Most countries have an official national song, also known as an anthem, sung or played during important occasions. These songs are usually different from tracks that people listen to for pleasure. The music often is a march or a hymn in style, while the lyrics often refer to feelings of patriotism and national pride.Poland is no different, and the Poles have their own national anthem. From a learner’s point of view, the Polish national anthem is an interesting way of learning more about the country’s history and culture. The story of the anthem itself is interesting as well. Keep reading to find out more! Table of Contents Lyrics History of the Dąbrowski’s Mazurka Polish National Anthem Occasions for Singing the Polish National... Show more

Many people come to Poland to learn Polish or study. Regardless of the level of education you’re trying to obtain, Polish classroom phrases will come in handy. It’s also good to know them for cultural reasons, for instance, to understand better what’s happening in Polish movies or series. Of course, it’d also be very useful to know them for general Polish language learning.The knowledge of the most common Polish phrases used in the classroom is also very helpful in understanding more about the country’s culture. The way that teachers and students interact allows you to better understand the levels of formality in the Polish language.Please note that Polish is a gendered language, and genders will be marked in this blog post as follows: ... Show more

Polish food has its fans all over the world. That’s why when you’re in Poland, you’d almost certainly like to visit one of the Polish restaurants. Restaurants in Poland, of course, are not limited to serving Polish cuisine, and you’ll be able to find any type of food in this country. In this blog post, you’ll learn what to say when entering a restaurant, how to behave during the meal, and everything about ordering. This is just a short summary of all the useful Polish restaurant phrases that you’ll get to know thanks to our article. Table of Contents Basic Polish Phrases in a Restaurant Before Dining Ordering Food and Drinks Learn Polish Restaurant Phrases to Use During Dining Polish Restaurant Phrases for After Dining ... Show more

An important step in mastering Polish is learning how to form and use more advanced Polish phrases. Of course, you can learn a lot from various sources as you read, listen to, and speak the language. However, studying a handy list of expressions is a much faster way of improving your language skills.In this article, we’ll outline a few key categories of advanced Polish vocabulary: academic phrases, words you can use on your resume, smart phrases to use in the business world, advanced conversational phrases in Polish, and idiomatic expressions often used by native speakers. Learning all of this will help your Polish sound much more natural and enable you to make a better impression on people. Table of Contents Useful Phrases for... Show more

Once you’ve mastered the beginner level of Polish, you can start learning useful intermediate Polish phrases. The benefit of learning entire phrases instead of just words is that you’ll become familiar with the natural patterns of speaking. This is important because, as an inexperienced learner, you run the risk of putting words together in a way that a native speaker never would. But what is an intermediate level, and how can you know you’re already there? The intermediate stage is where you’re comfortable with all of the necessary “beginner” things but are not yet fluent in the language. You can speak the language enough to get around, but you often don’t have the right vocabulary or make frequent mistakes.  There are many Polish... Show more

Podcasts are becoming increasingly popular as a source of both entertainment and knowledge acquisition. They can also be used as a language learning tool! Yes, you can benefit from listening to Polish-language podcasts designed specifically for students of the language as well as those made for native Polish speakers.  A massive benefit of podcasts is that you can find a wide variety of them. They’re also rather easy to fit into your schedule, as they can be played on numerous devices and in various circumstances.  Are you ready to learn how to improve your Polish listening skills and vocabulary with podcasts? Table of Contents Benefits of Using Podcasts to Learn Polish The Best Podcasts for Learning Polish Using... Show more

When you start learning a new language, there is so much vocabulary to memorize that it may feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s a good idea to focus on the simple and essential words and phrases first. Without a proper study plan, though, you may simply get lost.  How do you know which phrases to learn? What are the most important Polish expressions to know before having your first conversations?  In this blog post, you’re going to encounter the most useful Polish beginner phrases in a number of categories:  Greetings and introductionsCourtesy phrases and social expressionsDining and shopping phrasesExpressions needed for getting helpPolish love phrases Let’s dive in. Table of Contents Greetings and Introductions ... Show more

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

Learning vocabulary is easy when you’re a beginner. Almost every word is new and useful. However, as you proceed on your language learning journey, it’s good to become more selective.  What vocabulary should you study as an intermediate-level Polish learner? Here at PolishPod101.com, we’ve prepared a list of essential intermediate Polish vocabulary words for you. → But first, we recommend checking out our article on beginner words to make sure you have the basics down! Table of Contents Larger Numbers Personal Pronouns Intermediate Polish Nouns Intermediate Polish Adjectives Intermediate Polish Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions Auxiliary Verbs and Modals Final Thoughts 1. Larger... Show more

Knowing Polish means being able to use it in many different situations. This includes talking on the phone with someone, whether for business or social purposes. But speaking on the phone in your own language can be frightening enough, let alone doing so in a foreign language! In this blog post, you’ll learn the most useful Polish phone call phrases for both formal and informal contexts. Knowing these phrases and expressions by heart will allow you to navigate just about any phone conversation with ease. Table of Contents Picking up the Phone Introducing Yourself on the Phone Stating the Reason for Your Call Asking to Speak to Someone Asking Someone to Wait Asking for Clarification Leaving a Message ... Show more