Nadia Kowalski

Head of Curriculum at Edlingo

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Nadia Kowalski

Head of Curriculum, Edlingo

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Background

Nadia Kowalski leads curriculum development at Edlingo, where she designs corporate language training programs for US businesses across healthcare, energy, finance, legal, government, and technology sectors. She oversees instructor standards, program quality assurance, and the development of industry-specific training materials used across all Edlingo programs.

Before joining Edlingo, Nadia spent over a decade in applied linguistics and corporate training program design. She holds a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), with additional certifications in curriculum development and assessment design. Her academic training and professional experience focus on the intersection of language proficiency and workplace performance.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate language program design — structuring multi-month training programs around business outcomes, CEFR-aligned milestones, and industry-specific vocabulary
  • Proficiency assessment frameworks — CEFR, ILR, and ACTFL-based placement and progress measurement for corporate learners
  • Industry-specific curriculum — healthcare communication (medical Spanish, HIPAA compliance), energy sector French, legal terminology, and financial services language
  • Instructor quality standards — vetting, credentialing, and ongoing evaluation of native-speaker instructors across four languages
  • ROI measurement for language training — connecting proficiency gains to business metrics like client satisfaction, deal velocity, and employee retention

Certifications & Credentials

  • M.A. in Applied Linguistics & TESOL
  • CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
  • CEFR Assessment Specialist certification
  • Corporate Training Design & Evaluation (ATD)

Published Articles

Nadia writes Edlingo's resource guides for HR and L&D professionals. Her published articles include:

About Edlingo

Edlingo provides corporate language training and private language classes in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic across more than 140 US cities. Programs include group training, executive 1-on-1 coaching, intensive workshops, and virtual delivery. Learn more about Edlingo or request a free consultation.