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Polish Traditions: Kupala Night

Mixing Pagan & Christian and Polish Traditions As in many other European countries, in Poland the arrival of summer is celebrated on St John’s Day. On the night of 21-22 June, the summer solstice, the ancient Slavs celebrated Kupala Night,Read More >>

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False Friends – Polish- French

‘Faux amis’ or ‘false friends’ are pairs of words or phrases that sound similar or identical in two languages, but have different meanings. similar or identical, but with different meanings. False friends often cause problems in language learning, for students,Read More >>

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Polish Grammar – Accusative

Accusative For learners of Polish, the concept and study of grammar is very important. As in any foreign language. However, I know that Polish grammar is very different from, for example, the grammar of Germanic languages. Polish has seven casesRead More >>

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‘False Friends’ – Polish-German

We keep circling around the topic of false friends in foreign languages. Now we will learn about false friends (germ. falsche Freunde) in German. Have you come across the term false friends? You may have encountered it in a contextRead More >>

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‘False Friends’- Polish-Spanish

Anyone who has studied a foreign language has probably come across a word at least once that sounds very similar or even the same as one that is familiar to us in our mother tongue. It may seem unnecessary toRead More >>

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Polish Grammar – Genitive

Genitive For learners of Polish, the concept and study of grammar is very important. As in any foreign language. However, I know that Polish grammar is very different from, for example, the grammar of Germanic languages. Polish has seven casesRead More >>

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‘False Friends’ – Polish-English

In the next article we will talk about ‘false friends’. Have you come across the term false friends? You may have encountered it in a context other than foreign languages. When it comes to languages, however, it is an interestingRead More >>

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Polish Grammar -Nominative

Nominative For learners of Polish, the concept and study of grammar is very important. As in any foreign language. However, I know that Polish grammar is very different from, for example, the grammar of Germanic languages. Polish has seven casesRead More >>

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Andrzejki – Polish Culture

Where did the name come from? In Poland, as soon as there is an occasion to celebrate, Poles celebrate. There were many such moments in Slavic times. One holiday that has survived to this day is Andrzejki, in honor ofRead More >>

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Polish Slang

Have you ever heard Polish slang? Or heard someone say Siema! to you and you didn’t know what to reply? Even if you surround yourself with glutted bookshelves, some expressions in the Polish language don’t seem to have a directRead More >>

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Polish Tongue Twisters and Pronunciation

Get to Know Polish Pronunciation Better We all know that Polish is one of the most difficult languages in the world. Its pronunciation is quite specific and some letters are strange and funny. Some people find the pronunciation of PolishRead More >>

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5 Most Interesting Places in Poland

5 Most Interesting Places in Poland That No One Knows About There is no doubt that Poland is a beautiful country, but many places are still undiscovered or little is said about them. We can’t find much information about themRead More >>

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Something About Polish Cuisine

What kind of meals do Poles eat in Poland? Poland is an extremely diverse country in terms of cuisine. A mixture of different cultures can be found here. Polish food is hearty and filling – it is rich in meatRead More >>

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Polish Traditions: Polish Wedding

Traditional Polish weddings are nothing but fun for two or sometimes even three days, hundreds of guests, lots of food, music, dancing and vodka. However, with time and advancing trends, traditions are probably fading and young couples no longer makeRead More >>

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Hours in Polish

Knowing the numerals well in Polish, you will easily be able to learn to tell time in Polish. You will be able to be punctual at meetings and parties and will know how to tell the time in Polish. InRead More >>

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What you will learn on the B2 Polish course?

At the B2 CEFR level, a language learner can understand the main ideas of a complex text such as a technical piece related to their field. Spontaneously interact without too much strain for either the learner or the native speaker.Read More >>

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Imperative in Polish

As in many other languages, Polish imperative forms are generally short. For most verbs they are built from the present tense stem. When the conjugation is marked by an alternation, it is the altered form that serves as the baseRead More >>

Polish Verbs of Motion

Polish Verbs “iść” and “jechać” In Slavic languages, the verbs of motion form a separate system, which you have to get to know. It rests upon the two verbs: iść, jechać. Iść means to go on foot (i.e. in PolishRead More >>

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Aspect in Polish in the Future Tense

Significance of Aspect Almost every English verb is equivalent to two Polish verbs. This is so, because Polish verbs express the aspect of an action, i.e. information whether an action has been completed and has accomplished its aim or not.Read More >>

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Aspect in Polish in the Past Tense

Polish Aspects in Past Tense We choose the imperfective aspect (e.g.  czytać, gotować, pisać) when: the situation was normal the action was “infinite” the result was not important or we did not see the result – the process We chooseRead More >>

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Verbs Governing the Genitive Case

In Polish, there are verbs that are followed only by a Genitive (dopełniacz). Genitive Singular – General Information In Polish, there are five kinds in the singular: animate substantive, inanimate, feminine and neuter, while in the plural there are threeRead More >>

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Verbs Governing the Instrumental Case

In Polish, there are verbs that are followed only by an Instrumental (narzędnik). Many verbs require the Instrumental case without a preposition, e.g., interesować się (eng. to be interested in), denerwować się (eng. get nervous), martwić się (eng. to worry),Read More >>

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Polish Conjugations

Conjugations In Polish several conjugation patterns are distinguished, according to the endings of the 1st and 2nd persons singular of the verb. The -am / -asz Conjugation The -am / -asz conjugation comprises verbs which: have the -ać ending inRead More >>

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Polish Modal Verbs

Modal verbs generally match other verbs. However, in Polish there are also such modal verbs that do not have typical verb endings. Such forms are impersonal and have no subject in the nominative case. If you want to know more,Read More >>

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Polish Language: What’s Majówka in Poland?

The word Majówka has several meanings in the Polish language. It used to mean a wreath made of a young fir tree, decorated with ribbons, which a boy would place in front of the house of the girl of hisRead More >>

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What you will learn on the B1 Polish course?

Continuing our further journey with the Polish language, in today’s article you will learn what you will learn on the B1 Polish course. If you haven’t already seen the article: A1 Course – The Best Way to Start Learning PolishRead More >>

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Polish Easter Traditions

Easter is the oldest and most important a Christian festival and cultural holiday celebrating the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus Christ, preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting,Read More >>

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Five Steps to Polish Culture

Have you started learning Polish at a language school, but you lack more motivation to study? Do you think that books, learning vocabulary by heart, and dabbling in grammar are pointless? And learning Polish is causing you more and moreRead More >>

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Polish Welcome to Spring

Polish Welcome to Spring Poles look forward to the arrival of spring after the new year, which can be very beautiful and warm in Poland. When March 21 arrives, it is also followed by two holidays. One is quite oldRead More >>

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What Do You Learn on the A2 Course?

Continuing our further journey with the Polish language, in today’s article you will learn what you will learn on the A2 Polish course. If you haven’t already seen the article Online Polish Course for Beginner we invite you to readRead More >>

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Let’s learn Polish phrases

Are you planning your holiday in Poland? Which forms of accommodation to choose? Where is the best place to spend a weekend? Of course, it all depends on your needs and preferences. But you are not sure if you don’tRead More >>

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How to Speak and Learn Polish?

You’ve heard many times that Polish is a difficult language to learn. However, if you start learning it regularly and master the basic phrases, it will become easier and easier over time. it is quite possible to speak it withRead More >>

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Is Polish Hard to Learn?

Learning Polish can be a challenge for non-Slavic language speakers due to the significant differences between these languages. You need to familiarise yourself with new sounds and grammar that can sometimes be confusing even for Polish native speakers. Polish isRead More >>

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Online Polish Course for Beginner

Online Polish Course for Beginner Are you a foreigner and have recently arrived in Poland? Or maybe your girlfriend or wife is from Poland? Or are you simply interested in the country and would like to learn the language? ButRead More >>

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Polish Christmas Traditions

Christmas is one of the most important holidays in Poland. There are many traditions and customs during this special holiday. All Polish people look forward to these holidays, especially children. In mid-November in Poland, you can see that Christmas is coming.Read More >>

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Polish Alphabet

Polish is considered one of the more difficult languages to learn. It will be easier for Czechs or Ukrainians to learn Polish, as their language is similar to ours. However, it will be more difficult for the Japanese, English orRead More >>

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Funny Polish Language

Polish Language Every language in the world has many funny sayings, idioms, slang, diminutives. The Polish language has them too. Poles love to diminish some words and are even masters at inventing new words! In Poland, we have a competitionRead More >>

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Funny Polish Words and Phrases

Learning common Polish phrases and idioms can help you communicate with native speakers but will also come in handy when trying to show off your Polish language skills. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at words and expressionsRead More >>

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Polish Quotes – Sayings for Every Occasion

Sometimes it’s easier to convey what we want to say with a single saying than by using our own words to express it. This, and the fact that the Polish language is very rich in various proverbs and idioms forRead More >>

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How to Say Thank You in Polish?

If you want to speak Polish like a native speaker, simply learning words and phrases by heart is not enough. Of course, you need to know them, but you should also understand how and when to use them so thatRead More >>

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How To Say Hello in Polish: Learn Basic Polish Greetings

There are numerous theories about the best way to learn a foreign language, but while all these teaching methods differ in detail, they mostly agree on where to start. Just as you start a conversation with a greeting, learning howRead More >>

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Let’s Learn Basic Polish Words

Essential vocabulary, greetings, and funny words and phrases you should learn as a beginner To someone with no previous knowledge of the Polish language, learning it can seem like a Herculean task. The sheer number of rules, word variations, casesRead More >>

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Basic Polish Phrases

Becoming fluent in a foreign language is a long journey, but if you want to see the result of your language classes as soon as possible, we recommend starting with basic Polish phrases that are commonly used and can helpRead More >>

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How to Learn Polish Fast: 9 Simple Tips for Beginners

There are many myths surrounding the Polish language and how difficult it is to learn for foreigners, especially non-Slavic speakers. And while it’s true that learning Polish is not without its challenges, our students prove every day that it’s notRead More >>

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