In this episode of the Real Polish Podcast, I’m talking about Robert Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb. There’s an important anniversary in September – the Hiroshima and Nagasaki events. It’s a sad part of history, but I think you’ll find it really interesting. Just like always, I’m trying to make this podcast easy for you to understand. That’s why I also have the written version in Polish. If you’re interested, you can check out the premium programs on my website to get transcripts for all podcast episodes. Your support will make your language learning journey even better.
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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
RP449: Konfederacja targowicka
In this episode of Learn Real Polish Podcast, we explore the Targowica Confederation, which opposed the Constitution of 3 May 1791 and participated in the Polish–Russian War of 1792. This conflict resulted in the Second and Third Partitions of Poland. The Targowica Confederation has since become synonymous with treachery, reflecting the enduring perception of betrayal in the Polish language. For Polish transcripts of all podcast episodes, become a premium member at realpolish.pl and access comprehensive content.
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
RP447: Mafia
This is Learn Polish Podcast, a comprehensive input for learners of Polish. In this episode I talk about the history of the Sicilian mafia Cosa Nostra. We will also listen to recordings from users of my learning programs. I’m sure that listening to and reading the transcript of this episode will bring you one step closer to fluency in Polish. To access Polish transcripts of all podcast episodes, become a premium member at realpolish.pl
RP446: Powstanie w getcie warszawskim
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish Podcast, I will be talking about the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. This is the only uprising I didn’t cover in episode RP444, where I talked about the history of Polish national uprisings. The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was a significant event in world history and played a crucial role in the fight against the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. To gain access to Polish transcriptions of all podcast episodes, become a premium member at realpolish.pl
RP445: Pinokio
This is the Learn Polish Podcast. In this episode, I will talk about the story of Pinocchio. In particular, I will tell you the story from the movie made by Guillermo del Toro. So, if you don’t want it spoiled, please consider watching the movie first and then listening to this episode. I believe that listening to stories is a great way to learn a new language. To make it even simpler, I provide a Polish transcript of the podcast that is available to all premium realpolish.pl users.
RP444: Polskie powstania narodowe
In this episode of the Learn Polish Podcast, I talk about the history of Polish national uprisings. We almost always lost our uprisings, it is a difficult part of our history. In this episode, I discuss whether it was worth fighting this way for our independence. I think this is an interesting topic for Polish language learners to listen to. Transcription of the podcast is available to all premium realpolish.pl users.
RP443: Jeansy
In this episode of the Learn Polish podcast, I talk about the history of jeans. Who invented jeans and when? Of course, this is just an excuse to listen to comprehensible input in Polish. The transcription of the podcast is available to all premium users of realpolish.pl.
RP442: ChatGPT
In this episode of the Learn Polish podcast, I talk with ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot. We will see if AI can be a tool to learn Polish. To gain complete access to the Polish transcriptions of all podcast episodes become a premium member at realpolish.pl
RP441: Krystyna Skarbek
In this episode of the Learn Polish podcast, I talk about fascinating life of Krystyna Skarbek, a Polish-born spy who worked for the British during World War II. This episode teaches Polish vocabulary related to espionage and wartime activities, while also exploring the life of an intriguing historical figure. Become a premium member at realpolish.pl for full access to Polish transcriptions of all podcast episodes.
RP440: Strach
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I want to talk about fear and anxiety. I will tell you about my experiences, but also about how the Stoics advised to fight fear. Also I will read for you a short story The Death of a Government Clerk by Anton Chekhov. My goal is to give you an interesting topic to listen to me speak Polish. Sign up as a premium member at realpolish.pl to get access to the full Polish transcription of every episode of the podcast.
RP439: Charlie Chaplin
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I talk about English comic actor, filmmaker and composer Charlie Chaplin. This podcast is designed to train and improve your Polish comprehension. Charlie Chaplin’s life and career are really interesting, so I think listening to it will be a great way to improve your Polish. Sign up as a premium member at realpolish.pl to get access to the full Polish transcription of every episode of the podcast.
RP438: Johann Strauss – król walca
I dedicate this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast to my mother. Listening to the music of Johann Strauss was a great pleasure for her. In this episode, I will talk about the history of the Viennese waltz and its king Johann Strauss. I created this podcast to help you improve your understanding of the Polish language. Sign up as a premium member at realpolish.pl to get access to the full Polish transcription of each podcast episode.
RP437: 12-tygodniowy rok… czyli jak osiągnąć cel
This episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast is about a particular concept, presented in the book The 12-Week Year, on how to achieve your goals. This time management system suggests focusing on a shorter time frame instead of thinking in terms of a year. I created this podcast to help you improve your understanding of Polish. Sign up as a premium member at realpolish.pl to get access to the full Polish transcription of each podcast episode.
RP436: Katar
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I talk about Qatar, a country that occupies a small peninsula on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. Of course, now we all know about this country because of the World Cup Finals, but the history of this place is also really interesting. This podcast is designed to train and improve your Polish comprehension. Sign up as a premium member at realpolish.pl to get access to the full Polish transcription of each podcast episode.
RP435: Życie w lesie
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish Podcast, I talk about Henry David Thoreau, his book Walden and his thoughts on simple living in a natural setting. Simple living without any property is also a way of life for Pilgrim of Peace. I have a Polish copy of her biography and found her story very inspiring. These interesting topics are the core of this episode to which I love to invite you. Sign up as a premium member of realpolish.pl to get access to the full Polish transcription of each episode of the podcast.
RP434: Katastrofa tunguska
This is Learn Real Polish Podcast, in this episode I talk about the Tunguska Event, one of the biggest explosions in modern times. I think it’s an interesting topic to listen to if you’re learning Polish. I only speak Polish in this podcast, so you have a chance to practice your listening skills. A transcription is also available for premium members of realpolish.pl.
RP433: Rozmowa z Alessandro
This time my guest is Alessandro, and so I decided to record our conversation not only with a microphone, but also with a camera. Alessandro speaks Polish very well and learned to speak Polish extremely quickly, for me this is a great example that you really can speak Polish fluently after two years of learning. How Alessandro did it, how he learned, how much he studied, what he read, what he listened to, I think you will learn all this just from our conversation.