Bill Johnston je uznávaný prekladateľ poľskej literatúry, ktorého práca sprístupnila klasickú aj súčasnú poľskú poéziu a prózu anglicky hovoriacemu publiku. Jeho preklady sa vyznačujú hlbokým porozumením nuanciám poľského jazyka a kultúrneho kontextu. Johnston sa zameriava na zachovanie jedinečného hlasu a literárneho štýlu pôvodných autorov, čím obohacuje svetovú literárnu scénu. Jeho snaha o sprostredkovanie poľskej literárnej tradície je kľúčová pre medzinárodné porozumenie.
Focusing on the ethical dilemmas and unspoken values in teaching English as a second or foreign language, this book employs philosophical analysis to examine real-life scenarios. It offers valuable insights for both prospective and practicing teachers, encouraging reflection on the complexities of language education.
During his travels in Albania, Stasiuk listens to Fado, reflecting its melancholy and gentle defiance. His 24 meditative narratives span from southern Poland to Montenegro, exploring themes of mobility and escape from one's history. He suggests that travel, especially in the footsteps of admired writers, is a profound pilgrimage that enriches life.
The book critically explores the intersection of English Language Teaching and evangelical Christian mission work, focusing on a language school in Poland that utilized a Bible-based curriculum. It delves into significant challenges and questions faced by Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in the contemporary context, providing an in-depth analysis of this unique educational approach.