Courses of Polish as a foreign language at levels A1, A2+, B1+, B2+, B1 (on-site)  - 2024/2025

Are you interested in fast and intensive learning? We invite you to our Polish Language and Culture Centre POLISH LAB, where we will choose the most optimal course for you from our offer! With each course, you will get what is most important – communication skills and practical knowledge of the language. Get ready for a full immersion in Polish!

We are proud of professional approach to our candidates, reliable recruitment and high quality of teaching. Before you reach the right language group, we will check your level of Polish. We will choose the best option for you.

What is special about our intensive courses:

• dynamic, diverse and motivating activities;
• developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills;
• special emphasis on the practical use of language – speaking and understanding;
• grammar practiced in authentic language situations;
• interesting language games and tasks;
• interaction with other course participants;
• international groups;
• focus on the individual needs of students.

The classes are run by the staff of the Foreign Language Centre – examiners of the Certified Examination and didactics with many years of experience. Our excellent teaching specialists, experienced methodologists who are fluent in one or two foreign languages are able to ensure the highest quality of teaching.

Description of the groups

Curriculum

Our courses are aimed at adults who want to develop their communication skills, enrich their vocabulary at a selected level and raise awareness of using Polish as a foreign language.

Knowledge gained at individual language levels:

60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at A1 level

Students will become familiar with simple and easy communication in everyday situations, e.g. in a store, on a bus, in a hotel, in a restaurant. They can introduce themselves, ask questions and answer them. They talk about themselves and their interests, as well as get acquainted with the basic everyday phrases. They can express uncomplicated  requests, wishes, ask for help. They formulate simple messages and read uncomplicated texts about Polish culture and customs.

60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at A2+ level

Students deepen their skills in using Polish grammar and practice the skills of effective, constructive and confident communication in speech and writing in various communication situations.

60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at B1+ level

Students are able not only to make contact in order to ask questions, obtain information, but also to join in conversations with others. They can be an active participant in a simple discussion, they can easily express intentions, thoughts and opinions and justify them. They know how to talk about events  from the past and plans for the future.

60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at B2+ level

Students are able to read and understand fragments of contemporary Polish literature, translate texts of press articles, take up and actively participate in the discussion not only on topics of everyday life, but also on specialist topics related to their interests. They can give short lectures in front of the audience and answer specific questions. They can present their views and take part in an official discussion. They know and can accurately read modern, commonly used idioms.

30-hour course in Polish as a foreign language at B1 level preparing for the state examination

The course develops all the language skills which are tested at the state examination in Polish as a foreign language. Students will learn what to expect during the exam. They will feel calm and well prepared, which will make it easier for them to make full use of the knowledge they have acquired and to present their skills properly. They will be informed about their level of proficiency in Polish: their strengths and areas for further study. This course is dedicated to those who have already reached B1 level but their knowledge needs to be organised and systematised. 

Type of courses and frequency of classes

All courses are on-site and run between March and June 2025.

The 60-hour courses run twice a week in the afternoon or evening, each class for 90 minutes, while the 30-hour course runs once a week for each class for 90 minutes.

• 60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at A1 level - Mondays and Wednesdays 17:30-19:00 (dates are subject to change)
• 60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at A1 level - Mondays and Wednesdays 17:30-19:00 (dates are subject to change)
• 60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at B1+ level - Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:00-19:30 (dates are subject to change)
• 60-hour course of Polish as a foreign language at B2+ level - Mondays and Wednesdays 17:45-19:15 (dates are subject to change)
• 30-hour course in Polish as a foreign language at B1 level preparing for the state examination – Tuesdays 18:00-19:30 (dates are subject to change)

Completing the course

After completing all classes, participants receive a certificate of completion of the course. The condition is to complete the course with a minimum attendance of 70%. 

Recruitment 

Candidates will be invited for an interview and tests to qualify their level of language proficiency. Once qualified, they will be given the necessary recruitment documentation (application form, personal questionnaire) to complete. Admission to the course is determined by the order of applications and passing the qualification in oral or written form. Subsequently, an agreement on the terms of payment for the course will be concluded with the candidates.

NOTE: In the case of minors, the application form is filled out with their data by the person who will attend the course, and the personal questionnaire is filled out with their data by the legal guardian of the minor. (The agreement on the terms of payment for the course will be signed by the legal guardian).

Fees 

The price depends on the level of language proficiency as well as on the number of participants in a group (min. 6, max. 10 students, in exceptional cases 12)

• For 60 lesson hours, the price starts at 1,440 PLN (with 10% discount: 1,296 PLN).
• For 30 lesson hours, the price starts at 820 PLN (with 10% discount: 738 PLN).

Discounts apply for one-time payment in advance and for continuing education at our centre. It is possible to split the fees into 3 installments.