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Foreign languages are no longer just a nice addition to your resume – they’re a necessity.

However, there is still a shortage of people with advanced language skills in the labour market.

The most sought-after employees are those who can perform more complex tasks in a foreign language, such as customer service, negotiation, content creation, conducting training, and presentations.

Conscious employees are eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.

This potential is worth tapping into!

And the best way to make rapid language progress is to learn with a teacher.
Personalized learning.

That is why language courses in Balajcza are tailored to the students (location, time, teacher). There are 3 variants to choose from:

• General language course (including conversations)
• Business language course (e.g. Business English)
• Industry-specific course (e.g., IT, law)

You can also learn Polish for foreigners with Balajcza.

And for all Chamber members we have a special gift – a 50% discount on the first month of classes in any language!

Just contact the Balajcza office and provide the code (TIME4COURSE) and we will include the discount in the quote.

This is a great opportunity to take care of the company’s most valuable asset – its employees, as well as their development and satisfaction.

In such a situation, successes – both linguistic and business-related – are only a matter of time!

Thursday, 23 February 2023
8 am-9 am

Canada is a land of vast expanses, unspoiled nature, diverse landscapes and cultures. More and more tourists from all over the world are attracted by the country’s unique beauty every year.

To help you discover this remarkable country, we are offering a mini-series of 3 online Breakfast Meetings. The first one, “Canada – tourist’s ABC”, is on Thursday, February 23, at 8 am.

You’ll learn interesting facts such as:

• what applications and documents are necessary for travel to Canada
• why prices on Canadian products are misleading
• whether and whom you should tip
• why Canada’s borders are so straight
• which parallel the Peace Arch was built on
• when to plan a trip to the Land of the Maple Leaf

The meeting will be held by Kamila Radzyńska – business coach, specialised in intercultural communication, member of SIETAR Polska, R&D Manager experienced in foreign trade, romanist, passionate about the Far East, and winner of the Knowledge about France Competition organised by PR III radio and France Inter.

Partner of the meeting: Sietar Polska

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Since the beginning of the new year, we have observed price increases all around.

However, we have decided to go another direction at Balajcza Linguistic Services and we have some good news for you:

We did not raise our prices during 2022 and, with a view to supporting our clients’ business, neither did we in January and February 2023.

Until the end of February, you can use our services for the lower cost of last year’s prices. The date taken into account is the date that the request got accepted for execution.

We want our customers to boldly launch new projects at the beginning of 2023, and not worry about the budget.

Therefore, our language support services:

• interpreting and translation (including the so-called sworn translation)
• language support during conferences
• foreign language courses

are all at your fingertips… and at a predictable price.

Therefore, all Chamber members who might need an assistance of a translator, an interpreter or a lecturer are welcome to contact the Balajcza office at:

balajcza@balajcza.pl
+ 48 22 643 47 94

You can also comfortably request a valuation by filling a form available on the website:
www.balajcza.pl/valuation

In conclusion, it’s not worth standing by – the best moment is… now.

“Lebanon – The Middle East is even closer than you think”

Thursday, 9 February 2023
8 am-9 am

Lebanon is the land of vineyards, orange orchards, green meadows and pine forests. This is where Arab culture meets Mediterranean culture. A country full of ancient monuments, wonderful landscapes, excellent cuisine and smiling, hospitable people.  Many of us associate Lebanon only with war, while its real image turns out to be completely different from that known from the media.

Attend our Thursday Breakfast and find out:

• why Lebanon is called the Switzerland of the Middle East,
• what delicacies of Lebanese cuisine are the national pride of the Lebanese people,
• why your legs hurt more than your head after a Lebanese wedding,
• why a Lebanese bachelor wears a ring on his finger,
• what attracts Polish pilgrimages to Lebanon.

The meeting will be hosted by:

Maria Błoch – globetrotter and recruiter for an international e-commerce company. She studied in Croatia, lived in Beirut and worked for a Lebanese-Nigerian company. Thanks to this experience she discovered all there is to know about Lebanese culture. After years of travelling, she returned to Poland and is now looking for talents on the UK, Czech and Polish markets.

Partner of the meeting: Sietar Polska

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl ; tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

 

“Cultural Differences between Brits and Poles”

…with lots of humour and reading between the lines.

Tuesday, 14 February 2023
11 am-12 pm

What is the goal of this webinar?

• To see that even fluent English does not guarantee clear and comprehensible communication in the Anglo-Saxon world.

What will you learn during the webinar?

• You will learn the basic communication codes of the British based on words that are understood differently in other European languages than English.
• You will play a guessing game about the most famous people from British history and pop culture.
• You will learn about the British people’s sense of humour, find out where their peculiar nature comes from, and finally understand them.

Who is Małgorzata Ruszkowska?

Małgosia is a certified teacher of English (TEFL) and a coach accredited by The Coaching Academy in London. She travels a lot and has lived in ten countries on four continents.

During her many years spent in the UK, she worked for British corporations, while taking her first steps in volunteering as an English teacher in Madagascar and Burma. This experience inspired her to change her profession and become an English teacher in Vietnam.

She teaches English (General and Business English) in groups at different levels at BALAJCZA Linguistic Services.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl ; tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Tuesday, 31 January 2023
11 am-12 pm

Although World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th, and it’s only January, taking care of our mental health should be important every day of the year. We live, to say the least, in dynamic times of change and broad emotional and social development. Until recently, mental health was not only an avoided subject, but also a misunderstood phenomenon. Few people took care of their mental health through psychotherapy. In turn, many were scared to try such services and rejected them.

However, the pandemic, the recession, and recent geopolitical events have changed the perception of taking care of mental health. It’s no longer seen as a source of shame nor as an imaginary luxury.

It’s time to once and for all change our perception of helping ourselves and others. We have to openly say to ourselves: “We are emotional beings, with an amazing psyche. It’s part of our responsibility for ourselves and our development to seek help from a specialist when we feel that we need it.”

What will you learn during this webinar?

1. How do we define mental health and what is mental hygiene?
2. When should you turn to a coach and when to a therapist? How is one different from the other?
3. How can you recognize that you need help?
4. How should you look for the right specialist for you?

Who is Małgorzata Ruszkowska?

Małgosia is a certified teacher of English (TEFL) and a coach accredited by The Coaching Academy in London. She travels a lot and has lived in ten countries on four continents.

During her many years spent in the UK, she worked for British corporations, while taking her first steps in volunteering as an English teacher in Madagascar and Burma. This experience inspired her to change her profession and become an English teacher in Vietnam.

She teaches English (General and Business English) in groups at different levels at BALAJCZA Linguistic Services.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Since the beginning of the new year, we have observed price increases all around.

However, we have decided to go another direction at Balajcza Linguistic Services and we have some good news for you:

We did not raise our prices during 2022 and, with a view to supporting our clients’ business, neither will we in January 2023.

Until the end of January, you can use our services for the lower cost of last year’s prices. The date taken into account is the date that the request got accepted for execution.

We want our customers to boldly launch new projects at the beginning of 2023, and not worry about the budget.

Therefore, our language support services:

• interpreting and translation (including the so-called sworn translation)
• language support during conferences
• foreign language courses

are all at your fingertips… and at a predictable price.

Therefore, all Chamber members who might need an assistance of a translator, an interpreter or a lecturer are welcome to contact the Balajcza office at:

balajcza@balajcza.pl
+ 48 22 643 47 94

You can also comfortably request a valuation by filling a form available on the website:
www.balajcza.pl/valuation

In conclusion, it’s not worth standing by – the best moment is… now.

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

11 am-12 pm

“Nordic recipe for a state of balance”

We have entered the new year of 2023 with many plans and resolutions ahead – and we try to put them into action while constantly stressed and on the run. Let’s take a look at our northern neighbours from Sweden, Denmark or Finland, who primarily look for authentic balance in everyday life.

Can the lifestyles of the Swedes, Danes and Finns inspire us? Together we will decipher the meaning of lillördag, fredagsmys, fika 🙂

If you want to learn about the Nordic recipe for a state of balance in everyday life and find out more about Danish hygge, Swedish lagom or Finnish kalsarikännit, come to our meeting on January 17.

We will talk about:

• Do cultural differences affect the way we rest?
• Can the Nordic way of relaxation work in Poland?
• How do the Swedes, Danes and Finns seek work-life balance and what can we learn from them?

• Why does the whole world admire the Danish concept of hygge?
• How about choosing Swedish lagom or Finnish kalsarikännit?

Małgorzata Musińska-Kubis, who lived and worked in Sweden for almost 7 years – first at the Polish Embassy in Stockholm as a diplomat and then in business, will talk about Nordic ways to relax and find balance in life. Małgorzata currently lives in Warsaw, where she works for a Polish chemical company in the supply chain division. She combines her work with her passion – she is also a Business and Intercultural Competence Coach, works with the Swedish-Polish Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm, is a SIETAR Member and records podcasts.

Partner of the meeting: Sietar Polska

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl
• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Thursday, 12 January 2023
8 am-9 am

The beginning of the year is a good time to look at other nations’ holiday calendars. Even in countries culturally similar to us we can find quite a few differences. And this is just the beginning of discovering the wealth of traditions and customs, including culinary ones, that are associated with each holiday.

On Thursday, January 12, at 8:00 am, as part of our Online Breakfast, we will talk about “celebrating à la française.” We invite not only gourmets and gourmands, but also all those interested in the traditions and customs of France.

Among others, we will talk about: 

• how the Grand Tour de France determined New Year celebrations
• what the French collect in January
• what role did the “vows of Chlodwig” play
• how January 6 is celebrated at the Presidential Palace
• what the “love lottery” was all about

The meeting will be held by Kamila Radzyńska – business coach, specialised in intercultural communication, member of SIETAR Polska, R&D Manager experienced in foreign trade, romanist, passionate about the Far East, and winner of the Knowledge about France Competition organised by PR III radio and France Inter.

Partner of the meeting: Sietar Polska

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Monday, 19^th December 2022
1 pm-2 pm

Trust often determines success in business. Trust allows us to develop a relationship. It also guarantees effective business cooperation and productivity. And what’s more, it allows us to feel comfortable with people we work with.
And how to build trust in an international team?

We invite you to our meeting during which we will discuss the following:

• What influences trust?
• What behaviors make us trust people we work with?
• How to gain the trust of a person who comes from a different culture than ours?
• How to build trust in intercultural cooperation?

About building trust in intercultural cooperation:will tell you:

Magdalena Żymełka – trainer and consultant. For many years, she has been involved in the field of soft HR, particularly its key processes, such as onboarding, job descriptions, implementation of employee evaluations, appraisal interviews for managers, goal setting, talent management and employee engagement surveys.

She has international experience: 15 years of experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of development programs, global onboarding programs, product training, e learning programs, and Talent Management projects in international organizations.

She has worked with people from EMEA, APAC and AMER (Poland, UK, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Spain, India, Philippines, Hong Kong, USA) areas. She worked and lived in the US and the UK.

She managed the Learning & Development team at an international company with more than 2,000 employees.

She creates and conducts training courses for business clients, specializing in the topics of improving leadership skills, First Time Manager, managing a team, including scattered teams, cross-cultural management, managing generations in an organization, conducting effective meetings, building effective teams, change management, culture of management by values in an organization and culture of feedback and effective communication in a team.

She has delivered a total of 6,000 hours of training, both on the spot and remotely. She provides training courses in Polish and English.

Partner of the meeting: Sietar Polska

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Wednesday, 14 December 2022
8 am-9 am

Stockholm is called the Venice of the North. In Poland, we know little about it and rarely think of Stockholm as a destination for a weekend trip.

Maybe it is worth the trip after all? Stockholm has great tourist potential and hides many surprises. There is something for everyone.

Did you know that:

• Stockholm’s entire capital area includes the Stockholm archipelago, which means 24,000 islands, islets and coastal rocks?
• Stockholm Central Station is located on 14 islands connected by 53 bridges?
• Stockholm is the city of Nobel Prize banquets?
• has the world’s only subway carved into the rock?
• in May, you can see the cherry blossom garden,
• and on the island of Södermalm you can take a tour in the footsteps of the characters from Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy…
• and see the – considered Polish – lions in front of the Royal Castle…?

Take a virtual trip to Stockholm with guide Małgorzata Musińska-Kubis, who lived and worked in Sweden for almost 7 years – first at the Polish Embassy in Stockholm as a diplomat and then in business, will talk about Nordic ways to relax and find balance in life. Małgorzata currently lives in Warsaw, where she works for a Polish chemical company in the supply chain division. She combines her work with her passion – she is also a Business and Intercultural Competence Coach, works with the Swedish-Polish Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm, is a SIETAR Member and records podcasts.

Partner of the meeting: Sietar Polska

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.