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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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✅ 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

Text: https://www.learn-polish.pl/online-lessons/polish-exam-prep-how-to-write-an-invitation-a1-b1 
 
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

Translation https://www.learn-polish.pl/online-lessons/traveling-in-polish 

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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Do You Like to Eat, Drink, Sleep? Let’s Say It in Polish!

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Mini lesson for VIP members https://app.learn-polish.pl/mini-lessons/6JPjq3rrB3MeE9KltUby 
 
Polish Verbs for Real Life – Speak with Confidence!
In this short introduction to our VIP Polish course, we explore some of the most useful and common Polish verbs for beginners. If you're just starting your Polish journey, this lesson will help you build confidence using verbs in everyday situations.
We cover verbs like:
pracować – to work ("Ja pracuję w Krakowie" – I work in Kraków)
jeść – to eat ("Lubię jeść warzywa" – I like to eat vegetables)
pić – to drink ("Ja piję kawę" – I drink coffee)
spać – to sleep ("Ja śpię 8 godzin" – I sleep 8 hours)
czytać – to read
gotować – to cook
biegać – to run
mieszkać – to live
mówić – to speak (languages too!)
tańczyć – to dance
kupować – to buy
sprzątać – to clean
uczyć się – to learn/study
Each verb is introduced with easy examples in the first person ("I do"), second person ("you do"), and third person ("he/she does"), so you can immediately start practicing real conversations.
Whether you want to say where you live, what you like to eat, or which languages you speak – this is the place to begin.
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Our friendly teachers and practical lessons will help you speak real Polish from day one.
 
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Do widzenia. Pa pa.
 
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How to Say What’s True or Nonsense in Polish

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In this lighthearted and practical episode, we're diving deep into the world of everyday Polish through silly examples, truth checks, and common conversational phrases. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up on your skills, you'll enjoy the repetition, humor, and rhythm that help you absorb real Polish in context.
We follow a casual story involving Holger, who wants to buy a house in Poland, and explore how to say what’s true (prawda) and what’s nonsense (bzdura) – a great way to practice grammar, verbs, and sentence patterns naturally.
🎧 This episode is packed with:
Real-life vocabulary
Simple questions and answers
Funny examples that make learning stick
 
🗣️ Example Phrases You'll Learn (with Translations):
Holger chce kupić dom w Polsce.Holger wants to buy a house in Poland.
Chcecie mieszkać w Polsce?Do you (plural) want to live in Poland?
Uczycie się polskiego, żeby tu mieszkać?Are you learning Polish in order to live here?
Polska to ładny kraj.Poland is a beautiful country.
Japoński jest łatwy. – Bzdura!Japanese is easy. – Nonsense!
Chiński jest trudny. – Prawda.Chinese is difficult. – True.
Mówię po polsku.I speak Polish.
Nie mówię po chińsku.I don’t speak Chinese.
Lecę do Japonii. – Prawda.I’m flying to Japan. – True.
Lecę do USA. – Bzdura!I’m flying to the USA. – Nonsense!
Piwo jest zdrowe? – Bzdury!Beer is healthy? – Nonsense!
Owoce są zdrowe. – Prawda.Fruit is healthy. – True.
Fast food jest zdrowy. – Bzdura.Fast food is healthy. – Nonsense.
 
🧠 What You’ll Practice in This Episode:
Present tense verb conjugation (mówię, mówisz, mówią)
Forming questions (Prawda czy bzdura?)
Using negation with nie
Speaking about languages and nationalities
Making realistic vs. silly statements for better memorization
🎧 Whether you're on your commute, walking your dog, or relaxing with a coffee – join us for a fun, interactive session that’ll boost your Polish skills with laughter and repetition.
 
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Speaking About Speaking – A Beginner’s Polish Conversation

Flashcards https://app.learn-polish.pl/flashcards/PEvUxxAgN6oCrLsXZczn
Practice with 2 dialogues  https://www.learn-polish.pl/online-lessons/verb-to-speak-in-polish 
Today's lesson focused on:
Asking where someone is: Gdzie jesteś? Jesteś w domu? W pracy? W Krakowie?
Talking about the weather: Jaka pogoda? Jest zimno? Jest ciepło?
Using the verb "mówić" (to speak) in different forms:Ja mówię, ty mówisz, on/ona mówi...
Saying which languages you speak:Mówię po polsku, po angielsku, po niemiecku, trochę po francusku...
Talking about accents: amerykański akcent, brytyjski, irlandzki...
Describing what others speak: Moja żona mówi po niemiecku. Twoja dziewczyna mówi po angielsku?
👉 Key verb: mówić – to speak.💬 Practice: Ja mówię. Ty mówisz. On mówi. Ona mówi.
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How to Use "Być" in the Past Tense – Polish Made Easy!

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In today's Polish lesson (intermediate level – more than basic, but not quite advanced), we focused on using the verb "być" (to be) in the past tense. 
Topics Covered:
Conjugation of "być" in the past tense:
ja byłem/byłam
ty byłeś/byłaś
on był, ona była
my byliśmy, wy byliście, oni byli
Examples of use in context:
Byłam w sklepie. (I was at the store.)
Byłem w restauracji. (I was at a restaurant.)
Byłam na koncercie. (I was at a concert.)
Common Polish expressions to describe experiences:
Jak było? (How was it?)
Było fajnie. (It was nice.)
Szału nie było. (It wasn’t great / Nothing special.)
Nic nadzwyczajnego. (Nothing extraordinary.)
Cultural Insight:
We also touched on the expression "szału nie było", which is a colloquial way to say something was just okay or a bit disappointing – a very natural phrase in Polish daily conversation.
Logistics:
Polish classes take place every Wednesday at 7 PM.
Additional sessions: Monday with Agnieszka (advanced level), Tuesday with Adam (basic level) at 7 PM Polish class
Students can also join in-person courses in Lębork, Poland – 1 or 2-week programs with 3 lessons per day, 5 days per week.