On your way to Polish language mastery, you’ll need to memorize and learn how to use advanced Polish words. This stage usually occurs a few years into your Polish-language studies, once you’re able to understand fairly complex conversations and talk about a variety of topics.What you’re missing at this point are more advanced words and phrases that allow you to speak freely about topics such as studies, university matters, politics, or medicine. In this blog post, you’ll find an advanced Polish word list along with certain phrases and examples of use. Table of Contents Advanced Academic Words Advanced College Vocabulary Advanced Business Words Advanced Medical Words Advanced Legal Words Advanced Political Vocabulary ... Show more

Knowing how to form negative sentences in Polish is a crucial skill for learners of the language to acquire early on. There are a few different methods of Polish negation, and today we’ll cover the most important ones.  Don’t worry too much, though. It’s much simpler than many other aspects of Polish grammar, so we’re sure you’ll master these negation patterns in no time. The most important thing to keep in mind is that Polish is a different language. Trying to develop a "Polish mindset" will work better for you than striving to translate exactly what you have in mind in English. Table of Contents Polish Negation: Case Study Answering "No" to Questions Other Words Used for Expressing Negation Double Negatives Final... Show more

Did you know that English has 16 tenses? You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that Polish has only 3! Namely, these are the past, the present, and the future tenses.  Polish verb tenses aren’t overly complicated, but they’re definitely an important part of learning the language. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of each tense so that you can understand how they’re formed and used. Table of Contents Polish Tenses: The Present Tense Polish Tenses: The Past Tense Polish Tenses: The Future Tense Polish Verb Conjugations Final Thoughts 1. Polish Tenses: The Present Tense There’s only one present tense in Polish. It’s used for actions that are habitual as well as those that happen in a given moment.... Show more

Like many people who are about to embark on a new language learning journey, you may be asking yourself: How long will it take to learn Polish? The answer is: "It depends on the level you want to achieve!" In this article, you’ll find out how long it takes to reach the different proficiency levels of Polish. You’ll also get exclusive tips on how to accelerate your progress and use PolishPod101 to your advantage every step of the way. Table of Contents Beginner Level Intermediate Level Advanced Level Final Thoughts Beginner Level How long will it take to learn Polish if you hope to surpass the beginner level? And what skills are expected of you as a beginner (początkujący)?  Here are some answers to... Show more

As an English speaker, you’re likely familiar with the Polish proverb: "Not my circus, not my monkeys." (Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy.)  But did you know that Polish is loaded with even more insightful (and often humorous) proverbs you may never have heard before?  Polish proverbs and sayings are a big part of the Polish culture. Like anywhere else in the world, such expressions are an important part of the spoken and written language.  In this article, you’ll learn thirty must-know Polish proverbs along with their English translations and their English equivalents (if one exists). Study them carefully, because they can significantly improve your understanding of everyday Polish. Table of Contents Warnings Animals ... Show more

Studying grammar is an essential part of language learning. An overview of Polish grammar basics will certainly help you understand this complicated Slavic language better. After all, it’s much easier to memorize something when you understand it.  Today, we’re going to help you familiarize yourself with the most important concepts of Polish grammar. You’ll discover special features of the Polish language that may not be present in your native language or other languages you know. If you were looking for a stepping stone to help you learn Polish grammar, you’ve found the place to be!  Table of Contents General Rules Verb Conjugation Declension Some Things Don’t Change Aspect: Perfective and Imperfective Final... Show more

If you’re thinking about learning Polish but haven’t started yet, it’s probably because you have a few questions: Why should you learn Polish in the first place? Is Polish hard to learn, and if so, is it really worth it?  Well, there are many reasons you may want to learn Polish: traveling to Poland, a Polish partner, a Polish heritage, personal development, and the list goes on. You surely have your own reason for wanting to learn the language. The most important thing is to not let other people scare you with their negativity and the myths they share about the Polish language.   In this article, we’ll give you an in-depth review of what makes Polish hard to learn for some students, how to overcome those challenges, and what things... Show more

It’s natural for a beginner to make mistakes in a new language. But fortunately, there are ways in which you can minimize them. To help you do exactly that, in this article, we’re going to discuss the ten plus most common Polish mistakes.  By understanding what kind of mistakes other students make, you can prevent yourself from falling into those same linguistic traps. For your convenience, we’ve put the most common Polish mistakes by English-speakers into groups.  Let’s get started. Table of Contents Pronunciation and Spelling Mistakes Vocabulary Mistakes Polish Grammar Mistakes Level of Formality Other Polish Mistakes The Biggest Mistake Final Thoughts 1. Pronunciation and Spelling Mistakes  ... Show more

When you start your language-learning journey with Polish, managing to have a conversation with a native speaker is one of the most rewarding experiences. This is why it’s important to work on your conversational skills early on.  What’s the best way to do this? By learning the top ten Polish questions with answers, of course! Once you learn these, you’ll be prepared for whatever may appear in a simple conversation in Poland. Read on and learn how to ask a question in Polish (and answer it yourself)! Table of Contents What’s your name? Where are you from? Do you speak Polish? How are you? Where do you live? What did you say? How old are you? "What is it?" and "Who is it?" Are you... Show more

Memorizing useful sentence patterns in English and Polish will help you speak Polish with more confidence. Once you know them, it’ll be easier for you to form simple Polish phrases and sentences of your own. Let’s start with the basics, though. Do you know how to say "sentence pattern" in Polish? Wzór zdania. In this article, you’ll see more than ten sentence patterns in Polish with numerous examples. Soon, creating your own sentences in this language will be no problem for you! Table of Contents Polish Sentence Pattern: A is B Using Adjectives for Description The Polish Sentence Pattern for Expressing Wants What Do You Need? Expressing Likes in Polish Please: Politely Asking Someone to Do Something Asking for... Show more