#611 My First Polish Words, Pronunciation, Swear Words & Hilarious Mistakes

#611 My First Polish Words, Pronunciation, Swear Words & Hilarious Mistakes

June 7, 2026 · 14 min · Season 7 · Episode 611

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Roy and Ania discuss the first words and sounds encountered when learning Polish, sharing personal experiences and common mistakes.

In this episode, Ania and Roy tackle a topic close to every Polish learner’s heart — the very first words and sounds you encounter when learning Polish! Roy shares his honest experience as a foreigner living in Poland: from the very first Polish word he ever heard (spoiler: it’s a swear word!), to the hardest names and phrases to pronounce, to the hilarious story of using the wrong word at a very formal meeting. Along the way, Ania reveals the most common pronunciation mistakes her students make and explains why making mistakes is actually a vital part of the process.

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