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💬 “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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✅ Start your Polish journey in a fun, relaxed way.📆 Every Tuesday at 7 PM – live lesson + speaking practice on Zoom.🥣 Come for the zupy, stay for the language!
 
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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.
 
📍 If you want to go further, join us at our small language school in the north of Poland – about 5 hours by train from Warsaw and 7 hours from Kraków. Learn Polish in an authentic, personal way, surrounded by local culture.
✨ Start speaking Polish with confidence – we’ll help you get there.

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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✅ Lesson Title Suggestion
"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!
 
 

Travelling - Polish lesson summary

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Learning Polish Through Bzdury (Nonsense!)

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“Learning Polish Through Bzdury (Nonsense!)”
Episode Description:
In this episode, we're diving headfirst into bzdury — that wonderful Polish word for nonsense, silly talk, or things that just aren’t true. I’ll be saying a lot of bzdury today. Why? Because it’s fun. And because you can actually learn Polish this way!
I start with the sentence: Japoński jest łatwy – “Japanese is easy.” Is that prawda (true) or fałsz (false)? Well... I think that’s bzdura — nonsense. Japanese isn’t easy. Japoński jest trudny. Polish is easy! (Or is that bzdura too?)
 
Throughout the episode, I play with phrases like Lecę do Japonii – “I’m flying to Japan.” Am I really? Or is that just another silly statement? Listen and find out.
 
You’ll hear questions like:
Czy to prawda, czy to bzdura? – “Is it true, or is it nonsense?”
And statements like:
Nie mówię po japońsku – “I don’t speak Japanese.”
Opowiadam bzdury – “I’m talking nonsense.”
Zajmuję się bzdurami – “I’m busy with unimportant things.”
 
We also talk about how people sometimes say bzdury when they’re tired, stressed, or joking — and how even innocent things like “Piwo jest zdrowe” (“Beer is healthy”) might be... well... total bzdura.
 
You don’t need to be serious all the time to learn Polish. You can play with words, ask questions, and have fun with false statements — all while practicing useful vocabulary and phrases.
So, join us, have a laugh, and ask yourself:Czy to jest prawda, czy to bzdura?
 
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