Ioannes Oculus

Polish with John

Polish with John is a weekly show with short podcasts in simple Polish that will help you learn this beautiful and challenging language. The topics vary from standard ones like family or home to less standard and more interesting like space exploration or Polish history. Regular listening will help you master vocabulary and everyday phrases. For each episode, the transcript is provided on my blog. Everything is kept on A2 and B1 levels. New episodes are published on Mondays.

Author

Ioannes Oculus

Category

Education

Podcast website

ioannesoculus.com

Latest episode

Apr 27, 2025

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Episodes

078 Ekstra Jezyki ktore znam 02.06.2020

I have some experience in learning languages. By sharing my experience, I want to help you in learning languages. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Pro...

077 Po spotkaniu poliglotów 01.06.2020

Last weekend, I attended the Polyglot Gathering 2020. It was the first time, I took part in such an event and it was quite good. I want to share some thought about that. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-1bS If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing...

076 Czy Polacy lubią Rosjan 25.05.2020

added 15/03/2022 EN: I am very sorry to say that I have supported a project called Russian Progress. Its owner turned out to be a Putin and war supporter. I will be deleting all links to his channels, social media etc. PL: Muszę przeprosić, że wspierałem pojekt Russian Progress. Jego twórca okazał się być zwolennikiem Putina i obecnej wojny. Będę usuwał wszyskie linki prowadzące do jego kanałów, s...

075 Stanisław Lem 18.05.2020

Have you heard of Stanisław Lem? Solaris? You could have. If you want to know something more, this is the episode for you. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-1bo If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Production...

074 Dzieńzwycięstwa i niewoli 11.05.2020

Polish history has many episode, beautiful and tragic, happy and sad. As the world recently celebrated the anniversary of the Victory Day which ended the II WW, I want to show you a different perspective. The situation in 1945 for Poland and other countries of Central and Easter Europe didn't change for anything better. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog:...

073 Świat roślin 04.05.2020

Plants, who doesn't love them? Do you know how to say 'water the plants' in Polish? Or what types of forests do we have in Poland? All this and more is in this podcast! Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-1b2 If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug M...

072 Polska literatura 27.04.2020

I hope you want to read Polish books one day. I also hope that you want not only to read modern Polish literature but also some of the classics, like Adam Mickiewicz, Polish Shakespeare. In this episode, I share with you some my thought on the topic of Polish classics. Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-1ay Sebizm Osiedlowo-Radykalny na Youtub...

071 Dziwna Wielkanoc 13.04.2020

It's Easter but not a very typical one. Instead of mass religious events, everyone is staying at home. The cause is, of course, the Chinese virus. However, Christians in Poland still celebrate it. Christianity is a strong element of Polish culture, literature and tradition. That's why it's good to know some religious vocabulary. So let's do it! Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this epis...

070 Podcast w czasie zarazy 06.04.2020

This podcast is about these times, stay safe and learn Polish of course! Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-1an If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution...

069 Serial o autyzmie 23.03.2020

Let's talk about a TV series Atypical. In Polish of course! Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-1ad If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

068 Co robić w domu 16.03.2020

When you need to stay at home and not get out, what can you do? Well, I have some ideas. Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-1a9 If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/mus...

067 Jak było w weekend 10.03.2020

Do you remember my plans for the weekend from the previous podcast? You could listen to me talking about the future. In the episode, I will use the past tense to tell you how was my weekend. Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-19Z If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing S...

066 Plany na weekend 02.03.2020

What are your plans for the weekend? I share mine and a hint about Polish grammar. Enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-19U If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (at...

065 Uzbekistan - w sercu Jedwabnego Szlaku 24.02.2020

Feel like travelling to an exotic country? For some Poland might be an exotic, far away country. For me it is Uzbekistan, a wonderful country in the heart of Asia. As some of my listeners come from Uzbekistan and I learn their language, I made this episode about their country. I hope you all will enjoy! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-19s If you l...

064 W zdrowym ciele zdrowy duch 17.02.2020

Physical activity is important, so they say. Do you like sport? I don't but I should lose some kilograms. What should I do then? Listen to this episode and learn some new Polish words connected with the topic of getting fit. Enjoy! You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-19d If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus...

063 W Katowicach coraz gorzej 03.02.2020

My home city Katowice is, and I regret to say that, becoming less and less friendly. Big companies building offices everywhere took control of the city. Parks, trees, parking spaces are no longer safe. Local government is not much interested in supporting local transport. I share with you a little bit about the current situation in the city. Enjoy! You can find a full transcript of this episode on...

062 Sprawa dla detektywa 13.01.2020

Dead? Murdered? That sounds like a case for a private eye or the best inspector in the town. Anyway, a good crime is simply good and worth watching or reading. And as there are many good Polish authors who write crime stories I prepared this little podcast to help you with at least some vocabulary you may encounter. Enjoy! You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4...

061 Przed świętami 23.12.2019

Time before Christmas is busy, hectic. What do we do? Is this all worth the effort? Let's go and learn some Polish! You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-18v If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com...

060 Urodziny 22.12.2019

How is birthday celebrated in Poland? Let me share some of my experience. Let's go and learn some Polish! You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-18u If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibr...

059 Jak napisać dobrą powieść 09.12.2019

Would you like to write your own book? How to make it? That's a good question! Let's go and learn some Polish! You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-18o If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audi...

058 Szał zakupów 05.12.2019

Black Friday, shopping and buying! Let's buy more! Or maybe not? Maybe let's go and learn some Polish! You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-18j If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary...

057 LEGO 28.11.2019

Playing LEGO is for children? No! It's an adult thing too! :) Let's go and learn some Polish! You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-18f If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (a...

056 Przygoda z Tolkienem 18.11.2019

I've recently watched the Lord of the Rings film and it's been a long time since I watched it last time. And all the great adventures came back to me. I want to tell you a little bit about it. Let's go! You can find a full transcript of this episode and some exercises to review grammar and vocabulary on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-18a If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.pa...

055 Wszystkich świętych 04.11.2019

The first day of November in Poland is an important day. A day when we traditionally go to cemeteries to pray for our family and friends. I want to tell you a little bit about that tradition. Let's go! You can find a full transcript of this episode and some exercises to review grammar and vocabulary on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-184 If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.pat...

054 W muzeum 21.10.2019

I love museum. If I could I would be the biggest book describing each object they exhibit and walk around reading all about everything. My favourite is the British Museum. So let's buy the tickets and go inside! Let's go! You can find a full transcript of this episode and some exercises to review grammar and vocabulary on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-17A If you like my podcast, support me on Patr...

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