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Tips & guides for learning Polish
Practical advice, level guides and honest reviews – everything you need to go from your first words to confident B1 Polish.
How to Learn Polish From Zero: The Best Way for Beginners in 6 Steps
Want to learn Polish but don't know where to start? A certified teacher's simple 6-step plan: what to learn first, how long A1–B1 take, and free resources.
Meeting Your Polish Partner’s Parents: 25 Phrases to Win Over Your Polish In-Laws
Dating someone Polish? 25 phrases that win over Polish parents, what to bring, what to talk about at the table – and the gift your partner won’t forget.
Merry Christmas in Polish: 20+ Wishes, Happy New Year and Christmas Market Phrases
Wesołych Świąt! How to say Merry Christmas in Polish with easy pronunciation, 20+ wishes for family and friends, Happy New Year and Christmas market phrases.
Polish Cases Explained Simply: All 7 Cases, Endings and a Free Chart
The 7 Polish cases explained simply by a teacher: what each case does, its question words, endings with examples, which to learn first – and a free PDF chart.
How Much Do Polish Lessons Cost in 2026? Tutor vs Classes vs Course
How much do Polish lessons cost in 2026? A tutor, group classes, a course in Poland or a self-paced course – real prices in USD from a Polish teacher.
What Do You Need to Know in Polish at the Beginner Level (A1)?
What should you know at A1 level in Polish? The nouns, pronouns, adjectives, numerals, cases, verbs and adverbs a beginner Polish course should cover.
50 Basic Polish Words Every Beginner Should Know (with Pronunciation)
The 50 most useful Polish words for beginners – greetings, please and thank you, numbers, food, directions – with easy pronunciation and a free PDF.
Is Polish Hard to Learn? An Honest Answer from a Polish Teacher
Is Polish hard to learn? A Polish teacher on what is really difficult (cases, aspect), what is easier than you think, and how long A1, A2 and B1 take.
What Do You Need to Know in Polish at the Upper Beginner Level (A2)?
What does A2 Polish cover? The nouns, pronouns, adjectives, numerals, cases, verbs and adverbs you need at the upper beginner level, explained simply.
What Do You Need to Know in Polish at the Intermediate Level (B1)?
What do you need for B1 Polish, the level of the state exam for citizenship? The cases, verbs, word formation and vocabulary a B1 course should cover.
Duolingo Polish Review (2026): Is It Worth Your Time?
Is Duolingo good for Polish? A teacher's honest 2026 review: the course stops at A1 and never explains the cases – what it is good for and what to do next.
Useful Polish Phrases for Everyday Situations (with Videos and Pronunciation)
Basic Polish phrases for tourists and life in Poland: the bakery, café, shop and ticket control – with short videos, easy pronunciation and teacher tips.
Karta Polaka Interview: How to Prepare Your Polish (Questions and Answers)
Preparing for the Karta Polaka conversation in Polish? A Polish teacher's guide: typical topics, example questions with answers and a 12-week plan.
The Polish Alphabet: All 32 Letters and How to Pronounce Them
All 32 Polish letters with easy sound-alikes and example words – ą, ę, ł, sz, cz, rz explained by a teacher, plus a video lesson and a free PDF chart.
How to Help Foreign Employees Learn Polish: A Practical Guide for HR
How to help foreign employees learn Polish: which level they need, group classes vs online courses, a 5-step rollout plan and how to track progress.
Jak nauczyć pracowników z zagranicy polskiego: praktyczny poradnik dla HR
Jak pomóc pracownikom z zagranicy w nauce polskiego: jaki poziom jest potrzebny, kurs online czy zajęcia grupowe, plan wdrożenia w 5 krokach i raporty dla HR.
How to Say I Love You in Polish: Kocham Cię and 25 Polish Terms of Endearment
Kocham cię means I love you in Polish. How to say it, answer it and pronounce it, plus 25 Polish terms of endearment like kochanie, skarbie and misiu.
Polish Christmas Traditions: Wigilia, the 12 Dishes, Carols and Christmas Words
How Poles celebrate Christmas: Wigilia on 24 December, the first star, opłatek, the 12 meatless dishes, carols and the words you will hear at the table.
Polish Name Days (Imieniny): What They Are, How Poles Celebrate and What to Say
Imieniny explained: why Poles celebrate their name day, what to say (with pronunciation), the Sto lat lyrics – and the Polish name day of your English name.
Learn Polish for Your Polish Heritage: Reconnect with Your Family’s Language
Heard Smacznego and Sto lat growing up but never learned Polish? Start with the words you already know: family words, table phrases, your surname – and a plan.
Polish Numbers 1–1,000: Prices, Dates, Your Age and Phone Numbers
Learn 10 words and 3 patterns, and you can count to 1,000 in Polish. Plus the złoty / złote / złotych rule every shop uses, your age, phone numbers and dates.