Ewa Orłowska

Ewa Orłowska is a Senior Lecturer at the Center for Foreign Language Teaching and Certification (CNiCJO) at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. She specializes in language teaching, particularly English with focus on legal terminology and professional contexts. Her work spans language assessment, certification, and the development of specialized language programs.

Her educational background includes a Master's degree in English Philology from UMCS and postgraduate studies in English 'Public Relations and Media Marketing' also from UMCS. She has been deeply involved in the university's language certification system since 2003, previously working at the Practical Language Learning Center (1990-2003) and the Polish Language and Culture Center for Foreigners (1986-1990).

Orłowska's research interests center on language assessment methodologies, legal English pedagogy, and intercultural communication in professional contexts. She has contributed to developing certification standards aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and has focused on practical applications of language testing in academic and professional settings, particularly in legal environments. Her work bridges theoretical language studies with practical implementation in certification systems.

Her professional recognition includes multiple teaching excellence awards, including the prestigious 'Homo Didacticus' diplomas recognizing outstanding teaching performance based on student evaluations. She has maintained consistently high teaching evaluations, with an average score of 5.95 for the 2018/19-2020/21 period.

• Medal of the National Education Commission (2018)
• Silver Medal for Long-Term Service (2014)
• Medal Distinguished for UMCS (2013)
• Silver Cross of Merit (2004)
• Multiple Rector's Awards for outstanding university service

Orłowska has coordinated numerous EU-funded projects and international collaborations, particularly in legal English education. She has served as Deputy Director of CNiCJO UMCS for Foreign Language Certification (2003-2018) and chaired the Academic Teachers Evaluation Committee. Her professional network includes affiliations with ALTE, EULETA, and IATEFL, reflecting her standing in international language teaching communities. She regularly participates in professional development activities focused on digital language teaching methodologies and assessment innovations.

As coordinator of international legal English exams (TOLES), she has developed specialized programs connecting language education with professional legal practice. Her work with the Language Proficiency Certification Team and various examination committees demonstrates her commitment to maintaining high standards in language assessment across academic and professional contexts at UMCS.