A complete, illustrated Polish textbook for beginners (A1): 30 step-by-step lessons that take you from your very first word to real, everyday conversations.

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This is the book I wish my students had on their very first day. Exploring Polski is a complete A1 course for absolute beginners. No previous Polish needed, no confusing grammar lectures, and no drowning in word lists. Just 30 clear, colorful lessons that build on each other, one small step at a time.

You’ll learn the Polish you actually need: how to introduce yourself, talk about your family and your job, order in a restaurant, go shopping, ask for directions, see a doctor, talk about your weekend and plan your holidays. You’ll also get to know Polish holidays and traditions along the way.

What’s inside

• 30 illustrated lessons, 8 pages each. Every lesson has vocabulary picture cards, two real-life dialogues, clear grammar cards, useful phrases, a cultural “Good to know” box, a review page and a word bank.

• Pronunciation made easy. Every new word comes with a simple English-style pronunciation guide, plus a full alphabet and pronunciation guide at the start of the book.

• Color-coded grammar. Every noun is printed in its gender color, and changing endings are highlighted, so you see the grammar instead of memorizing it.

• Hundreds of exercises, with a complete answer key for every lesson.

• Four cases explained step by step: the accusative, genitive, instrumental and locative, plus the present, past and future tenses.

• A 2-page grammar cheat sheet with every ending from the book in one place.

• A Polish–English vocabulary index with about 2,200 words and phrases.

• A certificate of completion to celebrate finishing level A1.

This book is for you if…

• you’re a complete beginner, or you’ve tried apps but still can’t hold a simple conversation

• you have Polish roots, a Polish partner, or you’re moving to (or already living in) Poland

• you like learning on your own, at your own pace, with a clear path from lesson 1 to lesson 30

• you want a structured companion to your lessons with a teacher

Format

• Downloadable PDF ebook, 276 pages (A4)

• Read it on your computer, tablet or phone, or print it and write in it

• Written by Karolina Assi, native Polish teacher and creator of @exploringpolski

Ready to start? No to zaczynajmy! (Let’s get started!)