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Polish With John For Advanced (Dla Zaawansowanych) is a show dedicated for more advanced learners of Polish language. It covers many interesting topics so that your vocabulary will expand rapidly and with less effort. The podcast for beginners has to cover more every day and sometimes from-the-textbook stuff. It's going to be different here. I'll do my best not only to help my you learn Polish but also to entertain you. You'll also get to know about many things about Polish history and cultu ...
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Third of the topics described in language levels is "everyday life and entertainment". These are, however, included in details in other topics, so I want to give you here just some general hints and vocabulary that can be used when learning or using Polish. This is based on the descriptions of the language levels (A1-C2) for Polish. Enjoy the podca…
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We continue talking about the catalogue of requirements for an exam in Polish as a foreign language. The topic for today is family. This is based on the descriptions of the language levels (A1-C2) for Polish. Enjoy the podcast! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47213314 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https…
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Człowiek - wygląd i charakter #006 (katalog tematyczny)
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Describing people can be tough! I'm here to help you and I give you some tips how to make this description a bit more interesting. This is based on the descriptions of the language levels (A1-C2) for Polish. Enjoy the podcast! My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ If yo…
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Człowiek - dane personalne #005 (katalog tematyczny)
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Podcast about basic identification data of people. This is based on the descriptions of the language levels (A1-C2) for Polish. Enjoy the podcast! My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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SpaceX sent astronauts on Sunday to International Space Station. I'm so exited! Enjoy the podcast! My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus The video mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYmPplsod_s In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug…
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Myśli po lekturze Powrotu z gwiazd Stanisława Lema (#003)
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One of my the books on my 'most interesting books' list is The Return From the Stars by Stanisław Lem. In this episode, I'm sharing some of my thoughts after reading it. Enjoy! My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus The video mentioned in the podcast: https://www.yout…
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I talk and talk, and talk about those plants but they are important! My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus The video mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYmPplsod_s In the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productio…
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My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus Sebizm Osiedlowo-Radykalny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB3bAD9D6y8&list=PLHyFQ2Ldcwk85yZuTzLjIq22sFb6SWOpa A to polski właśnie: https://pol.org.pl/a-to-polski-wlasnie-pobierz-podrecznik/ Język polski bez granic: http://www.w…
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Latin, Ancient Greek and other ancient languages are said to be dead. Is it true? Listen and enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-15l If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus Music used in the podcast: "Sing Swing Ba…
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What would you do if you won a few million? I would definitely... Well, let me tell you about it the episode and help you a little bit with Polish 'tryb przypuszczający'. After listening tell me 'Co byś zrobił/zrobiła, gdybyś wygrał/wygrała kilka milionów na loteri?' Enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and othe…
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It happened 50 years ago. We landed on the Moon. So lets listen about it in Polish. Enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-147 If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus Music used in the podcast: "Sing Swing Bada Bing" …
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I've recently finished my studies and got a BA in the English Language. But I want to know more about languages! I share my desire with you and I also talk a little bit about the very beginnings of human language. Enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-13r If yo…
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How did the writing start? We, homo sapiens, started with pictures and then step by step got to the alphabet. Let's explore this story in this episode! Enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-13i If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.…
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Are you afraid of monsters? Or maybe you're interested in Slavic folklore. This episode is about daemons and monsters in our culture. Not all of them but just a few. Enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-12H If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https:…
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The technology is changing everyday. The super computers of yesterday are mere calculators of today. This episode is about my personal experience of the history of computers. Enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-12B If you like my podcast, support me on Patreo…
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Katowice is the capital city of Silesia. It's usually associated with industry and pollution. This year, however, it has been announced to be the most ecological city in Poland. Is it really true? If yes, then what will the president of Katowice do in response to the demands to cut down a whole forest? Listen and find out! Enjoy! Check out the full…
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Nearly two weeks ago we celebrated Easter. As Christian culture is a very important part of Polish culture I decided to give you a more in-depth look into the religious aspect of the celebration. That way it should be easier for you to understand not only what is said on TV at the time but also when visiting churches you will see the stories I desc…
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Latin, as we all know, is or was the language of the ancient Roman Empire. But not many know that it was actually the official language of Poland. Latin used to be strong in Poland. In this mini-series I talk about how Polish culture was full of Latin, how people could use it for everyday errands. Poland was the only country where so many people sp…
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Latin, as we all know, is or was the language of the ancient Roman Empire. But not many know that it was actually the official language of Poland. Latin used to be strong in Poland. In this mini-series I talk about how Polish culture was full of Latin, how people could use it for everyday errands. Poland was the only country where so many people sp…
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Latin, as we all know, is or was the language of the ancient Roman Empire. But not many know that it was actually the official language of Poland. In this episode and two following, I'm going to tell you a short history of this ancient tongue in Poland, of how it became part of our culture and of how shameful was not to know it. Enjoy! Check out th…
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In Poland, history of our country is very important. There were many ups and downs. In this episode I give you it in a nutshell. Very, very short so I miss a lot of details. I've chosen most important events and those which are most often present in pop-culture. Hopefully, you'll understand some nuances better now. Enjoy! Check out the full transcr…
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Languages were not invented one day by a group of specialists. They evolved with time from one or a few mother tongues of humanity. Let me take you for a short journey in time and talk about language history. In this episode, you will listen to a short fragment of a very old Polish text in its original pronunciation! Enjoy! Check out the full trans…
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Savoir vivre is an important thing, isn't it? This time I share a few tips on this topic. You will also hear a fragment of a classic Polish literature. Enjoy! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-YL If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.c…
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19 February is a special day, because it's the birthday of the most famous Polish astronomer - Nicolaus Copernicus. To know him better just listen to the newest episode. Enjoy! :) Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-Yf If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! …
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I love books and when I found some in trash I felt very bad. They were in good shape and good books. In this episode I share some of my thoughts about it. Enjoy! :) Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-Xq If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.pat…
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There is one special city in Polish history, in Polish culture, in Polish soul. In this episode let me take you there for a short sentimental trip. You will learn something about our national soul. Enjoy! :) Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-Xq If you like my podc…
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I love learning languages and in this episode I'm sharing how I learn languages. You can get some tips for yourself. Enjoy! :) Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-Xb If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus Music used in t…
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I love learning languages and in this episode I'm sharing my linguistic history with you. You can get some tips for yourself. Enjoy! :) Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://wp.me/p4D8ou-X1 If you like my podcast, support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus Music …
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'Fly me to the moon; Let me play among the stars; Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars' sings Frank Sinatra in one of his songs. This was my dream when I was younger. To really go to other planets. Sinatra sang about his love for a woman and I was in love with astronomy. I even had my own telescope! That's why the very first episode o…
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I hope that the thirteenth episode will be a lucky one. Today's topic is sleeping and dreaming when you sleep. In Polish the word 'sen' means a dream while you sleep. We often wish our children 'słodkich snów' (sweet dreams) before they go to bed. There is a lot of idiomatic vocabulary and phrases in the episode, so brace yourselves! Enjoy! :) Chec…
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When New Year comes many people make New Year's Resolutions. How difficult is to actually achieve what we want! Maybe we can help each other? In this episode, you will find my idea on how to develop your language skills. This is also my resolution for 2019. I invite you to join it so that we can help and motivate each other! More about the idea you…
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Christmas is here! At least in Poland, where we have two days of holidays. The celebration starts with a special dinner on 24 December and lasts on 25 and 26 December. Nice, isn't it? The reason for this celebration is the symbolic date of Jesus's birth. Question. Can we know if he actually lived? Are there any historical records about him? If you …
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The climate summit COP has recently finished in Katowice. It was a big thing for the city and a very prestigious moment. Katowice has been chosen because of many efforts to reduce pollution and introduce more ecological solutions in many industries. So what is happening in Poland as far as ecology is concerned? I talk about this in this episode of …
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People sometimes ask me to share my memories from communistic times in Poland. That's in this episode you will find at least some of the things I remember. These weren't easy times and luckily they are just memories! Good luck with learning! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://w…
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People sometimes ask me to share my memories from communistic times in Poland. That's in this episode you will find at least some of the things I remember. These weren't easy times and luckily they are just memories! Good luck with learning! Check out the full transcript of this episode, vocabulary, grammar and other resources on my blog! https://w…
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Have you heard about dinosaurs? Yes, you have! But have you heard about other huge animals that roamed the Earth even before them? No? So you can learn about them in this episode. So it's not only Polish, but also some great knowledge that you can use to impress your friends. Of course, the animal was discovered by a guys from Poland - professor To…
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A006 Kazimierz Prószyński - Ten człowiek jest pierwszy kinematografii
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I love exceptional people. Those who do something to really change the world. They are so inspirational! One of such figures is for me Kazimierz Prószyński - a great Polish inventor who laid the grounds for film industry. His inventions were used world-wide and allowed us to see the beginnings of the 20. century on the film tape. This episode is ab…
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Playing video games or just gaming is considered nowadays a sport! I remember my parents telling me that I spent too much time playing computer games. Well, they didn't know that that was a sport. I've learnt a lot of English vocabulary at that time as the games weren't translated. That's why I decided to talk about my favourite game - Cities Skyli…
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There are many famous places all around the world and they're usually a reason to be proud of. Not in Barcelona! It turns out that the local mayor forced the organisation responsible for the construction on Sagrada Familia to pay an enormous amount of money as a fine for building the church without a permit. Millions of tourists coming to the city …
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Here it is, the third episode and it's all about books! Books written by Marta Kisiel, my favourite author. Be aware - they are a challenge for a reader as the language is so, so good, beautiful and witty. If you want to know more - listen to the podcast and then find out for yourself. At the end of the post, you'll find the beginning of "Dożywocie…
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Here it is, the second episode my podcast for advanced learners. I must admit that preparing podcast topics is very interesting for me and I learn a lot. In this episode, I share some information about trees and how important they are in urban environments. I'm personally very engaged in the matter because I like to live in a clean and healthy envi…
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The first episode is about my greatgreatgreat grandfather's library which was exceptional. Poland didn't exist at that time as an independent state (it was 19. century) but the culture was so strong, that my ancestors who came to the region of Galicja quickly started feeling Polish, picked up the language. Two generations later, one of them, Andrew…
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