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Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode 537. Hosts Ania and Roy discuss attitudes toward money, budgeting, saving, impulse buying versus planning, cash versus cards, investing, and how money can affect people. They share personal stories about first purchases, family lessons, teaching children financial responsibility, and practical tips for monthly planning and using cards wisely. Find other epi...

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode 536 — "Pinset Suggesti Sest." Hosts discuss stress: defining it, personal first experiences, bodily signals, and when stress can be motivating. They share practical coping strategies like breathing exercises, short meditations, hobbies, movement, and acceptance. Roy's story about a Valencia theft illustrates managing stress during travel. Find lessons, show...

Episode 18 of Learn Polish Podcast with Roy and teacher Kamila. They practice common banking vocabulary and short dialogues, including going to the bank (Idę do banku), opening and closing accounts, making transfers (zrobić przelew), deposits and withdrawals, and using an ATM. This short lesson helps learners rehearse useful phrases for real-life banking situations and includes role-play dialogs t...

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, Episode 534 with Roy and Ania. They chat about vacations, first trips, spontaneous versus organized travel, and memorable experiences in Spain, Thailand, and Brazil. The episode explores how travel can challenge stereotypes, shape personal growth, and offer surprising cultural lessons. They share practical tips on safety and packing (passport, money, clothes) and p...

Welcome to LearnPolishPodcast. You can find all our episodes on LearnPolishPodcast.com, from YouTube and Rumble and Spotify. If you want lessons from Anja in Polish or Spanish, you can find the links in the show notes and you find everything about me on roycoughlan.com, scan the QR code and if you want virtual assistance, go to VA.world. In this episode Ania and Roy explore the complexities of fri...

In this episode Roy and teacher Kamila walk through useful post office vocabulary and common phrases in Polish — words like poczta, koperta, znaczek — and how to ask about costs, send letters, and collect parcels. They also practice short dialogues you can use at the post office, including buying stamps, describing envelope sizes, and paying by cash or card.   I have just launched my PodFather Pod...

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. In this episode Ania and Roy share personal memories of school and discuss how education could be reformed — covering strict teaching methods, the focus on memorization and exams, the value of practical life skills, homeschooling, hybrid learning, and how AI might change the teacher's role. You can find all episodes at learnpolishpodcast.com and on Bitchute, YouTub...

In this episode hosts Ania and Roy discuss the Łódź housing market and everyday choices about living situations: city center versus suburbs, renting versus owning, living alone or with roommates, and the importance of rental agreements. They also cover practical topics like price versus standard, dealing with neighbours, pets, balconies, and the Polish saying “ciasne, ale własne” (small but your o...

Join Roy and teacher Kamala as they practice common Polish professions and the key question "Kim jesteś z zawodu?" The episode covers vocabulary like nauczycielka (teacher), lekarz (doctor), biznesmen (businessman), and more, with example sentences and pronunciation practice. Listen for short dialogues about work, running a company, and simple questions you can use to ask someone about their job i...

In this episode Ania chats with Roy about dreams — from strange, funny, and nonsensical dreams to nightmares, sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, lucid dreaming, talking in your sleep, and déjà vu. They share personal stories and reflect on how films, worries, and daily life influence our nights. They also touch on horoscopes and zodiac traits, the idea of astral projection, and the importance of good...

In this episode of Learn Polish Podcast Roy and Ania talk about work: first jobs, what makes a job enjoyable, dealing with difficult bosses and coworkers, and how work can change you. They share personal stories—from pub shifts and lawnmowing to managing teams and a funny fire-extinguisher prank—plus practical advice on staying motivated and growing your skills. Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. Yo...

Episode 15 of Learn Polish Podcast features Roy and teacher Kamilla practicing the questions "Dokąd idziesz?" and "Na co idziesz?" while naming common places like the shop, restaurant, café, cinema, theatre, park, museum, opera and school. Listen for example sentences and useful vocabulary for everyday activities—shopping, eating, drinking coffee, watching films and attending concerts—to help you...

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast episode 525. Ania and Roy discuss life in the city (with a focus on Łódź) versus life in the village, sharing personal experiences from Poland, Ireland, and dreams of living by the sea in Spain. They compare transport, nightlife, community, noise, safety, food quality and convenience, and share personal preferences: Roy favors village life for peace and nature, whil...

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode number 524. You'll find other episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com, on YouTube, Rumble and Spotify. Scan the QR code or go to www.roughlan.com to find six shows and everything I'm doing in podcasting. Lessons from Ania are available in the show notes, audio and video. In this episode Ania and Roy discuss shopping — trips to malls and weekly grocery runs, impu...

Welcome to episode 14 of Learn Polish Podcast. Hosts Roy and Kamila focus on travelling (podróże), teaching the verb “podróżować”, common questions (Czy lubisz podróżować? Z kim? Kiedy?) and useful travel phrases. The episode features pronunciation practice, sample answers about destinations and activities, and tips for using Polish while traveling. Ideal for beginner to intermediate learners.   I...

In episode 522 Roy and Ania discuss how technology and social media shape our daily lives and relationships. They explore phone habits, algorithms and bots, virtual versus real-life connections, and how notifications and scrolling affect attention and wellbeing. The hosts use a short quiz to examine phone dependence, share personal examples, and encourage listeners to find balance and greater cont...

Episode 521 of Learn Polish Podcast: hosts Roy and Ania talk about dating (randka) — first impressions, conversation chemistry, awkward moments, and how to spot red flags. They discuss practical topics like restaurant vs. walk dates, where to meet, what to wear, who pays, balancing shared hobbies vs. emotional connection, and how to deal with ghosting in modern dating.   I have just launched my Po...

In this episode Ania and Roy talk about everyday habits — the good, the bad and the quirky — how they shape our mood and routines. They share coping strategies for low days, the importance of balance, affirmations, and simple habits like exercise, coffee rituals and family time, mixing Polish and English in a friendly conversation. Find all episodes at learnpolishpodcast.com; lessons from Ania and...

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. Find all episodes at learnpolishpodcast.com and lessons from Ania in the show notes. In this episode the hosts chat about coffee—unusual recipes (lemon, butter and coconut), effects on energy, sleep, sport and possible dependence—sharing personal stories and practical advice. For more about the podcast scan the QR code or visit roycoughlan.com, and if you need virt...

Learn Polish Podcast, episode 13 with Roy and teacher Kamila. This episode teaches hair vocabulary (włosy), descriptions (długie, krótkie, proste, kręcone), colors (siwe, blond) and common phrases used at the hairdresser (fryzjer). Listen for example dialogues, useful verbs like mam, masz, farbować, and vocabulary for asking about prices and services in Polish.   For more about the host and other...

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode number 517. Hosts Ania and Roy discuss dealing with illness — from common colds (katar) and natural home remedies to medical treatments, when to rest, and whether to keep training. They also talk about the role of sauna, diet, and recovery strategies, and compare how people in Poland manage sickness. Find all episodes at learnpolishpodcast.com, YouTube, and...

Episode 516 of Learn Polish Podcast features host Roy and new teacher Ania discussing two fitness stages: bulking (masa) and cutting (redukcja). They mix Polish and English while sharing personal routines, diet tips (protein, natural foods, grilled fish), and workout ideas (gym, kettlebells, walking, sports) to gain muscle or lose weight. Find episode resources and Ania’s school in the show notes...

In this Learn Polish Podcast episode (EP 515), a father-and-son duo mix Polish and English while exploring combat sports gear: boxing gloves, hand wraps, protective headgear, nunchaku, bo staff, punching bags, mouthguards, and even using a mannequin partner. Enjoy quick vocab practice, light training stories, and simple phrases you can reuse—plus brief mentions of their projects and a friendly cal...

In episode 12 of Learn Polish Podcast, host Roy Coughlan and teacher Kamila practice essential Polish for eating out at a restaurant. They cover how to ask if someone is hungry and how to order starters, first and second courses, drinks, and dessert—using examples like garlic bread, chicken with potatoes, tomato soup with noodles, rice with vegetables, fresh orange juice, apple pie, and chocolate...

In episode 513 of the Learn Polish Podcast, a father-and-son duo practice practical Polish for supermarket shopping. Learn key words and phrases for bread (chleb, pokroić), milk (mleko), eggs, fruit and veg (jabłka, pomidor), cereal (płatki z mlekiem), cheese (ser), fish (ryba), meat (mięso, kilos and types), and household cleaners. They also cover trolleys (wózek), reusable bags, and payment meth...