Teaching English

Program description

Teaching English is a Master’s level program designed for individuals aiming to become modern, well‑prepared English language teachers. The program develops the competences needed to work in diverse, contemporary educational environments. It offers two specializations, allowing each candidate to choose the path best suited to their professional goals.

The specialization “professional training of English language teachers” provides full credentials to teach English in the Polish education system at the upper primary level (grades 4–8) and in secondary schools.

The specialization “professional development of English language teachers” enables students to deepen and expand the competences they have already acquired, opening opportunities to work in a variety of educational contexts, including those outside the formal school system.

This program is an excellent choice for individuals who want to combine their passion for the English language with a meaningful impact on the education of future generations.

Selected courses

• For both specializations:
  • Neurocognitive Foundations of Language Acquisition and Use
  • Methodological Workshops in Applied Linguistics
  • Digital Resources and Tools in the English Teacher’s Work
• For the specialization “professional training of English language teachers”
  • Classroom Management and Educational Guidance
  • Communication and Social Skills in the Teacher’s Work
  • English Language Teaching Methodology
• For the specialization “professional development of English language teachers”
  • Artificial Intelligence in the English Teacher’s Work
  • Intercultural Education Workshops in English Language Teaching
  • Teaching English Across Age Groups

Requirements under the Act on the Protection of Minors

To complete the mandatory teaching practicum in primary and secondary schools within the specialization “professional training of English language teachers,” students must meet the requirements set out in the Act of 13 May 2016 on Counteracting Threats of Sexual Offences and on the Protection of Minors. This includes verification in the Register of Sexual Offenders and providing a criminal record certificate from the National Criminal Register for specified offences. Students who are foreign nationals or who have lived outside Poland within the last 20 years must also submit additional declarations and criminal record certificates from relevant countries, along with certified translations. Failure to meet these requirements will prevent the completion of the mandatory practicum and, consequently, the completion of the program.

Graduate competences

Graduates of the Teaching English program acquire the knowledge, skills, and social competences characteristic of English language teachers working in contemporary educational contexts. Throughout their studies, they develop competences such as:

• Advanced knowledge in linguistics applied to language teaching
• Ability to design and conduct effective language classes
• Creativity and flexibility in working with learners
• Critical analysis of language learning and teaching processes
• Effective collaboration and communication in educational settings
• Ability to design and conduct linguistic research
• Skills in managing their own professional development
• Competences necessary for participation in research projects and academic activity
• High proficiency in English, both spoken and written

Career prospects

Graduates of the Teaching English program have broad career opportunities:

• Qualifications to teach English in primary schools (grades 4–8) and secondary schools (for graduates of the specialization “professional training of English language teachers” and for those in specialization “professional development of English language teachers” who completed teacher‑training standards at the first‑cycle level)
• Employment as language instructors in private language schools and other non‑formal educational institutions
• Delivery of specialized language courses for companies, institutions, and organizations
• Employment in international cooperation institutions and organizations requiring high English proficiency
• Teaching and training roles in higher education and adult education sectors

Teaching English is a program for individuals who want to enter the profession with confidence, energy, and a modern teaching toolkit. The studies offer a real competitive advantage by combining practical skills, up‑to‑date knowledge, and experiences that open doors to careers both within and beyond the field of education.