Katarzyna Tracz-Krupa
The owner of the company. Katarzyna is the graduate of Adam Mickiewicz University in English Philology in Poznań and Academy of Economics in Poznań. She is now an associate professor at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business where she lectures mostly in English: International Human Resources Management (IHRM), Human Resource Development (HRD) , Managing International Teams. She is the author of numerous publications in HRM and HRD. Katarzyna has participated in many traineeship and study visit abroad, including Loyola University in Chicago, Oxford University and the universities in Madrid, Hamburg , Mainz and Malta. She has been the coordinator of many EU projects and international ones financed from European Social Fund, National Agency of Foreign Exchange and Erasmus + Program. In Bizneslingua she has been teaching university students. Privately she is a mum of a teenager Sara. Her passion is to travel near and far.
Stephen Branigan
An Irishman, he received a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Opole in 2024. He holds a Master’s Degree in Education and an undergraduate degree in Business Studies from the Open University, UK. He also holds a CELTA certificate from the University of Cambridge and is a certified examiner for Cambridge English Language Assessment at all levels from A2 to C2. He has taught all levels of General and Business English in Poland since 2005, including exam preparation and English for Special Purposes. Before that, he worked at management level in Ireland. Stephen has conducted postgraduate and MBA workshops in Business Communication at the Wrocław University of Economics and WSB Merito University, and is additionally employed at the University of Opole as a senior lecturer. Furthermore, he is the author of several scientific publications on English Language Teaching and Intercultural Communication, some of which were presented at international conferences. He speaks French and Polish. His passion is horses and he has successfully competed and won equestrian competitions at the highest level in Ireland and abroad. He still finds time to ride horses in Poland.
Anna Letowt-Vorbek
A British native speaker, she holds qualifications for teaching English including the TESOL certificate for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (1998) issued by Trinity College London, Polish Ministry certification (2006), a Polish Ministry Appointed Teacher’s title (2008) and a Master’s degree in Linguistics from the University of Opole (2008). She has 25 years of experience in teaching English, including 14 years in Poland in numerous public and private schools in Racibórz and Opole. She recently returned to Poland after several years spent in the Middle East, mainly in Oman, working at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences as an academic coordinator for the Foundation Level program and Post Foundation Level lecturer. In Oman, she adopted a rescued street dog which she brought back with her to Poland. She is an avid reader and animal lover.
Marek Cimek
The Methodology Director in Bizneslingua. He graduated from the Teacher’s College of Foreign Languages in Opole and East Slavonic Philology of the University of Opole. Has many years of experience in teaching English to children, adolescents and adults in middle school and high school in Gogolin. Language practice won during the 3-year stay in the United States. He completed postgraduate studies in management and geography in education and then taught this subject in bilingual classes. Teaching is for him a passion and hobby. His motto is: “to learn it’s never too late” and “meet the culture of other Nations through their language.”
Mariola Cegłowska
A graduate of the Teachers College of Foreign Languages in Opole and East Slavic Philology at the University of Opole. She has many years of experience in teaching English to children, adolescents and adults in Secondary School in Krapkowice,middle school and primary school, or language school. She gained language practice during over 20 years of working and living in Great Britain. She graduated from Kaplan-American Academy of English in Business Studies with an Executive Administrator Diploma. She also graduated from Stonebridge College in Great Britain (with honors) with a Teaching Assistant diploma.
He has over 13 years of practical experience in business management gained in Great Britain and 12 years of experience in teaching both Business and General English. Her passion is decorating and sewing curtains based on English patterns.
Julia Chyl
A graduate at the National University of Ostroh Academy in the Field of English Philology and Roman Languages. She gained her language experience during US visits in 2009 and 2010. She has experience in giving classes to individuals and groups in English, French and Russian of a different age range. In her spare time she likes travelling, spending time with family and friends and opening herself to new views in different fields of life.
Marcin Ralko
Martin graduated from the Teacher Training College in English language in Opole. Since 2003 he has been teaching English in Primary, Secondary and Lower Secondary Schools. In 2011 he obtained a title of an appointed teacher. He has many years of experience in conducting lessons to individuals and groups at various levels. In his private life he likes sports and travelling.
Ewa Szafrańska
Currently a student of College of Management in Katowice. Despite her young age, she has experience in teaching children and adults. She is mostly running individual classes in Bizneslingua and her method is teaching by playing.
Foreign languages and music are her passion. She really likes playing the guitar and singing in her free time.
Monica Kozlowsky
Born and raised in the United States. She moved to Poland in 2020, and has been learning Polish for the last three years. She is currently studying English Philology at the University of Opole. She has experience with handling children. She joined Bizneslingua in 2023 to teach kids within the project “We can speak English” . She is learning Polish and Spanish in her free time. Her passions include reading, writing, and music.
Karolina Burkat
A graduate of English Philology at the University of Opole. She is a former student of the Bizneslingua language school. Currently a second-degree student of English Philology – Teacher Training Programme. She teaches individual students and groups. She has experience in working with children and teenagers. Her passions are foreign languages and sports, mainly volleyball. In her free time, she learns Russian. She is interested in the culture of various parts of the world.
Oliwia Majer
A graduate of English Philology at the Opole University with a translation as her specialization. She continues studying at the postgraduate level within a Teacher Training Programme at Opole University. Oliwia has experience in tutoring children and teenagers. She is currently running individual and group classes. She is fond of foreign languages and countries, especially Asian ones. She enjoys meeting new people, loves books and travelling.
Julia Górka
A graduate of English Philology at the Opole University with Italian as her specialization. She is currently a second-degree student of English Philology – Teacher Training Programme at the Opole University. She likes working with people and her passion is learning new languages, as well as travelling. Apart from the United Kingdom, her favourite country is Italy, where she was taking part in an international student exchange program.
Agnieszka Winkler
A graduate of German philology at the University of Opole, where she obtained a master’s degree. She graduated in 2010 and from then on she began her adventure with teaching in public schools. She has 13 years of experience in teaching German. She has experience in working with children, teenagers and adults. In her free time she likes traveling, meeting friends, playing sports and reading books.
Kamila Różańska
A graduated from Germanic philology with a teaching major at the State Vocational College in Nysa. She is currently continuing her pedagogical studies at the University of Opole. She has experience working with children and adults. Her main goal is to educate through play. Her passion is writing and sports. In her spare time she is involved in creating texts.
Aneta Piechnik
She graduated from Spanish Philology at the University of Wroclaw and Foreign Trade School of Banking in Wroclaw. She is currently a student of Italian Philology. She speaks English, French and Portuguese. She has 5 years of experience in teaching Spanish. In addition, she has completed a methodical course in teaching Spanish language. In summer 2007, Aneta worked as a specialist in a shopping department in a Spanish import company in Grenada. Since 2010 she has been associated with the Teacher Training College in Opole. She is an authorized tour guide. She loves European movies. In her spare time she is willing to sit in her armchair reading books or meeting up with friends. She likes Opole and would not like to move out of here, although sometimes she goes away for a shorter or longer period of time, because her real passion is travelling.
Anna Klisz
She graduated Philological University in Wrocław, with bachelor degree in the field of Spanish philology (specialization in business and tourism). She worked and did a one-year internship in Malaga – in southern Spain.
She has experience in conducting individual and group classes at various levels of advancement. She taught children Spanish in a bilingual kindergarten as well as adults.
She likes to travel. In her free time she dances salsa, bachata and kizomba and reads language books. Currently she is learning French and Italian.
Maria Pistelok
A graduate of German studies at the University of Silesia in Katowice, with a specialization in Swedish. On a daily basis, she works as an IT coordinator in a Swedish state-owned company. She is passionate about languages, especially Germanic ones, although recently she has been focusing mainly on learning Italian. In her free time, she likes to travel and organize trips to not necessarily obvious directions. She has experience in teaching, organizing training and lectures. In her teaching, she focuses primarily on the so-called user experience so that the language learning process brings positive impressions, is tailored to the recipient and, above all, brings the expected results.
Beata Rimpler
Graduate of German Philology at the University of Opole as well as postgraduate studies in translation at the University of Wrocław. She has been teaching German at Wyższa Szkoła Bankowa in Opole. She focuses on teaching general, business and specialized German language. She is a certified TELC, TOEIC and WIDaF Basic examiner. She enjoys spending her free time watching good movies. Additionally, she’s an avid gardener.
Natalia Lisowska
A graduate of the Rivne State Humanities University in Ukraine in the field of Pedagogy and Methodology in teaching German and English. She gained her language practice during living in Germany for many years. Since 2008, she has been teaching German in Secondary Schools and Higher ones. In 2011-2013, a participant of the International Summer School organized by the Center for German and European Studies the Willy Brandt University of Wroclaw. She is interested in media and PR, and in her private life she likes travelling and enjoys cooking.
Rafał Jurczyk
Graduate of the Institute of English at the University of Opole and a Ph.D. researcher in theoretical linguistics. For the past 7 years he has been an English language translator/copywriter in the fields of construction, car service/garages, gardening, health care services, cleaning services. He is interested in syntax of Germanic and Slavic languages, the rise of the language faculty in human species, philosophy, mythology, metal music, automotive industry. Crucial aspect in his working as a teacher is an emphasis on communicative/speaking skills.
Bartosz Kobyłczyk
A graduate of the University of Opole, he completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s studies in English Philology with a specialization in teaching. He works as a high school English teacher and translates documents from various fields. In his work he always tries to establish good contact with his students and listeners. He likes to spend his free time in different ways, his hobbies include hiking in the woods and mountains as well as playing board games with his friends.
Robert Radziej
A graduate of English Philology, currently a PhD student in Linguistics at the University of Opole. His research interests revolve around online discourse, communication theory, and semiotics. He teaches individual students as well as groups. He has several years of experience in the field of digital marketing and copywriting. He is open to ambitious challenges, new experiences and contact with other people; passionate about language, advertising, memes and good coffee.
Okan Tansoy
A graduate who holds an MA degree in Intercultural Communication and in the meantime a current MA student of English Linguistics, specializes in multicultural communication and rhetoric. He has lived in three different countries so far and gained experience in breaking language barrier and effective communication. Apart from languages, cultures and rhetoric, he is interested in Information Technology, Finance and Music.
Izabela Kołodziejczyk
She graduated from the Teachers’ College of Foreign Languages in Opole and English philology at the Academy of Humanities in Łódź. A certified teacher with over 20 years of experience in a secondary school. She has experience in working with young people and adults (individually and in groups) at various levels, including professional English. She is the Matura examiner. She likes travelling and reading books. For many years she did the international Erasmus school projects and took part in students’ exchange trips to many countries (including Northern Ireland).
Agnieszka Dusza
An English philology graduate of the University of Opole. She completed her MA studies in applied linguistics. She started her teaching career in private language schools, currently she works in a secondary school where she conducts lessons in general and vocational English. She has several years of experience in preparing for the eighth-grade exams, matura exams and Cambridge exams. In working with students, she tries to ensure that learning takes place in the best possible atmosphere. In her free time, she develops her skills at numerous training courses, postgraduate studies, and looks for even more interesting ideas for the lessons. From time to time, she likes to change her surroundings and goes on shorter or longer trips around the country and abroad.
Piotr Dzięciołowski
Opole University graduate, a holder of an MA degree in English Philology and a sworn translator of English. During the period between 1998 and 1999, he attended and graduated from Hall High, Little Rock, Arkansas, by successfully passing his final high school examinations. As far as his professional background is concerned, he is mainly a translator and an interpreter, however tutoring has always been an additional job for him. Enjoys lifting weights, riding his bike, playing video games, watching films and listening to music, he won’t say no to hiking or reading a good book.
Sylwia Sawulska
Bilingual graduate of a 5 year master’s degree studies of German Philology at Opole University. In the years 2008-2016 scientific assistant at the institute of German Philology at Opole University. Has experience in teaching children, youth and adults as well as consecutive translations and written texts. Also has experience in journalism acquired in the German language media. Likes reading in her free time, particularly historical books as well as biographies of famous people.
Ewa Drozd
A graduate of master’s degree with elements of English in High School of Banking and post diploma studies with the major of certified translator. Has 12 years of experience in English teaching to students of all levels. She taught soldiers according to STANAG 6001. Her life motto – “ The student’s brain is the labor room for a teacher” In her free time she listens to music and performs modern dances.
Agata Matracka
A graduate of English philology at the University of Opole and Polish philology at the University of Humanities and Life Sciences in Częstochowa with a teaching specialization, a qualified teacher, as well as a mediator. She also graduated from postgraduate studies of Education Management. She has many years of experience working with children, youth and adults. She conducts individual and group classes, language courses at different levels of proficiency. She makes connections easily. She is open-minded .Privately, she enjoys travelling, good music, film and healthy food.
Natalia Rynio
Graduate of the University of Opole, Faculty of English Philology. She completed her Master’s degree with a specialisation in teaching. Currently a secondary school teacher. She has experience in working with children and teenagers. A fan of English football, reading science fiction and fantasy books as well as watching films. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring the Polish mountains.
Zuzanna Nosek
Graduate of the English philology, currently a student of Law at Opole University. Has experience in working with children, youth as well as adults, because for the last several years she has given private lessons on different advance levels. She gained her practice in the USA in New York state. The overseas experience let her not only deepen her knowledge but also understand the culture variety, which influenced her approach towards teaching. She is interested in art, law and foreign languages.
Wacław Papka
A graduate of both English and Polish Philology at the University of Silesia, he also graduated studies in Law at the University of Wrocław. He has long-term experience in conducting individual and group classes at various levels of advancement. For many years he has been dealing with technical and legal translations, and also conducting group classes in English for IT specialists. Personal interests include English language literature, as well as photography and travelling.
Bożena Wiesner
She graduated from the Pedagogical University of Powstańców Śląskich in Opole, Polish philology with a teaching specialization. She is also a graduate of the University of Opole, where she got the certificate to conducting physical education classes. She has a diploma of an amateur theater instructor.
She has many years of experience in children and youth teaching which she gained in Gogolin schools.
She likes meeting people, unplanned travels, reading books, her favourite musicians are Queen, Carlos Santana and Czesław Niemen.
Andrzej Czaplak
A graduate of Adam Mickiewicz University in English Philology in Poznan. In 1999 he completed a course: Teaching English for Business Purposes at the Institute of Applied Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh. In the years 1992-2005 he was an assistant at the Institute of English Studies at the University of Opole. A long-time lecturer of English language at the Teacher Training College in Opole and at the State Higher Vocational School in Nysa. An English teacher at summer courses organized by the Professional Linguistic Upper Studies (PLUS) in Chatham and Bedford in the UK. He has many years of experience in running language courses for adults and teenagers, e.g.: ‘in company’ courses for executives of Opole firms. He is interested in British literature and culture.
Beata Kulig
Beata Kulig graduated from the Pedagogical University in Opole majored in the Polish philology with a teaching specialty. She also completed postgraduate studies in philosophy and ethics at the University of Opole, and library studies and scientific information at the University of Wrocław. She also studied speech therapy and care and educational pedagogy at the School of Humanities and Economics in Brzeg. In addition, she gained qualifications in the field of oligophrenopedagogy, entitling her to work with children with the need of special education. For 20 years she has been a certified teacher, who combines in her work teaching of the mother tongue with the fields she studied. Her passion is to develop students’ potential and motivation for personal development. While working at the Secondary School, she organized the Academy of Educational Knowledge, the aim of which was to educate parents in the field of addiction upbringing and prevention. For her social activity in this area, which also took place in non-governmental institutions such as Return from “U” and the Association for Addicted People “To człowiek”, she received an award from the Opole District. Currently, she is learning French and is interested in French culture. In her free time she creates small stained glass forms using the Tiffani technique.