How to learn Polish step by step

Polish is demanding for most learners because of its cases and sounds, but everyday Polish is within reach. Practise with people early.

Good for: People who live, study or work in Poland, or who have Polish roots. Typical time: 700–1000 hours in total, depending on where you start.

The usual order of steps

1
A1: first steps≈ 100 h
Alphabet, sounds, greetings and the first cases.
2
A2: daily life≈ 150 h
Offices, shops, transport and simple talk.
3
B1: independent use≈ 200 h
Work, school and health situations.
4
B2: confident use≈ 220 h
Longer texts, discussions and official letters.
5
Certificate≈ 60 h
State certificate exam, for example for citizenship.

Free or paid?

Many good courses for each step are free; paid ones usually add a certificate, feedback from a teacher or a fixed schedule. Check the current price, dates and age limits on the provider’s own site before you pay.

Where to look for courses

Search these platforms for “Polish language”. Compare ratings, prices and the date of the last update before you choose.

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