Modern Polish language. How I learned Polish (from scratch and on my own)

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To master any foreign language, taking courses or working with a tutor is often not enough. You still need to work through the material at home yourself and resort to various additional methods. And if you show diligence, then in some cases you can do without the help of a teacher at all, because learning the Polish language on your own from scratch is not so difficult. Our advice will help you with this.

What you need to learn Polish

Only at first glance it may seem that thanks to self-study you will be able to learn a language absolutely free. In reality, you will have to spend at least money on a printed translation dictionary, since current electronic dictionaries leave much to be desired: they have too few words, and the translation is not always correct.

It is more convenient to purchase a Russian-Polish and Polish-Russian dictionary in one book. But at the same time you need to pay attention to the number of words presented in it. A small dictionary will not last you long (at best, level A1), so if you decide to seriously study the Polish language, you should not skimp on a dictionary. Ideally, it is better to buy it in Poland: there these books are published by large world-famous publishing houses.

And it’s better to forget about online translators (such as Google Translate) altogether! Such services are not at all friendly to the Polish language and only confuse.

A high-quality textbook (self-instruction manual) will also come in handy. To practice basic grammar rules, you can use various Polish language textbooks for foreigners. There are a lot of these books on the Internet, but you also need to download them wisely.

Where to start learning Polish

Like any language, people start learning Polish from the alphabet. At the first stage, it is very important to understand how to correctly read letters and their combinations, and pronounce specific Polish sounds. Therefore, the textbook you choose should have a good transcription. And it is better if it is accompanied by high-quality audio recordings so that you can perceive Polish sounds by ear, because some of them are difficult to convey correctly in writing.

For example, the Polish letter ś is read as something between [s’] and [sh’], ć – between [t’] and [h’], and ź – between [z’] and [z’]. And this feature can only be caught by ear. If the textbook does not contain audio materials, ask any Pole to read you a few sentences or individual words (you can use Skype). If you learn incorrect pronunciation at the very beginning of learning a language, these mistakes will be difficult to get rid of.

After mastering the alphabet, your task is to learn to read Polish correctly. This is not difficult, since the stress in the language is fixed - it falls on the penultimate syllable (although there are exceptions). Any texts are suitable for reading practice, but it is better to take ones adapted for foreigners. Children's fairy tales are also good: they contain simple structures and simple vocabulary.

Then you should move on to grammar and study of Polish words that are most often used in speech. A self-instruction manual or any Polish language textbook will help you with this (a must for foreigners!), because the methods of studying native and foreign languages are different. Thus, a foreigner learns Polish cases not in order (nominative - genitive, etc.), but according to a special system: first nominative only in the singular, then instrumental (singular and plural), then accusative singular. Do not deviate from the recommended sequence of topics - and the training will go without a hitch.

The best teaching materials for the Polish language

Books:

However, both series of these excellent textbooks are not very suitable for self-study of the Polish language, since they do not explain grammatical rules in detail (they are briefly presented in tables). Therefore, in order to figure out why a certain case will have such an ending, you need to look for additional materials or consult with a teacher.

Tutorials:

Grazhina Levitskaya, Roman Levitsky “Self-instruction manual of the Polish language. Practical course"(+audio). This is the most sensible tutorial. Here you will find descriptions of phonetics, spelling and grammar rules with explanations. The book is suitable for self-study of the language, because it does not require additional materials to explain grammatical phenomena.
Mazhena Kowalska “Polish in 4 weeks”(+audio). The textbook contains 28 lessons, each of which consists of several parts: dialogue (with translation into Russian), dictionary, grammatical commentary, exercises on spoken vocabulary and grammar. The downside of the book is that it only provides a short course in grammar.
Danusia Stock “Polish in 3 months”. The book presents a Polish language course for beginners. There is a short vocabulary and answers to the exercises.
Galina Palyanova and others “Polish for everyone. Read, listen, speak"(+audio). This book is good because it contains grammar summaries and texts on main topics. Moreover, they are accompanied by a Polish-Russian thematic dictionary.

The following can be used as additional materials: textbooks, How:

Janusz Kucharczyk “Zaczynam mówić po polsku” and “Już mówię po polsku”;
Joanna Machowska “Gramatyka? Dlaczego nie?!” (grammar exercises for level A1), “Gramatyka? Ależ tak! (grammar exercises for level A2);
Piotr Garncarek “Nie licz na liczebnik” and “Czas na czasownik”;
Stanisław Mędak “Liczebnik też się liczy”.

If you don’t want to stop there, books with numerous grammar exercises will come in handy to hone your skills in speaking Polish correctly. These same materials are indispensable for those preparing to take the certification exam in Polish as a foreign language:

Ewa Lipińska “Z polskim na ty” (level B1);
Ewa Lipińska “Umiesz? Zdasz!” (level B2);
Józef Pyzik “Przygoda z gramatyką” (levels B2-C1);
“Celuję w C2” (level C2);
“Z Wrocławiem w tle” (there are test tasks for levels B1-C2).

In addition to traditional textbooks, in the age of information technology, it is a sin not to use various Internet services and mobile applications. But keep in mind: they should only be an addition, and not the main source from which you draw knowledge.

Useful online services:

polski.pro— the largest Russian-language site about the Polish language
polskijazyk.pl– free Polish language courses for beginners, on the platform you can take verification tests after each theory block;
lingust.ru– similar to the previous service, based on a tutorial with audio recordings.

Smartphone applications(iOS and Android):

Duolingo. Using this application it is convenient to learn a language when, for example, you are traveling in public transport, but this program has a small drawback: learning takes place through English, not Russian.
Learn Polish. Audio lessons and tests are provided, but not all of them are distributed free of charge.
Polish in 7 lessons. The free version is also limited.

To learn a language well, you need to study every day: ideally, 1 hour in the morning (with a fresh mind) and 1 hour in the evening (before bed). At the same time, it is important to repeat the material covered, and not just master new topics.

To enrich your vocabulary, textbooks are not enough. You need to regularly read books in Polish. Start with contemporary popular literature. Women will enjoy the stories of Monika Szwaja, and men will enjoy the books of Sergiusz Piasecki. They can be downloaded from the website chomikuj.pl or purchased in printed form in the online store. It’s also easy to read your favorite books in Polish that you have already read in your native language. It will also be a good idea to read any media (websites, newspapers, magazines) in Polish. It is here that the spoken language that can be heard in Poland in everyday life is widely represented.

Don’t neglect Polish films and TV series, even if you don’t like the cinema of this country. You can watch online TV shows, films and series for free on the websites ipla.tv And vod.tvp.pl. However, some films and programs are not available outside of Poland (changing the IP address will help bypass this restriction). In addition, you can use torrents. The largest free catalogs - bitnova.info, shadows-torrents.pl.

In your free time, listen to Polish radio (various radio stations are available on the Internet for free), watch YouTube channels you like, listen to Polish music, communicate with Poles via Skype, correspond on social networks and instant messengers, travel to Poland as often as possible and talk with locals. The main thing is not to be shy to speak, even if you risk making mistakes.

To memorize new words and grammatical forms, it is useful to use homemade cards and stickers that can be hung in a visible place (for example, on your work computer or on the refrigerator at home).

Learning a language on your own is, of course, convenient and inexpensive. However, there is a risk of missing important points in the language system and learning words and even entire constructions with errors. Therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities, come to us!

Once upon a time I suddenly decided to move to Poland. I set myself a short deadline - a couple of months - and only then realized that I needed to improve my Polish sooooo much, preferably in my homeland.

Now I’m not learning Polish from scratch, I have basic knowledge, but it was acquired more than 10 years ago, and I haven’t used the language at all for more than 6 years. In general, you need to remember and build up a lot.

In general, I’m sharing my steps to learn Polish with you.

Quest 3. Add a twist - simple fiction is better than a children's book

Just reading a textbook is boring! But too many different activities is also too much. Therefore, I went through three quarters of the textbook without taking on anything else. But when it became clear that I only had a week left to study the book, I put the textbook away in the evenings and instead began reading aloud a beautiful children’s book about Polish legends. Large font, beautiful printing, cute drawings - this helped me not to die of horror, listening to my stumbling voice.

The photo is not the book I read, but the essence, I think, is clear.

Quest 4. Introducing good habits

Once the textbook was completed, and the basic knowledge of grammar and basic vocabulary was a little settled in my head (I gave myself one day off in honor of finishing the textbook), I began to more actively use what I had gradually introduced in the last week.

The habit of writing down all unfamiliar words

I am writing in an amazing application for Android AnkiDroid - it is essentially a shell for any vocabulary cards in any language. You write down everything you need to learn, and it shows you everything you need to know at a given interval. A very convenient thing. To be honest, I didn’t try it right away, but now you can’t drag me away by the ears. IMHO, this is the best way to learn foreign words. Working with the program takes 3-5 minutes a day, during which time you learn 15-20 new words and repeat some old ones. There is nothing better than taking out your smartphone on the subway and poking at words!

Habit of watching several Polish YouTube channels

I like the YouTube channel “20m” because every time there are new Polish people, both young and old, with different tempos and timbres of speech - in general, not always easy, but ideal for learning. I also watch Polish TED. You can also watch films in Polish, but I don’t have a very close relationship with cinema, so for myself I chose videos on YouTube.

The habit of speaking and sometimes thinking in Polish

On particularly good days I find myself thinking that I hear Polish in my head! I hope there will be more days like this over time. Now there are no Poles in my circle, and on well-known sites like sharedtalks no one responded to my advertisement about “talking”. Solution? I made myself a list of 20 standard topics (my family, my city, my hobby, etc.) and periodically tell myself something about these topics. Moreover, I try to do it out loud, it is much more effective. I also try to speak in Polish about everyday topics with those who are aware of my extreme Polish language course. It really pumps up the tongue.

Dictionary Habit

If you don’t know a word that will be useful to you in the future, I immediately look in the dictionary. And she also made it as simple as possible - she downloaded the offline Glosbe dictionary to her phone. At the beginning, I tried to use Google Translate, but, as it turned out, Google doesn’t translate quite a lot of words even without context correctly, so it’s better to use a specialized dictionary.

The habit of reading in Polish

After several months of studying, I took an unadapted, but light, funny book in Polish from the same library. The first 20 pages were still a bit difficult for me, but then things got easier and just from the thought that I was reading a real book for Poles, the letters flowed more cheerfully. Oh yes, I still hung up some grammar in the kitchen and you-know-where - I still want to speak competently, so let complex cases be remembered in the background.

Of course, if you are facing a serious exam, then you are unlikely to get by with self-preparation alone, but if you just need to be able to speak and understand at a good level, my option is quite viable.

The main thing is to find interesting materials and make access to them as easy and simple as possible. Then your studies will go well. And of course you need to do this regularly, every day. I know from myself that if you miss even one day, it’s much more difficult to get back into the rhythm.

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Knowledge of foreign languages is not a luxury, but a necessity that opens almost any door for a person. Knowing a foreign language, we can get a job in a successful company, find new friends in any corner of the globe, go on vacation abroad, without worrying about how to find a common language with the natives. Today, not only English or German, but also Polish are in demand. Therefore, the most frequently asked question on the Internet today is how to learn Polish.

Ways to study

Any foreign language, including Polish, can be learned in several ways.

Sign up for courses. This is the simplest and most effective way. Training takes place in groups, and you have the opportunity to communicate not only with the teacher, but also with other students. The main disadvantages of such training are that not all cities have such courses, and if they do, classes are held on a schedule that may not suit you.

Lesson with a tutor. With this kind of training, the teacher prepares all the tasks for you, he also checks the correctness of their completion and points out errors. One minus - such pleasure is not cheap.

Training via the Internet. A fairly popular method in which you can either sign up for special courses and attend webinars, or find a remote teacher. The cost is significantly lower, but again, if you have a slow Internet or pay for the traffic used, the option is not particularly attractive.

Self-study. Today there are a lot of forums and websites on the Internet dedicated to how to learn Polish at home. The main advantages of this method are low training costs and the ability to independently choose the time for classes and the training strategy. The downside is that lack of motivation and laziness can significantly interfere with learning.

Motivation

The main thing in learning a language, no matter what method of learning, is the presence of motivation. It’s not enough to say: “I want to learn Polish.” You need to find at least one reason why you need it. Otherwise, as soon as the first impulse passes and interest in the classes subsides, you will immediately give up studying and after a couple of years you will not remember even basic phrases.

The incentive may be the desire to go abroad for study or permanent residence. By the way, in this case, the Poles are quite willing to meet people who know Polish culture and traditions halfway. Even if you don’t have relatives among the Poles, you can get a Pole’s card if you know the culture and customs of the country and take an active part in activities aimed at promoting Polish culture. A Pole's card provides a lot of advantages - the possibility of obtaining a visa, the right to legal employment and training, and other little things.

Another good motive could be employment in international companies. Knowledge of not only English, but also Polish will be a huge plus in this situation.

A tourist trip to Poland can also be an excellent reason. Agree, it is much more interesting to travel around the country on your own, choosing your favorite museums and exhibitions. But not all Poles speak a foreign language and may simply not understand your question about how to get to a museum or hotel if it is asked in English.

Perhaps you are interested in how to learn Polish yourself, in order to read an interesting book that has not been translated into Russian, or watch a TV series. Even such a motive can be an excellent incentive for learning.

Before you start studying, be sure to write down a goal for yourself and, as soon as your desire to study wanes, open your notebook and remember why you started it. Better yet, write your goal on whatman paper in large letters and hang it above your desk. Success guaranteed.

Well, if you really don’t know how to control your laziness, bet with one of your friends that you will learn the language in, say, 6 months. If you are a gambling person, you will probably not give up on your studies and achieve success.

Where to begin?

If you decide to engage in self-study, you must:

Decide how many times a week you will exercise. It is best if you sit down to read books at least three times a week.
Select educational literature - textbooks, dictionaries, reading materials.
Find additional training tools - audio, video.
Install language learning apps on your mobile or tablet.
Find native speakers on social networks.

How to choose textbooks?

In order to learn the Polish language on your own from scratch, you must first choose the right educational literature. There are many courses and textbooks on the Internet, each of which has its own pros and cons. But e-books are not what you need. If you have the means, purchase the textbook in the store, in paper version. This is a guarantee that during the lesson you will not be distracted by checking email or calling on Skype or Viber.

When choosing a textbook, pay attention to several points:

Buying a dictionary

To learn Polish on your own, you need to additionally purchase a dictionary. At least 35,000-40,000 words. For a start, this will be enough. Ideally, the dictionary should contain at least 150,000 words.

When choosing, it is also important to pay attention to the year of manufacture.

A prerequisite is that the dictionary is two-way, that is, Polish-Russian and Russian-Polish. You understand that you will need to translate not only from Polish into Russian, but also in the opposite direction.

additional literature

When talking about how to learn Polish at home, it is worth remembering that textbooks and a dictionary alone will not be enough for you. Additionally, it is advisable to purchase:

A separate booklet with rules, tables and diagrams for the Polish language. With their help, you can quickly refresh your memory of previously learned rules and quickly learn new ones.
Fiction. This could be one or two books of your favorite genre. It is advisable that you have not read these works before. Be sure to pay attention to whether the literature is adapted or not; in the second case, it will be much more difficult to read.

Additional learning tools

You can learn Polish on your own not only with the help of books and textbooks, but also with the help of songs and films, TV series, and games. These learning methods are not the main ones; they can be used to improve your language proficiency during your vacation.

Find songs in Polish on the Internet. You can listen to them periodically and try to translate words, individual phrases and sentences. This method is especially valuable if you commute to and from work.

Watching movies and TV series. Of course, you can watch films and TV series exclusively in the language you are learning, but it is better if they are accompanied by subtitles in Russian. This way you can learn many phrases and expressions from everyday life.

Games and applications. Those who don't know how to learn Polish while relaxing may be interested in learning through games and apps. Today, many applications have been developed for language learning using tablets and smartphones. By installing any of the ones you like on your mobile device, you can spend your time usefully while playing exciting educational games.

Communication

Most people are interested in the question of how to learn spoken Polish on their own. The answer is simple - communicate as much as possible. A colloquial language is only colloquial because it functions in oral speech. The best solution when studying on your own would be to communicate with native speakers - residents of Poland.

Find friends with similar interests living abroad on a social network. They will not only explain to you the rules for using certain words and expressions, the specifics of syntax, but will also tell you a lot of interesting things about their country and culture.

Learning phonetics

After all the textbooks have been purchased, you need to start studying. Those who are interested in how to learn Polish at home and where to start should remember: you always need to start with the alphabet. You must learn the alphabet - the name of each letter and the pronunciation of sounds. It is important to use special discs on which the sound of each sound is recorded. The issue of phonetics and correct placement of stress should be given special attention. Incorrect pronunciation is one of the most serious mistakes that are difficult to correct in the future.

Vocabulary

The opinions of foreign language teachers often differ on what should be paid attention to first - grammar or vocabulary. Some believe that a large vocabulary more than compensates for ignorance of grammar, others - that an unfamiliar word can always be found in the dictionary, but grammar should be dealt with first.

Be that as it may, vocabulary is important, especially when learning Polish. Those who are wondering how to learn Polish at home have probably heard that some words in Polish and Russian and Ukrainian have similar sounds, but their meaning can be radically different.

To replenish your vocabulary you can:

Read previously acquired fiction.
Listen to songs and watch movies.
Chat with friends online.

Read and translate news articles from various sites. By reading the media, you not only learn new words, but also remember the correct construction of phrases and sentences.
Use a dictionary. A rather interesting way to learn vocabulary is to read a dictionary and make flashcards. For example, you flip through the dictionary and find 5-10 words that are unfamiliar to you. Cut out small cards from thick paper. On one side you write a word in Polish, on the second - in Russian. Then you go through the cards, trying to translate the word on the card, and look at the translation for self-test.

By the way, this method - word - translation - is often used in mobile applications.

Grammar

The grammar of the Polish language deserves special attention. Those who want to quickly learn Polish at home should prepare themselves for the fact that they will have to pay a lot of attention to studying the case system of the language, studying the endings in words depending on tense and form.

In addition, people learning Polish quite often complain about the special logic of sentence construction and the style of the language.

When studying grammar, you will need a textbook and tables with diagrams. It is advisable to have your own notebook in which you will write down the basic rules and points.

Speaking

Those who want to know how to learn Polish from scratch at home should pay special attention to speaking. The main goal of any training is not only to be able to understand the interlocutor, but also to learn how to convey your thoughts to him. When learning a foreign language, a special role is given to this very moment. Remember how in English lessons you were taught to talk about yourself, your family and hobbies, and write letters.

When learning Polish, the same approach is applied. You must learn to talk about yourself, your habits, hobbies, and be able to write letters - personal and business, perhaps a resume.

It is important to be able not only to write, but also to tell it without looking in a notebook or dictionary.

In addition to developing monologue speech, it is important to pay attention to dialogue.

To develop speaking, it is necessary to communicate with native speakers as much as possible, preferably via video calls. This way you can not only learn basic constructions, expressions, and pronunciation, but also, importantly, overcome your fear. It is the fear of saying something wrong or wrong that is the main problem when learning a language.

Listening

Another important point that is worth paying special attention to is listening comprehension. It's no secret that most language exams consist of tests aimed at checking grammar and vocabulary, writing or speaking and listening.

Songs and films and communication with friends will help you improve your perception skills.

In addition, almost every textbook that comes with a disc contains listening exercises. It is advisable to complete them, then checking the answers and analyzing the mistakes made.

Time

So, how long does it take to learn Polish? The answer to the question depends entirely on you. If you study hard and systematically, within a couple of months you will be able to understand Polish and speak a new language. Even if it’s not ideal, it’s still more than enough for a trip to the country.

If you are lazy and constantly put off studying until later, even a few years will not be enough for you to acquire at least minimal communication skills.

Learn the language systematically. Don't miss class unless you have a good reason. And if there is, do the exercises planned for the day as soon as you have a free minute.
Don't overdo your studies, don't be a fanatic. Exercising every day for five to six hours a day is a good idea, but useless. One lesson should not last more than one and a half hours.
On rest days, watch films and listen to music in Polish.
Explore the culture and traditions of Poland. This way you will be able to immerse yourself as much as possible in the language you are studying, understand the meaning of some words and idioms that are not translated literally into Russian.
Learn not only individual words, but also proverbs, sayings, and aphorisms. This will make your speech richer and brighter.

We hope we have given a comprehensive answer to the question of how to learn Polish from scratch. Follow our advice, study systematically, and within a few weeks you will notice that you understand individual words and phrases, and after a few months you will be able to speak Polish fluently without putting much effort into it. Good luck to you!

Of course, the website is the most striking representative of teaching Polish za darmo. But it’s not the only one on the Internet dedicated to the Polish language, and I’m always all for “more is better.” And therefore, I suggest you familiarize yourself with good options on how to learn Polish on the Internet for free.

Polish language: sites for free learning

1) I consider the site Popolskupopolsce to be the best resource for systematically studying level A1. Looking through all his lessons, I learned something that I had someday dreamed of creating myself. May God and Anya grant that I succeed even better.

The site is wonderful! There are all the sounds, clean and well recorded, all the important and necessary topics for the first level. The site provides the opportunity to do exercises and test yourself without sending any tests to anyone, but observing the results immediately. The resource explains the grammar of the Polish language very well, using interactive activities, pictures, buttons, puzzles and much more. Oh, these are probably the best Polish lessons you will ever find online! The site and, accordingly, all the material is divided into 16 blocks, in which various topics are interestingly intertwined, which you do not necessarily study in one lesson in courses or with a tutor. But you can always miss something or come back to something, the entire site is available at any time, because, remember? is a free online learning of the Polish language, from scratch and basics.

In the first lecture, this cute alphabet immediately catches your eye, as if created specifically for visual learners. And also for auditory learners, because all the pictures, each letter are clickable, you can hear how the letter is read correctly, and what is called in Polish what is pictured next to it.

Convenient and correct tests are a huge plus of the site. You can listen, choose your answer, test yourself, give yourself hints, and clear your answers and try again without reloading the page to do so. And there are a lot of such tests, such and similar ones, where you don’t need to write anything, just choose the correct answers - hello to kinesthetic learners!

And at the end of each lesson there is a section where you must honestly answer the questions posed, and if you have all “yes”, then you remember the lecture perfectly.

The disadvantage of the site is that it is designed only for level A1.

NEW!!! Finally there is a book! Which I'm sure is just great! You can buy it, the price is also good!

2) The second site (not for convenience here, but simply the second one that came to mind) site Polskijazyk.pl.

In my opinion, it is much less convenient than the previous one. First, to access the lessons, you need to register. If you don’t want to do this, then you won’t be able to learn. The lessons themselves look like a PowerPoint presentation that only takes up one-third of the screen, meaning two-thirds are just white fields. And in test assignments for lessons you often need to write something. Also, all explanations and tasks are written in Russian, the Ukrainian button does not work for me, there is no Polish option at all. For some, this is more convenient, but for me, it’s better to immediately immerse yourself in the language, rather than keep bumping into Russian, which only gets in the way. But the material itself is worthy, this site can be another addition to your studies. If someone thought that I was somehow too cool in describing this resource, I’ll say this: the site at the moment does not have any clickable and voiced material, so the PolskiJazyk site is at least better in this way. But I still like the first one better :) Try both and decide for yourself.

3) The next nice resource is Mówić po polsku. For Russian speakers, the disadvantage may be that the explanations there are in English (or German), but if you are already a more or less “advanced user”, you can only pay attention to Polish.

I love that everything here is in video or podcast format. I dream of starting to make videos myself, so I quietly envy those who are already doing it. It also seems to me that navigation here is very convenient - sites for free learning the Polish language do not always boast of this (why go far - the site cannot boast of this either).

It is quite possible to master a language like Polish on your own, without turning to teachers for help or attending courses. However, the “do it yourself” option is not for everyone. Why? Because learning the Polish language from scratch at home will require very high abilities for self-organization - the student himself will need to “work hard” every day, constantly searching for the necessary data, memorizing the material found. If this scares you, it is better to contact a Polish tutor. Those who have such a quality as perseverance, and who really want to achieve the required results as quickly as possible, will definitely succeed.

At the same time, one should not exaggerate, considering that the process of independent learning requires supernatural abilities, and this is just an extra “headache”. It also has many advantages - the student is his own “master” - he creates the most convenient schedule for himself, and works as much as he can. The Polish language teacher does not dictate his terms and program to him. You can teach only what, in the student’s opinion, is interesting and necessary for him, he has the opportunity to devote the maximum amount of time to weak areas.

Is it possible to quickly learn Polish at home?

If the previous paragraph “annoys” a beginning polyglot, he should enter the phrase “I’m looking for a Polish language tutor” into a search engine (searching for a teacher via the Internet is convenient because you can find reviews about the person and get acquainted with the opinions of those who have already applied to him for services).

If not, that's just great! After all, another advantage of self-study is significant money savings. You will have to spend money, perhaps, on textbooks. But they can also be found on the Internet.

At the same time, do not forget about the “correct” learning system. If the student is not an outstanding teacher, it is still better to use the expertise of specialists. Without a competent methodology, neither books, nor video lessons, nor audio materials will save a polyglot beginner, and the answer to the question “how to quickly learn Polish at home” in this case will be obvious - no way.

Where can I get the technique? On the same Internet. There are a large number of thematic sites with courses created using modern techniques, textbooks that can be downloaded for free.

Video tips on how to start learning Polish on your own

Also, at any time, a beginner who has the Internet can communicate with experienced teachers, since learning Polish at home without outside help is still very difficult. They will be happy to help him construct sentences, tell him how to correctly pronounce this or that word, etc. All that is required for this is a program such as Skype and a microphone.

Are you asking yourself how to learn Polish at home in the shortest possible time? It's very simple - be patient and devote most of your free time to lessons.

What features does this language have:

there are a lot of hissing sounds in it. A beginner mastering the speaking part will have to work hard on correct pronunciation.
it is characterized by dynamic stress, which, however, in most cases “falls” on the penultimate syllable;
Polish pronouns have short as well as full forms;
A large number of German and French words “migrated” into this language at one time; it is also “rich” in words from Latin.