About Us

Our mission

We’re a duo on a mission: to make both teaching and learning Polish—a famously demanding language—more enjoyable and more accessible. We believe that learning Polish should feel lighter, friendlier, and a lot more fun.

Over time, we’ve listened closely to teachers who often said that the materials available for Polish as a foreign language are boring, outdated, and far too focused on grammar. They lack humor, lightness, and a focus on communication. Of course, preparing your own resources takes a huge amount of time and energy, so teachers were often left with whatever the market had to offer.

We also heard from students, who mainly expressed their frustration: endless drills of grammar endings that didn’t seem to lead anywhere, and the sense that learning Polish was harder and less rewarding than other languages they had studied. Many wanted a more modern approach—materials that focus on real communication skills and content that’s engaging, fresh, and closer to everyday life.

So we decided to step in and help both sides. We started creating materials that we hope both teachers and students will actually enjoy using. Our goal is to change the way Polish as a foreign language is taught and show that it can be both effective and enjoyable.

The journey so far

We’ve already published a solid collection of resources—both free and paid—and we’re working enthusiastically on more. We regularly share lesson ideas on Facebook and Instagram, and after the success of our first webinar (thanks to your amazing feedback!) we’re already planning more.

When designing our resources, we draw on the latest research in the psychology of learning and teaching. Studies confirm the power of techniques like role-play, gamification, and storytelling, which is why you’ll find them throughout our materials. They help boost engagement, keep motivation alive, and make the learning experience much more dynamic. We’re also big fans of visual materials—their potential in education is nearly limitless—so we incorporate them wherever possible. And because we care about the look and feel of our resources, we prepare every page with real attention to detail.

At first, Linguify was just the two of us. But as time went on, our team grew. Creative, passionate teachers have joined us, and together we’re building materials that combine effectiveness with enjoyment. Our aim is to foster communication in a way that’s engaging and full of positive energy—so every lesson feels not only like learning, but also like a good time, sparking real conversations. Thanks to this, lessons in Polish as a foreign language take on a whole new dimension: one filled with laughter, authenticity, and practical skills you can use right away.

Joanna Pasek
Joanna is a Polish and English language teacher with over 15 years of experience. She has taught general, medical, and business courses to learners of all ages, levels, and backgrounds from around the world. She is the author of 68 Ideas for Polish Lessons and now creates resources for Linguify. Joanna is also a teacher trainer and has hosted numerous webinars. Always curious about the world, she travels whenever she can—and when she’s not traveling, you’ll find her reading books or listening to podcasts on psychology, linguistics, and culture.
Firat Kocaman
Firat moved from Turkey 12 years ago and made Poland his home. With 17 years of experience in UX/UI design, he has worked in startups, agencies, corporations, and as a freelancer. He now works as a Product Designer in IT, specializing in web and mobile applications across various industries. At Linguify, he brings his light and minimalist design style to our materials. When he’s not designing, you’ll most likely find him on a volleyball court. He’s also passionate about gaming and illustration.
Joanna Jakubik
Joanna is a trainer of English and Polish as a foreign language with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with learners of all ages and levels, both at universities in Kraków and in language schools in Poland and abroad. She is particularly interested in the science of learning and applying modern technologies to language teaching. In her free time, she reads books on psychology, business, and culture.
Klaudia Chalczyńska-Cieślak
Klaudia has been teaching Polish as a foreign language since 2016. She works with both children and adults—mostly Slavic learners, though she has experience with many other groups as well. She loves exploring new technologies to make her lessons even more engaging and effective. She is also interested in sociolinguistics, which she incorporates into her PhD research. For two years, she taught postgraduate courses for future Polish language teachers. In her free time, she enjoys traveling around Poland with her husband and daughter.
Ekaterina Verezub
Ekaterina is a social media and digital marketing specialist with three years of experience supporting small businesses and community organizations. Originally from Belarus, she has been living in Kraków for the past five years. In her free time, she helps fellow Belarusians learn Polish, which is why she dreams of making modern, high-quality materials accessible to as many learners as possible. She is passionate about digital wellbeing, travel, and literature, and runs a small Belarusian library in Kraków.