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

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

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

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

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

Do you know your left from your right in Polish? Asking for directions can mean the difference between a heavenly day on the beach and a horrible day on your feet, hot and bothered and wondering how to even get back to the hotel. Believe me - I know! On my earlier travels, I didn’t even know simple terms like ‘go straight ahead’ or ‘go west,’ and I was always too shy to ask locals for directions. It wasn’t my ego, but rather the language barrier that held me back. I've ended up in some pretty dodgy situations for my lack of directional word skills. This never needs to happen! When traveling in , you should step out in confidence, ready to work your Polish magic and have a full day of exploring. It’s about knowing a few basic phrases and... Show more

Among useful Polish phrases, compliments are particularly handy in social situations. Giving a compliment can make you feel good, and also bring joy to the lives of others. What are the best Polish compliments, though? Keep reading and you’ll learn how to compliment people in Polish in any situation. Table of Contents Complimenting Someone’s Appearance Praising Someone in Polish for Their Work Complimenting Someone on Their Skills Making Compliments Sound More Sincere What to Expect After You Give a Compliment Final Thoughts 1. Complimenting Someone’s Appearance We all compliment someone’s appearance from time to time. And yet, sometimes people may feel offended by certain remarks. The easiest way to avoid making... Show more