When you start your language-learning journey with Polish, managing to have a conversation with a native speaker is one of the most rewarding experiences. This is why it’s important to work on your conversational skills early on.  What’s the best way to do this? By learning the top ten Polish questions with answers, of course! Once you learn these, you’ll be prepared for whatever may appear in a simple conversation in Poland. Read on and learn how to ask a question in Polish (and answer it yourself)! Table of Contents What’s your name? Where are you from? Do you speak Polish? How are you? Where do you live? What did you say? How old are you? "What is it?" and "Who is it?" Are you... Show more

Polish language exams may not be as popular and well-known as the English ones. This doesn’t mean, however, that Polish-learners have no way to prove their language proficiency.  So what exams are available for people learning Polish? Is there a Polish test for beginners? If so, how does one prepare for the Polish A1 exam? Patience, grasshopper. You’ll find the answers to all of these questions—and much more—in this article. Table of Contents General Information About the Polish Language Test What’s Inside the Test? Preparation for the Polish Exam Final Thoughts 1. General Information About the Polish Language Test The British have FCE, CAE, and CPE. The French have DELF and DALF. The Polish, unfortunately,... Show more

Memorizing useful sentence patterns in English and Polish will help you speak Polish with more confidence. Once you know them, it’ll be easier for you to form simple Polish phrases and sentences of your own. Let’s start with the basics, though. Do you know how to say "sentence pattern" in Polish? Wzór zdania. In this article, you’ll see more than ten sentence patterns in Polish with numerous examples. Soon, creating your own sentences in this language will be no problem for you! Table of Contents Polish Sentence Pattern: A is B Using Adjectives for Description The Polish Sentence Pattern for Expressing Wants What Do You Need? Expressing Likes in Polish Please: Politely Asking Someone to Do Something Asking for... Show more

An adverb is a word or a phrase used as a modifier of adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. We’re going to introduce you today to the rules of use and formation of adverbs in Polish, as well as the 100 most common Polish adverbs. Are you ready to learn about adverbs in Polish? Language blog posts and other resources such as Must-Know Adverbs and Phrases for Connecting Thoughts are waiting for you on PolishPod101.com. Table of Contents Polish Adverbs: Placement and Formation Gradation of Adverbs in Polish Uncomparable Adverbs The Diminutive Form of Polish Adverbs Polish Adverbs of Time Polish Adverbs of Frequency Polish Adverbs of Place Polish Adverbs of Manner Final Thoughts 1. Polish Adverbs: Placement and Formation You... 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

Learning vocabulary is very important, but to improve your language skills, you need to know certain grammar rules too. For example, to be able to speak Polish properly, you have to learn the rules of Polish verb conjugation.  You may be wondering what a verb conjugation is. Don’t worry! We’ve prepared this article so that even an absolute beginner can learn the basic Polish verb conjugation rules. Let’s get started. Table of Contents Verb Conjugation: Introduction Conjugation Verb Groups The Conjugation of "To Be" in Polish Polish Verb Conjugation in the Past Tense Let’s Talk About the Future Polish Conjugation Practice Final Thoughts 1. Verb Conjugation: Introduction When a verb is... Show more

A verb is a crucial part of any sentence. Today, we’re going to introduce you to the most commonly used Polish verbs, the basic rules governing their placement in a sentence, and their conjugation. By the time you finish this article, you’ll be able to see massive progress in your Polish-speaking abilities! Other similarly useful articles you should have a look at are: 100 Adjectives (link) and 100 Nouns (link). Table of Contents Using Polish Verbs in a Sentence Polish Verb Conjugation Rules Polish Verbs of Motion and Action Verbs for Talking About Feelings, Thoughts, and Preferences Polish Modal Verbs Final Thoughts 1. Using Polish Verbs in a Sentence  We’re not going to go into much detail, but it’s... Show more

Do you remember the moment you fell in love with languages? Do you desire to learn or advance in Polish quickly and effectively? Then you need a Polish tutor. A common question that first-time language-learners ask is "Where do I begin?" The answer? Guidance. For native English-speakers who want to learn Asian languages, for example, timelines provided by the U.S. Foreign Service Institute can appear discouraging. However, defeating these odds is not unheard of. If you want to beat the odds yourself, one of the best learning options is a subscription to Premium PLUS from Innovative Language. As an active Premium PLUS member of JapanesePod101.com and KoreanClass101.com myself, I have an enjoyable experience learning at an accelerated... Show more

The Polish sentence structure is one of the most important things to study at the beginning of your language-learning journey. Constructing sentences in Polish is easy when you know the rules. So, are you ready to master the Polish word order? Table of Contents Polish Word Order: Overview Polish Word Order Rules: SVO Word Order with Adverbs Polish Word Order with Modifiers Check Your Understanding: Translation Exercise Final Thoughts 1. Polish Word Order: Overview  Let’s start with the basics: the Polish sentence structure for beginners.  The basic word order in Polish is the so-called SVO, which means that the subject comes first, followed by the verb and the object (if there is an object).  The word... Show more

What time is it in Poland right now? Depending on your time zone, you may have to add or subtract hours to find this out, because this Eastern European country is in the GMT+2 time zone.  Knowing the time in Poland allows you to be punctual for meetings and events, but to communicate effectively, you also need to know how to tell the time in Polish. Fortunately for you, we’ve prepared this resource to help you learn everything you need to know about it. Table of Contents Asking for the Time in Polish Hours in Polish Minutes in Polish Polish Clock Time: "Half" and "Quarter" General Time References Adverbs of Time Idiomatic Expressions, Proverbs, and Sayings Final Thoughts 1. Asking for the Time... Show more