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Polish Vocabulary: Family and Relationships

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Learn Polish While Talking About Autumn 🍂 | Easy Speaking Practice

🟠 1. Introduction – The Autumn Topic
No dobra, dzisiaj rozmawiamy o jesieni...Alright, today we’re talking about autumn.
The session opens with casual conversation practice about autumn (jesień) — a warm-up for students before moving to the speaking exam section. The teacher greets students (like Ania and Queen) and starts by asking basic questions:
Czy lubisz jesień? — Do you like autumn?
Kto lubi jesień? — Who likes autumn?
Students share opinions, using simple Polish sentences such as Lubię jesień or Jesień jest fajna. The teacher encourages everyone to speak naturally, even mixing some English to make it easier for A2 learners.
🟠 2. Talking About Food and Comfort
Zrobiłem fasolkę po bretońsku. Znasz? Bardzo dobre danie.I made “fasolka po bretońsku.” Do you know it? A very good dish.
A natural transition happens — from weather and mood to food, a common conversational topic.Learners practice vocabulary about Polish dishes, especially fasolka po bretońsku (beans with bacon and sausage).
Key phrases:
Lubię fasolkę po bretońsku. — I like Breton-style beans.
Z boczkiem, kiełbasą i sosem. — With bacon, sausage, and sauce.
This helps learners express likes and preferences, a skill tested in oral exams.
🟠 3. The Weather and Feelings
Zimno, chłodno, przyjemnie, komfortowo.Cold, chilly, pleasant, comfortable.
Learners describe the weather and temperature, using adjectives to express how they feel:
Jest zimno. — It’s cold.
Jest przyjemnie. — It’s pleasant.
Dla mnie jest chłodno, ale lubię to. — It’s chilly for me, but I like it.
They discuss what kind of weather helps them work or think better, linking emotions with temperature — a typical oral exam theme about “how weather affects you.”
🟠 4. Communication Problems and Humor
Komunikacja to jest duży problem.Communication is a big problem.
Ania mentions a tough day at work and communication issues. The teacher humorously reacts — Ania, zwolnij ich od razu! (“Fire them immediately!”) — showing a conversational, real-life tone.The group laughs and stays in Polish conversation mode, which builds comfort for spontaneous speaking — exactly what oral exams test: reacting naturally.
🟠 5. Ghosts, Thermostats, and Everyday Life Vocabulary
Kto bawił się termostatem? Może duch?Who played with the thermostat? Maybe a ghost?
A funny everyday situation unfolds about someone changing the thermostat temperature at home. Learners joke about who’s guilty — dzieci? mąż? duch? — children, husband, or ghost.
This part mixes domestic vocabulary (termostat, ogrzewanie, temperatura) with humor and cultural comments. It keeps students speaking freely, building fluency without pressure.
🟠 6. Beliefs, Seasons, and Colors
Wierzysz w duchy? Lubię kolory jesieni.Do you believe in ghosts? I like autumn colors.
The discussion moves into beliefs and preferences, touching on ghosts, good and bad spirits, and the beauty of autumn — czerwony, pomarańczowy, zielony.Students describe what they like about different seasons — a classic oral exam question:
Lubię jesień, bo lubię kolory.
Lubię wiosnę, bo wszystko jest zielone.
🟠 7. Pumpkin and Cooking Practice
Lubię zupę dyniową z imbirem i mlekiem kokosowym.I like pumpkin soup with ginger and coconut milk.
The topic shifts to cooking vocabulary and describing recipes — a strong B1 skill but practiced here at A2 level.They talk about ingredients (czosnek, cebula, przyprawy) and food preferences (lubię, nie lubię).
Also, Queen mentions ekologiczna dynia (organic pumpkin) — useful modern vocabulary for oral exams about lifestyle and food.
🟠 8. Prices and Shopping Practice
Co można kupić w Biedronce za 20 złotych?What can you buy in Biedronka for 20 zlotys?
Students practice numbers and prices — perfect exam content.They discuss train tickets (bilet do Warszawy, do Gdańska) and shopping examples (chleb, marchewka, masło).
Key grammar:
Ile kosztuje...? — How much does it cost?
Za 20 złotych można kupić... — For 20 zlotys you can buy...
These are core oral exam patterns for Polish learners.
🟠 9. Stress, Relaxation, and Daily Routines
Marchewka jest dobra na stres. A co jeszcze jest dobre na stres?Carrot is good for stress. What else is good for stress?
The conversation turns psychological and personal.Students discuss how they deal with stress:
Zakupy są dobre na stres. — Shopping helps with stress.
Lubię jeździć pociągiem. — I like traveling by train.
To mnie uspokaja. — It calms me down.
The teacher mentions his father was a railway worker (kolejarz), adding a personal touch — again, strong oral practice material.
🟠 10. Cold Weather Habits and Cleaning
Co robisz, gdy jest zimno?What do you do when it’s cold?
Learners discuss routines and habits in winter, introducing verbs like sprzątać, gotować, pracować.Ania says cleaning helps when it’s cold; the teacher jokes he prefers dusić mięso (“to stew meat”) instead of cleaning.This gives practice for the reflexive structure co robisz, gdy... — important for speaking fluency.
🟠 11. Home Temperature and Comfort
Jaka jest idealna temperatura w domu?What’s the ideal temperature at home?
They discuss ideal indoor temperatures — 18 stopni, 21 stopni, 25 stopni — and household heating types (gaz, centralne ogrzewanie, piec).Queen prefers warmth; Ania is fine with 18°C.The teacher praises correct answers humorously:Ania dostaje piątkę! — “Ania gets a five!”
🟠 12. Cold Showers and Health
Czy lubisz zimne prysznice? Zimna woda zdrowia doda.Do you like cold showers? Cold water adds health.
The class discusses health habits — cold showers, coffee, and sleep temperature.Students learn simple Polish proverbs and health phrases:
Zimne prysznice są zdrowe. — Cold showers are healthy.
Zimny prysznic jest jak kawa. — A cold shower is like coffee.
🟠 13. Coffee and Heating Systems
Pijesz kawę czarną czy z mlekiem?Do you drink black coffee or with milk?
Final part — relaxed conversation about coffee preferences and home heating.It keeps the students talking in full sentences — a final warm-up before the speaking exam practice.
🟠 14. Conclusion – Speaking Practice and Exam Reminder
Dzisiaj zrobimy sobie egzamin z mówienia.Today we’ll do a speaking exam.
The session closes with motivation and humor:The teacher thanks Ania and Queen, praises their performance, and reminds them about the upcoming speaking practice — a mock oral exam focused on spontaneous Polish speech, describing situations, and reacting naturally.
He ends with friendly advice:
Pamiętajcie o cebuli. — Remember the onion.
Nie smażcie za dużo. — Don’t fry too much.
I pamiętajcie o zimnych prysznicach. — And remember cold showers.
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Everyday topics – weather, food, shopping, stress, habits.
Functional questions – Czy lubisz...? Ile kosztuje...? Co robisz, gdy...?
Emotional expression – likes, dislikes, comfort, frustration.
Vocabulary – autumn, food, temperatures, home, work.
Grammar in context – personal pronouns, verbs in 1st/2nd person, quantity.
Cultural references – Polish dishes, humor, daily life.
Exam readiness – practice speaking naturally, not perfectly; react, improvise, and engage.

💬 “Ile chcesz za…?” — Mastering Money Talk in Polish

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🎧 Podcast: VIP Polish Class with Martyna – Talking Money, Prices & Negotiations
Episode Title: Ile chcesz za...? | Talking Money Like a Pro in Polish 🇵🇱💰
In this VIP Wednesday episode with Martyna, we dive into one of the most practical (and fun!) topics in everyday Polish: money, prices, and negotiation.
You’ll learn how to:
Ask “How much do you want for...?” in a natural way
Respond with prices using real-life objects like books, bikes, and strawberries 🍓
Say useful phrases like “Nie mam gotówki” (“I don’t have cash”) or “To się opłaca” (“It’s worth it!”)
Negotiate like a native with “Możemy się jakoś dogadać?”
Talk about paying rent, asking for a raise, and even splitting bills in relationships
We also talk about how emotions come into money talk – including reactions like “Chyba żartujesz!” (“You must be joking!”) and “Nie ma mowy!” (“No way!”)
🎙️ Whether you're living in Poland, shopping at a market, or just love everyday expressions – this episode is packed with real Polish, real emotion, and real-life scenarios.
🔜 Next week, we’ll explore family vocabulary – including the legendary teściowa (mother-in-law). Got a joke about her? Bring it to class! 😄
📥 Don’t forget to check out the bonus flashcards and the recorded lesson!
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Learn Polish for Beginners: I Have, I Am, I Like – Easy Conversation Practice!

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In this lesson, you will learn basic Polish sentences using very common verbs:"mam" (I have), "jestem" (I am), "lubię" (I like), "mieszkam" (I live).
You will hear and repeat sentences like:✅ I have an iPhone – Mam iPhone.✅ I am in Warsaw – Jestem w Warszawie.✅ Where are you from? – Skąd jesteś?✅ I live in Warsaw – Mieszkam w Warszawie.
You'll also practice a short, friendly conversation including:– Asking about someone's city– Talking about kefir (a traditional Polish milk drink!)– Making simple plans like going for coffee
This is perfect for total beginners. Just listen, repeat, and learn the basics step by step.Let’s learn Polish together! 🇵🇱✨

Polish Lesson : Talking About Prices and soups 😋

🧠 Main Takeaway:
You’ll learn how to:
Ask "How much does it cost?"
Talk about weather
Describe old vs. new objects
Practice numbers 1–10
Discuss Polish soups 😋
☀️ 1. What’s the weather like? – Jaka jest pogoda?
Use these phrases to ask and answer:
Jaka jest pogoda? – What's the weather like?
Jest ciepło. – It’s warm.
Świeci słońce. – The sun is shining.
Pada deszcz. – It’s raining.
Jest bardzo fajnie. – It's very nice.
💸 2. Prices – Ile to kosztuje?
Practice prices using złoty (PLN):
Ile kosztuje piwo? – How much is a beer?
Kosztuje jeden złoty. – It costs one złoty.
Dwa złote, trzy złote, cztery złote...
🧮 Numbers:
1 – jeden2 – dwa3 – trzy4 – cztery5 – pięć6 – sześć7 – siedem8 – osiem9 – dziewięć10 – dziesięć
🚲 3. Old or New? – Stary czy nowy?
Stary rower – old bike
Nowy telefon – new phone
Stara komórka – old mobile
To jest tanio. – That's cheap.
To jest drogo. – That’s expensive.
🍲 4. Polish Soups – Zupy
Some famous soups:
Żurek – sour rye soup
Krupnik – barley soup
Pomidorowa – tomato soup
Ogórkowa – cucumber soup
Fasolowa – bean soup
Chłodnik – cold summer soup
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Learn Polish in 30 Minutes: Umiem, Nie Umiem

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In this lesson we focus on two simple but powerful Polish phrases: „umiem” (I can / I know how to) and „nie umiem” (I can’t / I don’t know how to). These are essential for daily conversations.
👉 Examples:
Umiem gotować. – I can cook.
Nie umiem tańczyć. – I can’t dance.
Umiem mówić po polsku! – I can speak Polish!
We’ll break them down step by step, with easy examples you can start using right away.
 
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Everyday Polish: Want, Prefer, Like – How to Talk About What You Want

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Welcome to another interactive Polish language lesson with Asia from the Ernie School of Polish!
In this episode, we chat with Balaji about everyday topics that help you learn and practice real-life Polish. You'll hear natural conversation that includes:
✅ How to talk about the weather and being sick in Polish✅ Useful phrases with "chcę" (I want) and "wolę" (I prefer)✅ Talking about food: fruits, meat, sushi, and even Polish countryside classics like lard sandwiches✅ Comparing life in the city vs. countryside – vocabulary and opinions✅ Simple Polish questions to use in daily conversations✅ Funny and friendly examples from daily life and culture
🧠 Ideal for beginner and intermediate learners who want to hear natural spoken Polish and expand their vocabulary through everyday situations!
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Jadę, jedziesz, jedziemy – Polish Verbs in Motion!

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“Jadę do pracy! Talking About Where You’re Going in Polish”
In this lesson, we learn how to use the Polish verb "jadę" – meaning I’m going or I’m driving. Whether you’re going to work, to the theatre, or even to Zambia, you’ll learn how to build simple and useful sentences to describe everyday movement.
We also explore the difference between “jadę” (going by vehicle) and “idę” (going on foot), and practice answering the question:“Gdzie jedziesz?” – Where are you going?
Along the way, we talk about how far places are using “blisko” (close) and “daleko” (far), and share examples like:➡️ Jadę do centrum.➡️ Jadę rowerem do pracy.➡️ Warszawa jest daleko.
You’ll also hear some real-life stress and laughter – because yes, learning Polish is a journey, and sometimes we get a little nervous, but that’s okay!
By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to say where you're going, how you're getting there, and how far it is — all in Polish!
 

Polish phrases "w sumie" – What Does It Even Mean?

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"Ogólnie rzecz biorąc & W sumie – How to Say 'Basically' in Polish"
 
Learn how to use „ogólnie rzecz biorąc” and „w sumie” like a native speaker. Two powerful phrases for everyday conversations – from weather complaints to coffee compliments. Simple, real, and fun Polish practice.
 
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, wszystko jest w porządku.🟢 Generally speaking, everything is fine.
W sumie nie jest źle.🟡 Basically, it’s not bad.
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, lubię jak pada deszcz. 🌧️In general, I like it when it rains.
W sumie to nie lubię mokrych butów. 👟💦All in all, I don’t like wet shoes.
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, kawa jest bardzo dobra. ☕🔥Generally speaking, the coffee is very good.
W sumie trochę za mocna. 😅Basically, it’s a bit too strong.
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, jestem spokojna. 🧘‍♀️In general, I’m calm.
W sumie będzie dobrze. 🤞It will be fine in the end.
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, mój angielski jest średni. 🇬🇧📉Generally, my English is average.
W sumie mogę zamówić kawę na wakacjach. ☕✈️Basically, I can order coffee on vacation.
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, nie lubię rosołu. 🍲🙈To be honest, I don’t like chicken soup.
W sumie pomidory wyglądają super. 🍅😄All in all, the tomatoes look great.
 

How to Write a Polish Invitation for the A1–B2 Exam

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In this episode, we’re diving into something every Polish learner will face sooner or later: how to write an invitation for the official Polish language exam — whether you're at A1, A2, B1, or B2 level.
We’ll walk you through how the task looks on the exam, how to structure your message, and what kind of language is expected at each level. It’s perfect for anyone preparing for the Państwowy egzamin certyfikatowy z języka polskiego jako obcego.
👀 Read the examples carefully — and if you want, write your own version and send it to us!
✍️ What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
💬 Do you feel confident, or is it still challenging?
📅 Are you planning to take the exam soon? When would you like to pass it?
We’ve got learners from all over the world getting ready to take their Polish to the next level, and we hope this episode helps you feel a little more ready too. You’ve got this!