POLSKI krok po kroku 1 New Edition

The textbook introduces the student, who has started learning, into the secrets of the Polish language step by step. It is written only in Polish to immerse them in the new language straight away. Well thought-out structure of dialogues and texts, where the characters explain individual words and phrases as well as excellent graphics illustrating texts and exercises make the learner quickly take up the challenge of solely using the Polish language in the class. Grammar problems introduced exclusively in context, clear and structured tables as well as a variety of exercises will allow the student to acquire practical aspects of the difficult Polish grammar. Dialogues and communication exercises are proposed instead of tedious inflection. From the first chapters onwards, the wealth of vocabulary and vivid thematic summaries build a substantial vocabulary range and thus a sense of self-confidence – the key to unobstructed communication.

Students quickly start to talk and think in Polish

“POLSKI krok po kroku” uses storytelling as one of the techniques supporting the process of learning Polish. The adventures of GLOSSA school students Mami, Angela, Uwe, Tom and Javier make every lesson more engaging while placing learners in a specific language context. The characters and their everyday lives in Poland provide the course with a continuous storyline and enrich it with authentic cultural references. Their struggles with the Polish language create an engaging plot. Thanks to the storyline, new vocabulary and grammatical structures are introduced in specific communicative situations, making it easier to understand their meaning and how they are used. Natural-sounding dialogues help learners gradually develop their intuition for the language. The textbook’s storyline engages learners’ emotions and curiosity, which helps them remember new material more easily. Storytelling also increases motivation – students want to find out what happens next, so they are more eager to move on to the following lessons…

The textbook includes over 250 minutes of recordings in the mp3 format. It is worth mentioning that the language of recordings is natural and contemporary as used by native speakers of Polish. The recordings could be an inspiring resource for any teacher of Polish as a foreign language who could design their own materials on the basis of them.

The textbook is available in the interactive e-coursebook version.

The “POLSKI krok po kroku” textbooks for learning Polish as a foreign language:

• have been setting trends in Polish language teaching since 2010,
• have been developed in line with the examination standards of the State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language,
• are used in language schools, universities and Polish community schools throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, South America, Asia and Australia,
• work equally well in group classes and one-to-one lessons,
• can be used both in the classroom and online,
• are designed for adults and older teenagers (16+),
• thanks to their innovative approach, help learners quickly overcome communication barriers,
• encourage students to speak Polish from their very first lessons,
• are rich in cultural content and introduce learners to Poland, its history and everyday life.

The new edition of “POLSKI krok po kroku” offers:

• a mobile and interactive version,
• up-to-date content (updated spelling, feminine forms, and vocabulary expanded to include new words that have entered contemporary Polish, such as ‘paczkomat’, BLIK, ‘e-recepta’, ‘e-doręczenie’, etc.),
• a “Lesson 0” covering the absolute basics,
• a dictionary, flashcards and a test for every lesson,
• expanded revision sections,
• additional exercises,
• even more audio material (250 minutes),
• a modern new design and new illustrations of the characters.

ISBN 978-83-974481-3-1| Iwona Stempek | Anna Stelmach | Sylwia Dawidek | Aneta Szymkiewicz