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Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, you can find all our episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com, find everything about me, scan the QR code, go to roycolin.com, get lessons from Ania in Polish or Spanish, you'll find the links in the show notes. In this episode Ania and Roy discuss Poland's new bottle deposit (kaucja) system—how it works, the 50 groszy deposit, issues with return machines, practical and ecological concerns, and listeners' experiences with recycling and refunds.   "Zwrot butelek" means "bottle return," and in this eco-friendly micro-lesson you'll say it like you're saving the planet one plastic bottle at a time. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the "zw" cluster and the soft "butel." We drop it into three green-ready sentences: – "Zwracam butelki." (I'm returning bottles.) – "To jest recykling." (This is recycling.) – "Dbam o planetę." (I care about the planet.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you sort your bins or march to the return machine. Challenge: Tell us in the comments how YOU recycle—reply in Polish and we'll feature the greenest answers     What we Discussed:   01:06 "Is it Profit or Just a Refund?" A quick debate on whether you're actually "earning" money or just getting back what you already paid. 01:48 "The 50 Groszy Hidden Cost" Explaining the mandatory deposit added to every bottle and how it impacts the final price. 03:30 "Why Does My Milk Bottle Fail?" A relatable moment about the frustration of machines rejecting certain types of plastic like milk bottles. 03:43 "Lidl vs. Biedronka Battle" The common struggle of trying to return a bottle from one store to a machine in a different store. 04:05 "The Ghost Machines" Highlighting the absurdity of having deposit-marked bottles but no machines available to return them. 05:48 "The Recycling Lie?" A controversial take on whether these bottles are actually recycled or just shipped to Asia or burned. 06:09 "Greenpeace Skepticism" A bold claim about how even environmental organizations might see the system as a money-making scheme. 06:35 "It's Just Another Tax" Comparing the bottle return system to a mandatory, "burdensome" tax that you can't avoid. 07:15 "Frozen Capital in My Kitchen" A funny but true observation about having "bags of money" (bottles) taking up space in your home. 07:49 "Is the System Actually Stupid?" A blunt final assessment of the system's effectiveness and its impact on the poor vs. the general public. English Polish Pronunciation Guide bottle butelka boo-tel-kah bottle return zwrot butelek zvrot boo-tel-ek recycling recykling reh-TSI-kling recycle recyklować reh-tsi-kloh-vahch plastic plastik plah-steek glass szkło shkwoh can (container) puszka poosh-kah aluminum aluminium ah-loo-mee-nyoom paper papier pah-pyeh cardboard tektura / karton tek-too-rah / kar-ton bin kosz / pojemnik kosh / poh-yem-neek trash/garbage śmieci shmyeh-tsee rubbish śmietnik shmyet-neek waste odpady oh-pah-di sort sortować sor-toh-vahch separate separować / rozdzielać seh-pah-roh-vahch / rohz-dzyeh-lahch clean czyścić chish-chich return zwracać / oddawać zvrah-tsahch / oh-dah-vahch deposit kaucja / zaliczka kow-tsya / zah-leech-kah refund zwrot pieniędzy zvrot pyeh-nyend-zi machine maszyna mah-shi-nah station stacja stahts-yah store sklep sklehp bag torba / worek tor-bah / voh-rehk environment środowisko shroh-doh-vees-koh planet planeta plah-neh-tah earth ziemia zyeh-myah nature natura nah-too-rah green zielony zyeh-loh-ni eco-friendly przyjazny dla środowiska psi-yahz-ni dla shroh-doh-vees-kah sustainable zrównoważony zroov-noh-vah-zhoh-ni zero waste zero waste (same) zeh-roh weyst climate klimat klee-maht pollution zanieczyszczenie zah-nyeh-chish-cheh-nyeh carbon footprint ślad węglowy swahd veng-woh-vi renewable odnawialny ohd-nah-vyahl-ni reusable wielokrotnego użytku vyeh-loh-krot-neh-goh oo-zi-koo biodegradable biodegradowalny byoh-deh-grah-doh-vahl-ni organic organiczny or-gah-neech-ni local lokalny loh-kahl-ni community społeczność spo-wetch-noshch responsibility odpowiedzialność ohd-povyed-zahl-noshch care dbać dbahch save ratować / oszczędzać rah-toh-vahch / ohsh-chend-zahch protect chronić hroh-neech future przyszłość psi-shwoshch 🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #ZwrotButelek #BottleReturn #Eko #Ekologia #GoGreen #ZeroWaste #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #PolishCulture

What I Did as a Child – Co robiłem jako dziecko "Co robiłem jako dziecko" means "what I did as a child," and in this nostalgic micro-lesson you'll say it like you're flipping through old photo albums with your Polish grandmother. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the rolling "r" and the soft "dziecko." We drop it into three memory-lane-ready sentences: – "Kiedy byłem mały…" (When I was little…) – "Lubiłem się bawić." (I liked to play.) – "To było dawno temu." (That was a long time ago.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you reminisce or share your own childhood stories. Challenge: Tell us in the comments what YOU did as a child—reply in Polish and Ania might sing your answer in the next episode     What we discussed:   0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 "Dziecko" - The Polish Word for Child 1:30 Childhood Bedroom Memories 2:30 Sports & Experiments 3:30 School & Newspapers 4:30 University & Opinions 5:30 Wishes & Dashboards 6:30 Stars & Classrooms 7:30 Time & Dance 8:30 Building & Creating 9:30 Television & Media 10:30 Graphs & Grades 11:30 Comics & Parks 12:30 Photos & Memories 13:30 Games & Play 14:30 Suggestions & Ideas 15:30 Early Jobs & Studies 16:30 Army & Activities 17:30 Toys & Cars 18:30 Sunset & Evening Play 19:30 Mom's Voice & Family 20:30 Growing Up & Yesterday 21:30 Fitness & Sports 22:30 Comfort & Balm 23:30 National & Sharing 24:30 Adult Life & Planning 25:30 Vision & Yesterday's Story 26:30 Short Stories & Patches 27:30 Royal Games & Health 28:30 Memories & Reports 29:30 Calls & Moods 30:30 Sports & Chores 31:30 Swimming & Memories 32:30 Web & Changes 33:30 Books & People 34:30 School Initiatives 35:30 Travel & Problems 36:30 Chats & Opinions 37:30 Goals & School Sheets 38:30 Status & Movies 39:30 Platforms & QR Code 40:30 Your Turn to Practice!   English Polish Pronunciation Guide child dziecko dzyeh-tsoh childhood dzieciństwo dzyeh-cheen-stvo memory wspomnienie vspo-mnyeh-nyeh to remember pamiętać pah-myeh-tahch to forget zapomnieć zah-pom-nyehch to play bawić się / grać bah-veech sheh / grahch toy zabawka zah-bahf-kah game gra grah school szkoła shkoh-wah teacher nauczyciel / nauczycielka now-chi-tyel / now-chi-tyel-kah friend przyjaciel / przyjaciółka psi-ya-chyel / psi-ya-choow-kah family rodzina roh-jee-nah mom mama mah-mah dad tata tah-tah brother brat braht sister siostra syoh-strah home dom dohm room pokój poh-kooy bed łóżko woo-shkoh to sleep spać spahch to eat jeść yeshch favorite food ulubione jedzenie oo-loo-byoh-neh yeh-dzeh-nyeh sport sport sport football/soccer piłka nożna peew-kah nozh-nah ping pong ping pong ping pong swimming pływanie pwih-vah-nyeh bicycle rower roh-ver to read czytać chi-tahch book książka kyohnsh-kah comic book komiks koh-meeks TV telewizja teh-leh-veez-yah cartoon bajka bahy-kah video game gra wideo / gra komputerowa grah vyeh-deh-oh / grah kom-poo-teh-roh-vah to sing śpiewać shpyeh-vahch song piosenka pyoh-sen-kah to dance tańczyć tahyn-chich party impreza eem-preh-zah birthday urodziny oo-roh-jee-ni holiday wakacje / ferie vah-kah-tsyeh / feh-ryeh summer lato lah-toh winter zima zee-mah to grow up dorastać doh-rah-stahch adult dorosły / dorosła doh-roh-swi / doh-roh-swah young młody / młoda mwoh-di / mwoh-dah old stary / stara stah-ri / stah-rah yesterday wczoraj fchoh-rah-y today dziś dzeesh tomorrow jutro yoo-troh long ago dawno temu dahv-noh teh-moo always zawsze zahf-sheh never nigdy neeg-di sometimes czasami chah-sah-mee often często chen-stoh   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about     #Wspomnienia #Memories #Dorastanie #GrowingUp #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #PolishCulture #Nostalgia #Dziecko     #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #Dzieciństwo #Childhood #PolishPodcast

Easter – Wielkanoc "Wielkanoc" means "Easter," and in this festive micro-lesson you'll say it like you're gathered around the święconka basket waiting for the Easter blessing. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the majestic "Wiel" and the soft "kanoc." We drop it into three celebration-ready sentences: – "Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych!" (Happy Easter!) – "Maluję pisanki." (I'm painting Easter eggs.) – "Idę na święconkę." (I'm going for the Easter blessing.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you dye eggs, bake mazurek, or prepare your Easter basket. Challenge: Tell us in the comments how YOU celebrate Easter—reply in Polish and we'll feature the most festive answers.   What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 Easter Time & Opportunities 1:30 Easter Movies & Bible 2:30 Easter Soup & Learning 3:30 Names & Traditions 4:30 Easter Preparations 5:30 Cleaning for Easter 6:30 Easter Mushrooms & Food 7:30 Easter Pockets & Apps 8:30 Easter Work & Books 9:30 Easter Questions 10:30 Easter Kisses & Treats 11:30 Easter Stage & Keys 12:30 Easter Memories 13:30 Easter Voting & Water 14:30 White Easter & Snow 15:30 Simple Easter & Robes 16:30 Easter Songs & Techniques 17:30 Easter Travel & Changes 18:30 Good Friday 19:30 Easter Chocolate 20:30 Easter Duck & Cousins 21:30 Family Easter & Registration 22:30 Easter Design & Birthdays 23:30 Easter Sounds & Sharing 24:30 Easter Games & Lessons 25:30 Easter Policy & Video 26:30 Virtual Easter & Friends 27:30 Your Turn to Practice!. English Polish Pronunciation Guide Easter wielkanoc vyel-kah-nots Happy Easter wesołych świąt veh-soh-wikh sh'yont Easter eggs pisanki pee-sahn-kee Easter Monday poniedziałek wielkanocny poh-nyeh-dzyah-wek vyel-kah-nots-ni Good Friday wielki piątek vyel-kee pyon-tek Holy Saturday wielka sobota vyel-kah soh-boh-tah Easter Sunday niedziela wielkanocna nyeh-dzyeh-lah vyel-kah-nots-nah Easter basket koszyk wielkanocny koh-shik vyel-kah-nots-ni blessing błogosławieństwo bwoh-goh-swah-vyehn-stfoh church kościół kohsh-choo-w priest ksiądz kyohnsh holy water woda święcona voh-dah sh'yehn-tsaw-nah lamb (Easter) baranek bah-rah-nehk ham szynka shinka sausage kiełbasa kyehw-bah-sah bread chleb hlehp cake ciasto / mazurek chahs-toh / mah-zoo-rehk chocolate czekolada che-ko-lah-dah bunny królik / zajączek kroo-leek / zah-yon-chehk chick kurczaczek / pisklę koor-chah-chehk / peesk-weng spring wiosna vyohs-nah resurrection zmartwychwstanie zmar-tvih-stah-nyeh faith wiara vyah-rah family rodzina roh-jee-nah tradition tradycja trah-di-tsya custom zwyczaj zvi-chahy decorate dekorować deh-ko-roh-vahch paint malować mah-loh-vahch dye barwić bar-veech pattern wzór vzoor color kolor koh-lor red czerwony cher-voh-ni green zielony zyeh-loh-ni yellow żółty zhoo-ti hunt (eggs) szukać shoo-kahch find znaleźć znah-lehshch hide chować hoh-vahch basket koszyk koh-shik willow branch bazie bah-zyeh palm palma pahl-mah procession procesja proh-tseh-tsya #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #Wielkanoc #Easter #PolishPodcast #WesołychŚwiąt #Pisanki #Święconka #WielkiPiątek #PolishTradition #PolishCulture #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #EasterEggs #EasterMonday #PolishHolidays #Shorts #LanguageShorts #Polyglot #StudyPolish #PolishForBeginners

Music – Muzyka   "Muzyka" means "music," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a Warsaw concert with your favorite playlist on repeat.   First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the soft "mu" and the flowing "zyka." We drop it into three earworm-ready sentences:   – "Kocham muzykę." (I love music.) – "To moja playlista." (This is my playlist.) – "Gram na gitarze." (I play guitar.)   Repeat-along track included—perfect while you queue Spotify, tune your instrument, or discover your next favorite Polish artist.   Challenge: Tell us in the comments what music YOU love and if you play any instruments—reply in Polish for bonus points.   What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 "Muzyka" - The Polish Word for Music 1:30 Promoting Your Music 2:30 Music Problems & Solutions 3:30 Electronic & Digital Music 4:30 Instruments: Violin & Techno 5:30 Music Theory: Keys & Modes 6:30 Music Structure & Measures 7:30 Playlists & Spotify 8:30 Shazam & Music Discovery 9:30 Sharing Music 10:30 Music Mentorship 11:30 Home Studio Setup 12:30 Albums & Collections 13:30 Bonus Tracks & Extras 14:30 Testing Your Sound 15:30 Audio Engineering 16:30 Music Collaboration 17:30 Music Business & Customers 18:30 Music Journalism 19:30 Live Festivals 20:30 Techno & Electronic 21:30 Saxophone & Instruments 22:30 Music Rights & Consent 23:30 Music Journeys 24:30 Classical & Opera 25:30 Music Libraries 26:30 Family & Music 27:30 Spotify & Streaming 28:30 Clubs & Nightlife 29:30 Gaming Music 30:30 Record Stores 31:30 Active Listening 32:30 Musical Destiny 33:30 Gear: Amplifiers 34:30 Music Organization 35:30 Universal Music 36:30 Guitar Feature 37:30 Musical Talent 38:30 Your Turn to Practice 🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #Muzyka #Music #PolishPodcast #PolishMusic #Playlist #Spotify #Gitara #Perkusja #Techno #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #PolishCulture #Shorts #LanguageShorts #Polyglot #StudyPolish #PolishForBeginners #MusicLovers #Instrument #NowPlaying #MusicIsLife #PolishArtists Keywords: English → Polish Table     English Polish Pronunciation Guide music muzyka moo-zi-kah playlist playlista pley-lee-stah guitar gitara gee-tah-rah drums perkusja per-koo-syah violin skrzypce skship-tseh saxophone saksofon sah-kso-fon band zespół ze-spoo-w song piosenka pyoh-sen-kah album album ahl-boom concert koncert kon-tsert festival festiwal fes-tee-vahl club klub kloob Spotify Spotify (same) spo-tee-fahy Shazam Shazam (same) shah-zahm playlist playlista pley-lee-stah electronic elektroniczna el-ek-tro-neech-nah techno techno (same) teh-kno classical klasyczna klah-sich-nah opera opera (same) oh-peh-rah instrument instrument een-stroo-ment amplifier wzmacniacz vzma-chahnych speaker głośnik gwoosh-neek audio audio (same) ow-dyoh sound dźwięk dzyenk listen słuchać swoo-hahch play (instrument) grać grahch sing śpiewać shpyeh-vahch love (verb) kocham koh-hahm favorite ulubiony oo-loo-byoh-ni discover odkrywać ohd-kri-vahch share dzielić dye-lee-ch download pobrać poh-brahch stream streamować stree-moh-vahch record nagrywać nah-gri-vahch produce produkować pro-doo-koh-vahch mix miksować meeks-oh-vahch beat bit beet rhythm rytm ritm melody melodia meh-loh-dyah lyrics tekst tekst voice głos gwos choir chór hoor orchestra orkiestra or-kyeh-strah stage scena steh-nah microphone mikrofon mee-kro-fon headphones słuchawki swoo-hahf-kee

Spring – Wiosna   "Wiosna" means "spring," and in this fresh micro-lesson you'll say it like you're throwing open the windows after a long Polish winter.   First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the soft "wio" and the flowing "sna." We drop it into three renewal-ready sentences:   – "Kocham wiosnę." (I love spring.) – "To czas na zmiany." (It's time for changes.)   – "Robię wiosenne porządki." (I'm doing spring cleaning.)   Repeat-along track included—perfect while you air out the apartment or plant your first flowers.   Challenge: Tell us in the comments what spring changes YOU are making—or just write "Wiosna przyszła" (Spring has come)   What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 "Wiosna" - The Polish Word for Spring 1:30 Spring Budget & Planning 2:30 Fresh Starts & Promises 3:30 Digital Spring Cleaning 4:30 Physical Spring Cleaning 5:30 Tackling Clutter 6:30 New Perspectives 7:30 Setting Spring Goals 8:30 Personal Growth 9:30 Clear Vision 10:30 Scaling Up 11:30 Community & Nation 12:30 Fresh Beginnings 13:30 Nature Awakening 14:30 Sun Worship 15:30 Spring Playfulness 16:30 Spring Elegance 17:30 Financial Spring 18:30 Spring Relationships 19:30 Community Growth 20:30 Winter to Spring Transition 21:30 Spring Calendar 22:30 Journey Metaphor 23:30 Spring Conversations 24:30 Spring Paperwork 25:30 Spring Semester 26:30 Key to Spring 27:30 Spring Running 28:30 Spring Reflection 29:30 Spring Projects 30:30 Wiosenne Porządki - Spring Cleaning 31:30 Spring Shadows & Gardens 32:30 Spring Learning & Growth 33:30 Your Turn to Practice 🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #Wiosna #Spring #PolishPodcast #WiosennePorządki #SpringCleaning #NowyPoczątek #NewBeginning #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #PolishCulture #PolishSpring #Zmiany #Changes #Shorts #LanguageShorts #Polyglot #StudyPolish #PolishForBeginners #SpringVibes #FreshStart #Seasonal #Spring2026 #Motivation Table     English Polish Pronunciation Guide spring wiosna vyohs-nah spring cleaning wiosenne porządki vyoh-seh-neh por-jon-kee new beginning nowy początek noh-vi poh-chon-tek change zmiana zmyah-nah growth wzrost vzrost fresh start świeży start shvyeh-zhi start clean czysty / czyścić chis-ti / chish-chich organize organizować or-gah-nee-zoh-vahch declutter pozbyć się niepotrzebnych rzeczy poz-bich sheh nyeh-po-treh-bnikh zheh-chi home dom dohm garden ogród oh-groot flower kwiat kv-yaht sun słońce swohn-tseh nature natura nah-too-rah green zielony zyeh-loh-ni fresh świeży shvyeh-zhi budget budżet boo-jet goal cel tsel purpose cel / przeznaczenie tsel / pshehz-nah-cheh-nyeh plan plan plahn journey podróż poh-droosh time czas chahs community społeczność spo-wetch-noshch opportunity szansa / okazja shahn-sah / oh-kah-zyah wish życzenie zhi-cheh-nyeh dream sen / marzenie sen / mar-zeh-nyeh hope nadzieja nah-dzyeh-yah renew odnowić ohd-noh-veech refresh odświeżyć ohd-shvyeh-zich restart zrestartować zreh-star-toh-vahch clean slate czysta kartka chis-tah kart-kah open window otwarte okno oht-var-teh ok-noh fresh air świeże powietrze shvyeh-zheh poh-vyeh-tcheh planting sadzenie sahd-zeh-nyeh blooming kwitnienie kfeet-nyeh-nyeh awakening przebudzenie psheh-boo-dzeh-nyeh energy energia en-er-gyah motivation motywacja mo-tiv-ah-tsya inspiration inspiracja een-spee-rah-tsya

Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek   "Tłusty Czwartek" means "Fat Thursday," and in this delicious micro-lesson you'll say it like you're queuing at the best pączek shop in Warsaw with powdered sugar on your chin.   First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky "ł" and the flowing "Czwartek." We drop it into three sugar-rush-ready sentences:   – "Kocham pączki!" (I love donuts!) – "Dziś jest Tłusty Czwartek." (Today is Fat Thursday.) – "Zjem dziesięć pączków" (I'll eat ten donuts)   Repeat-along track included—perfect while you fry, fill, or feast on your favorite pączki.   Challenge: Tell us in the comments how many pączki YOU ate this last Fat Thursday—or just write "Pączki są pyszne" (Donuts are delicious)   0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 "Tłusty Czwartek" - The Polish Word for Fat Thursday 1:30 Pistachio & Chocolate Fillings 2:30 Popular Polish Traditions 3:30 Pączki Layers & Baking 4:30 Sugar Rush Energy 5:30 Finding the Best Bakery 6:30 Funny Food Moments 7:30 Calendar & Holiday Timing 8:30 Recipe Ingredients 9:30 Energy & Celebration 10:30 Banana & Creative Fillings 11:30 Work vs. Donuts Dilemma 12:30 Eating Challenges 13:30 Social Media & Sharing 14:30 Your Turn to Practice 🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #TłustyCzwartek #FatThursday #PolishPodcast #Pączki #PolishDonuts #PolishTradition #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #PolishCulture #PolishFood #WielkiPost #Lent #Shorts #LanguageShorts #Polyglot #StudyPolish #PolishForBeginners #Foodie #DonutDay #PolishBakery #SweetTooth #ComfortFood Table     English Polish Pronunciation Guide Fat Thursday Tłusty Czwartek two-stee chvar-tek donut pączek pon-chek donuts (plural) pączki ponch-kee pistachio pistacja / pistacjowy pee-sta-tsya / pee-sta-cho-vi chocolate czekolada che-ko-la-da popular popularny po-poo-lar-ni story opowieść o-po-vyeshch layer warstwa var-stva population populacja po-poo-la-tsya baking wypiek vi-pyek dance taniec tah-nyets store sklep sklehp pink różowy roo-zo-vi silly/goofy głupi gwoo-pee second drugi droo-gee pinch szczyp shchip self sam / sama sahm / sah-mah energy drink energetyk / napój energetyczny en-er-ge-tik / nah-poo-y en-er-ge-tich-ni banana banan bah-nahn good/OK dobra / dobrze doh-brah / doh-bzheh work praca pra-tsah challenge wyzwanie viz-vah-nyeh people ludzie loo-jyeh career kariera ka-tyeh-rah time czas chahs game gra grah content treść tresch machine maszyna mah-shi-nah message wiadomość vya-doh-moshch music muzyka moo-zi-ka never nigdy neeg-di stage scena / etap steh-nah / eh-tahp study studiować / nauka stoo-dyo-vahch / now-ka active aktywny ahk-tiv-ni point punkt punkht coming nadchodzący / przychodzący nah-ho-dzoh-n-tsi / psi-ho-dzoh-n-tsi yes tak tahk actually właściwie / faktycznie vwahsh-chyeh-vyeh / fahk-tich-nyeh video wideo vyeh-deh-oh tiny malutki / malutka mah-look-kee / mah-look-kah punch cios / uderzenie chohs / oo-der-zeh-nyeh sales sprzedaż sprzeh-dahsh destroy niszczyć neesh-chich amazing niesamowity / niesamowita nyeh-sah-mo-vee-tee / nyeh-sah-mo-vee-tah sin grzech gzhehkh batch partia / wsad par-tyah / fsahd short krótki / krótka kroot-kee / kroot-kah google Google (same) goo-gleh name imię / nazwa ee-myeh / nah-zvah stop stop / przystanek stop / psi-stah-nehk service usługa / serwis oo-swoo-gah / ser-vees self sam / siebie sahm / sheh-byeh bunch kilka / wiązka keel-kah / vyonz-kah energy energia en-er-gyah bar bar bahr need potrzeba / potrzebować pot-sheh-bah / pot-sheh-bo-vahch optional opcjonalny op-tsyo-nahl-ni mock naśladować / udawać nah-shwah-do-vahch / oo-dah-vahch paid płatny pwah-tni fit pasować / dopasowany pah-so-vahch / do-pah-so-vah-ni career kariera ka-tyeh-rah artist artysta / artystka ar-ti-stah / ar-ti-stkah help pomoc / pomagać po-mots / po-mah-gahch comment komentarz ko-men-tahsh feel czuć chooch export eksport ek-sport task zadanie zah-dah-nyeh hands ręce ren-tseh friend przyjaciel / przyjaciółka psi-ya-chyel / psi-ya-choow-kah

Wedding – Ślub   "Ślub" means "wedding," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're toasting the newlyweds at a Polish wesele.   First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky "ś" and the soft "lub." We drop it into three celebration-ready sentences:   – "Idę na ślub." (I'm going to a wedding.) – "To będzie piękny ślub." (It's going to be a beautiful wedding.) – "Sto lat dla nowożeńców!" (One hundred years for the newlyweds)   Repeat-along track included—perfect while you pick your outfit or practice your toast.   Challenge: Tell us in the comments about the last Polish wedding you attended—or write "Idę na ślub!" if you have one coming up.   Timestamps & Descriptions 0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 "Ślub" - The Polish Word for Wedding 1:30 Wedding Memories & Traditions 2:30 Planning & Organization 3:30 Polish Wedding Drinks & Toast 4:30 Music & Entertainment 5:30 Love & Celebration 6:30 Wedding Logistics & Tech 7:30 The Perfect Toast 8:30 Family & Generations 9:30 Wedding Shopping & Expenses 10:30 Final Tips & Suggestions 11:30 Your Turn to Practice Table     English Polish Pronunciation Guide wedding ślub shloop marriage małżeństwo maw-zhehn-stvo bride panna młoda panna mwo-da groom pan młody pan mwo-di newlyweds nowożeńcy no-vo-zhehn-tsi wedding party wesele ve-se-le toast toast tohst one hundred years sto lat stoh laht I love you kocham cię koh-hahm chyeh beautiful piękny pyenk-ni invitation zaproszenie za-pro-sheh-nyeh church kościół kohsh-choo-w rings obrączki o-bronch-ki bouquet bukiet boo-kyet honeymoon podróż poślubna poh-droosh posh-loob-na family rodzina roh-jee-na celebration celebracja tse-le-bra-tsya dance taniec tah-nyets music muzyka moo-zi-ka vodka wódka voo-dka whiskey whisky wee-ski band zespół ze-spoo-w memory pamięć pah-myench organize zorganizować zor-gah-nee-zoh-vahch website strona stroh-na money pieniądze pyeh-nyon-dze home dom dohm challenge wyzwanie viz-vah-nyeh device urządzenie oo-zhon-dzeh-nyeh payment płatność pwat-nohshch product produkt pro-dukt suggestion sugestia soo-ges-tyah generation generacja ge-ne-ra-tsya dashboard kokpit / panel kohk-peet / pah-nel store sklep sklehp mission misja mee-shah perfect doskonały doh-skoh-nah-wi beautiful day piękny dzień pyenk-ni dzyen   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #PolishWedding #Wesele #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #PolishTradition #WeddingVows #StoLat #Nowożeńcy #PolishCulture #PolishWedding #Wesele #LearnPolishOnline #PolishVocabulary #LanguageLearning #PolishTradition #WeddingVows #StoLat #Nowożeńcy #PolishCulture   #Shorts #LanguageShorts #Polyglot #StudyPolish #PolishForBeginners #WeddingSeason #BrideToBe #WeddingPlanning #PolishBride

"Muzyka" means "music," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a Warsaw concert.   First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can nail the soft "zy" and the flowing "ka." We drop it into three earworm-ready sentences: – "Kocham muzykę." (I love music.) – "To moja playlista." (This is my playlist.) – "Gram na gitarze." (I play guitar.)   Repeat-along track included—perfect while you queue Spotify or tune your instrument.   Challenge: Tell us in the comments what music YOU like and if you play any instruments—reply in Polish for bonus points.   What we DiscussedL   0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 "Impreza" - The Polish Word for Party 1:30 Disco Polo Culture 2:30 Party Vocabulary in Action 3:30 Nightlife Phrases 5:30 Club & Music Terms 7:30 Social Situations 9:30 Weekend & Fun 11:30 Your Turn to Practice 🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about  

Discover the hidden strategies behind websites that turn casual browsers into loyal customers without expensive ads or complicated funnels.   This Episode is a Promotional Episode for the Website services that we offer at ⁠va.world⁠   What we Discussed:   00:00 Why we Recorded this Episode   00:47 Why do you want a Website?   01:36 How to Make Sure a Website Converts   02:55 The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make when Creating a Website   04:30 How Important is Brand Clarify with your Website   05:10 What questions to ask Clients before building their Website   06:34 Allow Disability access for your Website   07:30 Align a Website with the Companies Long Term Goals   08:40 We have worked over 5 years together and have not had an argument.   09:40 What makes a Website Stand Out   10:54 How to approach User experience on your Website   11:53 How Annoying Pop Up's are on Websites   12:35 Design Psychology for Improving your Website   13:44 Ensure you can see the Text on the Website   14:03 Speed & Performance for Website Success   15:22 How to Ensure a Website works across different Devices   16:22 How the Wesbite helped a client with ongoing Upgrades   18:20 How our Design improved Conversions on the Website   19:20 Feedback from Clients after Creating their Websites   20:54 Do not be to Pushy with Sales on the Website   21:35 How the Cookies Help with Sales on your Websites   22:30 Tracking on all Prts of your Website   23:11 Website are like Podcasts that have a lot of things to make it Successful   24:28 How to be be Safe adding Payment Options on your Website   26:15 Maintaining Your Website with our VA   27:32 Do not Managing your own Website if you want to grow your business   29:04 We Create Packages with a breakdown of costs   29:48 Staying ahead of website trends like Ai   30:53 What Website Platforms do we Specialise in   32:38 How do you Future Proof a Website   33:09 We Help Create Skool Groups   33:22 Difference between a Template Site and a Strategically Built Website   34:50 Some Templates Require Plugins   36:00 Amature Websites V's Professionally Designed Ones   37:00 The Problem getting the Wrong Website Template   37:32 How Important is Messaging compared to Visuals on the Website   38:47 How Long should a homepage be on your Website   39:57 The Process from Concept to Launch of your Website   40:57 Having Your Socials connected on your Website   41:37 Do you need a New Website   42:15 How to Connect with us for a New Website   44:35 My 6 Podcasts got 110K downloads last week   Find our Website ⁠va.world⁠ Book a Free Call ⁠https://va.world/contact/⁠   #WebsiteDesign #ConversionOptimization #OnlineBusiness #DigitalMarketing #VAservices #BusinessGrowth

Episode Overview: Dlaczego Kłamiemy (Why We Lie) This episode explores vocabulary related to lying (kłamstwo), truth (prawda), trust (zaufanie), and human behavior (zachowanie człowieka) in Polish. We dive into how to discuss deception, honesty, social masks, and the complex reasons people hide the truth – all in practical, everyday Polish.   Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish psychology, social dynamics, and human behavior topics. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From lying (kłamstwo) to truth (prawda), we cover the phrases you actually need for deeper conversations. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance? Visit va.world. Join our school groups – links in the show notes. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish from Ania? Check the links for both audio and video content.   English Polish Pronunciation Example Usage Lie (noun) Kłamstwo kwahm-STVO To jest kłamstwo. (This is a lie.) Lie (verb) Kłamać KWA-mach On kłamie. (He is lying.) Liar Kłamca KWAHM-tsah On jest kłamcą. (He is a liar.) Truth Prawda PRAHV-dah Mów prawdę. (Tell the truth.) True Prawdziwy prahv-DZEE-vih Prawdziwa historia. (True story.) False Fałszywy fow-SHIH-vih Fałszywe informacje. (False information.) Trust Zaufanie zow-FAH-nyeh Mam zaufanie. (I have trust.) Distrust Nieufność nyeh-uf-NOSHCH Nieufność do ludzi. (Distrust of people.) Honesty Uczciwość oo-CHCHEEV-oshch Cenię uczciwość. (I value honesty.) Dishonesty Nieuczciwość nyeh-oo-CHCHEEV-oshch Nieuczciwość boli. (Dishonesty hurts.) Deception Oszustwo oh-SOOST-vo To było oszustwo. (That was deception.) Deceive Oszukiwać o-soo-KEE-vach On oszukuje. (He deceives.) Secret Sekret SEH-kret To mój sekret. (This is my secret.) Hide (verb) Ukrywać oo-KRIH-vach Ukrywam prawdę. (I hide the truth.) Mask Maska MAH-skah Nosimy maski. (We wear masks.) Face Twarz tfarsh Prawdziwa twarz. (True face.) Behavior Zachowanie za-kho-VAH-nyeh Dziwne zachowanie. (Strange behavior.) Action Działanie dzyah-WAH-nyeh Twoje działania. (Your actions.) Reaction Reakcja reh-AK-tsya Reakcja na kłamstwo. (Reaction to the lie.) Emotion Emocja eh-MO-tsya Ukrywać emocje. (Hide emotions.) Feeling Uczucie oo-CHOO-tseh Prawdziwe uczucia. (True feelings.) Thought Myśl mishl Moje myśli. (My thoughts.) Belief Przekonanie psheh-ko-NAH-nyeh Moje przekonania. (My beliefs.) Opinion Opinia o-PEE-nya Twoja opinia. (Your opinion.) Judgment Osąd O-soont Nie osądzaj. (Don't judge.) Guilt Wina / Poczucie winy VEE-nah / po-CHOO-tseh VEE-nih Czuję winę. (I feel guilt.) Shame Wstyd vstit To wstydliwe. (It's shameful.) Fear Strach strakh Strach przed prawdą. (Fear of truth.) Shame (verb) Wstydzić się vsti-DZEECH sheh Wstydzę się. (I'm ashamed.) Protect Chronić HRO-neech Chronię siebie. (I protect myself.) Defense Obrona ob-RO-nah Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.) Mechanism Mechanizm meh-KHAH-nizm Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.) Reason Powód PO-voot Jaki powód? (What reason?) Purpose Cel tsel Jaki cel? (What purpose?) Intention Zamiar ZAH-myahr Mój zamiar. (My intention.) Motive Motyw MO-tif Ukryty motyw. (Hidden motive.) Benefit Korzyść KO-zishch Jaka korzyść? (What benefit?) Advantage Zaleta zah-LEH-tah Zaleta kłamstwa. (Advantage of lying.) Disadvantage Wada / Niedogodność VAH-dah / nyeh-dog-OD-noshch Wada kłamstwa. (Disadvantage of lying.) Consequence Konsekwencja kon-seh-KVEN-tsya Konsekwencje kłamstw. (Consequences of lies.) Result Wynik VIH-nik Wynik działania. (Result of action.) Evidence Dowód DO-voot Brak dowodów. (No evidence.) Proof Dówód / Potwierdzenie do-Voot / pot-vyer-DZEN-yeh Potrzebuję dowodu. (I need proof.) Doubt Wątpliwość vont-PLEEV-oshch Mam wątpliwości. (I have doubts.) Suspicion Podejrzenie po-deh-ZHEN-yeh Moje podejrzenia. (My suspicions.) Accusation Oskarżenie o-skar-ZHEN-yeh Fałszywe oskarżenie. (False accusation.) Forgiveness Wybaczenie vih-bah-CHEN-yeh Proszę o wybaczenie. (I ask for forgiveness.) Apology Przeprosiny psheh-pro-SEE-nih Moje przeprosiny. (My apologies.) Admit Przyznać się pshi-ZNAHCH sheh Przyznaję się. (I admit.) Deny Zaprzeczać zah-PSHEH-chach On zaprzecza. (He denies.) Confess Wyznać vih-ZNAHCH Wyznaję prawdę. (I confess the truth.) Expose Odsłonić / Ujawnić od-SWO-neech / oo-YAV-neech Odsłonić prawdę. (Expose the truth.) Reveal Ujawnić oo-YAV-neech Ujawnić sekret. (Reveal the secret.) Discover Odkryć od-KRIHCH Odkryć kłamstwo. (Discover the lie.) Realize Zdać sobie sprawę / Uświadomić sobie ZDAHCH SOH-byeh SPRAH-veh / oo-shvah-DO-meech SOH-byeh Zdałem sobie sprawę. (I realized.) Understand Rozumieć ro-ZOO-myech Rozumiem dlaczego. (I understand why.) Accept Akceptować ak-tsep-TO-vach Akceptuję prawdę. (I accept the truth.) Change Zmiana ZMYAH-nah Czas na zmianę. (Time for change.) Growth Rozwój roz-VOOY Osobisty rozwój. (Personal growth.) Self Ja / Siebie yah / SHEH-byeh Moje prawdziwe ja. (My true self.) Ego Ego EH-go Moje ego. (My ego.) Identity Tożsamość toh-shah-MOSHCH Moja tożsamość. (My identity.) Image Wizerunek vee-zeh-ROO-nek Publiczny wizerunek. (Public image.) Reputation Reputacja re-poo-TA-tsya Moja reputacja. (My reputation.) Social Społeczny spo-WECH-nih Normy społeczne. (Social norms.) Society Społeczeństwo spo-weh-CHEN-stvo W naszym społeczeństwie. (In our society.) Culture Kultura kool-TOO-rah Kultura kłamstwa. (Culture of lying.) Relationship Relacja / Związek re-LA-tsya / ZVYON-zek Relacje z ludźmi. (Relationships with people.) Communication Komunikacja ko-moo-nee-KA-tsya Sztuka komunikacji. (Art of communication.) Conversation Rozmowa roz-MO-vah Szczera rozmowa. (Honest conversation.) Silence Cisza CHEE-shah Niekomfortowa cisza. (Uncomfortable silence.) Speak Mówić MOO-veech Mów prawdę. (Speak the truth.) Listen Słuchać SWOO-hach Słuchaj uważnie. (Listen carefully.) Hear Słyszeć SWIH-sheh Słyszę cię. (I hear you.) See Widzieć VEE-dyech Widzę prawdę. (I see the truth.) Look Patrzeć PAH-tcheh Patrz na mnie. (Look at me.) Watch Obserwować ob-ser-VO-vach Obserwuję zachowanie. (I watch behavior.) Notice Zauważyć zow-NAH-vihch Zauważyłem kłamstwo. (I noticed the lie.) Recognize Rozpoznać roz-POZ-nach Rozpoznać kłamcę. (Recognize the liar.) Remember Pamiętać pah-MYEN-tach Pamiętam prawdę. (I remember the truth.) Forget Zapomnieć zah-POM-nyech Zapomnieć kłamstwo. (Forget the lie.) Forgive Wybaczyć vih-BAH-chih Wybaczam ci. (I forgive you.) Trust (verb) Ufać OO-fach Ufam ci. (I trust you.) Believe Wierzyć VYEH-zihch Wierzę w ciebie. (I believe in you.) Doubt (verb) Wątpić VONT-peech Wątpię w to. (I doubt it.) Question Kwestionować / Pytać kves-tyo-NO-vach / PIH-tach Kwestionować wszystko. (Question everything.) Answer Odpowiedź od-PO-vyesh Szczera odpowiedź. (Honest answer.) Ask Pytać PIH-tach Pytaj o prawdę. (Ask about the truth.) Tell Powiedzieć po-VYEH-dyech Powiedz prawdę. (Tell the truth.) Say Mówić / Powiedzieć MOO-veech / po-VYEH-dyech Co chcesz powiedzieć? (What do you want to say?) Mean Znaczyć ZNAH-chih Co to znaczy? (What does it mean?) Explain Wyjaśnić vih-YASH-neech Wyjaśnij mi. (Explain to me.) Understand (noun) Zrozumienie zro-zoo-MYEN-yeh Brak zrozumienia. (Lack of understanding.) Misunderstanding Nieporozumienie nyeh-po-ro-zoo-MYEN-yeh To nieporozumienie. (This is a misunderstanding.) Conflict Konflikt KON-flikt Konflikt z prawdą. (Conflict with truth.) Resolution Rozwiązanie roz-vy-ZA-nyeh Rozwiązanie problemu. (Resolution of the problem.) Peace Spokój SPO-kooy Wewnętrzny spokój. (Inner peace.) Harmony Harmonia har-MO-nya Harmonia z prawdą. (Harmony with truth.) Authentic Autentyczny ow-ten-TIH-nih Autentyczny człowiek. (Authentic person.) Genuine Prawdziwy / Szczery prahv-DZEE-vih / SHCHEH-rih Szczery człowiek. (Genuine person.) Sincere Szczery SHCHEH-rih Szczere przeprosiny. (Sincere apologies.) Fake Fałszywy / Sztuczny fow-SHIH-vih / SHTOOCH-nih Fałszywy uśmiech. (Fake smile.) Real Prawdziwy / Rzeczywisty prahv-DZEE-vih / zheh-CHIH-vistih Prawdziwa twarz. (Real face.) Natural Naturalny nah-too-RAHL-nih Naturalne zachowanie. (Natural behavior.) Artificial Sztuczny SHTOOCH-nih Sztuczny świat. (Artificial world.) Deep Głęboki gwem-BO-kee Głęboka prawda. (Deep truth.) Surface Powierzchnia / Powierzchowny po-vyer-HNYAH / po-vyer-HHOV-nih Powierzchowna prawda. (Surface truth.) Complex Złożony ZWO-zho-nih Złożona sytuacja. (Complex situation.) Simple Prosty PRO-stih Prosta prawda. (Simple truth.) Complicated Skomplikowany skom-plee-KO-vah-nih Skomplikowana relacja. (Complicated relationship.) Clear Jasny YAH-snih Jasna sprawa. (Clear matter.) Confused Zmieszany zmyeh-SHAH-nih Jestem zmieszany. (I'm confused.) Certain Pewny PEHV-nih Jestem pewny. (I'm certain.) Uncertain Niepewny nyeh-PEHV-nih Jestem niepewny. (I'm uncertain.) Sure Pewny / Na pewno PEHV-nih / nah PEHV-no Na pewno? (For sure?) Maybe Może MO-zheh Może tak, może nie. (Maybe yes, maybe no.) Probably Prawdopodobnie prahv-do-POD-ob-nyeh Prawdopodobnie tak. (Probably yes.) Possibly Możliwie MOZH-li-vyeh Wszystko jest możliwe. (Everything is possible.) Impossible Niemożliwe nyeh-mozh-LI-vyeh To niemożliwe. (That's impossible.) Possible Możliwe mozh-LI-vyeh To możliwe. (That's possible.) Right Prawo / Prawidłowy / Słuszny PRAH-vo / prah-vee-DWO-vih / SWOOCH-nih Masz rację. (You're right.) Wrong Zło / Nieprawidłowy / Błędny zwo / nyeh-prah-vee-DWO-vih / BWEN-dnih Masz błąd. (You're wr

This episode explores vocabulary related to appetite (apetyt), food (jedzenie), kitchen routines (rutyny kuchenne), and daily life (codzienne życie) in Polish. We dive into how to discuss hunger, meals, cooking, Netflix habits, and maintaining energy – all in practical, everyday Polish.   Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish food culture, daily routines, and lifestyle topics. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From appetite (apetyt) to kitchen vocabulary (słownictwo kuchenne), we cover the phrases you actually need for everyday life. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance, websites, social media, AI agents, or apps? Visit va.world. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish? Check the links in the show notes for both audio and video content.   English Polish Pronunciation Example Usage Appetite Apetyt ah-PEH-tit Mam apetyt. (I have an appetite.) Hunger Głód gwoot Jestem głodny. (I'm hungry.) Food Jedzenie yeh-DZEN-yeh Lubię jedzenie. (I like food.) Meal Posiłek po-SHEE-wek Trzy posiłki dziennie. (Three meals a day.) Breakfast Śniadanie shnya-DAH-nyeh Śniadanie jest ważne. (Breakfast is important.) Lunch Obiad OB-yad Obiad o dwunastej. (Lunch at twelve.) Dinner Kolacja / Obiad ko-LA-tsya / OB-yad Kolacja o siódmej. (Dinner at seven.) Snack Przekąska psheh-KON-ska Lekka przekąska. (A light snack.) Kitchen Kuchnia KOOKH-nya W kuchni. (In the kitchen.) Cook Gotować go-TO-vach Lubię gotować. (I like to cook.) Eating Jedzenie yeh-DZEN-yeh Jedzenie przy stole. (Eating at the table.) Full Pełny / Najedzony PEW-nih / nah-yeh-DZO-nih Jestem pełny. (I'm full.) Empty Pusty POO-stih Pusty talerz. (Empty plate.) Plate Talerz TAH-lehsh Talerz zupy. (Plate of soup.) Bowl Miska MEE-skah Miska zbożu. (Bowl of cereal.) Cup Filiżanka / Kubek fee-lee-ZHAN-kah / KOO-bek Kubek kawy. (A cup of coffee.) Glass Szklanka SHKLAN-kah Szklanka wody. (A glass of water.) Water Woda VO-dah Woda mineralna. (Mineral water.) Coffee Kawa KAH-vah Czarna kawa. (Black coffee.) Tea Herbata her-BAH-tah Herbata z cytryną. (Tea with lemon.) Juice Sok sok Sok pomarańczowy. (Orange juice.) Bread Chleb hlep Świeży chleb. (Fresh bread.) Butter Masło MAH-swo Masło na chlebie. (Butter on bread.) Cheese Ser ser Ser żółty. (Yellow cheese.) Meat Mięso MYEN-so Mięso z warzywami. (Meat with vegetables.) Fish Ryba RIH-bah Ryba na obiad. (Fish for lunch.) Vegetables Warzywa vah-ZIH-vah Świeże warzywa. (Fresh vegetables.) Fruit Owoce OH-vo-tseh Owoce sezonowe. (Seasonal fruits.) Salad Sałatka sah-WAT-kah Sałatka z pomidorów. (Tomato salad.) Soup Zupa ZOO-pah Zupa pomidorowa. (Tomato soup.) Dessert Deser DEH-ser Deser po obiedzie. (Dessert after lunch.) Sweet Słodki SWOOD-kee Słodki deser. (Sweet dessert.) Salty Słony SWO-nih Słone przekąski. (Salty snacks.) Spicy Pikantny pee-KANT-nih Pikantne danie. (Spicy dish.) Hot (temperature) Gorący go-RON-tsih Gorąca kawa. (Hot coffee.) Cold Zimny ZEEM-nih Zimne piwo. (Cold beer.) Fresh Świeży SHFYEH-zhih Świeże produkty. (Fresh products.) Delicious Pyszny PISH-nih Pyszne jedzenie. (Delicious food.) Disgusting Obrzydliwy ob-zhid-LEE-vih Obrzydliwy smak. (Disgusting taste.) Netflix Netflix NET-flix Oglądam Netflix. (I watch Netflix.) Series Serial SEH-ryahl Serial na Netflixie. (Series on Netflix.) Episode Odcinek od-CHEE-nek Nowy odcinek. (New episode.) Watch Oglądać og-WON-dach Oglądać film. (To watch a movie.) Relax Relaksować się re-lak-SO-vach sheh Czas na relaks. (Time to relax.) Couch Kanapa / Sofa kah-NAH-pah / SO-fah Leżeć na kanapie. (Lying on the couch.) Energy Energia eh-ner-GHEE-ah Brak energii. (Lack of energy.) Tired Zmęczony zmen-CHOH-nih Jestem zmęczony. (I'm tired.) Sleep Sen sen Idę spać. (I'm going to sleep.) Wake up Budzić się BOO-dzeech sheh Budzę się wcześnie. (I wake up early.) Morning Poranek / Rano po-RAH-nek / RAH-no Wczesny poranek. (Early morning.) Evening Wieczór VYEH-choor Wieczór przed telewizorem. (Evening in front of TV.) Night Noc nots W nocy. (At night.) Day Dzień dzyen Cały dzień. (All day.) Time Czas chas Czas na obiad. (Time for lunch.) Habit Nawyk NAH-vik Dobry nawyk. (Good habit.) Routine Rutyna roo-TIH-nah Codzienna rutyna. (Daily routine.) Process Proces PRO-tses Proces gotowania. (Cooking process.) System System SIS-tem System jedzenia. (Eating system.) Positive Pozytywny po-zi-TIV-nih Pozytywne nawyki. (Positive habits.) Negative Negatywny ne-ga-TIV-nih Negatywne skutki. (Negative effects.) Important Ważny VAZH-nih Ważny posiłek. (Important meal.) Problem Problem PRO-blem Problem z apetytem. (Problem with appetite.) Solution Rozwiązanie roz-vy-ZA-nyeh Rozwiązanie problemu. (Solution to the problem.) Change Zmiana ZMYAH-nah Zmiana nawyków. (Change of habits.) Start Start / Zacząć start / ZAH-chonch Zacznij od śniadania. (Start with breakfast.) Stop Stop / Przestać stop / PSHEH-stach Przestań jeść. (Stop eating.) Continue Kontynuować kon-ty-nu-O-vach Kontynuować dietę. (Continue the diet.) Skip Pominąć / Ominąć po-MEE-noch / o-MEE-noch Pominąć posiłek. (Skip a meal.) Healthy Zdrowy ZDRO-vih Zdrowe jedzenie. (Healthy food.) Unhealthy Niezdrowy nyeh-ZDRO-vih Niezdrowe nawyki. (Unhealthy habits.) Diet Dieta dyeh-TAH Być na diecie. (To be on a diet.) Weight Waga VAH-gah Kontrola wagi. (Weight control.) Gain weight Przytyć pshee-TIH Chcę przytyć. (I want to gain weight.) Lose weight Schudnąć SKHOOD-noch Chcę schudnąć. (I want to lose weight.) Exercise Ćwiczenia chvee-CHEH-nya Ćwiczenia codziennie. (Exercise every day.) Gym Siłownia / Fitness see-woov-NYAH / FIT-nes Chodzić na siłownię. (Go to the gym.) Sport Sport sport Sport i zdrowie. (Sport and health.) Walk Spacer SPAH-tser Spacer po obiedzie. (Walk after lunch.) Run Biegać BYEH-gach Biegać rano. (Run in the morning.) Swim Pływać PWIH-vach Pływać w basenie. (Swim in the pool.) Bike Jeździć na rowerze YEZH-dzeech nah RO-veh-zeh Jeździć na rowerze. (Ride a bike.)   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. 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This episode explores vocabulary related to pathology (patologia), business systems (systemy biznesowe), technology (technologia), and digital operations (operacje cyfrowe) in Polish. We dive into how to discuss problems (problemy), solutions (rozwiązania), networks (sieci), and modern business infrastructure – all in practical, everyday Polish.   Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish business concepts, technology terms, and modern life topics. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From pathology (patologia) to digital systems (systemy cyfrowe), we cover the phrases you actually need for today's world. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance? Visit va.world. Join our school groups on Brain Upgrade and podcasting – links in the show notes. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish? Check the links in the description for both audio and video content. Try our free brain upgrade course at school.com/brainupgrade   English Polish Pronunciation Example Usage Pathology Patologia pah-to-lo-GHEE-ah To jest patologia. (This is a mess/pathology.) System System SIS-tem System działa. (The system works.) Problem Problem PRO-blem Mamy problem. (We have a problem.) Solution Rozwiązanie roz-vy-ZA-nyeh Znajdźmy rozwiązanie. (Let's find a solution.) Network Sieć / Network seech / NET-work Sieć działa dobrze. (The network works well.) Technology Technologia tek-no-lo-GHEE-ah Nowa technologia. (New technology.) Digital Cyfrowy tsih-FRO-vih System cyfrowy. (Digital system.) Business Biznes BEES-nes Mój biznes rośnie. (My business is growing.) Product Produkt PRO-dukt Nowy produkt. (New product.) Service Usługa oo-SWOO-gah Dobra usługa. (Good service.) Agency Agencja ah-GEN-tsya Pracuję w agencji. (I work at an agency.) Marketing Marketing MAR-ke-ting Marketing internetowy. (Internet marketing.) Telephone Telefon teh-LEH-fon Zadzwoń na telefon. (Call the phone.) Call Połączenie / Zadzwonić po-won-CHEN-yeh / zad-ZVO-neech Zadzwoń do mnie. (Call me.) Object Obiekt / Obiekt OB-yekt Jaki to obiekt? (What object is this?) Version Wersja VER-shah Nowa wersja systemu. (New system version.) Target Cel / Target tsel / TAR-get Jaki jest cel? (What is the target?) Goal Cel tsel Mój cel to... (My goal is...) Bonus Bonus BO-nus Dostałem bonus. (I got a bonus.) Million Milion MEE-lyon Jeden milion. (One million.) Percent Procent PRO-tsent Dziesięć procent. (Ten percent.) Statistics Statystyka sta-TIS-ti-kah Statystyka pokazuje... (Statistics show...) Data Dane / Data DAH-neh / DAH-tah Analiza danych. (Data analysis.) Machine Maszyna mah-SHI-nah Maszyna działa. (The machine works.) Robot Robot RO-bot Robot automatyzuje. (The robot automates.) Automation Automatyzacja au-to-mah-ti-ZA-tsya Automatyzacja procesów. (Process automation.) Application Aplikacja ah-plee-KA-tsya Nowa aplikacja. (New application.) Software Oprogramowanie o-pro-gra-mo-VAH-nyeh Nowe oprogramowanie. (New software.) Hardware Sprzęt SPR-shent Nowy sprzęt. (New hardware.) GitHub GitHub GIT-hub Kod na GitHubie. (Code on GitHub.) Website Strona internetowa STRO-nah in-ter-ne-TO-vah Moja strona www. (My website.) Domain Domena do-MEN-nah Rejestracja domeny. (Domain registration.) Calendar Kalendarz kal-EN-darsh Sprawdź kalendarz. (Check the calendar.) Schedule Harmonogram / Grafik har-mo-NO-gram / GRA-fik Jaki jest grafik? (What's the schedule?) Event Wydarzenie / Event vih-dah-ZHEN-yeh / EH-vent Organizuję event. (I'm organizing an event.) Organization Organizacja or-ga-nee-ZA-tsya Dobra organizacja. (Good organization.) Union Unia / Związek OO-nya / ZVYON-zek Unia Europejska. (European Union.) Change Zmiana ZMYAH-nah Czas na zmianę. (Time for change.) Smart Smart / Inteligentny smart / in-te-li-GENT-nih Smart rozwiązanie. (Smart solution.) Positive Pozytywny po-zi-TIV-nih Pozytywne myślenie. (Positive thinking.) Logic Logika lo-GHEE-kah Logika biznesu. (Business logic.) Context Kontekst KON-tekst W kontekście... (In the context of...) Access Dostęp DOH-stemp Mam dostęp. (I have access.) Inspection Inspekcja / Kontrola in-SPEK-tsya / kon-TRO-lah Inspekcja jakości. (Quality inspection.) Quality Jakość YAH-koshch Wysoka jakość. (High quality.) Customer Klient KLEE-ent Klient jest ważny. (The customer is important.) Private Prywatny pri-VAT-nih Prywatna firma. (Private company.) Public Publiczny / Publiczny poo-BLEECH-nih Sektor publiczny. (Public sector.) National Narodowy / Krajowy na-ro-DO-vih / krai-YO-vih Krajowa sieć. (National network.) International Międzynarodowy myen-dza-na-ro-DO-vih Międzynarodowa firma. (International company.) AI AI / Sztuczna inteligencja ah-ee / SHTOOCH-nah in-te-li-GEN-tsya AI zmienia biznes. (AI is changing business.) Upgrade Upgrade / Aktualizacja UP-grade / ak-tu-a-li-ZA-tsya Czas na upgrade. (Time for an upgrade.) Training Trening / Szkolenie TRE-ning / shko-LEN-yeh Szkolenie online. (Online training.) Process Proces PRO-tses Proces automatyzacji. (Automation process.) Store Sklep / Magazyn sklep / ma-ga-ZIN Sklep internetowy. (Online store.) Source Źródło ZWOO-dwo Źródło danych. 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Hosts Ania and Roy talk about International Womens Day (March 8), comparing Polish and Irish traditions, gift ideas like flowers and jewelry, and what the day means in modern life. Hear personal stories, thoughts on gender roles and equality, and warm wishes for women learning Polish. Find episodes and show notes at learnpolishpodcast.com.   "Dzień Kobiet" means "Women's Day," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're handing flowers to every woman you know. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the soft "Dzień" and the flowing "Kobiet." We drop it into three celebration-ready sentences: – "Wszystkiego najlepszego w Dzień Kobiet!" (All the best on Women's Day!) – "Kupiłem kwiaty na Dzień Kobiet." (I bought flowers for Women's Day.) – "To ważne święto w Polsce." (It's an important holiday in Poland.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you pick tulips or write a card. Challenge: record yourself saying "Dzień Kobiet" and tag us @learnpolishpodcast—we'll repost the sweetest ones! Key Words: English → Polish Table Copy English Polish Women's Day Dzień Kobiet flowers kwiaty tulips tulipany best wishes wszystkiego najlepszego March 8th ósmy marca gift prezent chocolate czekolada celebrate świętować important ważny / ważna holiday święto mother matka wife żona girlfriend dziewczyna colleague koleżanka respect szacunek love miłość   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #DzieńKobiet #WomensDay #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #PolishPodcast

Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish traditions, daily life, and essential topics. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From setting goals (cele) to discussing energy (energia) and motivation (motywacja), we cover the phrases you actually need. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance? Visit va.world. Join our school groups on brainfitness and podcasting – links in the show notes. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish? Check the links in the description for both audio and video content.   This episode dives into essential vocabulary for discussing goals, plans, energy, and motivation in Polish. Perfect for the new year or any fresh start, we explore how to talk about your aspirations, describe your energy levels, and discuss taking action – all in practical, everyday Polish.   Execution Realizacja / Wykonanie reh-lee-ZA-tsya / vih-ko-NAH-nyeh Czas na realizację. (Time for execution.) Netflix Netflix NET-flix Oglądam Netflix. (I watch Netflix.) TikTok TikTok TIK-tok Używam TikToka. (I use TikTok.) Energy drink Energetyk eh-ner-GEH-tik Piję energetyka. (I drink an energy drink.) To give up Poddawać się pod-DAH-vach sheh Nie poddawaj się! (Don't give up!) To keep Trzymać TSHIH-mach Trzymaj się tego! (Stick to it!) To achieve Osiągnąć o-SHONG-noch Chcę to osiągnąć. (I want to achieve this.) To change Zmienić ZMYEH-neech Czas coś zmienić. (Time to change something.) To move Ruszać / Przesunąć ROO-shach / psheh-SOO-noch Muszę się ruszyć. (I need to move.) To study Studiować / Uczyć się stoo-DYO-vach / OO-chih sh Uczę się polskiego. (I'm learning Polish.) 🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #Cele #Goals #Energia #Motywacja #NewYearGoals #PolishVocabulary #BilingualPodcast #PolishEnglish #LanguageLearning #PolishForBeginners #PracticalPolish #LearnPolishPodcast #VaWorld #GoalSetting #Success #Plan #Action #Positive #Motivation #PolishLessons #SpanishLessons #BrainFitness #Podcasting #RealPolish #EverydayPolish #PolishPhrases #StudyPolish #LearnLanguages

Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish traditions, holidays, and daily life. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From New Year's Eve celebrations (Sylwester) to casual conversations, we cover the phrases you actually need. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance? Visit va.world. Join our school groups on Brain Upgrade and Podcasting – links in the show notes. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish? Check the links in the description for both audio and video content.   | Polish        | English        | | ------------- | -------------- | | Sylwester     | New Year's Eve | | fajerwerki    | fireworks      | | plan          | plan           | | biblia        | bible          | | plaża         | beach          | | wycieczka     | trip/excursion | | zdrowie       | health (toast) | | szampan       | champagne      | | toast         | toast/cheers   | | nowy rok      | new year       | | cele          | goals          | | postanowienia | resolutions    | 🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #LearnPolish #PolishLanguage #Sylwester #NewYearsEve #PolishHolidays #BilingualPodcast #PolishEnglish #PolishVocabulary #Fajerwerki #NowyRok #PolishTraditions #HolidayVocabulary #Celebrations #ToastInPolish #PolishForBeginners #PolishListening #LanguageLearning #PolishCulture #RealPolish #PracticalPolish #Podcast #LearnPolishPodcast #VaWorld #BrainFitness #Podcasting #PolishLessons #SpanishLessons

Learn to recognize and discuss toxic relationships in Polish. From "toksyczny jak wąż" (toxic like a snake) to setting boundaries with "To jest moja granica," master essential vocabulary for identifying jealousy, manipulation, and emotional abuse. This episode covers warning signs, healing vocabulary, and assertive phrases to protect yourself. Essential Polish for navigating difficult relationships and prioritizing your wellbeing.   Vocabulary List / Lista słówek Table Copy Polish English Pronunciation Toksyczny Toxic tok-SOCH-nih Wąż Snake vontsh Związek Relationship ZVYON-zek Zazdrosny Jealous (m) zaz-DROS-nih Zazdrosna Jealous (f) zaz-DROS-nah Kontrolujący Controlling (m) kon-tro-loo-YON-tsih Manipulacja Manipulation ma-nee-poo-LA-tsya Rana Wound RAH-nah Ból Pain bool Burza Storm BOO-zhah Jadowity Venomous ya-do-VEE-tih Zdrada Betrayal zdrah-DAH Podły Mean/base POD-wih Przemoc Violence/abuse PZHEH-mots Granica Boundary grah-NEE-tsa Leczenie Healing leh-CHEH-nyeh Terapia Therapy teh-RAH-pyah Wolność Freedom VOL-noshch Koniec End KOH-nyets Żegnaj Goodbye zheg-NAY   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast #LearnPolish #ToxicRelationships #Toksyczny #PolishVocabulary #Boundaries #Jealousy #Manipulation #Healing #RedFlags #MentalHealth

Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your gateway to mastering Polish through immersive, real-world conversations. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish culture, traditions, and everyday life. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Rumble, Spotify, and Bitchute.   Vocabulary List / Lista słówek Table Copy Polish English Pronunciation Mężczyzna Man mensh-CHIZ-nah Kobieta Woman ko-BYEH-tah Związek Relationship ZVYON-zek Mars Mars mars Wenus Venus VEH-noos Komunikacja Communication ko-moo-nee-KA-tsya Problem Problem PRO-blem Rozwiązanie Solution ro-zvy-ZA-nyeh Konflikt Conflict KON-flikt Przestrzeń Space pshesh-TREN Bańka Bubble BAHN-kah Przepraszam I'm sorry psheh-PRA-sham Kompromis Compromise kom-pro-MEES Rozumiem I understand ro-ZOO-myem Nie rozumiem I don't understand nyeh ro-ZOO-myem Jestem tu dla ciebie I'm here for you YEH-stem too dla CHEH-byeh   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast #LearnPolish #Relationships #MarsVenus #PolishVocabulary #Communication #Love #Dating #PolishCulture #LanguageLearning #JohnGray

The hosts guide listeners through practical phrases like ordering a kids' meal (menu dziecięce) and asking about toys, but repeatedly breaks the fourth wall to discuss McDonald's "toxic" aspects: low wages, processed ingredients, lobbying power, and its role in global health issues. The episode name-checks competitors (KFC, Subway, Burger King) and touches on institutional investors like BlackRock and Vanguard, framing language learning within a critique of American corporate culture exported globally.   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

Celebrate Valentine's Day the Polish way. In this episode, we explore essential vocabulary for Walentynki, from romantic expressions to gift-giving phrases. Learn how to say "I love you," discuss teddy bears and chocolates, and navigate Valentine's traditions in Poland. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners looking to add some love to their Polish skills. Vocabulary List / Lista słówek Polish English Pronunciation Walentynki Valentine's Day val-en-TEEN-kee Miś Teddy bear meesh Czekoladki Chocolates che-ko-LAT-kee Kwiaty Flowers kvya-tee Róże Roses ROO-zhe Pierścionek Ring pyersh-CHYO-nek Kocham cię I love you KO-ham chyeh Randka Date RANT-kah   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

Phyllis Leavitt has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing ------------------ Find a Virtual Assistant at va.world -------------------    Upgrade Your Brain  Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness    ⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/⁠⁠⁠   http://partnerco.world/   All about Roy https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------    Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠  ------------------    About my Guest Phyllis Leavitt: Phyllis Leavitt has a Masters’ Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University. She co-directed the Parents United sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe, New Mexico for two years and then went into private practice full time. Phyllis has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. She has two previous books, A Light in the Darkness and Into the Fire. Her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, published by Morgan James Publishing, explores the roots of divisiveness and violence in America from a psychological point of view, with the goal of bringing the best of what heals relationships and restores us to safety, into national conversation. Phyllis lives with her husband in Taos, NM and is now focusing on writing and speaking.
 What we Discussed:      - How she got into therapy (1:30 mins) - How to find the right Therapist ( 4 mins) - How to navigate when someone needs help ( 7 mins) - When a person is in a religious cult (13 mins) - Hurt People will Hurt People (19:30 mins) - How People are bring the fear of Politics from 2016 up in therapy (23 mins) - Having the abaility to accept you were wrong in your belief system (26 mins) - What are the consequences of over protecting our children ((30:45 mins) - How to overcome the powlessness and what to do (36 mins) - The abusive system punished those that stand up (42 mins) - Why are people not doing something about the abuses from authorities (45 mins) - Heal my own wounds to break the cycle (49 mins) - What should people do if they can't afford therapy ( 51 mins) Where to find Phyllis Leavitt:  https://www.phyllisleavitt.com https://www.facebook.com/phyllis.leavitt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdxqvDK9N421AZ5TTxqUgQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/ https://www.instagram.com/phyllis_e_leavitt/ https://twitter.com/PhyllisLeavitt2 https://substack.com/@phyllisleavitt1 ------------------------------ More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.speakingpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠   All Social Media + Donations link ⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠   https://roycoughlan.com/ Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast/