Who it is for
For complete beginners and learners who know only isolated words or phrases.
Courses · A1
Polish A1 — a strong start
From first contact to independent action in the most common everyday situations.
Duration
24 weeks · 72 teacher-led hours
Study rhythm
Two 90-minute classes plus 60–90 minutes of independent work
By the end of the course
- Introduce myself and ask for essential personal information.
- Understand prices, times, dates and simple instructions.
- Shop, order a meal and ask for directions.
- Write a short message and complete a simple form.
How learning works
- 1Language discovered in an authentic situation
- 2Controlled practice of form and pronunciation
- 3A purposeful communication task
- 4Spiral review and guided reflection
How progress is assessed
- Portfolio of practical tasks
- Short assessment after every learning room
- Feedback on speaking and writing
- Final integrated-skills task
A1 · 6 modules · 36 lessons
Course programme
Every module moves from authentic context through focused language work to an independent communication task.
01
Module
Greetings and introductions
First contact, name, country and languages
Main outcome:I can say hello, introduce myself and ask the interlocutor for basic information.
01 · interaction45 min
Using Polish
Open lesson02 · vocabulary50 min
Words in context
Open lesson03 · grammatical accuracy55 min
Grammar as a tool
Open lesson04 · reception60 min
Strategic reading and listening
Open lesson05 · production70 min
Purposeful speaking and writing
Open lesson06 · mediation and integration75 min
Mediation, project and assessment
Open lesson02
Module
Numbers, time and dates
Hours, prices, dates and days of the week
Main outcome:I can give you a number, price, date and time and arrange a simple appointment.
01 · interaction45 min
Using Polish
Open lesson02 · vocabulary50 min
Words in context
Open lesson03 · grammatical accuracy55 min
Grammar as a tool
Open lesson04 · reception60 min
Strategic reading and listening
Open lesson05 · production70 min
Purposeful speaking and writing
Open lesson06 · mediation and integration75 min
Mediation, project and assessment
Open lesson03
Module
Family and personal life
Relatives, interests and basic information
Main outcome:I can briefly describe my family, relationships and interests.
01 · interaction45 min
Using Polish
Open lesson02 · vocabulary50 min
Words in context
Open lesson03 · grammatical accuracy55 min
Grammar as a tool
Open lesson04 · reception60 min
Strategic reading and listening
Open lesson05 · production70 min
Purposeful speaking and writing
Open lesson06 · mediation and integration75 min
Mediation, project and assessment
Open lesson04
Module
Shopping and everyday life
Products, prices, quantities and simple questions
Main outcome:I can find a product, ask for price and quantity and pay.
01 · interaction45 min
Using Polish
Open lesson02 · vocabulary50 min
Words in context
Open lesson03 · grammatical accuracy55 min
Grammar as a tool
Open lesson04 · reception60 min
Strategic reading and listening
Open lesson05 · production70 min
Purposeful speaking and writing
Open lesson06 · mediation and integration75 min
Mediation, project and assessment
Open lesson05
Module
Food and restaurant
Meals, ordering and preferences
Main outcome:I can order a meal, state my preferences and ask for the bill.
01 · interaction45 min
Using Polish
Open lesson02 · vocabulary50 min
Words in context
Open lesson03 · grammatical accuracy55 min
Grammar as a tool
Open lesson04 · reception60 min
Strategic reading and listening
Open lesson05 · production70 min
Purposeful speaking and writing
Open lesson06 · mediation and integration75 min
Mediation, project and assessment
Open lesson06
Module
City and transport
Road, tickets and getting around the city
Main outcome:I can ask for directions, buy a ticket and understand simple instructions.
01 · interaction45 min
Using Polish
Open lesson02 · vocabulary50 min
Words in context
Open lesson03 · grammatical accuracy55 min
Grammar as a tool
Open lesson04 · reception60 min
Strategic reading and listening
Open lesson05 · production70 min
Purposeful speaking and writing
Open lesson06 · mediation and integration75 min