Levels of teaching Polish

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We run courses at all levels from the bare essentials to full proficiency such as required by, for example, translators. Before starting the course, we will ask you to take an entrance exam to discover your passive knowledge of Polish, then to briefly talk to a teacher, so that we can assess your active use of the language. In this way, you can be sure that you will be taught in a group which is appropriate for your language level. If you’ve never learnt Polish you should choose a group at level zero.

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Basic User A1

A speaker of the language at this level understands and can:

  • understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
  • introduce him/herself and others
  • ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has
  • interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Basic User A2

A speaker of the language at this level understands and can:

  • understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment)
  • communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
  • describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background
  • describe immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate basic need

Independent User B1

A speaker of the language at this level:

  • understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
  • deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken
  • produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
  • describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans

Independent User B2

A speaker of the language at this level:

  • understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation
  • interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party
  • produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and Independent disadvantages of various options

Proficient User C1

A language speaker at this level:

  • Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning
  • Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions
  • Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
  • Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices

Proficient User C2

A language speaker at this level:

  • Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
  • Can summaries information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation
  • Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of proficient meaning even in more complex situations

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Online courses

Reiner Mazin

AUSTRIA



It was a real joy to learn Polish here!

Ahmed

EGYPT



Polish is very difficult, but I managed to learn it a bit thanks to Glossa…. The classes were very interesting and the teachers were patient and experienced.

Emilie Mukasa

KONGO



Glossa is the best school in the world. Truly brilliant and super.

Eugene

KOREA



I learned a lot and I am very satisfied. The teachers were very demanding, but the classes were always interesting and varied. I was never bored. I really enjoyed the programme of extra activities – cooking, Christmas traditions, going to pubs and guided tours. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn Polish and have an interesting time in Poland.

Florance Vanden Borre

BELGIUM



The young, intelligent and dynamic teachers made the stay in Krakow a fascinating experience that I will not forget for the rest of my life.

Gisela Groüller

GERMANY



Small groups, interesting materials, well-prepared and committed teachers, good accommodation with delicious food.

Guido Wimmer

GERMANY



A very intensive and at the same time enjoyable course in which a lot of time is devoted to topics such as grammar, pronunciation etc.

Heidi

GERMANY



I decided to take on a difficult challenge when I retired – to learn Polish. I chose Kraków and the Glossa school, which has a very good reputation. I have no regrets – I learned a lot and had a great time here. The teachers were lovely and knew how to make the classes very interesting. I also met people from all over the world at Glossa and we all had a very good time.

Hwsoo

KOREA



I really enjoyed the Glossa school. The teachers taught with different methods, we talked a lot and I was never bored. I was surprised how much my Polish improved! I also recommend the classes in the evenings – especially the cooking workshops.

Ina Richter

SWITZERLAND



The atmosphere is great, the teachers strongly involved and everything is very warm and family-like. I am very happy with my stay.

Javier Gutiérrez

ARGENTINA



With Glossa, I not only learned the language but also had the opportunity to learn a lot about Polish traditions and customs. I would especially like to thank the teachers for their patience, commitment and excellent methods. Thanks to them, I had an unforgettable time in Krakow.

Laura

CHINA



I am full of admiration for the teachers and their teaching methods, which make difficult Polish grammar seem not to exist at all. The classes were so varied that it was impossible to get bored, and the two weeks of my stay in Krakow passed in a flash.

Lidia Kuhivchak

UNITED KINGDOM



GLOSSA has made me speak Polish much more fluently and freely. I’ve had many opportunities to speak a lot here, and the intensive lessons make me learn quickly. It was also great that I met so many people from different countries and cultures here who were also learning Polish. There is no better way to learn Polish than to learn in an environment like this at Gloss.

Mami Futakami

JAPAN



Thank you very much for the wonderful Polish language course! I learned a lot, the classes were always interesting and the family where I stayed was very nice. I would like to come here again sometime.

Maria del Mar Tarrús

SPAIN



Very good school. Small groups, good teachers. I learned a lot and I’m glad I studied here.

Rocío

SPAIN



I spent a fantastic holiday at Glossa. I met lots of interesting people from all over the world, visited interesting places in and around Krakow, tasted pierogi and bigos and…. learned to speak Polish 🙂

Stefanie Bischof

GERMANY



I had a wonderful time at Glossa. This school is a great place to learn Polish in Krakow – small groups, nice teachers and interesting people from all over the world. I hope to go back there again someday!

Susana

DENMARK



The time I spent in Kraków at Glossa has been some of the best weeks of my life. I learnt quite a lot in a short period, I actually liked going to school, and I met a lot of really nice people I’m still in contact with.

Susanne

UNITED KINGDOM



Wonderfully run classes, I learnt a lot.

Toru Nabata

JAPAN



The course at Glossa was an unforgettable experience that I will remember for a long time. I met fantastic people from all over the world, experienced Polish hospitality and learned a lot.

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