A good place to start learning Polish?

Hi. I've recently started dating a girl who is originally from Poland. We're absolutely crazy about each other, and she wants me to go to Poland with her for Christmas to meet her parents. I'd love to start learning Polish, so maybe by Christmas, I can say something without sounding like a complete moron.

Do you have any suggestions about good places to start learning? I was thinking of Rosetta Stone. What do you think?

Also, how do you pronounce "Kocham cie"? Is it "co-ham shee" or "co-ham chee"?

Thanks!

I have that course, it helped me out alot

try Byki.com it gives some free basic lessons

that's the correct version ;) only dont make the e long: it is "co-ham che"
co-ham shee is more like "i love myself" or "i'm making love" :D

Yes, go with Rosetta Stone. It'll get you started.

Also, have a look through this for some stuff available online, much of it free to download:
www.polishforums.com/polish_language_learning_links-17_8328_0.html

I know of a great store if you your in the Detroit area called The Polish Art Center, they have a ton of books on learning polish I think they have audio lessons also here's the site: //polartcenter.com/Learning_Polish_English_Materials_s/63.htm

Oh they also ship, really quick if you need them too, great for all types of gifts too, they'll ship anywhere, //polartcenter.com/

I love that place! Before I went to Poland last month I bought this audio cd called "In Flight Polish Learn Before You Land" on their site, although I admit I had to listen to it 4 times on the plane - but it turned out to be great:
polartcenter.com/In_Flight_Polish_Learn_Before_You_Land_p/9140045.htm

The best way is to find a pole with skype and talk:)

thats pretty hard to do when you dont know any of the language.. and why could he not do that with his girlfriend?

Some good places to look:

1. Some local colleges/schools sometime offer night programs.

2. Rosetta Stone

3. Find a local Polish Cultural Center or Foundation - There are some good ones in NJ/NY/IL that offer courses.

4. Once you get some basics down you can go on sites such as interia.pl and join Chat rooms to practice.

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Hi, I'm a 15 year old Student in Philadelphia. My parents are both immigrants from Poland and speak it regularly at home and I can understand quite a bit. I can't speak polish at all however. I am very interested in my origins and I would like to learn polish to continue the heritage. Sorry, my first post. Now to the question.

What is the best way to learn how to speak Polish? I'm not very interested in grammar or writing, the actual language is my priority.

Your parents are native speakers, ask them to help you learn and slowly include you in their Polish conversations. The solution to your problem is right under your nose lol.

I have never seen this course but it is a complete no-no and very expensive too. It is a waste of money learning Polish just for Christmas. Try your local library-there might be a colloquial Polish course or a copy of Teach Yourself, both excellent beginners courses and free too when taken from the library!

i have level one and two of this software :)



or internet :)



the audio was available freely on the internet for this course (you would just need to get hold of the book) not sure if on there now though :)