Podcast

Learn Polish from Pan Tadeusz | In Pan Tadeusz, we follow a noble family’s life in 1811-1812 during the end of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The story starts with Tadeusz Soplica returning to his family estate, Soplicowo, where he is greeted by his uncle, Judge Soplica. The novel opens with a heartfelt invocation to Lithuania, reflecting the poet’s nostalgic yearning for the past. As Tadeusz settles in, he is struck by the presence of a young woman, and their first encounter is filled with surprise and tension. The backdrop of political conflict, a border dispute, and the decaying Horeszko castle symbolize the changing times in a society on the brink of collapse.

This time, I invite you to listen as I tell you the story of Pan Tadeusz by Adam Mickiewicz. Poland’s national epic is not easy to read, so I decided to tell you the story instead. I think this will be an interesting way to improve your Polish, and at the same time, you’ll learn about an important part of Polish culture.

There is also a transcript available, so you can listen and read along at the same time.