Polish Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of Polish, we recommend contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our Online Polish language classes take place via Zoom with a qualified, experienced teacher.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Polish and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Polish in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

What do you need for an online class?

– A reliable internet connection
– A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
– A web camera on or attached to the device you are using
– An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset
– The day before your course, you will be sent via email all the details you need to connect to the IH London Zoom classroom

What’s Included in your course?

– Lesson summaries, notes & resources
– Polish study tips
– Additional study resources
– Support from experienced teachers
– Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Greet others, introduce yourself and others, and use polite expressions appropriately
– Ask and answer questions about personal details like name, nationality, job, and place of residence
– Talk about daily routines and handle basic transactions, such as buying items at a kiosk
– Use simple sentence structures, basic verbs in the present tense
– Ask both yes/no and open-ended questions
– Apply essential vocabulary including numbers (1–100), professions, and locations
– Describe people using basic adjectives
– Use correct pronunciation, intonation, and distinguish between formal and informal language in everyday situations

Materials

Suggested Coursebook:

HURRA!!! PO POLSKU 1 Podręcznik studenta. Nowa Edycja – Małgorzata Małolepsza, Aneta Szymkiewicz
Publisher – Prolog
ISBN 978-83-67351-22-5

Why not try out a sample beginners Polish lesson before signing up to a full course? These one-off sessions are aimed at students who have never studied the Polish language before. 

Sample Lesson Plan

• Greeting people
• Introducing yourself and someone else
• Asking and giving personal details (name, nationalities, profession, age, phone number, date of birth)

What do you need for an online class?

To get the most from this course you will need:

• A reliable internet connection
• A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
• A web camera on or attached to the device you are using
• An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset
• The day before your course, you will be sent via email all the details you need to connect to the IH London Zoom classroom