Like many people who are about to embark on a new language learning journey, you may be asking yourself: How long will it take to learn Polish? The answer is: "It depends on the level you want to achieve!" In this article, you’ll find out how long it takes to reach the different proficiency levels of Polish. You’ll also get exclusive tips on how to accelerate your progress and use PolishPod101 to your advantage every step of the way. Table of Contents Beginner Level Intermediate Level Advanced Level Final Thoughts Beginner Level How long will it take to learn Polish if you hope to surpass the beginner level? And what skills are expected of you as a beginner (początkujący)?  Here are some answers to... Show more

If you’re thinking about learning Polish but haven’t started yet, it’s probably because you have a few questions: Why should you learn Polish in the first place? Is Polish hard to learn, and if so, is it really worth it?  Well, there are many reasons you may want to learn Polish: traveling to Poland, a Polish partner, a Polish heritage, personal development, and the list goes on. You surely have your own reason for wanting to learn the language. The most important thing is to not let other people scare you with their negativity and the myths they share about the Polish language.   In this article, we’ll give you an in-depth review of what makes Polish hard to learn for some students, how to overcome those challenges, and what things... Show more

It’s natural for a beginner to make mistakes in a new language. But fortunately, there are ways in which you can minimize them. To help you do exactly that, in this article, we’re going to discuss the ten plus most common Polish mistakes.  By understanding what kind of mistakes other students make, you can prevent yourself from falling into those same linguistic traps. For your convenience, we’ve put the most common Polish mistakes by English-speakers into groups.  Let’s get started. Table of Contents Pronunciation and Spelling Mistakes Vocabulary Mistakes Polish Grammar Mistakes Level of Formality Other Polish Mistakes The Biggest Mistake Final Thoughts 1. Pronunciation and Spelling Mistakes  ... Show more

You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Polish! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Polish keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Polish Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Polish How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Polish on Your Computer Activating the Polish Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Polish Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Polish 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Polish Learning a new language is made so much easier... Show more

Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don't parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family. The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive - humans and animals alike! At PolishPod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family. Table of Contents Why Is It Important to Know Polish Vocabulary about Family? Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first How PolishPod101 Can Help You Learn Polish Family Terms 1. Why Is It Important to Know Polish Vocabulary about Family? Well, if you're serious... Show more