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Polish with John

Ioannes Oculusioannesoculus.com
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.
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171 Podsumowanie 2022 roku

W tym odcinku podcastu "Polish with John" autor przedstawia swoje osobiste podsumowanie roku 2022. Wspomina o ukończeniu studiów podyplomowych i krytykuje dominujące metody nauczania języka. Szczególny nacisk kładzie na brutalny atak Rosji na Ukrainę, polską pomoc uchodźcom i osobiste zmagania z tą tragedią, znajdując ukojenie w spotkaniach językowych. Podziela również swoje niespodziewane zmiany kariery, od nauczania w szkole po zarządzanie klubem muzycznym, dzieląc się refleksjami na temat intensywności roku i bardziej realistycznych planów na przyszłość.

Jan 06, 202314 min

170 Co nie co o lingwistyce

Linguistic myths and legends. A more ambitious episode that could be an introduction to academic Polish. I tried to make it as simple as possible. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74039221 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagra...

Oct 31, 202217 minEp. 170

169 Szkoła i oceny

This episode will help you learn vocabulary related to Polish education system and how the pupils are graded at schools. It will also give you some hits to understand people when they refer to this common experience in everyday conversations. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73139450 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.f...

Oct 10, 202211 min

168 Pieniądze i finanse

Business Polish, an episode about money, finances, crisis and saving money. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/72513665 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...

Sep 26, 202212 min

167 Przyswajanie języków obcych

Episode about the language acquisition and Stephen Krashen. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71613862 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioculus Minds:...

Sep 06, 202215 min

166 Powrót do szkoły

In just a few days a new school year starts in Poland. Not only for the children but for the teachers who work at schools too. It turns out, I'm going to be one of them this year. So let me share some of my thoughts about this today. And please, keep your fingers crossed for me! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71163980 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-po...

Aug 29, 20227 min

Wiem, znam umiem potrafię, mogę - część 2 zaawansowany

Some Polish verbs can be not that easy. Instead of one English 'to know' we have two. What's the difference? We have also 'potrafić, umieć, móc'. How to use these verbs? Check out this episode. There are four parts of it. First one is more for elementary, second more advanced. The third and fourth are for my Patreon supporters. This is the second part. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70923365 My blog: https://ioannesocu...

Aug 23, 202211 min

Wiem, znam umiem potrafię, mogę - część 1 podstawy

Some Polish verbs can be not that easy. Instead of one English 'to know' we have two. What's the difference? We have also 'potrafić, umieć, móc'. How to use these verbs? Check out this episode. There are four parts of it. First one is more for elementary, second more advanced. The third and fourth are for my Patreon supporters. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70613969 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Pol...

Aug 16, 202211 min

164 Na zakupach w sklepie i markecie

Shopping, food, containers - some of this vocabulary may be useful for you. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69969721 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...

Aug 02, 202210 min

163 Mówimy o sobie

How to speak about yourself in Polish - a few tips. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69469188 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioculus Minds: https:/...

Jul 25, 20226 min

162 Uczę się hiszpańskiego

Learning Spanish gave me some thought about language learning and how you can improve your learning of Polish. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68614559 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannes...

Jul 04, 20229 min

161 Jan Kochanowski

Last episode was very easy so today I've prepared a difficult one. Hopefully, it won't be too difficult. We'll meet one of the most important Polish poets - Jan Kochanowski. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68325348 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook....

Jun 27, 202214 min

160 Geografia Europy

Basic geography of Europe in Polish? Let's do it and review miejscownik (locative) and adjectives in comparative and superlative forms! :) Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67986815 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https...

Jun 20, 202213 min

159 Spotkanie Poliglotów - Polyglot Gathering 2022

Polyglots are everywhere. Last week they came to Teresin in Poland. I was there too and I would like to share my experience from then meeting with you :) Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67592149 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn I...

Jun 10, 202211 min

158 Rozkaz 00485

Order 00485 was catastrophic for Poles who lived in the USSR. This moment in history is described by historians as genocide. You will learn more about Polish history. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67055774 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/pol...

May 30, 202215 min

157 Podcast o nicnierobieniu

How to find the best language teacher? Let me share you my experience! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66466137 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioc...

May 16, 20229 min

156 Charków

How to find the best language teacher? Let me share you my experience! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65918055 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioc...

May 02, 20228 min

155 Jak znaleźć nauczyciela?

How to find the best language teacher? Let me share you my experience! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65553603 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioc...

Apr 25, 202210 min

154 Wielkanoc

Today is the second day of Easter celebration. That's why this podcast is about this holiday. You will learn a lot of vocabulary that's connected with religion and is present in Polish culture. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65264231 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: h...

Apr 18, 202210 min

153 Świat fejków

I'd like to invite you to Ukraine, my Ukraine. To Ukraine from the past, but not so long ago. I invite you to a country that I have seen and remember myself. Enjoy listening. You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64976470 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn ...

Apr 11, 20226 min

152 Moja Ukraina

I'd like to invite you to Ukraine, my Ukraine. To Ukraine from the past, but not so long ago. I invite you to a country that I have seen and remember myself. Enjoy listening. You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64349908 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn ...

Mar 28, 202215 min

151 Podaj pomocną dłoń

Give a helping hand, podaj pomocną dłoń, today especially to Ukraine. We need to be good to let the good win with the evil. Enjoy listening. You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63461454 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Mar 07, 20229 min

150 Ukraina

Episode about current situation in Poland and Ukraine from more personal point of view. You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63138788 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioculu...

Feb 28, 202210 min

149 Paweł Włodkowic

Paweł Włodkowic was a medieval priest, lawyer, supporter of religious tolerance. We could learn a lot from this great Pole! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62830315 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Feb 21, 20227 min

148 Kupno i wynajem mieszkania

Do you have a house or a flat? Or maybe you rent it? How would you say that in Polish? This episode will help you with some basics of real estate in Polish. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62212531 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski...

Feb 07, 202210 min

147 Jakie powinny być podręczniki

What sorts of things should be included into a language textbook? Which topics are the best? Is practical interesting? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61864632 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebo...

Jan 31, 20228 min

146 Na wystawie Lego

A family trip to a Lego exhibitions is a great occasion to help you learn or review some vocabulary connected with family, tickets, exhibitions and that sort of things. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61569404 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-p...

Jan 24, 20226 min

145 Czy SF stanie się rzeczywistością?

What will happen in the future? Will the world we know from SF movies become the everyday reality? Let's check that and learn some Polish! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61228172 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus...

Jan 17, 20228 min

144 - Kim lub czym był marek

Idioms, every language is full of them. Learn them to speak like a native or at least to understand like a native ;) Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/60107133 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook...

Dec 20, 20217 min

143 Co słychać?

How are you? This question seems to be the one most often asked in everyday conversations. How to answer it in Polish? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59836569 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebo...

Dec 13, 20218 min
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