Uczysz się polskiego i chcesz poszerzyć swój zasób słownictwa? Oto Speak Polish: Vocabulary (A1-A2+) – praktyczna książka, dzięki której opanujesz najważniejsze polskie słówka metodą tłumaczenia całych zdań z ich użyciem. Znajdziesz tu 40 tematycznych rozdziałów, wskazówki językowe, testy oraz kurs audio MP3 z nagraniami polskiego lektora. Dzięki tej metodzie łatwiej zaczniesz mówić pełnymi zdaniami i poczujesz się pewniej w rozmowach!
Speak Polish: Vocabulary (A1-A2+) to praktyczny podręcznik dla osób, które chcą skutecznie uczyć się polskiego słownictwa na poziomie podstawowym. Zamiast nudnych list słówek otrzymujesz zestawy zdań do tłumaczenia, dzięki czemu od razu ćwiczysz ich naturalne użycie w kontekście.
Co znajdziesz w książce?
Dzięki Speak Polish: Vocabulary (A1-A2+):
To doskonała propozycja zarówno dla osób zaczynających naukę języka polskiego, jak i dla nauczycieli, którzy szukają inspirujących materiałów do pracy z uczniami.
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Let me guess… You have recently started learning Polish and can’t wait to expand your vocabulary. Or perhaps, you keep making tons of vocabulary lists, but find it extremely hard to study on a daily basis without context? Or maybe, you’ve come to the conclusion that Polish is just too complicated for you. Chin up! With this tailor-made book and our “in translation” method you will expand your Polish vocabulary in no time at all.
Speak Polish: Vocabulary is intended for students at A1-A2+ levels. It contains 40 chapters regarding various topics (The Weather, Work, Family, Appearance, Health and diseases, Food, etc.). Each of them comprises a Polish-English glossary and practical English sentences which are to be translated into Polish. Before you know it, you will see that the “in translation” method can really work miracles! All you need to do to in order to learn the new material is translate the sentences while using the chapter-related vocabulary.
The explanatory notes given next to the sentences will provide you with useful information, e.g. on grammar, collocations, synonyms or common mistakes made by learners. You will thoroughly revise your knowledge by doing final tests at the end of each set of chapters. The book comes with the complete Polish audio course which enables you to practise your Polish pronunciation of both the glossaries and sentences.
With Speak Polish: Vocabulary (A1-A2+) you will:
This book is perfect for those of you who have only just embarked on their adventure with the Polish language and are looking for an effective study method. It will also come in handy for all the teachers of Polish as a foreign language who are searching for inspirational educational materials.
| Yes, if… | No, if… |
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| You are learning Polish at A1–A2+ level and want to expand your practical everyday vocabulary. | You already speak Polish at an advanced level and are looking for C1–C2 vocabulary. |
| You find it easier to remember new words when you learn them in complete sentences and meaningful contexts. | You are looking only for a traditional dictionary or a list of Polish words without exercises. |
| You want to practise forming Polish sentences by translating practical examples from English into Polish. | You do not want to practise actively by translating and building your own sentences. |
| You want useful explanations of grammar, collocations, synonyms and common mistakes alongside the exercises. | You need a book focused exclusively on advanced Polish grammar or specialist terminology. |
| You want to improve your Polish pronunciation and listening comprehension with an MP3 audio course. | You are not interested in practising pronunciation or listening comprehension. |
Alternative: -
Complementary resource: Speak Polish. A practical self-study guide. Part 1. A1-A2
Next step: Speak Polish. A practical self-study guide. Part 2. A2-B1
1. What level is Speak Polish: Vocabulary designed for?
The book is intended for learners at A1–A2+ level who want to build a strong foundation of practical Polish vocabulary and start using it in complete sentences.
2. How does the “in translation” method work?
You translate practical sentences from English into Polish using the vocabulary introduced in each chapter. This helps you learn new words in context and practise actively building Polish sentences.
3. What topics are covered in the book?
The 40 chapters cover a wide range of everyday topics, including weather, work, family, appearance, health and diseases, food and many other areas useful in daily communication.
4. Does the book explain grammar as well as vocabulary?
Yes. Explanatory notes alongside the sentences provide useful information about grammar, collocations, synonyms and common mistakes, helping you understand how Polish vocabulary is actually used.
5. Can I check how much I have learned?
Yes. Revision tests at the end of each set of chapters allow you to consolidate the material and check how well you remember the vocabulary and expressions you have studied.
6. Does the book include audio materials?
Yes. The Polish MP3 audio course includes material from the glossaries and sentences, allowing you to practise pronunciation, listening comprehension and the natural sound of Polish.
7. Is the book suitable for self-study?
Yes. Its clear structure, English-to-Polish translation exercises, explanatory notes, revision tests and audio materials make it particularly suitable for independent learners. It can also be used by teachers of Polish as a foreign language.
Introduction
Pronunciationand
Abbreviations
1. Useful Verbs. Part 1
Przydatne czasowniki. Część 1
2. Getting to Know Each Other
Poznawanie się
3. Useful Adjectives. Part 1
Przydatne przymiotniki. Część 1
4. Personal Belongings
Rzeczy osobiste
5. Food
Jedzenie
6. At the Restaurant
W restauracji
7. Meals & Drinks
Posiłki i napoje
8. Fruit & Vegetables
Owoce i warzywa
9. Family
Rodzina
10. Colours
Kolory
Test 1
11. States & Emotions
Stany i emocje
12. Appearance
Wygląd
13. Character & Personality
Charakter i osobowość
14. Jobs
Zawody
15. In the City and Countryside
W mieście i na wsi
16. Transport & Moving Around the City
Transport i przemieszczanie się po mieście
17. House & Home
Dom
18. In the Kitchen
W kuchni
19. In the Living Room or Bedroom
W salonie lub sypialni
20. In the Bathroom
W łazience
Test 2
21. Everyday Activities
Codzienne czynności
22. Useful Verbs. Part 2
Przydatne czasowniki. Część 2
23. Useful Adjectives. Part 2
Przydatne przymiotniki. Część 2
24. Clothes, Shoes & Jewellery
Ubrania, buty i biżuteria
25. Shopping
Zakupy
26. Hobbies & Free Time
Hobby i czas wolny
27. Travel
Podróżowanie
28. Time
Czas
29. Money
Pieniądze
30. Adverbs, Particles & Various Phrases
Przysłówki, partykuły i różne frazy
Test 3
31. The Weather
Pogoda
32. Holidays & Celebrations
Święta i uroczystości
33. Health & Diseases
Zdrowie i choroby
34. Geography
Geografia
35. Work
Praca
36. Useful Verbs. Part 3
Przydatne czasowniki. Część 3
37. Computers & the Internet
Komputery i internet
38. Culture & Art
Kultura i sztuka
39. Music
Muzyka
40. Useful Adjectives. Part 3
Przydatne przymiotniki. Część 3
Test 4
Answer Key
Simplified Declension Tables