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 […]
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RP497: Sprawiedliwy start
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about the concept of the veil of ignorance — a thought experiment created by the philosopher John Rawls. I will explain how this idea helps us think about justice, fairness, and what a just society should look like. We will also discuss the idea of a fair start in life, and why it is important in creating equal opportunities for everyone. This episode is a great opportunity to learn more about philosophy and ethics, while practicing your Polish. As always, I will use simple Polish to help you follow and learn effectively. Premium members can read the full transcript of the podcast in Polish at realpolish.pl
RP496: Nowy prezydent Polski
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
RP495: Złota Orda
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
RP494: Rozmowa z Romanem
In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I talk with Roman from Donbas. He shares his story of coming to Poland, his first difficult experiences with a job agency, and how that led him to seek better work.
Roman tells us about bringing his family to Poland and how they adapted to their new life together. His story is both moving and inspiring.
As always, I use simple Polish to make it easier for you to understand and learn. Premium members can read the full transcript of this episode in Polish at realpolish.pl.