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

About this episode

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.

People in this episode

Host: Roy Coughlan

Guest: Ania

Topics covered

• Polish language
• pronunciation
• swear words
• language learning
• mistakes

Keywords

• Polish words
• pronunciation mistakes
• language learning
• swear words
• hilarious mistakes

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