Polish for Dummies + CD audio (wersja angielska)

Autor: Daria Gabryanczyk
Wydawca: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 978-1-1[zasłonięte]199-79-3
Rok wydania: 2012
Ilość stron: 442
Oprawa: miękka
Format: 18,5 x 23,5

Wysyłka w ciągu 3-5 dni

EAN: 978[zasłonięte][zasłonięte]99795
Język publikacji: angielski


The ultimate quick and easy guide to learning Polish

Polish can be a difficult language to master. It is pronounced phonetically and has several unique characters in its alphabet, but with Polish For Dummies in hand, you'll find yourself speaking like a local in no time. Packed with practical lessons, handy cultural facts, and essential references (including a Polish-English mini-dictionary and lists of common verbs), this guide is specially designed to get you speaking Polish with confidence. With advice on speaking Polish within the construction, teaching, and public sector industries, this book is a truly practical tool for anyone wanting to speak the language either professionally or socially.

- Includes sections dedicated to Polish in action, Polish on the go, and Polish in the workplace
- A companion audio CD contains Polish conversations spoken by native Polish speakers in a variety of everyday contexts, perfect for learning Polish on the go
- A Polish-English dictionary is included to provide quick access to the most common words

With easy-to-follow instruction and exercises that give you the language to communicate during day-to-day experiences, readers of Polish For Dummies will learn the words and verbal constructions they need to communicate with friends and colleagues at home, find directions on holiday, and more.



Daria Gabryanczyk holds a degree in Teaching Modern Languages. She has taught Polish literature and Polish as a foreign language to schoolchildren, undergraduates and adults. Daria is a lecturer and an examiner for UK government institutions and London universities, as well as a publisherand a Polish Culture and Business trainer.



Introduction

Part I: Getting Started

Chapter 1: Introducing Polish
Chapter 2: Getting Down to Essential Polish Grammar

Part II: Polish in Action

Chapter 3: Dzień dobry! Cześć! Greetings and Introductions
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to the Market
Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy
Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town
Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation
Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone

Part III: Polish on the Go

Chapter 10: Money, Money, Money
Chapter 11: Asking Directions
Chapter 12: Checking into a Hotel
Chapter 13: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis and More
Chapter 14: Planning a Trip
Chapter 15: Help! Handling Emergencies

Part IV: Polish in the Workplace

Chapter 16: Using Polish in the Office
Chapter 17: Polish on the Worksite
Chapter 18: Polish for Public Servants and Professionals

Part V: The Part of Tens

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Polish Quickly
Chapter 20: Ten Everyday Polish Expressions
Chapter 21: Ten Polish Holidays to Remember
Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Polish

Part VI: Appendixes

Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries
Appendix B: Verb Tables
Appendix C: Polish Facts
Appendix D: Audio Tracks

Index