Polish with John

Ioannes Oculus

Polish with John is a weekly show with short podcasts in simple Polish that will help you learn this beautiful and challenging language. The topics vary from standard ones like family or home to less standard and more interesting like space exploration or Polish history. Regular listening will help you master vocabulary and everyday phrases. For each episode, the transcript is provided on my blog. Everything is kept on A2 and B1 levels. New episodes are published on Mondays.

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#201
Apr 27, 2025 · 9 min
201 Szybki Świat Sztucznej Inteligencji
English: In this episode, I return to the topic of artificial intelligence. I talk about how the world of technology has changed over the past two years and share my thoughts on the opportunities and risks connected with the rapid development of AI....
Mar 30, 2025 · 13 min
200 Bolesław Chrobry
English: It's been 1000 years since the coronation of Bolesław Chrobry! Learn about this first Polish king in this episode of my podcast. Enjoy listening! :) Polski: Minęło 1000 lat od koronacji Bolesława Chrobrego! Dowiedz się więcej o tym pierwszym...
Feb 1, 2025 · 17 min
199 Kto czyta nie bladzi
English: I invite you to listen to the new episode of the podcast, in which I share my passion for learning Latin. You will find there my story about progress, challenges and learning methods, as well as reflections on everyday contact with the...
Nov 30, 2024 · 11 min
198 Czarny piątek, tydzień, miesiąc
English: Have you ever wondered how companies manipulate us into spending more money? In this episode of the Polish with John podcast, I'll tell you how to recognize marketing traps, why we are so easily sold on promotions, and how to defend against...
Oct 31, 2024 · 8 min
197 W świecie Tolkiena
English: As a Tolkien fan, I couldn't miss the 40th anniversary of the Silesian Tolkien Club! The meeting inspired me to make this episode. Enjoy listening! :) Polski: Jako fan Tolkiena nie mogłem opuścić 40 rocznicy istnienia Sekcji Tolkienowskiej...
Sep 29, 2024 · 23 min
196 Czego nauczyła mnie łacina
English: In this episode, I’ll share some of my experience in learning Latin that can help you learn Polish. I’ve been learning Latin for over 20 years, and let me tell you, it hasn’t always been easy. I had my number of challenges, like outdated...
Aug 31, 2024 · 12 min
195 Najlepszy władca Polski, część 2
English: Who was the best Polish ruler, king? Is it even possible to compare those from Middle Ages and those from XVIII century? Let's find out - the second part of the episode is here! :) Polish: Kto był najlepszym polskim władcą, królem? Czy w...
Jul 29, 2024 · 12 min
194 Najlepszy władca Polski cz. 1
English: Who was the best Polish ruler, king? Is it even possible to compare those from Middle Ages and those from XVIII century? Let's find out - the first part of the episode is here! :) Polish: Kto był najlepszym polskim władcą, królem? Czy w...
Jun 30, 2024 · 18 min
193 Witold Pilecki
English: Even in the darkest times, people can be brave, noble, and be heroes. Today I'm sharing with you the story about one of the greatest Polish heroes, Witold Pilecki, who was not afraid to go to hell to fight for freedom and dignity.. Polish:...
Jun 16, 2024 · 11 min
192 Transport w miescie
English: In this episode, I share my thought on public transport in the place where I live. You will learn a lot of useful vocabulary and a few ways of expressing your opinion in Polish. Polish: W tym odcinku dzielę się przemyśleniami na temat...
May 26, 2024 · 12 min
191 Polyglot Gathering 2024
English: In this episode, I share my experiences from the Polyglot Gathering in Prague, which I attended in mid-May. For those who don't know, the Polyglot Gathering is an event where language enthusiasts from all over the world come together to meet,...
Mar 30, 2024 · 8 min
190 Ekranizacje książek
Book or film? What's better? Can a film based on a book be better than the original? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101377056 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ FB...
Feb 29, 2024 · 7 min
189 Karaoke
Can you sing? That's actually not important. Do you like singing? If yes, then it's a great way to learn Polish! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99472998 My blog:...
Feb 12, 2024 · 12 min
188 Nowy Rok i nowe mieszkanie
New Year has begun! Well, it began some time ago and I was pretty busy... I have a new flat and moving house took a lot of time and effort. So why not tell you about it? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon:...
#187
Dec 31, 2023 · 8 min
187 Mieszkania bez książek
When buying a flat you can buy one that's ready to move in. They all seem, however, to lack one important thing and I find it quite sad. This episode gets a little bit philosophical and so maybe a bit more challanging but I'm sure you'll manage to...
Nov 26, 2023 · 10 min
186 Konferencja w Budapeszcie
I've attended the Polyglot Conference and I want to share the experience with you! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/93572173 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ FB Ioannes...
Oct 25, 2023 · 7 min
185 Paweł Stalmach
Learn about one of those people who fought to preserve Polish culture and language in the 19. century! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/91642584 My blog:...
Sep 27, 2023 · 9 min
184 Jak znaleźć pracę
How to find a job? Here is a podcast about it with many useful words! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/89938333 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ FB Ioannes Oculus:...
Aug 29, 2023 · 7 min
183 Zmyślona kariera?
Can someone pretend to be an actor? Sure, but who would believe in it? Maybe just some naive people but not big media. Well... Everything is possible, so let's listen to the story of Natalia Janoszek and try to find the answer if she made up her...
Jul 30, 2023 · 11 min
182 Czterdzieści lat minęło
How old are you? I've just turned fourty and I have to admit I love it! There is an old TV series and a song about being fourty, so let me invite to you to the world of jsut turning fourty! You will find some excerpts from a few old Polish songs, two...

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