Stories from our students & teachers
Learning a language is more than just memorising words – it’s about real experiences, challenges, and personal growth. Here, students and teachers share their unique journeys with learning and teaching Polish. From newcomers overcoming their first conversation hurdles to experienced teachers shaping meaningful lessons, these stories offer insight, motivation, and a glimpse into the Let’s Learn Polish community.
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Steve | Student
A retired IT manager from South Wales is learning Polish to connect with his partner’s family – one challenging sound at a time.
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Stefanie | Student
Stefanie grew up alongside Polish seasonal workers on her family’s farm. Decades later, she’s finally learning the language that shaped her childhood.
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Martyna | Teacher
When Martyna told a bishop he should learn Polish, she didn’t know that moment would lead her to discover her true calling as a teacher.
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Agnieszka | Teacher
A Kraków-based translator discovers that teaching Polish perfectly balances the analytical precision of translation with creative joy.
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Dagmar | Student
At 67, family lawyer Dagmar transformed her retirement into a Polish language adventure through her love of horses and riding.
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Tomasz | Teacher
From imaginary students to real breakthroughs, Tomasz brings playful energy and deep care to every Polish lesson he teaches.
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Sara | Student
An Italian marketer in Austria learns Polish to connect with her partner’s family and discover the nuances lost in translation.
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Anna | Teacher
Anna turns curiosity into connection, helping students overcome fear and speak Polish with growing confidence and joy.
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Ula | Teacher
A cognitive technologies student who discovered her teaching calling through a Korean family, now helping adult learners master Polish.
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Michael | Student
A Hamburg teacher discovers Polish isn’t like Norwegian – but finds the challenge worthwhile for love and cultural connection.
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Maja | School manager
Blending stagecraft and empathy, Maja creates classrooms where students safely explore language – and parts of themselves.
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Sara | Learning coordinator
Once struggling herself with German, Sara now guides others with patience and passion, proving it’s never too late to succeed.
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Andrea | Learning coordinator
Andrea’s world blends forest trails and foreign verbs, turning curiosity and discovery into her signature teaching style.
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Zuzanna | Teacher
Growing up with a translator father in Wrocław, Zuzanna discovered that teaching Polish is about creating genuine connections through conversation.
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