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Jan 8, 11, 13:18 #1

Hi, I am about to deploy to Afghanistan for 6 months and would like to use alot of my down time to try and learn polish. I should have a few hours a day and I am looking for a software package for my laptop that will get me atleast started. My girlfreind is polish and she speaks amazing English and I am very keen to try an learn even a little by comparision! Being able to return in 6 months with something that i can then improve on by learning and speaking with her and her family would be amazing, any ideas?

hopstaThreads: 2 Posts: 3 Joined: Jan 8, 11 ♂	Jan 8, 11, 20:09 #2
I have found that Rosetta Stone is very good (well my partner compliments the little Polish that I know). However it is pretty pricey! It depends on how much you want to spend. I would be interested to see what other people think. Maybe someone would suggest some 'worth-while' free software/online websites?

doradca	Jan 8, 11, 23:08 #3
hopsta: I have found that Rosetta Stone is very good supermemo.net is much better

doradca	Jan 8, 11, 23:12 #4
because it is much cheaper and, first of all, much more intensive

denim007Threads: - Posts: 12 Joined: Dec 6, 08 ♂	Jun 24, 11, 13:12 #5
hi All can anyone give a link of some or all polish software companies either local or mnc.. regards

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Jun 25, 11, 10:52 #6

yeah rosetta stone is not a good option, the main problem with it is that it's too easy, and basically you don't learn anything if you aren't challenged a bit. Pimsleur is a much better initial option.

go supermemo for vocab, but you need grammar, listening, speaking and reading in addition, as supermemo is best for vocab. I worked best by using a range of different options, there is the (free) pitt uni polish course which is good for grammar. For listening and reading I haven't found any great on-line resources so I recommend the Hurra books and course. For my speaking I started a skype language exchange which I'm still doing after a year :)

I haven't tried the supermemo 'with a teacher' option, that might be a good way to go if you have cash to fork out and are looking for an 'all in one' option, but yeah rosetta stone is a terrible waste of money

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Edited by: vndunne Jun 25, 11, 11:17 #7

I have tried Supermemo and really liked it. The last time i checked they had a free version which gave you some of the basics. I would also recommend www.byki.com. This is more for vocabularly. Really recommend you try the games as they do make the vocabularly stick in your head. Again, they have a free version and you can upgrade for a fuller version. I think you have to be online to do the supermemo one but you can download the byki one.
Best of luck.

catsoldierThreads: 90 Posts: 697 Joined: Sep 27, 09 ♂	Edited by: catsoldier Jun 25, 11, 20:53 #8
I recommend BYKI also, I have the full version and I can add my own flash cards when I need to remember something. It is a good place to start but making your own flash cards is labour intensive. After a while I recommend that you get Polish lessons through skype or in person etc. Are there still Polish soldiers in Afganistan?

BritinPolandThreads: 8 Posts: 131 Joined: Oct 30, 10 ♂	Jun 25, 11, 21:30 #9
vndunne: I have tried Supermemo and really liked it. The last time i checked they had a free version which gave you some of the basics. Got a link? I can't find the free one. Thanks

vndunneThreads: 72 Posts: 340 Joined: Jan 12, 07 ♂	Jun 26, 11, 21:50 #10
BritinPoland: Got a link? I can't find the free one. Thanks Hi. Try this...http://www.supermemo.net/search/polish There should be an option for 'Polish - Miniphrase book' and you can access it there. One thing i will admit about this website is that it can be a bir awkward getting to the course. Have a look and let me know if you are successful. Regards Vincent

BritinPolandThreads: 8 Posts: 131 Joined: Oct 30, 10 ♂	Jun 26, 11, 21:53 #11
Thanks Vincent :)

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