Full Description
The ultimate quick and easy guide to learning Polish Polish can be a difficult language to master. It is pronounced phonetically and has several unique characters in its alphabet, but with Polish For Dummies in hand, you'll find yourself speaking like a local in no time. Packed with practical lessons, handy cultural facts, and essential references (including a Polish-English mini-dictionary and lists of common verbs), this guide is specially designed to get you speaking Polish with confidence. With advice on speaking Polish within the construction, teaching, and public sector industries, this book is a truly practical tool for anyone wanting to speak the language either professionally or socially.
Includes sections dedicated to Polish in action, Polish on the go, and Polish in the workplace
A companion audio CD contains Polish conversations spoken by native Polish speakers in a variety of everyday contexts, perfect for learning Polish on the go
A Polish-English dictionary is included to provide quick access to the most common words
With easy-to-follow instruction and exercises that give you the language to communicate during day-to-day experiences, readers of Polish For Dummies will learn the words and verbal constructions they need to communicate with friends and colleagues at home, find directions on holiday, and more.
Note - CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Polish 9
Chapter 2: Getting Down to Essential Polish Grammar 25
Part II: Polish in Action 49
Chapter 3: Dzień dobry! Cześć! Greetings and Introductions 51
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 73
Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to the Market 91
Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy 121
Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town 137
Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation 159
Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone 179
Part III: Polish on the Go 191
Chapter 10: Money, Money, Money 193
Chapter 11: Asking Directions 203
Chapter 12: Checking into a Hotel 225
Chapter 13: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis and More 239
Chapter 14: Planning a Trip 255
Chapter 15: Help! Handling Emergencies 269
Part IV: Polish in the Workplace 287
Chapter 16: Using Polish in the Office 289
Chapter 17: Polish on the Worksite 305
Chapter 18: Polish for Public Servants and Professionals 319
Part V: The Part of Tens 333
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Polish Quickly 335
Chapter 20: Ten Everyday Polish Expressions 339
Chapter 21: Ten Polish Holidays to Remember 343
Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Polish 349
Part VI: Appendixes 353
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 355
Appendix B: Verb Tables 375
Appendix C: Polish Facts 389
Appendix D: Audio Tracks 393
Index 395
