Books
Textbooks, grammar references, and readers to learn Polish.
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Polish Frequency Dictionary - Essential Vocabulary: 2500 Most Common Polish Words by MostUsedWords, Aleks WysockiFirst volume in the Polish Frequency Dictionary series, covering the 2500 most common Polish words from A1 to B1 — each entry includes English translations, example sentences, IPA phonetic spelling, and part-of-speech information.
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Polish Frequency Dictionary - Intermediate Vocabulary: 2501–5000 Most Common Polish Words by MostUsedWords, Aleks WysockiSecond volume in the Polish Frequency Dictionary series, covering words 2501–5000 (A2+ to B2+) — knowing these words gives comprehension of 89% of spoken and 85% of written Polish, comparable to an adult native speaker without higher education.
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Polish Frequency Dictionary - Advanced Vocabulary: 5001–7500 Most Common Polish Words by MostUsedWords, Aleks WysockiThird volume in the Polish Frequency Dictionary series, covering words 5001–7500 to bring learners from B2 to C1+ — knowing these words gives comprehension of 93% of written and 97% of spoken Polish.
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Polish Phrasebook & Dictionary by Lonely PlanetPocket-sized travel phrasebook and dictionary from Lonely Planet covering everyday situations, cultural notes, and a practical Polish–English glossary — 4th edition (2019).
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Le polonais tout de suite ! by Nathalie Bolgert, Joanna GrzybowskaFast-track French-language phrasebook for immediate practical use — covers basic structures with exercises, thematic vocabulary (greetings, food, clothing, housing), cultural notes, and a grammar appendix with a French-Polish/Polish-French lexicon.
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Le Polonais Pour les Nuls by Anna CiesielskaFrench-language 'For Dummies' guide to Polish with practical lessons, cultural notes, a mini Polish-French dictionary, a list of common verbs, and audio for pronunciation and listening comprehension.
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Polish for Dummies by Daria GabryanczykComprehensive beginner guide covering Polish grammar basics, everyday phrases, and cultural context, with audio files for pronunciation practice — part of the Dummies language learning series (2024 edition).
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First Year Polish by Oscar E. SwanClassic university-level Polish textbook by Oscar Swan, covering the core grammar of the first year of study with systematic exercises. The 2nd edition remains a solid foundational reference for English-speaking learners.
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Apprendre le polonais par les textes by Stanisław Medak, Cécile Bruley-Meszaros, Bogusław BielaFrench-language Polish reader for intermediate learners — 79 texts across 12 literary genres with adapted exercises, designed for francophone students (tested at INALCO Paris) to build reading comprehension and vocabulary.
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Być jak Polak & Nie o takim życiu marzyłam by Paulina LipiecTwo short stories in simplified Polish with vocabulary footnotes — part of the Polski Daily Stories series, with free audio available on podcast platforms. Ideal for building vocabulary and getting comfortable with Polish syntax through fiction.
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Comment le dire en polonais ? Rozmówki dla Francuzów by Grzegorz PfeiferFrench-Polish phrasebook covering typical travel and everyday situations — greetings, accommodation, shopping, services — with vocabulary lists and a guide to Polish pronunciation. 304 pages, A6 format.
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Polish Short Stories for Beginners by Simple Language Learning11 simple bilingual short stories for beginners, with vocabulary translated at the end of each chapter, paragraph-level translations, and comprehension questions to test understanding.
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Polonais Simplifié – dictionnaire en images by Evi PoxleitnerVisual dictionary for German-speaking learners of Polish — presents vocabulary through illustrated thematic scenes, making it easy to learn words in context without translation-heavy explanations.
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Polski, Krok po Kroku 1 — Student's Coursebook by Iwona StempekThe definitive A1/A2 Polish coursebook — follows a group of international students living in Kraków through 26 lessons of authentic everyday situations. Integrated with the e-polish.eu platform for online exercises, multimedia dictionary, and grammar commentary in multiple languages.
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Polski, Krok po Kroku 1 — Student's Workbook by Iwona Stempek, Malgorzata GrudzienCompanion workbook to the Polski Krok po Kroku 1 coursebook (A1/A2) — 26 chapters of varied exercises including structural drills, illustration-based tasks, crosswords, and listening activities, with an answer key and audio transcripts. Integrates with e-polish.eu.
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Polski, Krok po Kroku — Tablice gramatyczne by Anna Stelmach, Iwona Stempek34 clear reference charts covering all key Polish grammar topics — cases, conjugations, tenses, aspects, verbs of motion, prepositions, numerals, and comparative forms — with accompanying exercises on e-polish.eu. A practical reference for both teachers and students.
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Polski Krok po Kroku 2 — Student's Textbook by Iwona StempekA2/B1 continuation of the Polski Krok po Kroku series — 23 lessons following the Kraków student group, with strong cultural and historical content, authentic and near-authentic texts, and grammar presented intuitively. Integrates with e-polish.eu as the first e-coursebook on the Polish market.
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Polski Krok po Kroku 2 — Student's Workbook by Iwona Stempek, Anna StelmachCompanion workbook to the Polski Krok po Kroku 2 textbook (A2/B1) — exercises for each lesson with MP3 audio download and access to the e-coursebook platform.
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Jak uczyć się języków obcych by Luca Lampariello, Claude CartaginesePolish translation of polyglot Luca Lampariello's guide to learning foreign languages — practical methods and mindset for tackling new languages, available as an ebook on Legimi.
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Portret Nataszy: A to długa historia (Polski Daily Stories) by Paulina LipiecA short story about a Polish family torn apart by time and distance, written in simplified Polish for elementary and lower-intermediate learners. Five chapters with 167 vocabulary footnotes in English; audio available on podcast platforms.
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Rozmawiamy po polsku by Justyna Malec-Łaksa, Julia Rychlik100 everyday dialogues featuring contemporary spoken Polish phrases, with a glossary, comprehension exercises, audio recordings, and an answer key. Suitable for self-study or use with a teacher at A1+/A2 level.
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Short Stories in Polish for Beginners by Daria Galek20 easy-to-read short stories written in simple language for novice Polish learners, each followed by a vocabulary list and comprehension exercises to build reading and listening skills.
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Short Stories in Polish For Beginners and Intermediate Learners: A2-B1, Polish-English Parallel Text by Julian PiotrowiczEight short stories set across Polish cities and towns at A2–B1 level, with an English paragraph-by-paragraph translation so readers can follow the story without interruption while acquiring new vocabulary.
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Polish in 50 Days: 50 Daily Grammar Lessons and Exercises for Beginners (A1-A2) by Sebastian CutilloA structured workbook of 50 daily grammar lessons for A1–A2 learners, each covering a single topic with clear explanations, examples, and practice exercises to build a solid foundation in Polish grammar.
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On the Road to Warsaw: Short Stories in Polish for Beginners by Artici Bilingual BooksEleven bilingual Polish-English short stories set across Poland — from amber-necklace magic to Kraków street life — presented with parallel text so beginners can read with confidence while picking up vocabulary in context.
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Trzymajcie się razem (Polski Daily Stories) by Paulina LipiecAn emotional story following two Jewish sisters through war and its aftermath, written in simplified Polish for upper beginners and lower-intermediate learners. Includes 188 vocabulary footnotes in English; audio available on all major podcast platforms.
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W jedną stronę do Wrocławia (A1+) by Weronika Szumiel-HuseynovaA 3.5-hour story narrated entirely in Polish at A1+ level, following two characters navigating life in Wrocław. Includes a glossary of bolded terms translated into English and 47 comprehension exercises with an answer key.
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Hurra!!! Po Polsku 1 — Podręcznik studenta by Agnieszka Burkat, Agnieszka JasińskaA1/A2 student coursebook from the Hurra!!! Po Polsku series — the main competing textbook to Krok po Kroku, widely used in Polish language schools worldwide, with communicative tasks, dialogues, and systematic grammar.
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Hurra!!! Po Polsku 2 — Podręcznik studenta by Agnieszka Burkat, Agnieszka Jasińska, Małgorzata MałolepszaB1 continuation of the Hurra!!! Po Polsku series, covering more complex grammar and expanding communicative competence through thematic units on work, society, and Polish culture.
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Hurra!!! Po Polsku 3 — Podręcznik studenta by Małgorzata Małolepsza, Aneta SzymkiewiczB2/C1 advanced volume in the Hurra!!! Po Polsku series — complex texts, nuanced grammar, and sophisticated communicative tasks for learners aiming for near-native competence.
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Polski, Krok po Kroku 3 — Podręcznik by Iwona Stempek, Anna StelmachB2-level continuation of the flagship Krok po Kroku series — longer authentic texts, advanced grammar including complex sentence structures, and rich cultural content, with integration into the e-polish.eu platform.
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Polish: An Essential Grammar by Dana BielecThe canonical English-language reference grammar for Polish — covers all key structures from noun cases and verb aspects to more advanced syntax, presented in clear English with abundant examples. An essential desk reference for any serious learner.
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Colloquial Polish: The Complete Course for Beginners by Bolesław MazurPart of Routledge's classic Colloquial series — a self-study course for complete beginners with 16 structured lessons, audio recordings, dialogues, grammar notes, and exercises taking learners to an A2/B1 conversational level.
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Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammar by Oscar E. SwanA compact but comprehensive reference covering Polish verb conjugation, aspects, and key grammar in plain English — widely recommended as a concise grammar companion alongside any primary coursebook.
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Le polonais sans peine by AssimilThe iconic Assimil self-learning method for Polish — 105 progressive lessons with bilingual texts, audio recordings, and the 'passive then active wave' technique that the series is famous for. A staple recommendation in French-speaking learning communities.
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A lighthearted bilingual story at A2 level following everyday situations — coffee, yoga, and tax woes — with a full Polish-to-English translation for beginners building reading fluency through entertaining, relatable content.
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Short bilingual stories following Mira and Adam at A1–A2 level, with a parallel Polish-to-English translation so absolute beginners can read independently while absorbing new vocabulary in context.
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A graded reader following Detective Kara through short mystery stories at A2–B1 level, with a full English translation to support comprehension while building vocabulary and reading fluency.
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A very short bilingual story for absolute beginners (A0–A1), following Daniel as he navigates life in Poland — simple vocabulary and sentence structures make it ideal for learners just starting out.
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A collection of humorous, realistic everyday dialogs at A1–A2 level with full Polish-to-English translation — captures authentic spoken Polish in relatable social situations to help beginners get comfortable with natural conversation.
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A graded bilingual diary-format story at A1–A2 level following Paul's everyday experiences, with a parallel English translation — ideal for beginners building a reading habit in Polish.
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Second installment of the bilingual Mira & Adam series at A1–A2 level — short stories with an English translation continuing to follow the same characters, building vocabulary and reading confidence for beginners.