Whether you are student, experienced executive or just learning Polish for pleasure, with the broad range of courses available, we have the right course for you. Great care is taken to ensure that the right balance between the four skills is maintained throughout - speaking, reading, listening and writing. From the very beginning you will speak only Polish in our classes. It's like jumping in the deep end but it is worth it as you will be able to pick up the melody and rhythm of the language more quickly.
Teaching foreign languages is not only our mission, but first of all - our passion. Well-educated staff, great study books and interesting classes will make your learning process easier and more pleasant.
We have prepared a wide range of Polish language courses for you. Studying with GLOSSA is not only effective, but above all exciting.
But learning is not the only thing we want to offer during your stay in Cracow. You can also participate in many trips, pub evenings, workshops and other social events prepared for students by teachers and Glossa's trainees.
See you at Glossa!
Short Courses
The courses are held in bright, spacious, rooms with modern equipment. In the school you can make use of our WIFI internet, computer lab and our richly resourced library of books and films. In the study room you can do your homework, relax between classes or hang out with our other course participants. In the immediate vicinity of the school you will find cafes, eateries, bars and a fruit and vegetable market.
LANGUAGE COURSES TO MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONSYou’re interested in quick, intensive study? Choose our Intensive Polish Course in standard or mini groups. You already know the basics of Polish and you want to communicate in a business environment? Our Business Polish Course has been designed specially for you. You want to spend the holidays in Cracow, learning and perfecting the language. You’re invited to our Summer School of Polish Language and Culture, where intensive study is accompanied by a wide range of extra-curricular activities and a holiday atmosphere. You’re looking for a course where the subject matter will be closely matched to your needs? Take advantage of our individual One to One courses, where 100% of the teacher’s attention is dedicated to you. You live here, or you’re planning to stay in Cracow for a long time? You’re invited to join our Long Term Non-intensive Polish Course, where you can uncover the secrets of Polish at a slower pace. Although our courses differ in their degree of intensity, the number of students in each class, and the subject matter, you can rest assured that whichever choice you make, you will pick up what’s most important – communicative skills and practical knowledge. Get ready for total immersion in the Polish language!
LEARN EFFECTIVELY, LEARN WITH THE BEST
Our team is made up of qualified professionals, who have been teaching Polish as a foreign language with commitment and passion for many years. As trainers, they’ve conducted various different types of methodological teacher training courses both in Poland and abroad. Our teachers are the authors of the popular series of coursebooks ”Polski, krok po kroku” as well as the materials which make up the e-learning platform e-polish.eu. There you will find, among other things, listening exercises in audio format, clear and intuitive grammar tables, and also an extensive online dictionary. E-polish.eu constitutes not only an excellent study aid, but also the perfect complement to the courses which take place in our school. Thanks to this, you will have the opportunity to continue your language learning long after you leave Cracow. So that you can break down the language barrier more easily, our lessons are conducted entirely in Polish right from the most basic level. Using the ‘language immersion’ method, we place the highest emphasis on the development of communicative skills in everyday situations. Our lessons are always dynamic, and our teachers regularly take part in activities outside school. Our carefully prepared extra-curricular programme gives you the chance to learn about a selection of aspects of Polish culture, history and social life, and at the same time it offers you a feeling for some of the cultural differences you will find.
LEARN POLISH AND HAVE FUN
The best way to pick up a language is to use it in everyday situations. From experience we also know how important relaxation and good atmosphere can be for your effectiveness. That’s why we’ve prepared a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Thanks to this you will be able to make use of the knowledge you’ve acquired and also get to know some new friends and pick up some new skills. This varied package of events will make sure that the duration of your course is also a fascinating holiday.
- Go on one of our guided tours to the tourist attractions in Cracow and its scenic surroundings (among others to the Salt Mine in Wieliczka, Ojcow National Park, Zakopane).
- For the more active among you, we can suggest bike trips and horse-riding with a picnic.
- Come to one of the international meetings with the students at our school – take the chance to polish your language and have fun!
- Discover Polish culture and history at lectures, extra-curricular activities and communal film screenings.
- Get a taste for Polish cuisine, take part in our culinary workshops, during which we teach you both the language of cooking and the how to cook traditional Polish dishes.
- Together with your new friends, discover the vast array of Cracow pubs, restaurants and clubs. Take advantage of everything which Cracow has to offer.
So that your language learning is not only effectove, but also a pleasant experience, you need a comfortable place to stay - your own space. With this in mind, we have prepared different types of accommodation. Choose the option which is most convenient for you and enjoy every moment you spend in Cracow.
- If you value your independence – we suggest accommodation in a hotel (from 2 to 4 stars). The hotels are located in the town centre, so that Cracow and all its attractions are at your fingertips, day and night.
- If you want a taste for real student life, you can stay among other students either in halls of residence or in a student flat.
- If you want to experience Polish hospitality for yourself, you can stay with one of our friendly families. Living in a Polish home, you will be able to practice your language skills every day. It will be the ideal complement to your course and not to mention extra language training – with guaranteed effects!