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In this episode, we're diving headfirst into bzdury — that wonderful Polish word for nonsense, silly talk, or things that just aren’t true. I’ll be saying a lot of bzdury today. Why? Because it’s fun. And because you can actually learn Polish this way!

I start with the sentence: Japoński jest łatwy – “Japanese is easy.” Is that prawda (true) or fałsz (false)? Well... I think that’s bzdura — nonsense. Japanese isn’t easy. Japoński jest trudny. Polish is easy! (Or is that bzdura too?)

Throughout the episode, I play with phrases like Lecę do Japonii – “I’m flying to Japan.” Am I really? Or is that just another silly statement? Listen and find out.

You’ll hear questions like:

Czy to prawda, czy to bzdura? – “Is it true, or is it nonsense?”

And statements like:

Nie mówię po japońsku – “I don’t speak Japanese.”

Opowiadam bzdury – “I’m talking nonsense.”

Zajmuję się bzdurami – “I’m busy with unimportant things.”

We also talk about how people sometimes say bzdury when they’re tired, stressed, or joking — and how even innocent things like “Piwo jest zdrowe” (“Beer is healthy”) might be... well... total bzdura.

You don’t need to be serious all the time to learn Polish. You can play with words, ask questions, and have fun with false statements — all while practicing useful vocabulary and phrases.

So, join us, have a laugh, and ask yourself: Czy to jest prawda, czy to bzdura?

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Polish Verbs for Real Life – Speak with Confidence!

In this short introduction to our VIP Polish course, we explore some of the most useful and common Polish verbs for beginners. If you're just starting your Polish journey, this lesson will help you build confidence using verbs in everyday situations.

We cover verbs like:

• pracować – to work ("Ja pracuję w Krakowie" – I work in Kraków)

• jeść – to eat ("Lubię jeść warzywa" – I like to eat vegetables)

• pić – to drink ("Ja piję kawę" – I drink coffee)

• spać – to sleep ("Ja śpię 8 godzin" – I sleep 8 hours)

• czytać – to read

• gotować – to cook

• biegać – to run

• mieszkać – to live

• mówić – to speak (languages too!)

• tańczyć – to dance

• kupować – to buy

• sprzątać – to clean

• uczyć się – to learn/study

Each verb is introduced with easy examples in the first person ("I do"), second person ("you do"), and third person ("he/she does"), so you can immediately start practicing real conversations.

Whether you want to say where you live, what you like to eat, or which languages you speak – this is the place to begin.

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In this lighthearted and practical episode, we're diving deep into the world of everyday Polish through silly examples, truth checks, and common conversational phrases. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up on your skills, you'll enjoy the repetition, humor, and rhythm that help you absorb real Polish in context.

We follow a casual story involving Holger, who wants to buy a house in Poland, and explore how to say what’s true (prawda) and what’s nonsense (bzdura) – a great way to practice grammar, verbs, and sentence patterns naturally.

🎧 This episode is packed with:

• Real-life vocabulary

• Simple questions and answers

• Funny examples that make learning stick

Holger chce kupić dom w Polsce. Holger wants to buy a house in Poland.

Chcecie mieszkać w Polsce? Do you (plural) want to live in Poland?

Uczycie się polskiego, żeby tu mieszkać? Are you learning Polish in order to live here?

Polska to ładny kraj. Poland is a beautiful country.

Japoński jest łatwy. – Bzdura! Japanese is easy. – Nonsense!

Chiński jest trudny. – Prawda. Chinese is difficult. – True.

Mówię po polsku. I speak Polish.

Nie mówię po chińsku. I don’t speak Chinese.

Lecę do Japonii. – Prawda. I’m flying to Japan. – True.

Lecę do USA. – Bzdura! I’m flying to the USA. – Nonsense!

Piwo jest zdrowe? – Bzdury! Beer is healthy? – Nonsense!

Owoce są zdrowe. – Prawda. Fruit is healthy. – True.

Fast food jest zdrowy. – Bzdura. Fast food is healthy. – Nonsense.

• Present tense verb conjugation (mówię, mówisz, mówią)

• Forming questions (Prawda czy bzdura?)

• Using negation with nie

• Speaking about languages and nationalities

• Making realistic vs. silly statements for better memorization

🎧 Whether you're on your commute, walking your dog, or relaxing with a coffee – join us for a fun, interactive session that’ll boost your Polish skills with laughter and repetition.

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Today's lesson focused on:

• Asking where someone is: Gdzie jesteś? Jesteś w domu? W pracy? W Krakowie?

• Talking about the weather: Jaka pogoda? Jest zimno? Jest ciepło?

• Using the verb "mówić" (to speak) in different forms: Ja mówię, ty mówisz, on/ona mówi...

• Saying which languages you speak: Mówię po polsku, po angielsku, po niemiecku, trochę po francusku...

• Talking about accents: amerykański akcent, brytyjski, irlandzki...

• Describing what others speak: Moja żona mówi po niemiecku. Twoja dziewczyna mówi po angielsku?

👉 Key verb: mówić – to speak. 💬 Practice: Ja mówię. Ty mówisz. On mówi. Ona mówi.

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In today's Polish lesson (intermediate level – more than basic, but not quite advanced), we focused on using the verb "być" (to be) in the past tense.

• Conjugation of "być" in the past tense:

  • ja byłem/byłam

  • ty byłeś/byłaś

  • on był, ona była

  • my byliśmy, wy byliście, oni byli

• Examples of use in context:

  • Byłam w sklepie. (I was at the store.)

  • Byłem w restauracji. (I was at a restaurant.)

  • Byłam na koncercie. (I was at a concert.)

• Common Polish expressions to describe experiences:

  • Jak było? (How was it?)

  • Było fajnie. (It was nice.)

  • Szału nie było. (It wasn’t great / Nothing special.)

  • Nic nadzwyczajnego. (Nothing extraordinary.)

We also touched on the expression "szału nie było", which is a colloquial way to say something was just okay or a bit disappointing – a very natural phrase in Polish daily conversation.

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🇵🇱 Polish Speaking Practice: Idziemy na kawę? ☕🍺🎶

Welcome to today’s Polish lesson! Today we’re practicing one of the most useful and natural phrases in Polish – “Idziemy” which means “We’re going” or “Shall we go?”

🗣️ Together we’ll explore how to use idziemy in everyday situations like:

• Idziemy na kawę? ☕ (Shall we go for coffee?)

• Idziemy na piwo? 🍺 (Shall we go for a beer?)

• Idziemy na koncert? 🎸 (Shall we go to a concert?)

• Idziemy na spacer? 🚶‍♂️ (Shall we go for a walk?)

• Idziemy do pracy? 💼 (We’re going to work)

• Idziemy na randkę? ❤️ (Shall we go on a date?)

You’ll hear natural, slow repetition and simple grammar to help build your confidence speaking Polish – even if you're a beginner!

🎯 What you’ll learn:

• How to use “idziemy” in real conversations

• Vocabulary for food, drinks, places, and more

• Polish pronunciation practice

• Fun cultural tips (and a little beer talk – Warka, anyone?)

📝 HOMEWORK: Try using “Idziemy na kawę?” with your Polish friend or colleague this week!

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This lesson is based on a relaxed and funny conversation about Majówka — the Polish May holiday.

You’ll learn Polish step-by-step: starting with single words, then short phrases, and finally the most difficult and longest sentences, all with line-by-line translation.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to speak Polish in real life.

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Each session includes live speaking practice after the main lesson — friendly, supportive, and helpful!

🌍 Or… come visit us in our small town near Gdańsk, Poland. We offer 1-week and 2-week Polish courses where you can learn with us in person and enjoy a full immersion experience.

Let’s learn together — online or in real life!

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In today’s episode, we talk about Majówka – the traditional Polish May holidays! 🌸 "Cześć, cześć, jak tam u was?" ("Hi, hi, how are you all?") — that's how we start, chatting about the weekend, cleaning the house ("sprzątać w domu"), walking the dog ("spacer z psem"), and enjoying the spring weather in Lębork.

We also discuss how in Poland, Majówka starts on May 1st (Święto Pracy - Labour Day), continues on May 2nd (Święto Flagi - Flag Day), and May 3rd (Święto Konstytucji - Constitution Day). During Majówka, Poles love to grill ("grillować"), relax ("odpoczywać"), and spend time with family.

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Practice Polish naturally – not just grammar, but real communication! We are waiting for you.