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

Conversation skills are arguably the most important skills in a language. What’s the point of speaking Polish, if you can’t communicate with Polish people? Naturally, some people study languages for specific purposes, such as being able to understand books, but most mortals simply want to communicate with others in their private and professional life. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to improve your Polish conversation skills. Table of Contents Prepare Your Profile in Polish Learn Polish Language Reactions Learn Polish Filler Words Learn Common Questions and Answers Learn Conversation Starters How to Improve Polish Conversation Skills Final Thoughts 1. Prepare Your Profile in Polish  The best way of boosting... Show more

Being able to speak about your nationality and the nationality of others is an important skill when you’re learning any language. After all, for many people this is the primary characteristic they identify with. How do Polish citizens speak about their Polish nationality? How to say your nationality in Polish? You’ll learn that today along with many words for nationalities and related phrases and expressions. Table of Contents Top 15 Nationalities in Poland Asking About Nationalities How to Tell Someone Your Nationality Cities and Languages Final Thoughts 1. Top 15 Nationalities in Poland In this section you’ll find out how to form the names of nationalities in Polish, who apart from Poles lives in and visits... 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

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

Vocabulary related to animals is among the most important items for beginners to study. Especially if you’re an animal lover, learning about specific animals living in Poland and memorizing the Polish names of animals from your own country can be a fun way to broaden your language skills.  Polish animals don’t differ much from those you would find in other European countries. Are you curious what they are? Keep reading and learn tons of useful words for talking about animals in the Polish language. Table of Contents Pets Farm Animals Various Land Animals Marine / Aquatic Animals Bugs and Insects Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians Animal Body Parts Animal-Related Expressions Final Thoughts ... 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