Comprehensive guides, grammar explanations and other useful learning resources to help you navigate the many complexities of the Polish language.
Polish has never been known as an easy language to learn. And while I wouldn’t go so far as to call it the most difficult in the world (as some do), I can’t help but feel admiration for all those determined to become fluent in my native tongue. Before we get into the details, let …
Finding good learning materials for Polish is no easy task. Sure, a quick Google search should be enough to find dozens of relevant sites, but how do you tell the best resources from the less useful ones? As it turns out, the most valuable materials are not necessarily the ones that get the most exposure …
Though the Polish language is rich in long words and complex grammatical structures, everyday Polish is mostly made up of a limited set of essential phrases and expressions that repeat from conversation to conversation. If you want to sound more natural when speaking Polish, the most time-efficient thing you can do is work on the …
Essential Polish Phrases: 100+ Expressions to Sound Like a Polish NativeRead More »
If you’ve ever done a Polish language course, you’ve certainly spent a considerable amount of time learning how to introduce yourself in Polish. But if you were to meet a Pole for the first time at this very moment, would you be prepared to speak about yourself in a natural, convincing way? Probably not. Though …
How to Introduce Yourself in Polish: All You Need to KnowRead More »
Knowing how to say “sorry” in Polish can be incredibly helpful. The word has much more uses than most people give it credit for, even if it is already considered to be one of the fundamental expressions in the language. To find a use for one of the several phrases listed below, you don’t really …
How to Say “Sorry” in Polish to Sound Like a (Polite) Native SpeakerRead More »
Poles are known for their hospitality and kindness. If you spend some time near them, chances are you’ll find yourself in a situation where you’ll need to thank someone who has done something nice for you. And what better way to say “thank you” to a Pole than to do it in their own language? This …
Native speakers of English tend to see “how are you?” as an indispensable phrase that every language learner should learn. Preferably in their very first lesson. While this approach works great for many popular languages, it might not be so helpful when learning Polish. Let me explain. Polish does have a handful of phrases that can be …
“How Are You?” in Polish: 6 Friendly Polish Phrases and When to Use ThemRead More »
Though most Poles don’t give them much thought, Polish farewells—the short phrases we use to say “goodbye” when parting—are a surprisingly rich part of the language. Each exchange of these conventional pleasantries lets you express your mood, your emotional attitude towards the other person, as well as whether you’re expecting to see them again in …
Saying “Goodbye” in Polish: 7 Essential Polish FarewellsRead More »
Depending on how you look at it, Polish greetings might seem very simple or terribly complicated. The good news is that learning just a handful of greetings will let you get by in 99% of situations. The tricky part is picking the right greeting for the given situation, as you will often need to take into …
“Hello” in Polish: 7 Polish Greetings to Sound like a Native SpeakerRead More »
Polish imperative verbs are special verb forms whose purpose is issuing commands, giving advice, making requests and many others. In English, you would usually use the infinitive verb form, as in “Clean your room.” Alternatively, the verb “to let” is used to make imperative-like suggestions, usually as “let’s”: “Let’s go for a walk.” In Polish, you have to …
