KNOW US

IN LOVE WITH POLAND

The Polish Institute is a cultural and educational initiative devoted to promoting the Polish language and the heritage of Poland around the world. Founded on the belief that language is the key to understanding identity, history, and human connection, the Polish Institute offers high-quality resources for free to all who wish to master Polish or reconnect with their cultural roots.

At the core of the Institute is a passionate team of Polish language educators and content creators who combine academic rigor with real-life teaching experience and a genuine love for the Polish linguistic tradition.

We are proud to offer a carefully structured Polish language course that integrates grammar, vocabulary, listening skills, and cultural knowledge. This course is the fruit of years of dedication and feedback from learners globally. It reflects not only our educational method but also our mission to present Polish as a vibrant, evolving language. Our aim is to guide you with clarity and confidence through its richness—step by step—making your learning journey both enjoyable and inspiring.

Beyond language teaching, the Polish Institute is dedicated to sharing Polish culture in all its dimensions. Through our News section, we present to an international audience the latest in cultural life—spotlighting contemporary events, artists, musicians, writers, and innovative businesses, as well as timeless traditions and festivals.

We are continuously expanding and enhancing our materials, and we are sincerely grateful for the support and enthusiasm we receive from learners around the world. Your feedback helps guide our vision and sustain our growth.

Dziękujemy for being part of our journey.

KASPER WISNIEWSKI

Born in the mountains of the Beskids and raised on babcia’s sayings and hearty Sunday pierogi, he grew up immersed in the melodies of a language where even a raised eyebrow carries meaning. This deep-rooted connection to Polish—its richness, its rhythm, its expressive power—naturally led him to study Polish Philology, where he delved into everything from medieval manuscripts to the living tapestry of dialects across the country.

After university, he didn’t let his degree gather dust. He brought Polish to life in classrooms, cultural centers, and language cafés, guiding learners of all ages to discover not just how to decline a noun, but how to live the language. With a blend of academic precision, local color, and a dash of wit, he teaches Polish as a bridge between past and present, grammar and culture, self and community.

Editor-in-Chief

TOMASZ NOVAK

Kalin was born in Kraków, in a neighborhood where every conversation is a performance and every phrase comes with a gesture. Raised in a household where storytelling was a nightly ritual and dialects mixed freely with standard Polish, Kalin developed a deep appreciation for the richness, rhythm, and emotional power of language from an early age. His passion led him to study Polish Literature and Linguistics in Warsaw, where he immersed himself in everything from medieval chronicles to modern sociolinguistics and dialectology.

Beyond teaching, Kalin has worked as a writer, editor, and cultural consultant, contributing to Polish learning materials, developing curriculum, and offering workshops on Polish gestures, proverbs, and regional expressions. He specializes in connecting language to real cultural experience, from idioms heard in Kraków’s markets to expressions used in contemporary Polish cinema and pop music.

News & Culture Editor

ZUSANNA MAZUR

She grew up in Toruń, where every square feels like a storybook and the language flows with rhythm, depth, and soul. In a city shaped by history, literature, and the legacy of medieval scholars, she discovered her passion early: Polish—not just as a means of communication, but as a living poem, a cultural key, and a way to feel at home wherever life may go.

With a degree in Education and over a decade of teaching experience, she has guided learners of all ages—from teenagers to retirees—through the beauty and complexity of the Polish language. She’s taught in classrooms across Poland and abroad, always infusing her lessons with a touch of Toruń charm and wit. Her mission today is to make high-quality Polish language resources accessible to everyone.

Language Content Developer

IVANA GEORGIEVA

With a sharp eye for strategy and a deep love for all things Polish, she is the digital voice behind our mission. Armed with a background in digital communication and audience engagement, she leads our outreach efforts with flair and precision. From creating eye-catching social media content to designing email campaigns people actually look forward to, she ensures our message stays clear, compelling, and culturally vibrant.

Passionate about Poland’s evolving identity, she brings hidden corners of Polish culture into the spotlight—shining a light on regional traditions, emerging voices, and moments of heritage that deserve to be seen and celebrated. If you've ever clicked on an article you didn’t expect to love but couldn’t stop reading—that’s probably her magic at work.

Outreach & Community Manager

ANNA KOWALSKA

Born and raised in Warsaw, she grew up surrounded by cobbled streets, warm pierogi, and the melodic rhythm of the Polish language. Living in a city where history and modern life intertwine, she developed a deep appreciation for the stories, sounds, and soul of Poland—and found her purpose through its language.

She joined us with one clear goal: to make Polish more accessible and authentic. In a digital world overflowing with generic phrases and clunky translations, she’s committed to offering something real. And if her students walk away knowing how to use the perfective aspect with confidence and how to win over a babcia with their pronunciation? Mission accomplished!

Language Content Developer

PAWEL KAMINSKI

Born in Wrocław and raised on a steady diet of Mickiewicz, folk songs, and theatre, Nikolay has always viewed language as more than just rules—it’s a living, breathing expression of identity and culture. After earning his degree in Polish Linguistics and Literature, he spent several years teaching Polish to international students and creating educational content for language learning platforms.

Now a Language Content Developer on our team, Nikolay brings together academic rigor and a love for spoken, everyday Polish. When he’s not writing or editing, you’ll likely find him wandering through antique markets, scribbling phrases in his notebook at a café, or cycling along the Oder—always observing, always absorbing.

Language Content Developer

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

If you are serious about learning Polish, we recommend that you download the Complete Polish Master Course.

You will receive all the information available on the website in a convenient digital format to carry with you anywhere you go as well as additional contents: over 15000 Vocabulary Words and Phrases, in-depth explanations and exercises for all Grammar Rules, exclusive articles with Cultural Insights that you won't in any other textbook so you can amaze your Polish friends thanks to your knowledge of their country and history.

With the Complete Polish Master Course you will also get hours of Audio Dialogues and Exercises to Practice your Polish language skills. Start speaking today!