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Moving to Warsaw – HearSay

Polish A2

Master the essentials of relocating to Poland's vibrant capital with quick, practical lessons. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you navigate renting, working, and daily life in Warsaw.

Lessons

Arriving in the capital
Emily arrives at Warsaw Chopin Airport and navigates public transport.
Vocabulary
- lotnisko (n) (airport)
- bilet (m) (ticket)
- pociąg (m) (train)
- stolica (f) (capital)
- bagaż (m) (luggage)
- centrum (n) (city center)
Objectives
- Ask for a transport ticket
- Describe basic locations
Viewing an apartment
Emily meets Kacper to look at a one-bedroom apartment in the city center.
Vocabulary
- mieszkanie (n) (apartment)
- wynajem (m) (renting)
- sypialnia (f) (bedroom)
- czynsz (m) (rent fee)
- umowa (f) (contract)
- tani (cheap)
Objectives
- Ask about apartment features
- Discuss rent and housing contracts
Navigating the neighborhood
Exploring the local area to find supermarkets, parks, and essential services.
Vocabulary
- okolica (f) (neighborhood)
- sklep (m) (shop)
- park (m) (park)
- ulica (f) (street)
- blisko (near)
- bezpieczny (safe)
Objectives
- Ask for directions
- Identify neighborhood amenities
Setting up a bank account
Emily goes to the bank to set up her local finances and pay her initial rent.
Vocabulary
- konto (n) (account)
- bank (m) (bank)
- pieniądze (pl) (money)
- karta (f) (card)
- koszt (m) (cost)
- drogi (expensive)
Objectives
- Open a bank account
- Talk about living costs
Starting a new job
Emily has her first day at a tech company in Warsaw.
Vocabulary
- praca (f) (job)
- biuro (n) (office)
- szef (m) (boss)
- koledzy (pl) (colleagues)
- spotkanie (n) (meeting)
- firma (f) (company)
Objectives
- Talk about your workplace
- Introduce oneself to colleagues
Exploring the Old Town
Emily enjoys a weekend out in Warsaw's historic center with some new friends.
Vocabulary
- Stare Miasto (n) (Old Town)
- muzeum (n) (museum)
- restauracja (f) (restaurant)
- jedzenie (n) (food)
- smaczny (tasty)
- zwiedzać (to sightsee)
Objectives
- Discuss leisure activities
- Order food at a restaurant
Adapting to Polish culture
Emily experiences true Polish hospitality at Kacper's family dinner.
Vocabulary
- gościnność (f) (hospitality)
- rodzina (f) (family)
- kolacja (f) (dinner)
- dziękować (to thank)
- gość (m) (guest)
- tradycja (f) (tradition)
Objectives
- Express gratitude
- Talk about family and traditions