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Polish Vocabulary - Education

Hi Polish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to dive into the world of education in Poland. Vocabulary related to schools and universities, as well as other useful expressions and cultural information, will be covered. So let's get started! Don't forget, if you are struggling with anything, you can always check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions.

Schools in Poland

In Poland, children typically start school at the age of 6 and attend primary school (szkoła podstawowa) for 6 years. The next stage of education is secondary school (liceum), which lasts for another 3 years. After finishing liceum and passing the matriculation exam (matura), students can either enter the job market, continue their education in a vocational school or enter university.

Here is some relevant vocabulary to help you navigate the education system in Poland:

Polish	Pronunciation	English
wychowawca	/vɨxɔˈvaft͡sa/	form teacher
klasa	/ˈklasa/	classroom
uczeń	/ˈut͡ʂɛɲ/	student
nauczyciel	/naʊ̯ˈt͡ʂɨt͡ɕɛl/	teacher
lekcja	/ˈlɛk͡ʦa/	lesson

Let's listen to a dialogue which takes place in a classroom:

• Nauczyciel: Dzień dobry, proszę usiąść. (Good morning, please sit down.)
• Uczeń: Dzień dobry. (Good morning.)
• Nauczyciel: Dzisiaj będziemy uczyć się historii Polski. (Today we will be learning about the history of Poland.)
• Uczeń: Super! (Great!)
• Nauczyciel: Czy wiecie, kiedy Polska odzyskała niepodległość? (Do you know when Poland regained its independence?)
• Uczeń: Tak, w 1918 roku. (Yes, in 1918.)

Universities in Poland

Poland offers a wide range of universities and faculties, welcoming students from all around the world. The most popular Polish universities among international students are the University of Warsaw, Jagiellonian University in Kraków and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.

Here is some relevant vocabulary when talking about universities in Poland:

Polish	Pronunciation	English
wydział	/vɨˈd͡zɔw/	faculty
profesor	/prɔˈfɛsɔr/	professor
student zagraniczny	/ˈstudɛnt zaˈɡranɪt͡ʂnɨ/	international student
kierunek studiów	/kʲɛˈrunɛk ˈstudjuf/	field of study

Let's listen to a dialogue between two students at university:

• Student 1: Cześć, jak się masz? (Hi, how are you?)
• Student 2: Cześć! Wszystko w porządku, dzięki. A u Ciebie? (Hi! Everything's fine, thanks. And you?)
• Student 1: Też jestem dobrze. Jak Ci idzie nauka? (I'm good too. How are your studies going?)
• Student 2: Spoko, ale mam problem, bo nie rozumiem jednego pojęcia z mojego kierunku. (It's okay, but I have a problem because I don't understand one concept from my field of study.)
• Student 1: A co to za pojęcie? Może ja Ci pomogę. (What concept is it? Maybe I can help you.)

Interesting facts about education in Poland

- Poland has one of the highest literacy rates in Europe, with 99.8% of Polish citizens over the age of 15 being able to read and write. - In Poland, all children attend school for free, including university. The only exceptions are private schools and some international programmes in English. - Polish universities offer courses in English, which has resulted in a growing number of international students.

That's all for today's lesson! We hope you've enjoyed learning about education in Poland. To improve your Polish Vocabulary, don't forget to check out Polyglot Club and find native speakers who can help you practice.

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Sources

• Tobo: Learn Polish Vocabulary on the App Store
• Essential Vocabulary for Talking About Education in Polish

• Matura

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