Polish Language Basics Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Instructor: Zuzia
• Purpose of the Lesson: Introduction to basic Polish words and phrases.
• Encouragement: Polish is a challenging language, but starting is an impressive step.
• Interaction Prompt: Audience is encouraged to comment why they chose to learn Polish.

Key Polish Phrases

Greetings

• Hello/Goodbye:
  • "Cześć!" (Informal, used with friends)

Introducing Yourself

• My Name is Zuzia:
  • "Mam na imię Zuzia."
  • Breakdown: "Mam na imię…" means "I have a name…"
• And You?:
  • "A ty?"

Meeting Someone

• Nice to Meet You:
  • "Miło mi cię poznać."
  • Simplified Version: "Miło mi."

Inquiring About Well-being

• How Are You?:
  • "Jak się masz?"
• Possible Responses:
  • "Dobrze." (Good)
  • "Bardzo dobrze." (Very good)
  • "Świetnie." (Excellent)
  • "Niezbyt dobrze." (Not so good)

Recap Practice

• Conversation Practice:
  • "Cześć. Mam na imię Zuzia. A ty? Miło mi cię poznać. Jak się masz? Bardzo dobrze, a ty?"

Thanking

• Thank You:
  • "Dziękuję."
  • Thanks: "Dzięki."

Closing

• Goodbye:
  • "Cześć!"

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Closing Remarks

• Next Steps: Join the next lesson for further learning.
• Thank You for Participation: Encouragement to continue learning.

Note to Students:

• Practice these phrases regularly to become more comfortable with basic Polish conversations.