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#572 Apetyt po Polsku: Food, Meals & Daily Routines
March 10, 2026

#572 Apetyt po Polsku: Food, Meals & Daily Routines

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, Netfl...

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#571 Patologia i Systemy: Polish Business & Tech Vocabulary
March 8, 2026

#571 Patologia i Systemy: Polish Business & Tech Vocabulary

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 probl...

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#570 Dzień Kobiet – Women's Day
March 8, 2026

#570 Dzień Kobiet – Women's Day

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 ro...

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#569 Cele i Energia: Setting Goals in Polish | Learn Polish Podcast
March 3, 2026

#569 Cele i Energia: Setting Goals in Polish | Learn Polish Podcast

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...

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#568 Learn Polish: New Year's Traditions & Celebrations
March 1, 2026

#568 Learn Polish: New Year's Traditions & Celebrations

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...

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#567 Toksyczny Jak Wąż: Polish Vocabulary for Toxic Relationships
Feb. 24, 2026

#567 Toksyczny Jak Wąż: Polish Vocabulary for Toxic Relationships

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...

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#566 Mężczyźni są z Marsa, Kobiety z Wenus: Polish Relationship Vocabulary
Feb. 23, 2026

#566 Mężczyźni są z Marsa, Kobiety z Wenus: Polish Relationship Vocab…

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...

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#565 Toxic McDonald's: Fast Food, Language & Corporate Power
Feb. 20, 2026

#565 Toxic McDonald's: Fast Food, Language & Corporate Power

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 ingred...

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#564 Polish Valentine's Day Phrases: How to Celebrate Walentynki Like a Native
Feb. 14, 2026

#564 Polish Valentine's Day Phrases: How to Celebrate Walentynki Like…

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, a...

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#563 If the EU Fell: Borders, Money and a New Reality
Feb. 3, 2026

#563 If the EU Fell: Borders, Money and a New Reality

Welcome to our Polish Podcast. Hosts Roy and Anja discuss a series of "what if" scenarios — from the collapse of the EU, a third world war, rising pension numbers, human microchips and hidden cancer cures, to space tourism, i...

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#562 Wigilia, Pierogi & Opłatek: Polish Christmas Traditions Explained
Feb. 1, 2026

#562 Wigilia, Pierogi & Opłatek: Polish Christmas Traditions Explained

“Boże Narodzenie” is the beautiful (and very Polish) way to say “Christmas,” and in this festive micro-lesson you’ll pronounce it like you’re seated at the wigilia table. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed...

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#561 Beat Exam Stress: How to Pass Polish B1 Without Panic
Jan. 27, 2026

#561 Beat Exam Stress: How to Pass Polish B1 Without Panic

“Stres przed egzaminem” is the Polish way to say “stress before an exam,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll pronounce it without breaking a sweat. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can nail the ...

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#560 Look Like a Million Dollars? Beauty, Botox, and Self-Worth
Jan. 25, 2026

#560 Look Like a Million Dollars? Beauty, Botox, and Self-Worth

“Fizyczna atrakcja” is Polish for “physical attraction,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll say it without sounding like a textbook. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can nail the soft “fizyczna”...

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#559 Organising Yourself – Organizacja siebie
Jan. 20, 2026

#559 Organising Yourself – Organizacja siebie

“Organizacja siebie” (“organising yourself”) is the tiny Polish phrase you’ll repeat until your calendar thanks you. First you hear it at full speed, then slowed down so you can nail the sneaky “cj” and the soft “siebie.” We ...

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#558 Burnout – Wypalenie zawodowe
Jan. 18, 2026

#558 Burnout – Wypalenie zawodowe

“Wypalenie zawodowe” is how Poles say “job burnout,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll pronounce it without sounding burned-out yourself. We play the phrase at native speed, slow it down, then slip it into three office-ready se...

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#557 Alcohol Addiction – Uzależnienie od alkoholu
Jan. 13, 2026

#557 Alcohol Addiction – Uzależnienie od alkoholu

“Uzależnienie od alkoholu” is Polish for “alcohol addiction,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll say it clearly, without stigma or stumble. First you hear the full phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the t...

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#556 Prace – Jobs / Work
Jan. 11, 2026

#556 Prace – Jobs / Work

“Prace” means both “jobs” and “work,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll say it like you’re scanning the Polish classifieds. We play the word at real speed, slow it down, then slot it into three CV-ready sentences: – “Szukam now...

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#555 House Animals – Zwierzęta domowe
Jan. 6, 2026

#555 House Animals – Zwierzęta domowe

“Zwierzęta domowe” means “house animals,” and in this bite-sized episode you’ll pronounce it like a vet from Warsaw. First you hear the phrase at full speed, then slowed down so you can master the sneaky “ę” and the soft “ź.”...

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#554 Squid Games – Gry w kałamarnicę
Jan. 4, 2026

#554 Squid Games – Gry w kałamarnicę

“Gry w kałamarnicę” is how Poles refer to the global hit “Squid Games,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll pronounce it like you just stepped off the set. First you hear the phrase at full speed, then slowed down so you can mast...

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#553 Zima – Winter
Dec. 30, 2025

#553 Zima – Winter

“Zima” is Polish for “winter,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll say it so well that even the snowflakes listen. First you hear the word at street speed, then slowed down so you can copy the short, punchy “i.” We drop it into t...

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#552 Carpe Diem – Chwytaj dzień
Dec. 28, 2025

#552 Carpe Diem – Chwytaj dzień

“Chwytaj dzień” is the Polish way of saying “Carpe Diem – seize the day,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll pronounce it like someone who actually does. We play the phrase at real speed, slow it down, then drop it into three re...

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#551 Birthday – Urodziny
Dec. 23, 2025

#551 Birthday – Urodziny

“Urodziny” means “birthday,” and in this micro-lesson you’ll say it like you’ve been invited to the party since childhood. We give you the word at natural speed, then slow it down so you can nail the stress on the second syll...

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#550 Skin Care – Pielęgnacja skóry
Dec. 21, 2025

#550 Skin Care – Pielęgnacja skóry

This bite-sized episode is all about “pielęgnacja skóry” – skin care. First you’ll hear the phrase at full speed, then slowed down so you can mimic the Polish melody. We stitch it into three ultra-useful lines you can drop in...

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#549 Gra na telefonie – Playing on the phone
Dec. 16, 2025

#549 Gra na telefonie – Playing on the phone

“Gra na telefonie” is the tiny Polish sentence you’ll hear a dozen times in this lesson. It means “playing on the phone,” and once you can say it naturally you’ll understand half of what Polish parents mumble at their kids. W...

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