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  • The 21-day language challenge: day 1

    The 21-day language challenge: day 1

    How much can you learn in 21 days? I’ve decided to take up a new language. I’ve also decided to do it in a different way – by undertaking a 21-day language challenge! [Tweet “The most productive way to start your day: the 21-day language challenge”] The aim of the challenge is to see how…

  • The Best Books and Resources to Learn Polish

    The Best Books and Resources to Learn Polish

    The best books and resources to learn Polish Language books are fun – even in the era of free internet resources and Youtube channels on language learning. If you’re just beginning your Polish learning journey, I’ve got a list of the best books to learn Polish for you. I’ve divided this post into different types…

  • Polish food: Fat Thursday

    Polish food: Fat Thursday

    Fat Thursday (tłusty czwartek) Before we indulge ourselves in pancakes, it’s time for doughnut day! Yes – that’s what the Polish Fat Thursday is all about. This year, Polish people will have eaten approximately one hundred million doughnuts on Fat Thursday (12 February) alone, which is almost three doughnuts per person! Can you handle that?…

  • The miracle morning of language learning

    The miracle morning of language learning

    Do you want to learn a foreign language but haven’t got time?  We’ve all heard or made this excuse before. Don’t worry – there’s a solution. Read on! The miracle language learning morning I’ve recently read an interesting book by Hal Elrod called The Miracle Morning. It’s a short and practical book about how to…

  • Is Polish Difficult to Learn?

    Is Polish Difficult to Learn?

    Is Polish the most difficult language to learn? If you think the answer is ‘no’ – don’t worry about reading this blog post. You’re already on the right track! If you think it’s ‘yes’ – carry on! Polish has been named the most difficult language to learn by so many websites, bloggers and people I know.…