Obituary – Professor Waldemar Pfeiffer
We bid farewell to Professor Waldemar Pfeiffer.
It is with deep sadness that we received news of the death of Professor Waldemar Pfeiffer, an outstanding language teacher, German specialist, academic, organiser of scientific events and activity, and one of the most important figures in the history of the Polish Modern Language Association. The Professor passed away on 7 June 2026 at the age of 88.
Professor Waldemar Pfeiffer was scholar who, for decades, helped shape language teaching in Poland, set the direction for its development and mentored successive generations of researchers and foreign language teachers. His academic legacy leaves an indelible mark on the history of Polish humanities and educational sciences.
He was connected with the Polish Modern Language Association (PTN) for most of his professional life. The Professor served as the Society’s Secretary-General from 1973 to 1979, and subsequently served two terms as its President (1979–1986). From 1986 to 1993, he was also Secretary General of the IDV – the International Association of German Teachers. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was honoured with the title of Honorary President of the PTN and the Prof. Ludwik Zabrocki Medal. Thanks to his commitment, the Association consolidated its position as the most important Polish organization for researchers and teachers of modern languages.
Professor Waldemar Pfeiffer was a scholar who was able to combine research, teaching and organisational activity with a genuine concern for the development of the academic community. For many members of our Association he will be remembered, not only as an outstanding scholar, but also as a kind mentor, an inspiring conversationalist and a man who was exceptionally open to others. His knowledge, experience and commitment to the development of modern languages and language teaching will remain an important point of reference for us.
On behalf of the Board and the entire community of the Polish Modern Language Association, we extend our deepest condolences to the Professor’s family, loved ones, colleagues and students.
Professor, thank you for everything you contributed to modern languages in Poland and to our Association. We shall remember you with gratitude.
PTN Main Board
Invitation to workshops for teachers
Polskie Towarzystwo Neofilologiczne invites you to workshops for teachers:
INDIVIDUALIZATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING TO YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA – PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
The aim of the workshops is to improve the competences of foreign language teachers in the field of knowledge and skills that are necessary to undertake activities supporting students with dyslexia in working with the entire school group. Their participant will deepen their knowledge about the special educational needs of young people with dyslexia and the possibilities of meeting them in inclusive education, and will also develop the ability to properly select methods, forms and teaching resources. The workshops will be led by dr hab. Mariola Jaworska, prof. UWM, head of the Department of Applied Linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, member of the Main Board of the Polish Society of Neophilology, editor-in-chief of the Neophilolog magazine. Mariola Jaworska is the author of scientific and popular science works in the field of applied linguistics and glottodidactics concerning, among others, the influence of individual conditions on the process of learning and teaching foreign languages, education of foreign language teachers, as well as language education of students with special educational needs, with particular emphasis on people with developmental dyslexia. The workshops are free of charge and will take place on December 7, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in online format (Zoom). Link to the registration form (go to). The link to the meeting on the Zoom platform will be made available to those who complete and return the registration form the day before the workshops. Participants will receive certificates confirming their participation in the workshops. |
Invitation to workshops
Polskie Towarzystwo Neofilologiczne invites you to workshops for teachers:
INDIVIDUALIZATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING TO YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA – PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
The aim of the workshops is to improve the competences of foreign language teachers in the field of knowledge and skills that are necessary to undertake activities supporting students with dyslexia in working with the entire school group. Their participant will deepen their knowledge about the special educational needs of young people with dyslexia and the possibilities of meeting them in inclusive education, and will also develop the ability to properly select methods, forms and teaching resources. The workshops will be led by dr hab. Mariola Jaworska, prof. UWM, head of the Department of Applied Linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, member of the Main Board of the Polish Society of Neophilology, editor-in-chief of the Neophilolog magazine. Mariola Jaworska is the author of scientific and popular science works in the field of applied linguistics and glottodidactics concerning, among others, the influence of individual conditions on the process of learning and teaching foreign languages, education of foreign language teachers, as well as language education of students with special educational needs, with particular emphasis on people with developmental dyslexia. The workshops are free of charge and will take place on December 7, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in an online format (Zoom). The registration form is available online (go to). The link to the meeting on the Zoom platform will be made available to those who complete and return the registration form the day before the workshops. Participants will receive certificates confirming their participation in the workshops. We cordially invite you.Towarzystwa Neofilologicznego