioritize efficiency. Our standard 50-minute sessions follow a structured framework to ensure maximum progress:

Warm-up (approx. 5 min): Business "small talk" in Polish. We break the speaking barrier immediately and, if needed, briefly address any linguistic challenges you faced since our last meeting.

Core Module (approx. 30 min): Presentation of a new topic (e.g., negotiations, professional emailing). We use dedicated presentations, video materials, and interactive exercises tailored specifically to your industry.

Your "Toolbox" (approx. 15 min): Focused practical application. We compile a list of "ready-to-use" sentences and phrases for your immediate use at work. At the end of the session, you receive this list with a suggestion on how to implement at least one phrase in a real-life situation before our next class.

Please note: While this structure is a proven foundation, my lessons are 100% flexible. If you have an urgent presentation to prepare or a critical report to write on the day of our lesson, we pivot immediately to tackle your most pressing priority.

Why work with me?

Corporate Simulations: We practice what actually happens on Monday morning: coffee-machine small talk, participating in "stand-ups," or delivering feedback.

"Insider" Vocabulary: I will teach you the difference between formal Polish and the "office slang" your colleagues actually use on Slack or during breaks.

Professional Tools: We work with authentic business materials and proven platforms (like „Polski w pracy”), adapting the pace to your demanding schedule.