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Marta Bas-Szymaszek

Marta Bas-Szymaszek

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Hello! I'm Marta, and I'm delighted to be your guide in this English Listening Challenge.

As an English language instructor with over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of international students from diverse backgrounds. My passion lies in helping learners develop confident listening and speaking skills – the foundation of meaningful communication in English.

Throughout my career, I've specialized in both English for Specific Purposes and General English, giving me unique insights into how different learners approach language learning. Whether you're preparing for academic studies, professional advancement, or personal enrichment, I understand the challenges you face and the breakthroughs that await you.

This course represents everything I've learned from years of teaching and research, translated into practical, achievable steps that work.

My academic background includes a PhD, MA, and BA, all focused on Applied Linguistics – you can explore more details on my profile page. But beyond the qualifications, what I bring is genuine enthusiasm for helping you succeed and deep understanding of what it takes to master English listening and speaking skills.

I'm excited to share this learning adventure with you. Together, we'll build your confidence, develop your skills, and help you achieve your English language goals.

Let's get started!

Posts (11)

Oct 27, 202511 min
Understanding Plagiarism and AI Tools: My Guide for International Students
Introduction The words plagiarism or academic integrity spark feelings of anxiety for many home and international students. In fact, plagiarism is one of the most stressful topics for international students in Western universities. The fear of accidentally plagiarizing, combined with unfamiliar citation rules and language barriers, can make academic writing feel overwhelming. That is why I have done some research on this and here's what recent studies tells us: most plagiarism by...

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Jun 30, 20256 min
What is critical listening? Beyond just hearing the words
A guide to developing essential thinking skills through active listening You have probably heard the term critical thinking, you even probably know what it means and apply it in real life situations (read my other blog post on critical thinking here ). But have you ever thought about critical listening? Well, this is applying your critical thinking skills when you listen to whatever it is that you like to listen to or are exposed to. I am even convinced that you use critical listening skills...

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Mar 22, 20254 min
Mastering Critical Appraisal: An Essential Skill for Academic Success
The topic of today’s blog is critical appraisal – a term that I first came across when I was doing my first Masters in Applied Linguistics and it was during one of the training sessions organised for postgraduate students that I attended. I remember how puzzled I was as I had no clue what it meant and what I was supposed to do in that training. Years later, I see the same puzzled look on the faces of my students. Luckily, I saved my notes from that training and supplemented it with...

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