Free online coursePolish for beginners

Course Description

Polish for Beginners is an extensive course meticulously designed to introduce you to the rich and vibrant Polish language. Spanning 9 hours and 49 minutes, this course guides you through the essential building blocks of Polish, making it an ideal choice for beginners. As part of the Languages category, specifically under the Polish subcategory, this course offers a deep dive into various fundamental aspects of the language.

At the start, you'll master the basic greetings with sessions on "Hi and Bye in Polish." Following this, the course dedicates substantial focus to Polish pronunciation. You will learn about different Polish sounds and get familiar with the Polish alphabet, including the names of all the letters. Pronouncing Polish words correctly forms a crucial part of your learning journey, and this section ensures you're well-equipped from the beginning.

One of the key sections involves teaching you how to introduce yourself in Polish. Basic introductions form the bedrock of any language learning and you'll become adept at presenting yourself and asking others about their well-being with lessons that cover questions like “How are you?”

Through sessions on personal pronouns, you will get to memorize and use words such as “JA,” “TY,” and “ON.” Expressing gratitude and apologies will become second nature as you practice phrases like “DZI?KUJ?” and “PRZEPRASZAM.”

The course also introduces structured lessons labeled as “Build Up Your Polish,” offering a systematic approach to increasing your vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures. Numbers play a significant role in daily conversations, hence you will learn to count from 0 to 10 and progress to larger numbers up to 99.

Everyday questions like “Where are you from?”, “Where do you live?”, and “I speak…” are seamlessly integrated into the curriculum. You'll also explore essential verbs including “to be” (BY?), “to have” (MIE?), as well as grammatical genders that help navigate nouns' complexities in Polish.

Supplementing your vocabulary, you’ll delve into the 100 most useful Polish words and common question words such as "CO," "KTO," "GDZIE," "JAK." Simple negations, days of the week, months, and common phrases stretch your linguistic capacity further.

Special topics also tackle whether Polish is hard, giving an overview of its unique attributes. You’ll learn to ask for help, use verbs like "can, may" (MÓC, MO?NA), and “must” (MUSIE?), and talk about family members. Discussions on expressing wishes, discussing frequency, using positive adjectives, and understanding time, colors, and adjectives will also be part of your learning.

The course doesn't stop here. Dive deeper into practical communication with subjects such as prices, money, phone numbers, and how to use prepositions like “TO,” “TAMTO,” “ONO.” From everyday verbs to names of places and expressing possession, the course ensures a comprehensive grasp of Polish essentials. Finally, you’ll look into aspects like work, weather, and common signs, empowering you to navigate Polish-speaking environments confidently.

Embark on this linguistic journey with the expertly crafted course and start speaking Polish with confidence and clarity.