# Exploring Krakow's Market Square

**Language:** Polish  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Master Polish travel vocabulary by listening to Ewa and Adam's conversation about navigating Krakow's historic market square. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** The bustling Rynek Główny in Kraków, right by the Adam Mickiewicz monument where locals and tourists mingle. Adam is visiting from Warsaw for a weekend getaway and strikes up a conversation with Ewa, who is spending her afternoon off helping him navigate the busy square.

## Lessons

### 1. Commenting on prices and crowds

Adam and Ewa discuss how crowded and expensive the city center is, while Adam explains he is looking for a place to drink coffee.

### 2. Introducing yourself and addressing others

Ewa suggests switching to informal address, and she and Adam introduce themselves before she asks where he is from.

### 3. Talking about your job and hometown

Adam shares that he lives in Warsaw and works as a cook in a traditional milk bar, sparking Ewa's interest in the local cuisine.

### 4. Asking about cheap places to eat

Adam and Ewa talk about simple, affordable food, and Adam asks where to find a cheap milk bar in Krakow.

### 5. Describing your job and workplace

Ewa tells Adam about her job selling traditional mountain cheese at a small local market, and Adam asks for more details about where she works.

### 6. Suggesting plans for free time

Adam expresses his love for mountain cheese, prompting Ewa to share that she has the day off. Adam asks if she has time to hang out, and Ewa invites him to explore Kraków.

### 7. Planning where to go first

Adam enthusiastically agrees to sightsee, and Ewa suggests they start by getting a cheap coffee at a small café just around the corner.

### 8. Expressing preferences for quiet places

Adam asks if the café is peaceful, explaining his dislike for crowds, while Ewa agrees that the noisy market square can be overwhelming.

### 9. Describing historic buildings

Adam asks about a large church, and Ewa identifies it as St. Mary's Basilica before asking if he wants to go inside.

### 10. Expressing immediate preferences

Adam explains that he prefers to drink warm coffee first, then asks Ewa about the long building in the middle of the square.

### 11. Thanking someone for their help

Ewa warns Adam about the high souvenir prices, prompting him to thank her for being such a helpful guide.

### 12. Sharing impressions of a city

Adam admits he is starting to like Kraków, and Ewa suggests they leave the area because it is too noisy.

### 13. Talking about favorite desserts

Adam and Ewa talk about their craving for coffee and discuss the delicious sweet treats, especially the traditional cheesecake, offered at a nearby cafe.

### 14. Deciding to head somewhere together

Adam expresses his professional interest in trying the cheesecake, prompting Ewa to quickly guide him in the right direction toward the cafe.