About Us

Our Teachers

Teachers are the prerequisite for success in learning languages, and therefore our staff are carefully selected specialists with experience and passion. We use effective and proven teaching methods and we can provide a friendly and stress-free atmosphere. We are characterized by creativity, open-mindedness, professionalism, and individual approach to each student.

SAGA AKADEMIA SCHOOL FOUNDER
ICELANDIC TEACHER

Karl Smári Hreinsson

Karl Smári Hreinsson, founder of Saga Akademía, earned his master degree in Icelandic language and literature from the University of Iceland. He completed advanced Teachers Training with Boston University. Karl Smári has taught Icelandic for foreigner since 1998. He was an Adjunct Professor with the European Division of the University of Maryland and is a freelance writer and a tourist guide in Iceland and Greenland.

ICELANDIC & ENGLISH TEACHER

Anita Ślęczek

Anita is a student at Háskóli Íslands in Reykjavík and studies Icelandic as a second language. She has an experience in teaching English to children, teenagers and adults since 2017 by giving private lessons as well as group. Anita has also finished courses regarding languages teaching in Poland.

Mateusz Ostrowski

ENGLISH TEACHER

Mateusz Ostrowski

Mateusz Ostrowski started his adventure with teaching English many years ago. He graduated in English Philology at the University of Wrocław. He worked in various language schools and ran his own educational business for 10 years, in the meantime also working as an interpreter, working at many conferences and business meetings as a consecutive and simultaneous interpreter.

Lorena Lurita Sanchez

SPANISH TEACHER

Lorena Lurita Sanchez

Lorena, a dedicated Spanish instructor, specializes in teaching the language to non-native speakers. With Spanish as her native language, she is passionate about inspiring her students to excel in their learning. The methodologies acquired at ELE Internacional are designed to nurture their inductive and creative abilities. In addition to her teaching expertise, Lorena has valuable teamwork skills from her experience as a Nursing Technician in Peru. During her leisure time, she indulges in her love for art by drawing and painting, and she cherishes moments spent with her beloved furry companions, showcasing her deep affection for dogs.

Julia Stefańska-De Simone

ICELANDIC TEACHER

Julia Stefańska-De Simone

Julia studies Icelandic as a second language at Háskóli Íslands. She has been living in Iceland since the end of 2016, and started learning Icelandic at the beginning of 2017, immediately using it practically at work. A fan of grammar (and how to teach it simply!) and the practical use of language in everyday life.

Věra Gábová

ENGLISH, RUSSIAN AND CZECH TEACHER

Věra Gábová

Vera started teaching languages in 2015. At first, she worked as a private tutor. After gaining a master’s degree in English and Russian language teaching at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, she worked for several language schools. Apart from teaching English and Russian she has also experience with teaching Czech. In her free time, she loves to teach and practice gymnastics.

Wojciech Piotr Lisiński

ENGLISH TEACHER

Wojciech Piotr Lisiński

Wojciech has been an English teacher for over fifteen years. He has taught English to children, teenagers, and adults. Peter worked at various language schools and summer camps. He completed advanced teacher training in Poland.

Karolina Kryspowicka-Lisińska

ENGLISH TEACHER

Karolina Kryspowicka-Lisińska

She has graduated from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan where she studied English. Karolina has worked as an English teacher for many years now. She is also a teacher trainer organizing workshops for other language teachers.

Tracey Phuc Nguyen

ICELANDIC TEACHER

Tracey Phuc Nguyen

Tracy is from Vietnam. She is 38 years old. She has been living in Iceland for 9 years. She is a coauthor of the very first Icelandic students’ book for Vietnamese learners. She is the co-author of our book, Icelandic for Vietnamese people.

SCHOOL SECRETARY

Joanna Ewa Menderska

Joanna works in the office. She completed B.A. studies in tourism and recreation in Warsaw. She has many years of experience in office work and customer service.

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