Żerań & Białołęka, Warsaw / online

The Unlocked Studio

English, unlocked.
The world, wide open.

We help students understand, speak, and actually use English — without the stress. At school, on exam day, and in everyday life.

Since 2009teaching experience
100%pass rate on Matura and Cambridge exams
Authentic accentreal-world pronunciation
Illustration of a globe showing North America and Europe against an American flag
WORLD WIDE OPENPL ↔ USA

“With languages, you are at home anywhere.”— Edmund de Waal

CONFIDENT SPEAKING✦EIGHTH-GRADE EXAM✦MATURA✦CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREP✦NATIVE SPEAKER✦

Who we teach

Every student starts
from a different place.

That’s why we get to know the person first, and only then choose the pace, the materials, and the goal.

exams

School & Exams

A clear plan for school, the eighth-grade exam, the Matura, or Cambridge.

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How we teach

No templates.
A plan for each student.

We work with clarity and calm. Students always know what they’re working on, why it matters, and what comes next.

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01

We get to know the student

We look at their level, goals, and learning history.

02

We build the plan

Pace and materials are matched to the individual.

03

We practice real English

Solid foundations, paired with conversation and natural responses.

A notebook, flashcards, and English learning materials on a desk
Small stepsConsistency makes all the difference.

Lessons & pricing

Clear terms.
No guesswork.

Every lesson is 55 minutes. Students can work one-on-one or in a small group of up to four.

1:1

One-on-one

from PLN 180

The tutor’s full attention and a plan built around the goal.

max 4

Small groups

from PLN 90 / person

Conversation, shared energy, and still plenty of room for each student.

start

Initial assessment

PLN 150

Level, needs, and a first draft of the plan.

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In person in Żerań and Białołęka, Warsaw. Or online.

Ana and Johnny, tutors at The Unlocked Studio

Meet us

Two perspectives.
One shared plan.

Ana covers the foundations, phonetics, and exam prep. Johnny brings natural, everyday English and the American context that comes with it.

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What parents say

The best recommendation?
A student who can’t wait to come back.

Parent01 / 04

For them, English isn’t just a school subject — it’s a language they can use with ease.

Mom of Szymon and Zuziaexcerpt, translated from Polish
Parent02 / 04

Remarkable patience, warmth, and a great atmosphere give a child a sense of security and self-confidence. My child genuinely looks forward to every lesson.

Mom of 7-year-old Alaexcerpt, translated from Polish
Former student03 / 04

I’m sure that, if it hadn’t been for her, I would have never learned English so well. She’s demanding, but always in a positive and encouraging way.

Filip W. (lawyer, 27)excerpt
Former student04 / 04

For a long time I’d fall back on Polish, but over time the stress and the struggle to speak fluently disappeared. I passed my written and oral Matura exams almost flawlessly.

Przemek D. (university student, 20)excerpt, translated from Polish

FAQ

Common questions.
Straight answers.

The essentials about lessons, sign-up, and how we work together.

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How do we get started?

With a paid initial assessment. We check the student’s level, talk through their goals, and propose a plan.

Where do lessons take place?

In person in the Żerań and Białołęka area of Warsaw, or online. We arrange the details individually before the first session.

How long is a lesson?

Private and group lessons both run 55 minutes.