Polish History

In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will tell you the incredible story of the Canoandes ’79 expedition — a journey that began in communist Poland and led a group of young kayakers to explore wild rivers across the Americas. Their most famous achievement was the first descent of the world’s deepest […]

In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about the presidential elections in Poland how they work and why they matter. This episode was recorded just before the second round of the 2025 presidential elections, in which Karol Nawrocki and Rafał Trzaskowski are competing for the presidency. This topic will help you understand both Polish politics and current events. As always, I will use simple Polish to make it easier for you to follow and learn. Premium members can read the full transcript of the podcast in Polish at realpolish.pl

In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about the Mongol Empire and the Golden Horde — one of the most powerful empires in history. We’ll explore how the Mongols, led by Genghis Khan and his descendants, created an empire that stretched from Asia to Europe. I will also explain what the Golden Horde was, how it ruled over parts of Eastern Europe, and how it influenced the history of Poland and other countries. This topic is full of dramatic events, surprising facts, and fascinating stories. As always, I will use simple Polish to help you understand and learn more easily. Premium members can read the full transcript of the podcast in Polish at realpolish.pl

In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about the Polish Language Voyage course – a unique combination of learning the Polish language and taking a virtual journey through Poland. Using Poznań as an example, I will show you what this course looks like and why it is so effective. I will take you on a fascinating trip through the most beautiful corners of Poland while teaching the language in a natural and engaging way. As always, I will speak in simple Polish to make learning even easier. You can find the full transcript of the podcast in Polish at realpolish.pl

In this episode of the ‘Learn Real Polish’ podcast, I’ll be talking about the Joker and Stańczyk, who was the most famous Polish court jester. Lady Gaga used a picture of Stańczyk on the cover of her new CD, so I think you’ll be interested to know more about this person. As always, I’ll strive to provide you with comprehensible input to make your Polish learning journey enjoyable and effective. Premium members can read the whole podcast in Polish at realpolish.pl