Jolanta Lisowiec - Teacher of Polish

15/09/2026

Two weeks ago, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) in Great Britain published an article about Gen Z, and according to their research, they called them "THE SADNESS GENERATION".

They determined:
- One in 20 young people in England now report having no close friends. In 2014, it was about 1 in 100 – a fivefold increase

- Among 16-21-year-olds, the percentage of those with three or more close friends has fallen from 85% in 2012-2014 to 72% in 2023-2025. Satisfaction with the quality of friendships has also declined among younger teenagers.

- The IPPR explicitly describes Gen Z as more isolated, more affected by psychological distress, and less productive than previous generations.

Interestingly, this isn't just a report saying, "Gen Z is sad because they're on their phones." The IPPR also points to social factors: the closure of youth clubs, the effects of the pandemic, housing problems, fewer opportunities to transition into adulthood, and worsening access to support.

In my opinion, one of the modern problems in friendship is GASLIGHTING. One day, your "friend" starts ignoring you out of the blue for weeks, months or years without any explanation or even the will to save years of good relationships. As a result, you stop trusting people and avoid close relationships.

I've prepared vocabulary with AI connected to the word "sadness" If you would like to learn more about this topic, please visit my website and book a trial lesson www.british-polish.co.uk

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06/09/2026

Maybe not everyone knows about it yet, but I have been offering this service for many years… :)
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01/09/2026

Welcome to September and a new school year... I cannot wait to see all my students after summer break.😍
If you would like to start Polish with me, I have only a few last spots available - please visit my website www.british-polish.co.uk and book your first lesson or send me a message at [email protected] ASAP✨

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21/08/2026

Congratulations to all the students who received their GCSE results yesterday. 🎉I'm not going to be shy about saying that my fantastic students only received 9s and 8s in Polish. 👏👏👏
Some of them have already left feedback on our lessons, so please click the link below and read on if you're looking for an experienced teacher who's up for a challenge.😀
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15/08/2026

Lately, I have been preparing advertising materials, and I just realised that I have been working as a teacher for . 🎉

I know how important it is to inform potential customers that they pay not only for a basic chat with a Polish person, but also for time with an experienced tutor who can help resolve their learning issues or address challenges.
The other way I am real , so I struggle to praise myself... so please read my students' opinions, and then you can book a free trial lesson with me at www.british-polish.co.uk

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27/07/2026

Dzień dobry :) A few days ago, I visited the Wilson Art Gallery and Museum in Cheltenham and, among many beautiful paintings, noticed a very interesting painting by the Dutchman Hendrik Martens Sorgh, c. 1645, "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary". As a Polish Catholic, I've seen hundreds of variations of Jesus Christ throughout my life... but I'd never seen him as an adult man in an everyday situation, like sitting in the kitchen. That's why this painting moves me so much...

Good to know that in Poland, over 89% of the population is Catholic (Poland's population is over 37 million). Also, there are over 13,000 churches and sacred buildings in Poland.

If you would like to visit Poland and also learn about the most important sacred places for Polish Catholics, you should visit:

1. (74 km from Katowice or 156 km from Kraków)
The Black Madonna of Częstochowa, Jasna Góra Monastery

2. (120 km from Poznań, 134 km from Łódź)
The Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń

3. IN KRAKÓW - Divine Mercy Sanctuary
The Divine Mercy Sanctuary

4. (209 km from Gdańsk, 286 km from Warszawa)
The Sanctuary of St. Mary

5. (159 km from Kraków, 162 km from Lublin)
Benedictine monastery from the 11th century

If you would like to learn more about Polish religious customs and traditions, please visit my website and book your first lesson: www.british-polish.co.uk

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04/07/2026

*** Update about Summer Break Schedule ***

Dear Students/Parents/Prospective Students,

In July and August, I will be working as usual. I am planning short trips around England, but I will be doing everything I can to use weekends for it. I will inform you in advance.
Please remember that in August, children between 5 and 15 years can travel by bus for free in Gloucestershire, so I will be available for a face-to-face lesson as well :)

***GCSE Preparation Course***

I have an open list for GCSE individual lessons from September. I am so happy to teach so many siblings of my previous students. I still have some places available. Please contact me at [email protected] or via my website www.british-polish.co.uk

*** Cooperation with schools around the UK ***

If you are a headteacher or know someone who struggles to find a Polish teacher for a GCSE preparation course in their area, please pass my details on. I just finished the GCSE Polish Preparation Course in Darby, and at the same time, I started cooperating with the next school in Peterborough. I am open for business with every type of school :)

*** Podziękowania ***

I would like to say thank you to all of my teenage students for this school year - when I see how hard Polish children work, I am sure that as adults they will reach whatever they wish. Good luck! Powodzenia!😍

🌺Thank you, my adult students, who are finishing or continuing lessons with me - I am so grateful, and I hope you learned a lot🌺

If you read this and have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me 😀 Do zobaczenia! See you soon!

Let your language journey begin... ⏯ 🇵🇱💕

29/06/2026

Dzień dobry :) The First Communion season has officially ended.🌺And I suspect some English people don't know how important this family celebration is for Polish people. Perhaps I can shed some light on this topic...
First, if you want to receive First Communion in the Catholic Church, you must be baptised. For example, I baptised my child when my daughter was 10 months old. So, typically, the child's age for this ceremony is between 0 and 5 years.
By the way, if you would like to get married in the Catholic Church, you must be baptised, then receive First Communion ( when you are 8-10 years old), and then be confirmed (if you are 13-16 years old). All these sacraments are very important. But of course, we have an option for a non-Catholic fiancé/ fiancée. You need to find out all the details at the church where you are planning to get married.

Returning to First Communion details, the child must complete a First Communion preparation course organised by the nearest Catholic Church. Then the family is invited to the church, where a special First Communion Mass will be held (in Poland, usually in May, but in England, often in June). After Mass, the family is invited to lunch or dinner at a restaurant of the parents' of the child choice.
The most popular gift for the child is money. Godparents or grandparents may also give a gold pendant, bracelet, or earrings. If you want to come to the church, don't forget to bring a card with wishes and some sweets if you wish.

***Useful vocabulary:
First Communion - Pierwsza Komunia Święta
Communicant - Komunikant (M) / Komunikantka (F)
Communion wafer - Hostia
Mass - Msza
Church - Kościół
Invitation - Zaproszenie

If you would like to learn more about this topic, please visit my website and book your first lesson: www.british-polish.co.uk
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Photo: Jolanta Lisowiec

01/06/2026

Dzień dobry😍Today in Poland, we celebrate Children's Day🥰 Dzień Dziecka🥳

I cannot imagine a world without children, especially not without my sweet daughter💞

In modern times, we focus so much on children's well-being, but please remember that at the beginning of the 20th century, Polish-Jewish paediatrician Janusz Korczak sacrificed his life to be a children's advocate. He always openly talked about children's needs and how adults should change their behaviour towards them. He ran two orphanages, and he died with his foster children in the Treblinka death camp. He did not abandon them until the end🖤

If you would like to learn more about Polish heroes, please visit my website and book your first lesson www.british-polish.co.uk
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25/05/2026

Dzień dobry😍Finally, we have nice weather!
If the new season is coming, I usually play songs with this theme for my students, and it's not always one of Vivaldi's fantastic pieces. Sometimes I choose funny songs or the most popular old ones... or, like this time, I choose this summer song especially for you because it's about an ice cream lolly. Which every Polish person knows are the best on the beach on the Baltic Sea.

And a fun fact is that my two friends from primary school show up in this video (two brunette girls in black swimsuits). Apparently, I have a few 😁

Miłego słuchania! Enjoy!
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