How to Learn the Polish Language at Home

Polish is a West Slavic language that over 50 million people speak around the world. There are a lot of Polish-speaking communities in countries like Australia, Germany, Belarus, Russia, and more.

It is often heard that Polish is one of the hardest languages to learn due to its complex grammar rules and pronunciations, don't let that stop you from pursuing the language!

Every language can be difficult, no matter what your native language is.

A great advantage we have now is the internet and we can learn just by being at home.

Here are a few ways that you can learn the Polish language at home, even if you are a beginner.

Language Learning Apps

Many language-learning apps can teach you Polish.

Duolingo, for example, is a great way to start your Polish language journey for free. It makes learning any language fun, without the stress of it all.

You will get introduced to the basics of the Polish language and you can start with vocabulary lessons at your level.

Other apps you can use that do cost money are Busuu and Babbel, and they are both available on the Apple Store and Google Play.

Learn the Polish Alphabet and The Basics

It is best to always start when you are new to Polish by learning the alphabet and the basics of the language. Learn how to count, the days of the week, the names of the colors, and more.

The alphabet is very important for every language, and something you should learn very early.

Polish Video Lessons on YouTube

YouTube is one of the greatest resources for learning, you can find great quality Polish video lessons and resources for free.

There are many YouTue channels that you can subscribe to and learn Polish from such as,

●     PolishPod101

●     Learn Polish with Monika

●     Super Easy Polish

And many more!

 Online Polish Courses and Websites

If you are interested in structured lessons, there are a few websites that offer Polish lessons for free.

Mówić po polsku is a great and resourceful site that has a wide range of classes, from the Polish alphabet, and vocabulary to Grammar. There are many other sites that you can check out too like I Will Teach You Polish and on the site LingoHut.

For paid online Polish courses, you can use italki (to find Polish tutors and teachers.

Books to Learn Polish

Books are another great way to learn the Polish language, these books can be either textbooks, guides, or workbooks.

Check out the Complete Polish Beginner to Intermediate Course by Joanna Michalak-Gray, for a great way to learn the fundamentals of Polish grammar. You can also get audio files for dialogues to help practice your listening and speaking skills.

If you are looking for a pure Polish grammar book, check out books like Polish: A Comprehensive Grammar by Iwona Sadowska, or A Grammar of Contemporary Polish by Oscar E.Swan.

If you want to read for the fun of it, without heavily relying on learning materials, grammar, and so on. Why not check out some short stories? You can find many of them for both beginner and intermediate learners, like CZYTAJ krok po kroku by Anna Stelmach.

Make sure you purchase at least a Polish dictionary. dictionaries are a great option when you are learning Polish and some may even come with a phrasebook.

Conclusion

There are many different ways you can kick start your Polish language learning journey, just by being at home. With lots of resources readily available, why not start learning Polish today?