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12/25/2024 Comments

Learn Polish the Easy Way: Basic Verbs for Beginners

Learning Polish can be challenging, but mastering basic verbs is an excellent place to start.

Verbs are the backbone of any language, and in Polish, they help you express actions, emotions, and more.

Let’s explore some essential Polish verbs, their usage, and common phrases that will kick-start your learning journey.

Basic Polish Verbs You Need to Know

Here are some commonly used Polish verbs with examples to help you understand their meaning and usage:

1. Grać (to play)This verb is used when playing musical instruments, sports, or games.

Ja gram na gitarze. – I play the guitar.
Ty grasz w tenisa. – You play tennis.
Lubisz grać w pingponga? – Do you like to play ping pong?

How to Conjugate Basic Verbs

In Polish, verbs change form depending on the subject. Here’s a quick example with the verb grać:

Subject	Conjugation	Example
Ja	gram	Ja gram na gitarze.
Ty	grasz	Ty grasz w tenisa.
On/ ona	gra	Ona gra w pingponga.
My	gramy	My gramy w piłkę.
Wy	gracie	Wy gracie na pianinie.
Oni	grają	Oni grają w koszykówkę.

Introduction to the Verb " to listen"

Listening is one of the most powerful tools when learning a new language. I love listening because it helps you tune into pronunciation, rhythm, and meaning. It's the key to understanding and speaking fluently. So, keep listening, and you'll see progress!

Now, let’s look at the conjugation of the Polish verb słuchać (to listen) to help you start using it in your practice.

Osoba	Odmiana	Przykład
ja	słucham	Ja słucham muzyki.
ty	słuchasz	Ty słuchasz radia.
on/ona	słucha	On słucha hip-hopu.
my	słuchamy	My słuchamy piosenek.
wy	słuchacie	Wy słuchacie polskiej muzyki.
oni/ one	słuchają	Oni słuchają zagranicznej muzyki.

Useful Phrases (Przydatne Zwroty)

Czy słuchasz muzyki? – Do you listen to music?
Jakiej muzyki słuchasz? – What kind of music do you listen to?
Lubię słuchać muzyki pop. – I like to listen to pop music.
On słucha radia w samochodzie. – He listens to the radio in the car.
Słuchamy polskich artystów. – We are listening to Polish artists.

Short Dialogue (Krótki Dialog)Here’s a simple conversation using słuchać:

A: Cześć! Jakiej muzyki słuchasz?
(Hi! What kind of music do you listen to?)

B: Słucham muzyki pop i trochę rocka. A ty?
(I listen to pop music and a bit of rock. And you?)

A: Ja lubię słuchać polskiej muzyki. Lubię Sanah i zespół Ira.
(I like listening to Polish music. I like Sanah and the band Ira.)

B: Super! A słuchasz muzyki w samochodzie?
(Super! Do you listen to music in the car?)

A: Tak, słucham radia, ale tam jest głównie muzyka pop.
(Yes, I listen to the radio, but it’s mostly pop music there.)

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12/17/2024 Comments

"Drink coffee" in Polish

Do you love coffee?

Today, we’re going to learn how to say 'I drink coffee,' 'You drink coffee,' and more in Polish.

Let’s break it down step by step!

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POLSKI	ANGIELSKI
kawa	coffee
pić	to drink
Ja piję kawę	I drink coffee
Ty pijesz kawę	You drink coffee
On/Ona pije kawę	He/She drinks coffee
My pijemy kawę	We drink coffee
Wy pijecie kawę	You all drink coffee
Oni/One piją kawę	They drink coffee

In Poland, coffee is a big part of daily life. You might hear people say, 'Idziemy na kawę' – 'Let’s go for a coffee

Fill in the blanks and say it aloud.

Ja ___ kawę. ( I drink)
Ty ___ kawę. (you drink)
My ___ kawę razem. (we drink)

Answers: 1. piję, 2. pijesz, 3. pijemy

Lubię kawę.
(I like coffee.)

Lubię czarną kawę.
(I like black coffee.)

Lubię gorzką kawę.
(I like bitter coffee.)

Lubię kawę z mlekiem.
(I like coffee with milk.)

Zawsze piję kawę z cukrem.
(I always drink coffee with sugar.)

Part 1: Vocabulary

pijesz – you drink
piję – I drink
woda – water
herbata zielona – green tea
kieliszek – glass (of alcohol)

Useful Adverbs and Expressions

czasami – sometimes
dużo – a lot
zdrowy – healthy
niezdrowy – unhealthy

Part 2: Useful Phrases

Talking About Preferences

Pijesz kawę? – Do you drink coffee?
Tak, piję dużo kawy. – Yes, I drink a lot of coffee.
Lubisz herbatę zieloną? – Do you like green tea?

Health and Habits

Herbata zielona jest bardzo zdrowa. – Green tea is very healthy.
Alkohol jest niezdrowy. – Alcohol is unhealthy.

Other Contexts

Cztery kawy dziennie. – Four coffees a day.
Nawet trzy kieliszki? – Even three glasses?

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12/9/2024 Comments

Polish lesson about Christmas

Vocabulary (Słownictwo):

Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy – Christmas Market
Bombki – Christmas tree ornaments
Ozdoby świąteczne – Christmas decorations
Grzane wino – Mulled wine
Świeczka – Candle
Choinka – Christmas tree
Prawdziwa – Real/natural
Sztuczna – Artificial
Pasterka – Midnight Mass
Mikołaj – Santa Claus

Useful Phrases (Przydatne zwroty):

Co to jest?
(What is it?)
Można kupić ozdoby świąteczne.
(You can buy Christmas decorations.)
Atmosfera jest świąteczna.
(The atmosphere is festive.)
Lubisz grzane wino?
(Do you like mulled wine?)
Jeszcze nie mam choinki.
(I don’t have a Christmas tree yet.)
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(We invite you to an online class on Monday at 7:00 p.m.)

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Deciding to Go to the Christmas Market

Chodźmy na jarmark bożonarodzeniowy w Gdańsku!
(Let's go to the Christmas market in Gdańsk!)

Ale po co? Tam tylko tłumy i zimno.
(Why? It's just crowds and cold.)

Możemy kupić prezenty...!
(We can buy presents... !)

Dobra, ale tylko jeśli jedziemy pociągiem.
(Fine, but only if we go by train.)

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At the Christmas Market

Mogę kupić grzańca!
(I want to try this mulled wine!)

Jasne, kup sobie.
(Sure, get one.)

Spójrz na tę drewnianą zabawkę dla dzieci!
(Look at this wooden toy for the kids!)

Kupimy?
(Shall we buy it.)

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Deciding on Dinner

Wracamy do domu czy idziemy coś zjeść?
(Are we going home or getting something to eat?)

Chodźmy do restauracji.
(Let's go to a restaurant.)

Jakiej?
(Which one?)

Może indyjskiej?
(Maybe Indian?)

4. Missing the Train

Jest już późno! Ostatni pociąg odjeżdża o 23:00!
(It's late! The last train leaves at 11:00 PM!)

Szybko, biegnijmy!
(Quick, let's run!)

O nie, spóźniliśmy się!
(Oh no, we missed it!)

Co teraz?
(What now?)

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12/5/2024 Comments

I’ll Be There in a Minute: Essential Polish Phrases

In this lesson, we will focus on a simple and practical question in Polish:

"Gdzie jesteś?" (Where are you?)

This phrase is incredibly useful in everyday conversations. We’ll also learn how to respond to it and use similar expressions in other situations, such as making plans or confirming your location.

After breaking down the key phrases, we’ll go through several short dialogues that are perfect for beginners to practice speaking Polish in real-life contexts.

Phrase 1: Gdzie jesteś?

Meaning: "Where are you?"
Explanation:
- Gdzie means "where."
- Jesteś is the second person singular form of the verb być (to be), meaning "you are."

Phrase 2:Zaraz będę w Łodzi.

Meaning: "I’ll be in Łódź in a moment."
Explanation:
- Zaraz means "in a moment" or "soon."
- Będę is the first person singular future form of być (to be), meaning "I will be."
- w Łodzi means "in Łódź."
  - Note: The name Łódź changes to Łodzi in the locative case due to the preposition w ("in").

Dialogues for Practice

Dialogue 1:

A: Gdzie jesteś? (Where are you?)
B: Zaraz będę w Łodzi. (I’ll be in Łódź in a moment.)

Dialogue 2:

A: Gdzie jesteś? (Where are you?)
B: Zaraz będę w domu. (I’ll be home soon.)
A: Dobrze, czekam na ciebie. (Okay, I’m waiting for you.)

Dialogue 3:

A: Gdzie jesteś? (Where are you?)
B: Zaraz będę w domu. (I’ll be home in a moment.)
A: Obiad już jest gotowy. (Dinner is already ready.)
B: Super, zaraz będę. (Great, I’ll be there soon.)

By practicing these short dialogues, you can become more confident in asking and answering questions about location in Polish.

Remember, repetition and consistent practice are key to mastering these basics.

Try changing the locations or responses to personalize the dialogues for your needs!

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12/2/2024 Comments

Polish Shopping Secrets: Ale Okazja Explained!

Today's Topic: Bargains in Polish!

Welcome to today’s lesson! 🎉 Our topic is bargains and how to talk about them in Polish. We'll learn some key words and phrases you can use while shopping or looking for good deals.

Key Vocabulary:

Okazja – A bargain or a great deal.
(Example: To jest prawdziwa okazja! – This is a real bargain!)
Ale okazja! – What a deal!
(Use this to express excitement about finding something cheap.)
Super okazja – A super bargain or amazing deal.
(Example: To była super okazja na wyprzedaży! – It was a super deal at the sale!)
Promocja – Promotion or discount.
(Example: Jest promocja na ten produkt. – There’s a discount on this product.)
Przecena – Price reduction.
(Example: Kupiłam to na przecenie. – I bought it at a reduced price.)

We’ll also practice phrases for asking about prices and expressing your excitement about finding great deals. Let’s make shopping in Polish fun and easy! 🛍️
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What is "okazja"?
- Okazja = Bargain or great deal.

Everyday phrases with okazja:
- "Nie przegap okazji!" = Don’t miss the bargain!
- "To była okazja życia." = It was the bargain of a lifetime.
- "Kup teraz, taka okazja może się już nie powtórzyć." = Buy now, such a deal might not come again.
- "Znalazłem super okazję!" = I found a great bargain!

Where to find okazje:
- "Na rynku można znaleźć dobre okazje." = You can find good bargains at the market.
- "Czasami w sklepie są fajne okazje." = Sometimes there are great deals in the store.
- "Na internecie można znaleźć prawdziwe okazje." = You can find real bargains online.

Examples of okazje:
- "Kupiłem buty – to była okazja." = I bought shoes – it was a bargain.
- "Mój kolega znalazł świetną okazję na wakacje." = My friend found a great holiday deal.
- "Kupiłem telewizor za pół ceny – świetna okazja." = I bought a TV for half price – a great deal.

Tips about okazje:
- "Lepiej poczekać na lepszą okazję." = It’s better to wait for a better deal.

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Pytania do dyskusji:

Lubisz okazje? – Do you like bargains?
Jakie okazje lubisz najbardziej? – What kind of bargains do you like the most?
Szukasz okazji w supermarketach? – Do you look for bargains in supermarkets?
Kiedy ostatnio znalazłeś/znalazłaś super okazję? – When did you last find a great bargain?
Gdzie szukasz najlepszych okazji? – Where do you look for the best bargains?
Czy szukasz okazji w internecie? – Do you look for bargains online?
Wolisz okazje w sklepach czy online? – Do you prefer bargains in stores or online?
Czy czekasz na Black Friday, żeby kupić coś taniej? – Do you wait for Black Friday to buy something cheaper?
Czy kiedykolwiek znalazłeś/znalazłaś okazję życia? – Have you ever found the bargain of a lifetime?

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