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Everything you need to speak Polish quickly and confidently
Polish For Dummies gets you started with Polish language basics, so you can communicate with friends and loved ones, work and travel in Poland, or just enjoy the excitement of learning a new language. You'll learn the foundations of Polish grammar and how to engage in basic conversations. With the tried-and-true Dummies language learning method, you'll start speaking authentically right away, so you can interact in everyday situations. You'll also learn about social and cultural references that will help you keep up in Polish conversations. With access to audio files for dialogs in the book, you can improve your listening and pronunciation, too. This book makes it easy and practical to become a Polish speaker.
Learn tips and tricks for improving your Polish language skills
Access helpful verb conjugation tables, essential vocabulary lists, and straightforward pronunciation guides
Master everyday words and phrases
Discover Polish history, culture, and common colloquial expressions
Polish For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the Polish language or brush up on what they already know—no previous experience needed.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Polish 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Polish 9
Chapter 2: Getting Down to Essential Polish Grammar 23
Part 2: 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 89
Chapter 6: Shopping and Servicing Made Easy 119
Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town 139
Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation 159
Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone 177
Part 3: Polish on the Go 189
Chapter 10: Money, Money, Money 191
Chapter 11: Planning a Trip 201
Chapter 12: Checking into a Hotel or Renting an Apartment 213
Chapter 13: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 229
Chapter 14: Asking Directions 245
Chapter 15: Help! Handling Emergencies 263
Part 4: Polish in the Modern World 283
Chapter 16: Using Polish in the Office 285
Chapter 17: Polish for Professionals and Public Servants 303
Chapter 18: Polish on the Worksite 323
Chapter 19: Polishing the New Polish 337
Part 5: The Part of Tens 355
Chapter 20: Ten Everyday Polish Expressions 357
Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Polish 361
Part 6: Appendixes 365
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 367
Appendix B: Verb Tables 389
Appendix C: Answer Key 401
Index 405
