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#586 Telling the Time in Polish (#21 ReMastered)
April 20, 2026

#586 Telling the Time in Polish (#21 ReMastered)

Telling the Time in Polish (#21 ReMastered)

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#585 wierzęta domowe - Pets
April 19, 2026

#585 wierzęta domowe - Pets

What It's About This episode teaches Polish vocabulary for common pets and animals. Ania covers how to talk about your furry (and scaly) friends in Polish—from dogs and cats to more exotic companions. The episode includes pra...

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#584 Overwhelm – Przytłoczenie
April 14, 2026

#584 Overwhelm – Przytłoczenie

Overwhelm – Przytłoczenie "Przytłoczenie" means "overwhelm," and in this mindful micro-lesson you'll say it like you're finally admitting you need to pause—and that's okay. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed...

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#583 Do you like Disco Polo - Czy lubisz disco polo?
April 12, 2026

#583 Do you like Disco Polo - Czy lubisz disco polo?

"Disco Polo" is Poland's most iconic—and polarizing—music genre, and in this energetic micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a summer festival in Olsztyn. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed d...

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#582 Why Poland's Bottle Deposit System Is Driving People Crazy
April 7, 2026

#582 Why Poland's Bottle Deposit System Is Driving People Crazy

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 th...

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#581 What I Did as a Child – Co robiłem jako dziecko
April 5, 2026

#581 What I Did as a Child – Co robiłem jako dziecko

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 grandmot...

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#580 Happy Easter – Wesołych Świąt
April 3, 2026

#580 Happy Easter – Wesołych Świąt

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 slo...

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#579 Playing Music – Gram Muzykę
March 31, 2026

#579 Playing Music – Gram Muzykę

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 c...

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#578 Spring Cleaning – Wiosenne Porządki
March 29, 2026

#578 Spring Cleaning – Wiosenne Porządki

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 mast...

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#577 Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek
March 24, 2026

#577 Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek

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 hea...

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#576 Getting Married – Wychodzę za mąż
March 22, 2026

#576 Getting Married – Wychodzę za mąż

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 "...

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#575 I Love Music – Kocham Muzykę
March 19, 2026

#575 I Love Music – Kocham Muzykę

"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...

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#574 How Polish Language Teachers Can Attract More Students Online
March 16, 2026

#574 How Polish Language Teachers Can Attract More Students Online

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.w...

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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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