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• Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

  I had two Polish language teachers who made me fall in love with this language's melody, spelling and grammar.

• Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

  It is certainly Maria Skłodowska-Curie, who was a Polish scientist. For years I lived on the street named Maria Skłodowska-Curie and went to the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Primary School.
  
  The next figure is Fryderyk Chopin, who was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period.
  
  From fictional characters, my favorites are "Bolek i Lolek" and "Reksio", fairytales for children.

• Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behavior in the language that you particularly like?

  I love all the softenings, digraphs and all spelling rules and grammar of the Polish language. I like to listen to people who speak Polish because this language rustles like autumn leaves. My favorite phrase is "filiżanka herbaty" (a cup of tea).

• Why does speaking this language matter to you?

  I have Polish roots and I can't imagine stopping speaking and thinking in Polish. My ancestors gave me this value and I respect it with all my being.

• What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

  From the experience of being a Polish language teacher, I can say that consonant groups (consonant clusters) are quite difficult for language learners. Example words with this difficulty: stąd, wkrótce, szczęście. However, in the learning process, self-discipline, consisting in repeating lessons, and phonetic practice helps.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

  I once wrote an essay on "To have or to be" and my Polish teacher told me, "Aleksander Kamiński (author) would be proud of you."

• How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

  I have always known that traveling educates. I will always remember my trips to Krakow, Warsaw, Sandomierz, Czorsztyn, Poznań. I learn the fastest by discovering new places and historical monuments of Poland. I enrich my language by listening to professional guides.

• What makes you a Superprof in language?

  My greatest values in teaching Polish are my students. I know from them that they enjoy learning. I teach with passion and dedication. The progress in learning the language of my students (speaking and understanding) is my greatest success.