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11/21/2023 Comments

Polish breakfast dialouge

In today's lesson, we will explore a typical Polish conversation around the breakfast table

co - what
chcesz - you want
to - this
czy - (question particle)
chleb - bread
z czosnkiem - with garlic
z ziarnami - with seeds (in instrumental case)

Mark, co chcesz? — "Mark, what do you want?"
To chcesz? — "Do you want this?"
Czy to chcesz? — "Is this what you want?"
Co chcesz? — "What do you want?"
Chleb z czosnkiem? — "Bread with garlic?"
Czy z ziarnami? — "Or with seeds?"

Conversation 1

Mark: "Kasia, co chcesz na śniadanie?"
Kasia, what do you want for breakfast?

Kasia: "Nie jestem pewna. Co mamy?"
I'm not sure. What do we have?

Mark: "Mamy jajka i chleb. Co chcesz?"
We have eggs and bread. What do you want?

Kasia: "Poproszę jajka."
I'll have the eggs, please.

Mark: "A chcesz też kawę?"
And do you also want coffee?

Kasia: "Tak, chcę kawę. Dziękuję."
Yes, I want coffee. Thank you.

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11/20/2023 Comments

Polish pronunciation: Mastering 'Szczecin' and beyond

1. VocabularyFirst, we'll introduce some key vocabulary

Szczecin - a city in Poland.
fajny - cool, nice.
Nigdy nie byłam - I have never been (female).
Nigdy nie byłem - I have never been (male).
Gdańsk - another city in Poland.
jest - is.

2. TranslationLet's translate the sentences:

Szczecin jest fajny? - Is Szczecin cool?
Nigdy nie byłam w Szczecinie. - I have never been to Szczecin. (for a female speaker)
Nigdy nie byłem w Szczecinie. - I have never been to Szczecin. (for a male speaker)
Gdańsk jest fajny. - Gdańsk is cool.

Dialogue 1: Cieszyn and Kraków

Person A: Cieszyn jest fajny? (Is Cieszyn cool?)
Person B: Tak, ale Kraków jest jeszcze fajniejszy. (Yes, but Kraków is even cooler.)
Person A: Nigdy nie byłam/byłem w Krakowie. (I have never been to Kraków.)

Dialogue 2: Poznań and Wrocław

Person A: Poznań jest fajny? (Is Poznań cool?)
Person B: Tak, Poznań jest fajny. A Wrocław? (Yes, Poznań is cool. And Wrocław?)
Person A: Nie wiem, nigdy nie byłam/byłem we Wrocławiu. (I don't know, I have never been to Wrocław.)

Dialogue 3: Warszawa and Sopot

Person A: Warszawa jest fajna? (Is Warsaw cool?)
Person B: Tak, ale Sopot ma piękną plażę. (Yes, but Sopot has a beautiful beach.)
Person A: Nigdy nie byłam/byłem w Sopocie. (I have never been to Sopot.)

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Our focus will be on practicing dialogues in pairs, which is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your conversational skills in a fun and interactive way. Making mistakes is all part of the learning process! See you on Monday at 6.30 pm.

Questions:

Lubisz Szczecin? - Do you like Szczecin?
Lubisz Warszawę? - Do you like Warsaw?
Lubisz Gdańsk? - Do you like Gdańsk?
Lubisz Cieszyn? - Do you like Cieszyn?

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11/10/2023 Comments

"The bread costs..." in Polish

Today, we dove into a very practical aspect of the Polish language – talking about costs and purchasing items. Specifically, we learned how to say "the bread costs" in Polish and the conjugation of the verb "to buy."

Conjugation of the Verb "To Buy" (kupować) in Polish

Ja kupuję - I buy
Ty kupujesz - You buy (singular)
On/Ona/Ono kupuje - He/She/It buys
My kupujemy - We buy
Wy kupujecie - You buy (plural)
Oni/One kupują - They buy

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Example Sentences

W Polsce chleb kosztuje około 5 zł.
- In Poland, bread costs about 5 PLN.
- Przynajmniej ja taki kupuję.
- At least, that's what I buy.
Ile kosztuje chleb w Irlandii?
- How much is bread in Ireland?
- W Irlandii chleb kosztuje... [then you can add the price]
Ile kosztuje chleb w Anglii?
- How much is bread in England?
- W Anglii chleb kosztuje... [add the price here]

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See you next Monday at 7 PM for more Polish language adventures! Dziękuję i do zobaczenia! (Thank you and see you!)

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11/6/2023 Comments

Polish conversation class about what surprises in Poland

Today’s 7 PM class is going to be a fascinating journey - we're talking about surprises that Poland has to offer. From the charming clatter of trains to the whimsical weather, we’ll be sharing stories that will tickle your curiosity and perhaps even tug at your heartstrings.

But that's not all - after our live stream at 7:30 PM, we'll break into cozy Zoom groups for an intimate conversation class. It’s your chance to speak, listen, and immerse yourself in the wonders of Poland through lively discussion.

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🚆 Trains - "Czy pociągi w Polsce zawsze są punktualne? Jakie było twoje najciekawsze doświadczenie z podróżowania koleją w Polsce?" ("Are trains in Poland always on time? What was your most interesting experience traveling by rail in Poland?")
🌩️ Weather - "Jaka pogoda w Polsce cię najbardziej zaskoczyła?" ("What weather in Poland surprised you the most?")
🤝 People - "Czy Polacy są tak gościnni, jak się mówi?" ("Are Poles as hospitable as they say?")
🍽️ Cuisine - "Które polskie danie najbardziej ci smakowało i które najbardziej cię zaskoczyło?" ("Which Polish dish did you like the most and which one surprised you the most?")
🌆 Cities - "Które polskie miasto jest najbardziej niedoceniane, a które cię najbardziej zaskoczyło?" ("Which Polish city is the most underrated and which one surprised you the most?")
🎉 Festivals - "Czy byłeś kiedyś na polskim festiwalu? Co było największym zaskoczeniem?" ("Have you ever been to a Polish festival? What was the biggest surprise?")
🛍️ Shopping - "Czy polskie sklepy różnią się od tych, do których jesteś przyzwyczajony? W czym?" ("Are Polish stores different from those you are accustomed to? In what way?")
🏰 History - "Który moment z polskiej historii najbardziej cię zaintrygował?" ("Which moment from Polish history intrigued you the most?")
🎶 Music - "Czy jest jakiś polski artysta lub zespół, który cię ostatnio zaskoczył?" ("Is there any Polish artist or band that has recently surprised you?")

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11/4/2023 Comments

Lesson about coffee

Today in our Polish lesson, I'd like to share a few words related to coffee and milk and express my preferences.

☕️ Czarna bez mleka - Black Coffee without Milk

🥛 Czy lubię mleko roślinne? - Do I Like Plant Milk?

🚫 Nie, nie lubię mleka roślinnego - No, I Don't Like Plant Milk

🥛 W ogóle nie lubię mleka - I Don't Like Milk at All

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Czy pijesz kawę z mlekiem czy czarną?
Do you drink coffee with milk or black?

Jaki jest twój ulubiony rodzaj kawy?
What is your favorite type of coffee?

Czy kawa jest zdrowa?
Is coffee healthy?

Czy masz ekspres do kawy w domu?
Do you have a coffee machine at home

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