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Learning vocabulary is easy when you’re a beginner. Almost every word is new and useful. However, as you proceed on your language learning journey, it’s good to become more selective.  What vocabulary should you study as an intermediate-level Polish learner? Here at PolishPod101.com, we’ve prepared a list of essential intermediate Polish vocabulary words for you. → But first, we recommend checking out our article on beginner words to make sure you have the basics down! Table of Contents Larger Numbers Personal Pronouns Intermediate Polish Nouns Intermediate Polish Adjectives Intermediate Polish Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions Auxiliary Verbs and Modals Final Thoughts 1. Larger... Show more

Vocabulary related to animals is among the most important items for beginners to study. Especially if you’re an animal lover, learning about specific animals living in Poland and memorizing the Polish names of animals from your own country can be a fun way to broaden your language skills.  Polish animals don’t differ much from those you would find in other European countries. Are you curious what they are? Keep reading and learn tons of useful words for talking about animals in the Polish language. Table of Contents Pets Farm Animals Various Land Animals Marine / Aquatic Animals Bugs and Insects Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians Animal Body Parts Animal-Related Expressions Final Thoughts ... Show more

Knowing Polish means being able to use it in many different situations. This includes talking on the phone with someone, whether for business or social purposes. But speaking on the phone in your own language can be frightening enough, let alone doing so in a foreign language! In this blog post, you’ll learn the most useful Polish phone call phrases for both formal and informal contexts. Knowing these phrases and expressions by heart will allow you to navigate just about any phone conversation with ease. Table of Contents Picking up the Phone Introducing Yourself on the Phone Stating the Reason for Your Call Asking to Speak to Someone Asking Someone to Wait Asking for Clarification Leaving a Message ... Show more

Learning a new language is an exciting adventure.  When you first set out, it feels like you’re making progress every day. But at the same time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the new words and expressions you have to memorize! We know it can be hard to choose where to start. That’s why we’ve prepared this masterlist of 200+ essential Polish words for beginners. As you study and practice using these everyday words, you’ll be able to start having your first conversations in Polish.  Let’s get started. Table of Contents Polish Pronouns Numbers in Polish Polish Nouns Polish Verbs Useful Polish Adjectives Conjunctions and Linking Words Other Polish Beginner Words Final Thoughts ... Show more

Speakers of all languages use filler words, even if they don’t realize it. Language purists hate them and sometimes they’re frowned upon, yet they persist despite these criticisms.  Polish filler words are used in various situations. They can differ depending on what region the speaker is from or even how old they are. Due to their popularity, filler words are an essential component of the language that Polish learners should study to improve their speaking and comprehension skills. Table of Contents Filler Words: Why People Use Them The Top Polish Fillers Filler Words in Polish: Pros and Cons Final Thoughts 1. Filler Words: Why People Use Them  Fillers are words or sounds that people use to let the other... Show more

Many people start learning Polish because their partner or spouse is Polish, and this is a great motivation for language learning!  Whether you have a Polish partner or you just plan to visit Poland in the near future, knowing how and when to use Polish love phrases is an important skill. You never know when you’ll want to say "I love you," in Polish for the first time. In addition, love is a popular theme in Polish television shows, movies, and books, so knowing relevant vocabulary will help your comprehension tremendously.  Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s start with the Polish word for "love":  ❖ Miłość In this blog post, you’ll learn much more than that! We’ll teach you how to flirt, how to say "I love you so much,"... Show more

Knowing how to form negative sentences in Polish is a crucial skill for learners of the language to acquire early on. There are a few different methods of Polish negation, and today we’ll cover the most important ones.  Don’t worry too much, though. It’s much simpler than many other aspects of Polish grammar, so we’re sure you’ll master these negation patterns in no time. The most important thing to keep in mind is that Polish is a different language. Trying to develop a "Polish mindset" will work better for you than striving to translate exactly what you have in mind in English. Table of Contents Polish Negation: Case Study Answering "No" to Questions Other Words Used for Expressing Negation Double Negatives Final... Show more

Learning a foreign language is a lot of fun, but it’s also a commitment. When things get tough or you lack the motivation to study, it’s important to remember your reason(s) for learning in the first place! And believe us, there are plenty of benefits to be gained from learning a new language. Which brings us to today’s topic… Why learn Polish? Especially when there are so many other languages out there with much higher demand? In this blog post, we’ll give you 10 great reasons for learning Polish. You can come back to this article whenever you need a motivation boost—like the next time you feel that Polish cases are becoming too much to handle, for example. Table of Contents Poland is a great travel destination. Polish food... Show more

Did you know that English has 16 tenses? You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that Polish has only 3! Namely, these are the past, the present, and the future tenses.  Polish verb tenses aren’t overly complicated, but they’re definitely an important part of learning the language. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of each tense so that you can understand how they’re formed and used. Table of Contents Polish Tenses: The Present Tense Polish Tenses: The Past Tense Polish Tenses: The Future Tense Polish Verb Conjugations Final Thoughts 1. Polish Tenses: The Present Tense There’s only one present tense in Polish. It’s used for actions that are habitual as well as those that happen in a given moment.... Show more

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