Marta Slávik

Marta Slávik is a Lecturer at the Center for Teaching and Certification of Foreign Languages at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS). With expertise in translation, intercultural studies, and foreign language pedagogy, she actively contributes to academic and professional discourse.

Education

• Diploma in Economics with Information Systems (Second Class Honours), Limerick College of Further Education
• Professional Translation studies, Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań
• Certificate in TEFL/TESOL
• Certificate of Achievement in Interpreting in Court Context (Lionbridge)
• Diploma in Best Practice Freight Forwarding Principles (DSV Road)

Research Focus
Marta explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and translation, particularly in automated systems and their implications for future translators. Her work also addresses consecutive translation for speakers with dysphonia, reflecting a commitment to practical and inclusive language solutions. She contributes to European Union language education initiatives.

Professional Engagement
Marta serves as Deputy Director of the UMCS Language Center and has coordinated the LFN (Language for Non-Linguistics) program since 2021. She is a member of the International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies, Polish Applied Linguistics Society (PTLS), and Lublin Translators' Association. Her conference participation includes presenting at PTLS events in Lublin (2025), Wrocław (2024), and Poznań (2023) on AI in translation, court interpreting, and speech disorder translation challenges.