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Graciarnia, Bałagan and Polish by the Sea – Let’s Clean, Talk, and Learn!”

See the notes and translation https://www.learn-polish.pl/online-lessons/polish-lesson-about-cleaning 
In today’s episode, we dive into a fun, real-life topic: cleaning! Sounds boring? Not with us 😄 We’re talking about clutter, junk rooms ( graciarnia), and everyday Polish language in action.
You’ll hear natural Polish phrases and questions like:🧹 „Ja lubię sprzątać i sprzątam często.”– “I like cleaning and I clean often.”🐶 „Mój pies robi bałagan.”– “My dog makes a mess.”📦 „Wrzucę to do graciarni.”– “I’ll throw it into the junk room.”💬 And useful questions:
„Czy lubisz sprzątać?” – “Do you like cleaning?”
„Masz graciarnię w domu?” – “Do you have a junk room at home?”
🏖️ Want to take your Polish further? Come learn with us by the Baltic Sea!We’re based in northern Poland, just a few minutes from the beach.🚆 About 4 hours by train from Warsaw, 6-7 hours from Kraków.
Here’s what we offer:✅ Weekend Polish courses with beach walks and casual conversations (not stuck in a classroom!)✅ 1- or 2-week intensive courses – live with a Polish host family and practice in real life✅ Online lessons, too!
Monday 7 PM (CET) – Advanced conversation group
Tuesday 7 PM – Beginners Polish
Wednesday 7 PM – A2 level
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Mini Polish Lesson: Rachunki – Bills, Bills, Bills!

Today, we’re diving into real-life Polish with a super practical topic: rachunki – bills! Whether it’s for water, electricity, or the internet, we all deal with bills. So let’s learn how to talk about them in Polish. This short lesson will help you understand the word rachunek, how to use it in different contexts, and even reflect on which bill you like the most. Yes, that’s a thing. 😄
Let’s go!
 
Co to jest rachunek?
What is a rachunek?
Rachunek to jest taka faktura – rachunek. Każdy ma jakiś rachunek.A bill is like an invoice – a document. Everyone has some kind of bill.
 
💧 Rachunek za wodę
Na przykład ja mam rachunek za wodę co miesiąc.For example, I have a water bill every month.
W domu mam dzieci i mój rachunek za wodę jest chyba duży.I have kids at home and my water bill is probably big.
 
⚡ Rachunek za prąd
Rachunek za prąd. Wasz rachunek za prąd jest duży czy mały?Electricity bill. Is your electricity bill big or small?
Mój rachunek za prąd jest duży.My electricity bill is big.
 
🔥 Rachunek za gaz
A rachunek za gaz? Jeśli macie ogrzewanie na gaz, to chyba wasz rachunek za gaz jest bardzo duży.And the gas bill? If you have gas heating, then your gas bill is probably very big.
W Polsce rachunki za gaz chyba są bardzo wysokie.In Poland, gas bills are probably very high.
 
📱 Rachunek za telefon
Mój rachunek za telefon za to jest bardzo niski.My phone bill, on the other hand, is very low.
Bardzo lubię moje rachunki za telefon.I really like my phone bills.
 
🌐 Rachunek za internet
A rachunek za internet?And the internet bill?
 
📝 Powtórzenie / Recap
Jeszcze raz / One more time:
Rachunek za wodę – Water bill
Rachunek za prąd – Electricity bill
Rachunek za gaz – Gas bill
Rachunek za telefon – Phone bill
Rachunek za internet – Internet bill
Jaki jest wasz ulubiony rachunek?What’s your favorite bill?
 
✨ Key Phrases (Polish ➜ English)
rachunek – bill
rachunek za… – bill for…
duży / mały – big / small
wysoki / niski – high / low
Mam rachunek za… – I have a bill for…
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I am... How to Introduce Yourself in Polish!

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Welcome to this beginner-friendly episode where we dive into the basics of Polish introductions! 🇵🇱
 
Whether you're saying “Jestem Adam” or “Miło mi,” you’ll learn how to talk about yourself, where you're from, what you like (beer, cities, sandwiches – you name it!), and how to keep that conversation flowing. 🗣️💬
 
We’ll also introduce you to our amazing teachers, give you pronunciation tips (hello, SZ = "shhh" 😄), and take you on a virtual tour from Kraków to Lębork.
 
Perfect for beginners who want to start speaking Polish right away. Hit play, repeat out loud, and get ready to impress your Polish friends!
 
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Speak Polish with Confidence: Shopping, Prices & Everyday Talk!

Key vocabulary from the speaking practice:
rachunki – bills
rachunek – bill, check (in a restaurant)
paliwo – fuel
ogrzewanie – heating
zakupy spożywcze – grocery shopping
warto – it’s worth it
było warto – it was worth it
Thank you for learning Polish with us! It was a great speaking practice.
 
Live lesson summary 
Czy mnie widać? Czy mnie słychać? :) (Can you see me? Can you hear me?) :) 
Lubisz zakupy? – Do you like shopping?
Gdzie robisz zakupy? – Where do you shop?
Ile to kosztuje? – How much does it cost?
Drogo czy tanio? – Expensive or cheap?
Podoba mi się... – I like it...
Nie podoba mi się... – I don’t like it...
Za drogie! – Too expensive!
Ja płacę / Ty płacisz? – I pay / You pay?
 
Było warto? Tak, było warto!(Was it worth it? Yes, it was worth it!)
 
Hope to see you again in our online class or in our small language school in a small town near Gdańsk in the north of Poland (yes, it is true..  it is always windy and cold here :) 
 
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Shopping in Polish – Learn Practical Conversations!

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In today’s lesson, we explored shopping in Polish! 🛒 We practiced key vocabulary, useful phrases, and fun dialogues to help you navigate real shopping situations. Whether you're at a clothing store, supermarket, or jewelry shop, you'll now know how to express your shopping preferences, talk about prices, and even react when things get too expensive!
 
🗣️ Main Vocabulary & Useful Phrases:
✔️ Robić zakupy – To do shopping
✔️ Kupować ubrania – To buy clothes
✔️ Wydawać pieniądze – To spend money
✔️ Czy lubisz robić zakupy? – Do you like shopping?
✔️ To jest drogie! – This is expensive!
✔️ To była dobra okazja! – That was a great deal!
✔️ Mam pełny koszyk. – My basket is full.
✔️ Karta czy gotówka? – Card or cash?
✔️ Zobaczymy… – We’ll see… 😉
 
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Eating and Drinking in Polish – Fun and Simple Conversations!

Welcome to another exciting episode of our Learn Polish Podcast! 🇵🇱✨ Today, we dive into two essential Polish verbs: “pić” (to drink) and “jeść” (to eat). Whether you're ordering food at a café in Poland, chatting with friends about your favorite dishes, or discussing dietary habits, these verbs are crucial for daily conversations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to conjugate pić and jeść in different forms.✅ Common phrases and fun dialogues about eating and drinking.✅ How to talk about diets, allergies, and food preferences in Polish.
We keep it engaging, interactive, and beginner-friendly, so grab a cup of herbata (tea) or kawa (coffee), and let’s learn together! ☕🎧
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Learn Polish with Confidence – Master the Verb "Iść"

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Welcome to "Learn Polish with Confidence", the podcast that makes learning Polish fun, simple, and practical! In this episode, we dive into one of the most important verbs in the Polish language – "iść", which means "to go" (on foot).
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to conjugate "iść" in the present tense✅ How to use it in real-life conversations✅ Common phrases and questions with "iść"✅ The difference between "iść" (to go once) and "chodzić" (to go regularly)
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your Polish, this episode is packed with useful phrases, clear explanations, and examples that will help you sound more natural when speaking Polish.
🔹 Examples you'll hear:
"Idę do kina." – "I am going to the cinema."
"Czy idziesz na plażę?" – "Are you going to the beach?"
"Idziemy na pizzę!" – "We are going for pizza!"
At the end of the episode, we’ll also invite you to join our live Polish classes! 📅 VIP Class on Monday at 7:00 PM with Agnieszka and 📅 Basic Polish Course on Wednesday.
👉 Subscribe now and start speaking Polish with confidence!
 
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How to say in Polish "Greetings from..."

See the translation https://www.learn-polish.pl/online-lessons/pozdrowienia-z-greetings-from

"Na Czuja" Explained – Speak Polish Like a Native!

Translation https://www.learn-polish.pl/online-lessons/na-czuja-the-polish-phrase-you-need-to-know
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This lesson explores the Polish phrase "na czuja", a common expression used to describe doing something intuitively, without a concrete plan, relying on gut feeling rather than logic or precise calculations. It is a useful phrase in many everyday situations, from driving and parking to cooking, fixing things, or even learning a new language. Understanding and using "na czuja" correctly can help Polish learners sound more natural in conversations and engage with native speakers more fluently.
In this lesson, learners will see real-life dialogues where "na czuja" is used in context. Through practical speaking activities and examples, we show how Polish speakers apply this phrase in different scenarios. Instead of just memorizing vocabulary, this lesson focuses on learning Polish through natural interactions and practical usage. Whether you’re driving without GPS, cooking without a recipe, or trying to solve a problem without instructions, this phrase fits perfectly.
The lesson is designed for Polish learners who want to improve their spoken skills in a fun and natural way. By engaging with the dialogues, learners will become more comfortable with conversational Polish and develop confidence in using expressions like "na czuja" in their daily speech. By the end of this lesson, learners will not only understand the meaning of this phrase but also be able to incorporate it into their conversations naturally. Keep practicing, listen to native speakers, and try using "na czuja" in your own speech.

Survival Polish: What to Say When Something’s Not Right!

Complaining and Making Complaints in Polish
Hey everyone! Today, we had a very interesting and practical lesson about complaining and making complaints in Polish! This topic is perfect for those who want to learn how to express dissatisfaction in everyday situations—at a hotel, restaurant, store, or even at the airport.
🔹 Examples of ComplaintsDuring the lesson, we discussed various situations where you might need to make a complaint. Here are some examples:
„Przepraszam, ale pokój jest za mały.” 🏨"Excuse me, but the room is too small."
„Przepraszam, ale w pokoju jest za zimno.” ❄️"Excuse me, but the room is too cold."
„Przepraszam, ale nie ma ciepłej wody w łazience.” 🚿"Excuse me, but there is no hot water in the bathroom."
„Przepraszam, ale kawa jest zimna.” ☕"Excuse me, but the coffee is cold."
„Przepraszam, ale czekam już 30 minut na zamówienie.” ⏳"Excuse me, but I’ve been waiting for 30 minutes for my order."
„Te buty są za małe, czy mogę je wymienić?” 👟"These shoes are too small, can I exchange them?"
„Mój telefon nie działa.” 📱"My phone is not working."
„Przepraszam, ale pokój jest brudny.” 🧹"Excuse me, but the room is dirty."
„Mój lot został odwołany, chciałbym zwrot pieniędzy.” ✈️"My flight was canceled, I would like a refund."
„Przepraszam, ale ten chleb jest nieświeży.” 🍞"Excuse me, but this bread is not fresh."
🔹 New Words and Phrases:✔️ Narzekać – to complain✔️ Marudzić – to grumble✔️ Składać reklamację – to make a complaint✔️ Zwrot pieniędzy – refund✔️ Działa / nie działa – works / doesn’t work✔️ Odwołany lot – canceled flight
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Don't be afraid to speak Polish—practice makes perfect! See you on Monday!
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✨ Do you often make complaints? Share your story in the comments! ✨