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  • First 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • Second 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.
    Intermediate PolishEnglish
  • Third 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.
    Advanced PolishEnglish
  • Pocket-sized travel phrasebook and dictionary from Lonely Planet covering everyday situations, cultural notes, and a practical Polish–English glossary — 4th edition (2019).
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • Le polonais tout de suite ! by Nathalie Bolgert, Joanna Grzybowska
    Fast-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.
    Beginner PolishFrench
  • Le Polonais Pour les Nuls by Anna Ciesielska
    French-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.
    Beginner PolishFrench
  • Polish for Dummies by Daria Gabryanczyk
    Comprehensive 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).
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • First Year Polish by Oscar E. Swan
    Classic 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • Apprendre le polonais par les textes by Stanisław Medak, Cécile Bruley-Meszaros, Bogusław Biela
    French-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.
    Intermediate PolishFrench
  • Two 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.
    Intermediate Polish
  • French-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.
    Beginner PolishFrench
  • Polish Short Stories for Beginners by Simple Language Learning
    11 simple bilingual short stories for beginners, with vocabulary translated at the end of each chapter, paragraph-level translations, and comprehension questions to test understanding.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • Visual 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.
    Beginner PolishGerman
  • The 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.
    Beginner Polish
  • Polski, Krok po Kroku 1 — Student's Workbook by Iwona Stempek, Malgorzata Grudzien
    Companion 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.
    Beginner Polish
  • Polski, Krok po Kroku — Tablice gramatyczne by Anna Stelmach, Iwona Stempek
    34 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.
    All Polish
  • A2/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.
    Intermediate Polish
  • Polski Krok po Kroku 2 — Student's Workbook by Iwona Stempek, Anna Stelmach
    Companion 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.
    Intermediate Polish
  • Jak uczyć się języków obcych by Luca Lampariello, Claude Cartaginese
    Polish 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.
    All Polish
  • A 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • Rozmawiamy po polsku by Justyna Malec-Łaksa, Julia Rychlik
    100 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.
    Beginner Polish
  • 20 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • Eight 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • A 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • Eleven 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • An 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • W jedną stronę do Wrocławia (A1+) by Weronika Szumiel-Huseynova
    A 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.
    Beginner Polish
  • Hurra!!! Po Polsku 1 — Podręcznik studenta by Agnieszka Burkat, Agnieszka Jasińska
    A1/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.
    Beginner Polish
  • Hurra!!! Po Polsku 2 — Podręcznik studenta by Agnieszka Burkat, Agnieszka Jasińska, Małgorzata Małolepsza
    B1 continuation of the Hurra!!! Po Polsku series, covering more complex grammar and expanding communicative competence through thematic units on work, society, and Polish culture.
    Intermediate Polish
  • Hurra!!! Po Polsku 3 — Podręcznik studenta by Małgorzata Małolepsza, Aneta Szymkiewicz
    B2/C1 advanced volume in the Hurra!!! Po Polsku series — complex texts, nuanced grammar, and sophisticated communicative tasks for learners aiming for near-native competence.
    Advanced Polish
  • Polski, Krok po Kroku 3 — Podręcznik by Iwona Stempek, Anna Stelmach
    B2-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.
    Advanced Polish
  • The 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.
    All PolishEnglish
  • Part 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • A 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.
    All PolishEnglish
  • The 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.
    Beginner PolishFrench
  • 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish
  • 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.
    Beginner PolishEnglish