Leaving Cert:
“The lessons turned out to be very helpful in preparing me for the exams. It’s nice to have meaningful assignments that really test your language skills.”
(Staś A.)
“The lessons helped me see what I am good at and what I need to work on. They allowed me to improve my skills.
It is worth preparing for the leaving cert exam to gain skills in answering the questions that will be in the exam and learn from your mistakes.The teacher was very helpful and understanding. I recommend it.”
(Julia J.)
“My daughter started preparing in her high school graduation class, from a level where writing was her weakest point, and within a short time, thanks to systematic work with Mrs. Anna, she began to write longer statements, such as an essay, and prepare projects for her portfolio. She enriched her vocabulary, improved her style and spelling. And most of all, my daughter believed in herself. The prize was the highest grade in the Polish language exam. With a sincere heart, I recommend the lessons with Mrs. Anna.”
(Agnieszka S.)
“Before my final exams in Polish, I decided to take preparatory lessons with Mrs. Ania. There was a nice and friendly atmosphere in all my lessons. Mrs. Ania helped me learn how to write various types of texts, e.g. essays, letters and descriptions of paintings. Together we went through different parts of the exams from previous years. Mrs. Ania analyzed all my works with me so that I could learn from my mistakes. I’ve seen my writing improve a lot in terms of the structure of my works and spelling. I recommend it to anyone who is preparing for the Polish language exam.”
(Ania S.)
“I started Polish lessons a few months ago. It was very late considering they start in the first year of high school here in Ireland. Because of this, I was hesitant at first, but I started with an open-minded approach. My Polish has improved a lot since then. I’m talking much more smoothly now than I was when I started. I’m happy that I was able to learn so much in such a short time, considering my level when I started. It was with the help of these lessons and their intensity that I was able to find my voice. Not only the intensity, but also the nice atmosphere during the lessons, and getting support all the way, during and between lessons. The amazing cooperation between me and my teacher gave me the confidence to get a much better grade on my Polish leaving cert exam. I highly recommend it and personally I don’t regret it. 🙂 I would like to thank you, for your lessons and help. These lessons have given me a lot of support, they have also helped me improve my Polish. Thank you again, especially for your patience. :D”
(Wojtek L.)
“I started learning Polish at the beginning of this school year. Mrs. Ania prepared me very well for the oral and written exam. Thanks to her support, I felt much more confident before the oral exam. During our lessons, we “went through” various written forms, such as: essay, blog, diary, which significantly enriched my vocabulary and improved spelling. Now I speak and write in Polish more fluently. I’m very happy with my current progress, especially considering where I started.”
(Martyna J.)
“I started Polish lessons a year ago to prepare for the Leaving cert exam. Thanks to weekly lessons with Mrs. Ania, I feel ready and very supported before the exam. Thanks to the lessons, I learned a lot not only about the Polish language, but also about Poland. When I started lessons a year ago, I felt insecure. I didn’t expect that I would be able to learn enough to pass the exam. Mrs. Ania helped me with everything and answered my questions. I am now more confident when I speak and write in Polish. I recommend Polish language lessons to anyone who is considering it!”
(Amelia M.)
I wholeheartedly recommend Polish lessons with Anna for students preparing for their Leaving Cert.
The lessons are conducted in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and everything is explained clearly and in an easy-to-understand way. Anna is highly committed to her students and takes an individual approach to each learner.
(Magdalena)
I wholeheartedly recommend Anna Gapińska. Anna prepared both of my daughters for the Polish Leaving Cert exam — my older daughter in 2024 and my younger daughter in 2026. Both were born and raised in Ireland and speak English in their everyday lives. Both achieved an H1 in Polish.
As a parent, I actually had very little contact with Anna, as all the lessons were organised directly between her and my daughters. The girls loved their lessons and always looked forward to the next one.
Anna explains everything clearly, creates a stress-free learning environment and teaches very effectively. As an educator, she also has an excellent rapport with young people.
If you are looking for a reliable and professional teacher who can guide your child through the demanding period of Leaving Cert preparation without unnecessary stress, look no further.
With many thanks,
(Magdalena Malon)
I highly recommend Anna’s online Polish lessons for Leaving Cert preparation!
As a parent, I was extremely impressed by her professionalism, dedication and excellent approach to teaching. Anna has an in-depth knowledge of the SEC requirements, and her lessons are exceptionally well organised.
Thanks to her support, patience and encouragement, my son completely overcame his exam-related stress and achieved the highest grade — H1!
(Marcin Siudziński, parent of a Leaving Cert student)
My son was born and raised in an Irish-Polish family. Because of our family circumstances, English and Irish always came more naturally to him. During Transition Year, however, he decided that he would take Polish as a foreign language for his Leaving Cert.
Anna started working with him at the beginning of 5th Year. From that point on, he began speaking Polish more often with me and with our Polish family. Her lessons were structured and methodical, but also engaging, and they helped him develop his understanding of the language, his speaking skills and, most importantly, his confidence and fluency in using Polish.
Noah was determined to get into his chosen college course, which required a high number of points. Anna has an excellent understanding of the Irish education and examination system, and her support in preparing him for the Leaving Cert was focused and invaluable.
Noah achieved a very good result in Polish, which helped him secure a place on his first-choice course.
I would definitely recommend lessons with Anna. My youngest son has now also started lessons with her and will continue preparing for his Leaving Cert Polish exam.
(Agnieszka)
Coaching:
“Conversation and putting things in order helped me to work on myself, release my emotions and shake myself into action. The subject and purpose of the session had been defined earlier, but during the conversation, by establishing specific steps, it turned out that it would be a process, a gradual release from the situation that was bothering me.
The session was carried out in full confidence, I felt comfortable, I could vent my emotions, express my sadness, but also notice many positives. Thanks to the tools, I set the issues that were important to me, because it is good to have these partial answers to the questions, set a goal and focus on it, not all at once.
I realized that I was taking too much on myself at the same time and I was overwhelmed with my thoughts. Now I see it a little differently, gradually and more confidently.
For now, I have freed myself from the pressure that I put on myself and in this order I see the meaning😊. “
“Such a session / conversation can sort out the mess in your head. It’s not like someone will tell you what to do. You do it yourself, but in harmony with yourself, and then you work at your own pace. “
(Kasia J.)
“Anna is a warm and extremely nice person. At the first meeting, she created an atmosphere full of warmth and acceptance, thanks to which I could listen to myself and my deeply hidden needs. It was a new and very difficult experience for me. I received a lot of support. I realized that I finally want to take a break from everyday struggles. The coaching session with Anna was a very enjoyable but demanding job. Full professionalism! “
(Monika O.)
Mrs. Ania,
Thank you for the report and for all the sessions. It was an opportunity for me to stop for a moment and define priorities. Thanks to your questions and suggestions, I looked inside myself, which I did not have the opportunity to do in the rush of life. Your empathy and positive energy made me trust and open up right away, which allowed me to be fully honest, and it seems to me that this is the most important thing in coaching.
Wiktoria M. (Career coaching sessions – programme for young adults)
After the sessions, I became more confident and stopped being afraid of failures and rejection from others. Thanks to this, I will certainly defend my own opinion more often and stand up for myself.
I also broke through in trying new things and making new friends. I also discovered a good career path for me. I learned to manage my time – duties and pleasures. I am extremely happy after these sessions and I have gained confidence.
Przemysław B. (Life & Career Coaching sessions – programme for young adults)