Magdalena Golden
Online
Magdalena Golden
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Polish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Esperanto
German
Croatian
Persian (Farsi)
Portuguese
Ukrainian
Specialties
Test PreparationA professional polyglot (specializing in teaching levels A0-B2) 🤓 and a laid-back human being 😊🌈
Teaches
Polish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Esperanto
German
Croatian
Persian (Farsi)
Portuguese
Ukrainian
Specialties
Test PreparationA professional polyglot (specializing in teaching levels A0-B2) 🤓 and a laid-back human being 😊🌈
From PolandLiving in Bari, Italy (22:28 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 29, 2019Interest topicReadingScienceMedical & HealthcareFoodPets & Animals
Hi,
My name is Magdalena and I'm a language nerd. I don't just teach English and Polish, I also actively learn many other languages every day. I'm originally from Poland (Katowice) but as I currently live and teach in Italy, I get to speak Italian every day and so, after English and Polish, this is my strongest language at the moment. I'm also at a conversational level in French, Esperanto and German and a beginner in Portuguese, Ukrainian and Persian. There are at least ten other languages I would love to learn, so it's really hard for me to stick to the ones listed above!Me as a Teacher
Since I'm constantly learning languages myself, I continuously try new methods and techniques and can share with you those that work best. I love technology so I like to test and modify new solutions to help you get the most out of your lessons!
*PLEASE NOTE*
For technical reasons, I am unable to use Italki Classroom. All classes are taught on Zoom.My lessons & teaching style
The way our lessons will be structured will depend on why you're taking them. Whenever possible, I like to loosely follow a textbook to give you some structure and a straightforward framework that helps you see your progress. We will not, however, go through every exercise as specified in the book but, rather, adapt it to suit your particular needs. I'll also guide you on how to work outside the lessons. In my experience, students who see the best improvements are those who put in a small, but regular, effort when not in class. I'll have exercises for you after every lesson and, if we share a language, personalised flashcards (or I'll guide you on how to make them yourself if we don't).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
MA in Applied Linguistics - University of Birmingham - 2023I graduated with a Master of Arts degree (with Merit) in Applied Linguistics with a focus on teaching English as a foreign language. Modules included, among others, Second Language Acquisition, Syllabus and Materials Design, and Language Testing.
Certificate verified
Teaching English Online - Cambridge Assessment English - 2019
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge Assessment English - 2018
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Certificate of Proficiency in English - Cambridge Assessment English - 2018
Certificate verified
Certificate in English Language Teaching - TEFL Express - 2012(different surname on the certificate due to marriage)
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Education
2019 - 2021
Master's - Applied LinguisticsI am currently enrolled in this distance-learning MA programme with a yearly on-campus component
2005 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyLanguage of instruction: English
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
EFL TeacherFor the past two years, I have been teaching English as a foreign language to Italian students of all ages and levels. The school where I teach specialises in individual and group Cambridge exam preparation courses so most of my students went on to take Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, or IELTS.
2014 - 2017
Substitute TeacherFor three and a half years I was taking care of and teaching young children (up to the age of 6) at an English-medium crèche with a high percentage of pupils coming from different linguistic backgrounds. This provided me with a lot of opportunities to witness language acquisition both in monolingual and multilingual children.
5.0
Rating
150
Students
2,408
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
English
Polish
Trial Lesson
104 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
General English - A0 to B1
A1 - B1Language Essentials197 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 7% off
Exam preparation course - FCE, CAE
B2 - C1Test Preparation78 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 38% off
Conversation Practice - A2 to C2
A2 - C2Conversation124 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 7% off
General English - B2, C1
B2 - C1Language Essentials71 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 7% off
Book Club - levels B2, C1 and C2
B2 - C2Conversation13 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
113 Reviews
All
English
Polish
Allison
110 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm now approaching two years of Polish lessons with Magdalena, and have enjoyed every single lesson -- it's been a joy to learn with someone who is fun, kind, and comes prepared with meticulous lesson plans every time (whether via textbooks, songs, or memes). Looking forward to many future lessons from Magdalena!
Nov 22, 2023
Sara Liu
87 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have never had a bad lesson with Magdalena. She is consistently patient and always gives me time to try remember what I'd like to say without telling me first. She is encouraging and positive, and even makes learning difficult concepts seem approachable. She is very supportive, always knowing when to offer help when I need it. She is excellent at explaining difficult language concepts with very easy words. I learn very easily and quickly, because of the supportive atmosphere she creates in her lessons. One of the best!
Sep 9, 2020
Kristin Miller
41 Polish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am always amazed at Magdalena's online teaching ability--she is so professional and has a whole arsenal of resources that she shares. She is always positive, encouraging, and patient. I am an experienced language teacher myself and learn new things from her every lesson!
Apr 30, 2020
Miles Saunders
8 Polish lessons
Magdalena is the teacher I had been looking a long time for. Can't speak highly enough regarding her comprehensive approach to learning Polish. Always prepared with different teaching strategies/homework/classwork etc. Would recommend her to anyone looking to improve their Polish!!
Oct 11, 2024
Rafał Rajtar
1 English lesson
Interesting conversation and focus on my language pitfalls
Sep 9, 2024
Enrico
50 Polish lessons
Lekcje są zawsze bardzo urozmaicone, a nowe słownictwo jest wyjaśnione za pomocą świetnych zdjęć.
Jun 20, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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