Episodes
597
May 1, 2026
#597 Merry Christmas - Wesołych Świąt (#31 ReMastered)
In this Episode you will learn: - W tym odcinku nauczysz się: Warmly welcome - Serdecznie witamy How are you - Jak się masz I'm good and you - dobrze, a ty What will we be talking about today - O czym dzisiaj będziemy rozmawiać Christmas - Boże Narodzenie Merry Christmas - Wesołych Świąt Roy you don't have a Christmas tree - Roy, nie masz choinki Better outside - Lepiej na zewnątrz Decorate the tree - Udekoruj drzewo In Poland people decorate trees - W Polsce ludzie...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
596
April 30, 2026
#596 Sport (#30 ReMastered)
In this Episode you will learn: Hi / Bye - Cześć, or bye can be paToday we will talk about sport - Dzisiaj porozmawiamy o sporcieDo you like sport - Lubisz sportTo do sport - Uprawiać sportHow often do you play sport - Jak często uprawiasz sportOnce a week - Raz w tygodniuTwice a week - Dwa razy w tygodniu What type of sport - Jaki rodzaj sportuI play squash - Gram w squasha When the weather is good I cycle - Przy dobrej pogodzie jeżdżę na rowerze What else - Co jeszcze Do you swim - Pływa...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
595
April 29, 2026
#595 Parts of the Body - Części ciała (#29 ReMastered)
In this weeks Episode we discuss parts of the body: dzień dobry - Good day Jak się masz - How are you bardzo dobrze - very good dziś dużo intensywnej pracy, ale bardzo przyjemna - today a lot of intensive work but very nice a ty - and you także dobre - also good ponieważ masz lekcję polskiego - because you have a Polish lesson i lubisz się uczyć - and you like to learn oczywiście - of course Twoją pasją i hobby jest nauka polskiego - your passion and you hobby is to...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
594
April 28, 2026
#594 Plan for Tomorrow - Plan na Jutro (#28 ReMastered)
We will learn polish - Nauczymy się polskiego Of course - Oczywiście Today we will be learning the plan for tomorrow - Dzisiaj poznamy plan na jutro Please repeat - Proszę powtórzyć I will be - będę You will be - Będziesz He / She will be - On / Ona będzie It will be - To będzie We will be - Będziemy They will be - Oni / One będą I will be reading - Będę czytać I will be eating - Będę jeść I will be writing - Będę pisać I will sleep - będę spał I will sw...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
593
April 27, 2026
#593 Railway Station - Stacja kolejowa (#27 ReMastered)
In today's lesson we discussed the following: I feel very good today - Czuję się bardzo dobrze dzisiaj why - dlaczego Because today I did Yoga & Meditation and I feel fantastic - Ponieważ dzisiaj ćwiczyłem jogę i medytację i czuję się fantastycznie Do you understand - Czy rozumiesz Railway Station - Stacja kolejowa Please repeat - Proszę powtórzyć I am going to the railway station - Idę na dworzec kolejowy Please take me to the railway station - Proszę, zabierz mnie na...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
592
April 26, 2026
#592 GMO Meat, 3D Printed Steak & the Future of Food — Po Polsku
In this episode, Ania and Roy dive into a topic inspired by a Sunday cooking session — meat, protein, and the future of food. They discuss vegetarian vs vegan diets, whether you can live well without meat, and tackle the big question: would you eat GMO or 3D-printed meat? A fun, real conversation packed with everyday Polish vocabulary around food, health, and technology. 🇵🇱 Perfect for: Intermediate Polish learners who want natural, conversational Polish on modern topics. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
591
April 25, 2026
#591 Where Is & How do I get to (#26 ReMastered)
In today's episode we discussed: How do you feel - Jak się czujesz Good and you - Dobrze, a ty What is the topic today - Jaki jest dziś temat There is a very popular phrase - Istnieje bardzo popularne zdanie - Excuse me where is - Przepraszam, gdzie jest Where is the Hotel Ibis - Gdzie jest hotel Ibis Where is the Railway station - Gdzie jest dworzec kolejowy Where is the Hospital - Gdzie jest szpital Where is the closest Post Office - Gdzie jest najbliższy urząd po...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
590
April 24, 2026
#590 Weekly Plan (#25 ReMastered)
Today is a super day - Dzisiaj jest super dzień Why - Dlaczego Today is Monday - Dziś jest poniedziałek Do you know the days of the week? - Czy znasz dni tygodnia? Monday - poniedziałek Tuesday - wtorek Wednesday - środa Thursday - czwartek Friday - piątek Saturday - sobota Sunday - niedziela Roy what do you do on Monday - Roy, co robisz w poniedziałek On Monday I study - W poniedziałek studiuję Polish language /Economics / Medicine - Język polski / ekonomi...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
589
April 23, 2026
#589 Vegetables - warzywa (#24 ReMastered)
I am sitting in your school - Siedzę w twojej szkole I am drinking coffee without caffeine - Piję kawę bez kofeiny Today we continue the topic with food - Dziś kontynuujemy ten temat jedzeniem Today will be vegetables - Dzisiaj będą warzywa One Vegetable - Jedno warzywo Vegetables - warzywa Do you like vegetables - Czy lubisz warzywa Children don't like vegetables - Dzieci nie lubią warzyw What vegetables do you know - Jakie znasz warzywa? Cauliflower - kalafior Bro...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
588
April 22, 2026
#588 Owoce / Owoce - Fruit / Fruits (#23 REMastered)
O czym dzisiaj będziemy rozmawiać - What will we be talking about today Dzisiaj porozmawiamy o owocach - Today we will talk about fruit Jestem wegetarianinem i bardzo lubię owoce - I am a vegetarian and I like fruit very much Czy rozumiesz - Do you understand Jakie owoce znasz po polsku? - What fruit do you know in Polish Jabłko - Apple Pomarańczowy - Orange Truskawka - Strawberry Malina - Rasberry Banan - Bananna Winogrona - Grapes Brzoskwinia - Peach Gruszka...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
587
April 21, 2026
#587 Shopping (#22 ReMastered)
jestem głodny - I am hungry Idziemy do sklepu - We are going to the shop idę do sklepu - I am going to the shop Czy lubisz zakupy? - Do you like shopping? Lubię gotować - I like to cook Chleb - Bread Bułka - Bread Roll masło - Butter Herbata - Tea Kawa - Coffee Woda mineralna - Mineral Water Gaz lub bez gazu - Gas or without gas Ser - Cheese Jogurt - Yogurt Kg Pomidorów - Kg of Tomatoes Kg ziemniaków - Kg of Potatoes Kg bananów - Kg...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
586
April 20, 2026
#586 Telling the Time in Polish (#21 ReMastered)
Telling the Time in Polish (#21 ReMastered)
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
585
April 19, 2026
#585 wierzęta domowe - Pets
What It's About This episode teaches Polish vocabulary for common pets and animals. Ania covers how to talk about your furry (and scaly) friends in Polish—from dogs and cats to more exotic companions. The episode includes practical phrases for describing your pet, asking about others' animals, and understanding Polish pet culture. Key Polish Words & Phrases Pies – dog Kot – cat Zwierzę domowe – pet (domestic animal) Mam psa/kota – I have a dog/cat Jak masz na imię? – What's your ...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
584
April 14, 2026
#584 Overwhelm – Przytłoczenie
Overwhelm – Przytłoczenie "Przytłoczenie" means "overwhelm," and in this mindful micro-lesson you'll say it like you're finally admitting you need to pause—and that's okay. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky "przy" cluster and the soft "tłoczenie." We drop it into three calming sentences: – "Czuję się przytłoczony." (I feel overwhelmed.) – "Potrzebuję przerwy." (I need a break.) – "To za dużo dla mnie." (It's too much for me.) Repeat-along trac...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
583
April 12, 2026
#583 Do you like Disco Polo - Czy lubisz disco polo?
"Disco Polo" is Poland's most iconic—and polarizing—music genre, and in this energetic micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a summer festival in Olsztyn. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the punchy "Disco" and the flowing "Polo." We drop it into three dance-floor-ready sentences: – "Kocham disco polo" (I love disco polo) – "Tańczmy" (Let's dance) – "To jest moja melodia" (This is my melody) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you ...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
582
April 7, 2026
#582 Why Poland's Bottle Deposit System Is Driving People Crazy
Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, you can find all our episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com, find everything about me, scan the QR code, go to roycolin.com, get lessons from Ania in Polish or Spanish, you'll find the links in the show notes. In this episode Ania and Roy discuss Poland's new bottle deposit (kaucja) system—how it works, the 50 groszy deposit, issues with return machines, practical and ecological concerns, and listeners' experiences with recycling and refunds. "Zwrot butelek"...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
581
April 5, 2026
#581 What I Did as a Child – Co robiłem jako dziecko
What I Did as a Child – Co robiłem jako dziecko "Co robiłem jako dziecko" means "what I did as a child," and in this nostalgic micro-lesson you'll say it like you're flipping through old photo albums with your Polish grandmother. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the rolling "r" and the soft "dziecko." We drop it into three memory-lane-ready sentences: – "Kiedy byłem mały…" (When I was little…) – "Lubiłem się bawić." (I liked to play.) – "To było dawno...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
580
April 3, 2026
#580 Happy Easter – Wesołych Świąt
Easter – Wielkanoc "Wielkanoc" means "Easter," and in this festive micro-lesson you'll say it like you're gathered around the święconka basket waiting for the Easter blessing. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the majestic "Wiel" and the soft "kanoc." We drop it into three celebration-ready sentences: – "Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych!" (Happy Easter!) – "Maluję pisanki." (I'm painting Easter eggs.) – "Idę na święconkę." (I'm going for the Easter blessing....
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
579
March 31, 2026
#579 Playing Music – Gram Muzykę
Music – Muzyka "Muzyka" means "music," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a Warsaw concert with your favorite playlist on repeat. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the soft "mu" and the flowing "zyka." We drop it into three earworm-ready sentences: – "Kocham muzykę." (I love music.) – "To moja playlista." (This is my playlist.) – "Gram na gitarze." (I play guitar.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you queue Spotify, ...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
578
March 29, 2026
#578 Spring Cleaning – Wiosenne Porządki
Spring – Wiosna "Wiosna" means "spring," and in this fresh micro-lesson you'll say it like you're throwing open the windows after a long Polish winter. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the soft "wio" and the flowing "sna." We drop it into three renewal-ready sentences: – "Kocham wiosnę." (I love spring.) – "To czas na zmiany." (It's time for changes.) – "Robię wiosenne porządki." (I'm doing spring cleaning.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
577
March 24, 2026
#577 Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek
Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek "Tłusty Czwartek" means "Fat Thursday," and in this delicious micro-lesson you'll say it like you're queuing at the best pączek shop in Warsaw with powdered sugar on your chin. First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky "ł" and the flowing "Czwartek." We drop it into three sugar-rush-ready sentences: – "Kocham pączki!" (I love donuts!) – "Dziś jest Tłusty Czwartek." (Today is Fat Thursday.) – "Zjem dziesięć pączków" (I'...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
576
March 22, 2026
#576 Getting Married – Wychodzę za mąż
Wedding – Ślub "Ślub" means "wedding," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're toasting the newlyweds at a Polish wesele. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky "ś" and the soft "lub." We drop it into three celebration-ready sentences: – "Idę na ślub." (I'm going to a wedding.) – "To będzie piękny ślub." (It's going to be a beautiful wedding.) – "Sto lat dla nowożeńców!" (One hundred years for the newlyweds) Repeat-along track included—p...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
575
March 19, 2026
#575 I Love Music – Kocham Muzykę
"Muzyka" means "music," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a Warsaw concert. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can nail the soft "zy" and the flowing "ka." We drop it into three earworm-ready sentences: – "Kocham muzykę." (I love music.) – "To moja playlista." (This is my playlist.) – "Gram na gitarze." (I play guitar.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you queue Spotify or tune your instrument. Challenge: Tell us in the comment...
Guests: Roy Coughlan , Teatro de idiomas
574
March 16, 2026
#574 How Polish Language Teachers Can Attract More Students Online
Discover the hidden strategies behind websites that turn casual browsers into loyal customers without expensive ads or complicated funnels. This Episode is a Promotional Episode for the Website services that we offer at va.world What we Discussed: 00:00 Why we Recorded this Episode 00:47 Why do you want a Website? 01:36 How to Make Sure a Website Converts 02:55 The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make when Creating a Website 04:30 How Important is Brand Clarif...
Guest: Roy Coughlan