A few words about BetterFuture

- a passion for teaching -

BetterFuture was founded in 2020 by myself, Anna Cieślak. After graduating from De Montfort University and then Newcastle University with degrees in teaching English as a foreign language, I decided to turn my passion for teaching and many years of experience teaching both English and Polish into a business, with the goal of helping foreign language learners both in Poland and abroad. My language lessons are individually tailored to each of my students, and incorporate knowledge gained from my own experiences living and working in England and the USA.

There are many English and Polish language teachers to choose from, but many of them have a general and non-professional approach to teaching, which doesn't take into account the specific needs of each individual student. A teacher should be able to draw on her own professional and life experiences, while at the same time having a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge about the teaching process itself. Each lesson should be well-prepared and interesting, to increase the benefits for the student, as well as to keep him or her engaged in the learning process. Therefore I am proud to offer my students the following:

  • Modern teaching methods, combined with practical knowledge
  • Lessons tailored to the specific needs of the student
  • A stress-free environment during lessons

Prices

English language lessons (basic level)

A one-hour English language lesson for beginners, conducted in person or via Skype.

70 zł

English language lessons (intermediate/advanced)

A one-hour English language lesson for intermediate or advanced learners, conducted in person or via Skype.

75 zł

Polish language lessons (basic level)

A one-hour Polish language lesson for beginners, conducted in person or via Skype.

70 zł

Polish language lessons (intermediate/advanced)

A one-hour Polish language lesson for intermediate or advanced learners, conducted in person or via Skype.

75 zł

Preparation for the 8th grade exam (Poland)

A one-hour English language lesson tailored to students preparing for the 8th grade English exam in Poland, conducted in person or via Skype.

70 zł

Preparation for the basic "matura" exam (Poland)

A one-hour English language lesson tailored to students preparing for the basic "matura" exam in Poland, conducted in person or via Skype.

75 zł

Preparation for the expanded "matura" exam (Poland)

A one-hour English language lesson tailored to students preparing for the expanded "matura" exam in Poland, conducted in person or via Skype.

80 zł

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Teaching methods

 

When learning a foreign language, the way in which knowledge is passed on is very important. During lessons at BetterFuture, each student's needs, learning style(s) and interests are put first. There is no single teaching method applicable to all situations, thus a variety of traditional and modern teaching methods and learning strategies are used, adapted and practised.

A great variety of materials are used at BetterFuture. Textbooks and exercises are important—though stories, cartoons, scenes from movies and educational games or applications are also used. Teaching also often takes the form of of conversations in a given language, and any issues are discussed on an ongoing basis. Some of the methods used are listed below.


Student testimonials

Anna is a great teacher and I found the Skype lessons to be very enjoyable and helpful. It was helpful for me to have a teacher who could explain the structure of Polish and point out the things that I had misunderstood. I'm grateful to have been able to have such a good teacher and would definitely recommend Anna as a teacher for anyone wanting to learn Polish or English.

Michael from Downingtown (USA)

Pani Ania potrafi przygotować do rozmów w języku angielskim na bardzo wysokim poziomie. Miła atmosfera i indywidualne podejście do każdego ucznia. Bardzo polecam!

Kasia from Krosno (PL)

Lekcje są prowadzone online, profesjonalnie, na najwyższym poziomie, w bardzo miłej atmosferze. Dzięki lekcjom mój poziom języka angielskiego bardzo się polepszył, w związku z czym ułatwia mi to codzienną komunikację w Wielkiej Brytanii. Szczerze polecam współpracę z Anną Nycz.

Patrycja from Warrington (UK)

Pani Anna przygotowała mnie do egzaminu szkolnego z języka angielskiego. Wskazała mi na czym się skupić, jak radzić sobie ze stresem, pomogła mi odnaleźć mocne strony i doszlifować te słabsze. Pani Ania pogodnie i cierpliwie tłumaczy gramatykę angielską w sposób bardzo zrozumiały i praktyczny. Nie ma problemu aby powtarzać niezrozumiałe kwestie. Angielski nie należy do moich ulubionych przedmiotów, ale z panią Anią udało mi się przełamać to podejście.

Wiktoria from Aubervilliers (FR)

Bardzo polecam lekcje z panią Ania, u której mój syn uczy się angielskiego. Jest miłą, sympatyczną i systematyczną osobą. Potrafi zarazić do nauki angielskiego. Co tydzień uczą się nowych tematów poprzez gry i zabawy. Syn wychodzi bardzo zadowolony i z chęcią uczestniczy w następnych zajęciach. Serdecznie Polecam!

Magdalena from Krosno (PL)

My lessons with Anna were the key to building my confidence in learning and using the Polish language. At first, I had very low expectations of my ability to gain useful skills in Polish, and only wished to learn the basics. With Anna’s attentive assistance, I made great progress, which I believe I could never have made without her excellent teaching, skill and patience. She adapted her teaching style and the pace to my needs and my progress. I could not recommend Anna’s teaching more highly.

Kevin from Newcastle upon Tyne (UK)

Bardzo gorąco chciałabym polecić lekcje z p. Anią. Polecam z całą odpowiedzialnością, lekcje dostosowane do twojego tempa nauki, ciekawie prowadzone, duża różnorodność materiału do nauki (i czytanki i kreskówki, wszystko na wesoło i ciekawie). Ja zaczynałam prawie od zera, teraz daję radę sobie w rozmowie, a uczę się dopiero kilka miesięcy. Zachęcam do nauki z p. Anią, pełne zaangażowanie i profesjonalizm w nauczaniu.

Agnieszka from Leicester (UK)

Od początku roku szkolnego przygotowuję się do matury rozszerzonej z pomocą pani Ani. Bardzo polecam lekcje u niej ze względu na solidne przygotowanie do matury, miłą atmosferę, cierpliwość i pełne zaangażowanie. Lekcje skupiły się na najwazniejszych zagadnieniach maturalnych, następnie praktyce w arkuszach, co pomogło mi zaznajomić się z faktycznym egzaminem. Wyniki z próbnych egzaminów są bardzo zadawalające, teraz czekamy na główne matury.

Kacper from Krosno (PL)

I had many lessons in the past, but each of them had made me feel that even learning the basics of Polish was impossible. My lessons with Anna have changed my attitude. She has an in-depth knowledge of both languages, and leads the lessons in an entertaining and fun way. Anna is very patient, professional and reliable. She provides a lot of support and motivation. The lessons are interesting, tailored to my needs, and based on practical and real examples.

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