Overview

I teach English-speaking pupils at the Polish Saturday School in Crawley and deliver Adults Polish Course. Lessons combine communicative speaking practice, structured writing, grammar

in context, and reading comprehension. Learners receive tailored materials and parents get short progress updates aligned

to learning targets.

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Problem

• Mixed proficiency and confidence levels within groups.

• The need to support both heritage speakers and foreign-language learners.

• A requirement for feedback aligned with GCSE task types and marking bands.

Approach

• Communicative tasks that build natural speaking confidence.

• Writing frameworks and vocabulary sets linked to GCSE themes.

• Spaced-repetition techniques for vocabulary retention.

• Clear, actionable feedback using GCSE-style band descriptors.

• Short formative assessments to track measurable progress.

Outcome

• Faster confidence gains in speaking and writing.

• Improved accuracy and vocabulary range across learners.

• Steady movement toward GCSE target levels (Grades 5–7).

• Adults course participants reporting better fluency and practical communication.

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