In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I provide comprehensible input for learners of the Polish language. This time, I want to talk about post-truth and how postmodernism views the concept of truth. I’ll also tell you about “New Athens”, the first Polish encyclopedia, written by Benedykt Chmielowski. I believe that interesting and comprehensible content is the key to effective language learning. Please remember that a full Polish transcript is available for premium users at realpolish.pl
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RP477: Po Olimpiadzie w Paryżu
I’d like to invite you to a new episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, where we focus on comprehensible Polish for learners. This time, I want to share with you some thoughts that came to me after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A few interesting things happened, like the controversial opening ceremony, the ongoing debate over gender eligibility rules, and the transfer of athletes from one country to another to represent a different nation. I’ll do my best to create interesting and easy-to-understand content for you to practice your Polish language skills. I’m providing not only the audio but also the full Polish transcript for premium users of RealPolish.pl.
RP476: Problemy, problemy…
Learn Polish by listening to the Learn Real Polish podcast! We all find ourselves in difficult situations from which a way out must be found—serious matters that need to be considered and resolved. I’ll talk about the concept of Friedrich Nietzsche, who said: “What does not kill me makes me stronger.”
I also want to tell you about the concept of the “Black Swan” introduced in the book by Nassim Taleb. I invite you to listen and learn some Polish from this episode, and please remember that premium users of realpolish.pl can access the full Polish transcript of every episode of the podcast for deeper comprehension.
RP473: Lingwistyka
Learn Real Polish is a podcast for learners of the Polish language. In this episode, I talk about linguistics. I believe you are keen on linguistics, so I aim to explain it in a comprehensible way. Listening to this episode will not only give you information about linguistics but also help you learn Polish. Premium users of realpolish.pl can access the full Polish transcript for deeper comprehension.
RP471: Kolory osobowości
Welcome to this episode of Learn Real Polish, where I will tell you about four basic personality types. Dr. Taylor Hartman labeled them as red, yellow, blue, and white. I think you will be so interested in discovering which personality type you are that you will even forget you are listening in Polish. Comprehensible input will facilitate your Polish learning. Remember that premium users of realpolish.pl can also access the complete Polish transcript for enhanced comprehension.
RP470: Polish Jokes
In this episode of the Learn Polish Podcast, the focus is on Polish Jokes. We’ll explore the history and cultural significance of these jokes, and how they reflect certain aspects of Polish humor and society. I’ll discuss this fascinating subject in simple Polish, providing comprehensible input to help you improve your language skills. Premium users of realpolish.pl can also access the full Polish transcript for enhanced comprehension.
RP469: Absurdyzm
Welcome to the latest episode of Learn Real Polish. In this episode, we’ll listen to two recordings I received from Julia and Larysa. They discuss synchronicities in their lives. Additionally, we’ll shift our perspective and delve into absurdism, a theory positing that the universe is irrational and devoid of inherent meaning. I trust that this Polish comprehensible input will facilitate your Polish learning journey and keep it engaging. Premium users of realpolish.pl can also access the complete Polish transcript for enhanced comprehension. Enjoy!
RP468: Synchroniczność
This episode of the Learn Polish Podcast talks about a concept from Carl Jung called Synchronicity. It’s about when things seem connected in a meaningful way even though there’s no clear cause. I’ll explain this interesting idea in simple Polish, providing Polish comprehensible input to help you understand better. Premium users of realpolish.pl can also access the full Polish transcript for enhanced comprehension.
RP467: Ludzie i psy
This episode of the Learn Polish Podcast is the first one since my dear dog, Jobie, passed away. Today, I want to talk about something important: the strong connection between people and dogs. It’s been around for ages, from way back in ancient times to now. This bond is so deep that it’s a big part of human life everywhere in the world.
If you’d like to read along in Polish, you can become a premium member one of my learning Polish program at realpolish.pl. Your support helps me continue creating episodes like this one and developing new materials for learning Polish.
RP466: Dylemat więźnia – zdradzić czy współpracować
This is the Learn Real Polish Podcast! In this episode, I’ll talk about the prisoner’s dilemma, which is like a game that pops up in many real-life situations where people need to make smart choices. It’s called a “dilemma” because it’s tricky – even though working together would be best, it’s tough for them to trust each other or figure out how to team up effectively. I believe that providing interesting material will help you learn Polish. Listening and reading are the best ways to learn languages. Please consider becoming a premium member at realpolish.pl to access Polish transcripts of this episode and all podcast episodes.
RP465: Eksperyment psychologiczny
This is the Learn Real Polish Podcast! In this episode, I will tell you about the Rosenhan experiment, conducted to determine the validity of psychiatric diagnoses. As always, I’ll explain everything as simply and clearly as possible. My goal is to provide you with interesting material to help you learn Polish. Listening and reading are the best ways to learn languages. Please consider becoming a premium member at realpolish.pl to gain access to Polish transcripts of this episode and all podcast episodes.
RP464: Putin kontra Nawalny
Welcome to The Real Polish Podcast. Today marks the second anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine. I have a recording from Ira in which she talks about her first days after the attack. Last week, Alexey Navalny was murdered in a Russian prison. These two events were the inspiration behind making this episode about Putin and Navalny. Please consider becoming a premium member at realpolish.pl to gain access to Polish transcripts of this episode and all podcast episodes.
RP463: Roald Amundsen
Welcome to The Real Polish Podcast. Today, we’ll learn about Roald Amundsen, a famous explorer from Norway. He went on exciting trips to the cold places of the world. We’ll talk about his adventures in an easy way. Learning about Amundsen is also good for improving your Polish. Join us on this journey and become a premium member at realpolish.pl to get Polish transcripts. Let’s discover Polish while exploring Roald Amundsen’s story together.
RP462: Dowód na reinkarnację
Welcome to The Real Polish Podcast, your go-to resource for learning Polish. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the James Leininger reincarnation case. I’ll explain it in a way that’s easy to understand, especially if you’re at an intermediate level. Listening to stories like this is a great way to improve your language skills. To get access to Polish transcripts of this episode and all our podcasts, consider becoming a premium member at realpolish.pl
RP460: Opowieść Wigilijna
This Real Polish Podcast provides comprehensive input for learners of the Polish language. In this episode, I retell Charles Dickens’ story ‘Christmas Tale.’ Listening to stories is one of the most efficient ways to improve language skills. You can also access Polish transcripts of all podcast episodes by becoming a premium member at realpolish.pl
RP458: Pan Tan
In this episode of Learn Real Polish, I would like to discuss Mr. Tan, a patient of Dr. Broca who lost his ability to speak in his 30s. He retained the capacity to comprehend language, yet he found himself unable to articulate words. I will present the information in a manner that is easy to grasp, making this podcast an excellent resource for enhancing your Polish comprehension skills.
RP453: Barbie
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish Podcast, I will talk about the movie Barbie. I have to tell you that initially I had no intention of watching a film about Barbie. I thought it was just a movie for teenagers and I wouldn’t find anything interesting there. However, the marketing did its job… I finally bought tickets and together with Anna we went to the cinema. Transcript of this and all other episodes of the podcast is available to all premium subscribers of the site realpolish.pl
RP451: Walt Disney
In this episode of the Real Polish Podcast, I invite you to listen to comprehensible input about Walt Disney. When we are learning, it is very important to have a lot of exposure to the new language. I strongly believe that providing this comprehensible content will help you acquire the Polish language. Please remember that there is also a transcript available for premium users.
RP450: Mao i wróble
This podcast uses the comprehensible input method in learning Polish. This time, I tell a very interesting and at the same time absurd story about the extermination of sparrows in China during the time of Mao Zedong. I invite you to listen and read the text, which is available for premium users on the page realpolish.pl
RP448: Elon Musk
This Real Polish Podcast is a comprehensive input for learners of Polish language. In this episode I talk about famous Elon Musk, one of the the wealthiest persons in the world, a business magnate and investor. Also we will listen to two recordings from users of my learning programs. To access Polish transcripts of all podcast episodes, become a premium member at realpolish.pl