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Language feeds our brains, speaks our thoughts and makes interhuman communication possible, however it may be complex. The words, expressions and quirks that are unique to the specific language define how we see - and often understand - the world. Hence we encourage anyone, not only those of Polish descent, to learn Polish and, as a result, immerse in the rich Polish culture, traditions, and history!
Polish began to emerge as a distinct language around the 10th century, the process largely triggered by the establishment and development of the Polish state. Today, after a thousand years, over 50 million people speak Polish - 45 million of native speakers and 5 million as a second language.
Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners Polonicum is a modern centre of research and didactics at the Faculty of Polish Studies of the University of Warsaw. Their young team carries out scientific research, educates teachers of Polish as a foreign language, promotes the Polish language and culture abroad, executes Certificate Examinations in Polish as a foreign language, organises and conducts postgraduate studies related to Polish glottodidactics. Learn more about Polonicum.
The Polonicum's summer Polish language course has now been continuously organized for over 60 years. Year after year, its popularity is increasing, not only among young people and students, but also among mature people of different professions and nationalities.
The course is held in August, it lasts 4 weeks and is usually attended by about 200 people from all over the world. The 2021 course term is August 2nd through 21st with the application deadline set for July 16th.
The course consists of 76 hours of language classes including 57 live video meetings and 19 self-study hours on the platform. In addition, the course also includes the following classes on culture and language:
Highlights of the course:
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We have partnered with Polish Language School Glossa and with Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago to provide highest quality textbooks and workbooks together with online courses to learn Polish language.
Available online are courses and individual lessons to prepare you for Seal of Biliteracy test STAMP-4S.
If you are just starting to learn Polish or you only know the basics, POLSKI krok po kroku 1 (POLISH step by step 1) is the right course for you. You will start with an introduction to Polish pronunciation and basic phrases.
If you already have intermediate knowledge of Polish, choose the course “POLSKI krok po kroku 2” (POLISH step by step 2). You will start by revising and systematizing the most important grammar and vocabulary issues that you covered at earlier stages of learning Polish.
If you are 10-15 years old and just starting to learn Polish or you only know the basics, “POLSKI krok po kroku – junior” (POLISH step by step – junior) is the right course for you. Interesting, motivating lessons full of humour strike the right balance between grammar, vocabulary and improving pronunciation and communication skills.
The textbook introduces the student, who has started learning, into the secrets of the Polish language step by step. It is written only in Polish to immerse them in the new language straight away. Well thought-out structure of dialogues and texts, where the characters explain individual words and phrases as well as excellent graphics illustrating texts and exercises make the learner quickly take up the challenge of solely using the Polish language in the class.
350 exercises, including new dialogues and texts with recordings, are a perfect textbook supplement. The teacher will find here a number of supplementary (vocabulary and grammar) exercises which develop individual skills.
The second part of the series, developed for the intermediate level, is a faithful continuation of the textbook POLSKI krok po kroku 1. The first lessons repeat and systematise issues that are already known and, at the same time, based on the stories of the characters, introduce them to the fictional layer of the book.
An extensive set of carefully selected exercises which perfectly supplement the content introduced in the textbook. A variety of exercise forms and functional graphics, which complement their content, will ensure that no one will be bored with this book.
A modern series of textbooks for children and young people aged 10–15. Perfect both for work with a teacher and, thanks to integration with the e-polish.eu e-learning platform, for self-study. Dialogues and texts are written in a living language that is used daily by children and teenagers.
The diverse vocabulary and grammar exercises collected here focus on practical language use. They have been arranged lesson by lesson and organise the material introduced in the textbook and give a great opportunity to practice the learned words and grammatical structures. The tasks improve all language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing.
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