The 4EU+ mini-grant project “Students to Students, or Polish Colloquial Language” successfully concluded in the last week of November 2024. Organised by Charles University in collaboration with the University of Warsaw and with the participation of Heidelberg University, the project facilitated a cross-cultural exchange centred on language learning and teaching.
Over six weeks (17 October–29 November 2024), the project engaged 17 students: 10 from the Czech Republic, 6 from Poland, and 1 from Germany. Polish students took on the role of language instructors, sharing their expertise with Czech students in a structured setting. The involvement of Dr Marta Piasecka from the University of Warsaw, an experienced mentor for future Polish language teachers, was crucial to the project’s success. She provided expert guidance to the Polish participants, supporting them in their teaching roles and organisational responsibilities.
A total of 21 online meetings were held as part of the project. During these sessions, Polish students practised their teaching abilities by giving language lessons to their peers on topics relevant to today’s young people, such as university life, daily routines, socialising, expressing emotions, social media, and professional matters like work and money. Czech students, in turn, expanded their vocabulary, gained insight into Polish student culture, and enhanced their foreign language skills.
After weeks of online sessions, the Czech students travelled to Warsaw for a workshop to apply their newly acquired vocabulary. Thanks to support from the University of Warsaw, Polish students were exempted from their other duties, enabling them to fully engage in the workshop, conduct training sessions, and accompany their international peers during cultural activities and sightseeing, including a visit to the National Museum and an exhibition by Józef Chełmoński.
The workshop included group activities, such as integration tasks, quizzes, debates on linguistic and cultural topics, and the creation of brochures about Warsaw combining personal memories and new vocabulary. The project concluded with a final online meeting to reflect on the experience and discuss the potential for future collaborations.
Participants highly valued the opportunity for cross-cultural exchange, the small group format, and the variety of vocabulary not typically covered in standard courses. Polish students appreciated the supportive environment for developing their teaching skills, while Czech students found the experience enriching and engaging.
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