45 Resources to Learn Polish for Free
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polish listening Archives
Podcasts in easy Polish.
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Learn Polish
A Discord server.
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Learn Polish fast by reading
Read Polish-English bilingual stories and learn Polish fast!
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Wyrazy zapomniane i zmienione
An interesting Polish-Old Polish dictionary.
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Wielki słownik języka polskiego
Polish-Polish dictionary.
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Webgate
Short videos in Polish.
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MrRealPolish
“Piotr regularly uploads language lessons, learner-friendly vlogs, episodes of his podcast Real Polish and other valuable video resources”
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Курс польської мови
Polish lessons for Ukrainians (in Polish, with Ukrainian subtitles).
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Wyrazy zapomniane
A very interesting dictionary of words that don't, but did or could exist in the Polish language (with ethymological explanations).
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Woblink
“A quite large library of free titles available in the Polish e-book store Woblink. To download the free e-books, you’ll have to create an account (“załóż konto” in the top right corner) and log in.”
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Univ. of Pittsburgh: Polish Language Website
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Univ. of Pittsburgh: Polish Language Website
“(Choose Polish Reference Grammar from the menu)—another comprehensive guide to Polish grammar, even more technical and detailed than Polish Grammar in A Nutshell. If you think some grammatical feature of Polish isn’t explained anywhere on the Internet, try searching in this book before you give up.”
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Univ. of Pittsburgh: Polish Language Website
“yet another resource for learners published by Professor Swan, definitely more beginner-friendly than his other materials. The course is divided into 12 lessons teaching grammar and vocabulary with example sentences and dialogs. Some lessons are a bit quirky, but it is still worth recommending, especially as a free resource. Comes with a nice glossary”.
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Słownik Staropolski
Old Polish dictionary.
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Słownik polsko – potocznoludowy niektórych roślin i chwastów
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Składniawka – sekcja alternatywnego języka polskiego
A Facebook group to mock (Polish) people for their grammar mistakes.
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Ranczo
“A family-friendly comedy following the story of Lucy, a Polish-American who comes to the Polish countryside after inheriting her grandmother’s home.”
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Rada Języka Polskiego
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Polský slovník sprostých slov v audio podobě, Vulgarismy v polštině
Polish swearwords.
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Polskie Podcasty
Polish podcasts.
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Polski z Anią
“a series of ten videos explaining grammatical cases, tenses, and some aspects of Polish syntax. Recommended for both beginners and more advanced learners. Subtitles available in Polish and English.”
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Polski na wynos
“A very rich library of concise grammar explainers in the form of tables and diagrams. The resources are mostly in Polish, but some come with additional English captions.”
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Polski na Wynos
A wide selection of PDF vocabulary worksheets.
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Polishglots UA
An Ukrainian channel for Polish learners.
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Polish Grammar in a Nutshell
“a popular textbook explaining the fundamentals of Polish grammar, available online for free. It has several flaws: the explanations are very technical, some usage examples are off, and it is definitely not beginner-friendly. Nevertheless, it is one of the most extensive textbook - style grammar resources for Polish, which makes it very useful as a reference”
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Polish
The polish grammar.
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Polish
Polish course on Wikibooks.
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Po polsku po Polsce
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Newsweek
The Polish edition of Newsweek.
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National Geographic
the Polish edition of National Geographic.
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Learn Polish
“A series of articles deconstructing various aspects of Polish grammar: prepositions, personal pronouns, verbs of motion, and so on. All concepts are illustrated with many example sentences and helpful tables.”
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Language
A forum.
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Językowe Dylematy
Fun facts and grammar advice for Poles and advanced learners.
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Information and Help on learning the Polish language
A Reddit community.
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Focus
Popular science news in Polish.
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Eurogamer
The Polish version of the popular video game news website.
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Elementary Polish
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Easy Polish
“A series of videos in which ordinary Poles in the streets answer questions about various topics. All interviews are subtitled in both Polish and English. Highly recommended as a kind of vocabulary booster.”
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Dialektologia Polska
Polish dialects.
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Cooljugator.com
Verb conjungation tool.
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Chmura Czytania
“A catalog of free e-books in Polish. Chiefly consists of classic literature in public domain.”
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Browse By Language: Polish
Free books in Polish.
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Biblioteka internetowa Wolne Lektury
Free books and audiobooks in Polish.
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A Foreigner's Guide to the Polish Alphabet
A comprehensive guide to the Polish alphabet.
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200 Most Frequently Used Polish Words + 2000 Example Sentences
"About ~50% of all written text in Polish consists of the same 100 frequent, short, basic words. This book contains the 200 most frequently used words, with over 2000 example sentences. An ideal starting point for beginners, or intermediate students looking for sentences to practice."
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About the Polish Language
Polish is the official language of Poland and is spoken by over 40 million people worldwide. It is a West Slavic language and belongs to the Lechitic subgroup, which also includes Kashubian and Silesian.
The origins of the Polish language can be traced back to the early medieval period when the West Slavic tribes settled in the region that is now Poland. Over time, Polish developed as a distinct language influenced by various linguistic and cultural factors.
Polish is primarily spoken in Poland, where it is the dominant language. It is also spoken by Polish communities and diaspora in other countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Polish is recognized as a minority language in several neighboring countries, including Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine.
One interesting feature of the Polish language is its rich and complex grammar. It is known for its system of noun declensions, verb conjugations, and grammatical cases. Polish has seven cases, which play a crucial role in determining the function and relationships of words within a sentence.
Polish literature has a long and vibrant history, with notable contributions from renowned writers such as Adam Mickiewicz, Juliusz Słowacki, and Wisława Szymborska. Polish poetry, in particular, has a strong tradition and is celebrated for its expressive and lyrical qualities.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in learning Polish as a second language, driven by factors such as Poland's increasing prominence in the European Union and the country's rich cultural heritage. Polish language courses and resources are widely available, both online and in educational institutions around the world.
Overall, the Polish language holds great cultural significance and serves as a means of communication for millions of people. It reflects the history, identity, and creative expressions of the Polish people.