Everything you need to speak Polish quickly and confidently
Polish For Dummies gets you started with Polish language basics, so you can communicate with friends and loved ones, work and travel in Poland, or just enjoy the excitement of learning a new language. You'll learn the foundations of Polish grammar and how to engage in basic conversations. With the tried-and-true Dummies language learning method, you'll start speaking authentically right away, so you can interact in everyday situations. You'll also learn about social and cultural references that will help you keep up in Polish conversations. With access to audio files for dialogs in the book, you can improve your listening and pronunciation, too. This book makes it easy and practical to become a Polish speaker.
Learn tips and tricks for improving your Polish language skills Access helpful verb conjugation tables, essential vocabulary lists, and straightforward pronunciation guides Master everyday words and phrases Discover Polish history, culture, and common colloquial expressions
Polish For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the Polish language or brush up on what they already know—no previous experience needed.
By:
Daria Gabryanczyk
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781394249985
ISBN 10: 1394249985
Series: For Dummies
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 07 October 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Polish 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Polish 9 Chapter 2: Getting Down to Essential Polish Grammar 23 Part 2: Polish in Action 49 Chapter 3: Dzień dobry! Cześć! Greetings and Introductions 51 Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 73 Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to the Market 89 Chapter 6: Shopping and Servicing Made Easy 119 Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town 139 Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation 159 Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone 177 Part 3: Polish on the Go 189 Chapter 10: Money, Money, Money 191 Chapter 11: Planning a Trip 201 Chapter 12: Checking into a Hotel or Renting an Apartment 213 Chapter 13: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 229 Chapter 14: Asking Directions 245 Chapter 15: Help! Handling Emergencies 263 Part 4: Polish in the Modern World 283 Chapter 16: Using Polish in the Office 285 Chapter 17: Polish for Professionals and Public Servants 303 Chapter 18: Polish on the Worksite 323 Chapter 19: Polishing the New Polish 337 Part 5: The Part of Tens 355 Chapter 20: Ten Everyday Polish Expressions 357 Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Polish 361 Part 6: Appendixes 365 Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 367 Appendix B: Verb Tables 389 Appendix C: Answer Key 401 Index 405
Daria Gabryanczyk is the Founder and CEO of polish-lessons.com, an online Polish Language Centre. She is a lecturer, writer, examiner, and entrepreneur with over two decades of teaching experience in UK universities, government institutions and private organizations.
