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Welcome to the new episode of the Learn Polish Podcast! Have you noticed that your favorite apps and online platforms are getting worse over time? In this episode, I discuss the concept of “enshittification,” a term coined by Cory Doctorow. I explain in simple words why big tech companies change their strategies at the expense of users and how this cycle works. I speak clearly and slowly to help you improve your listening skills while understanding the modern digital world. Premium members can access the full Polish transcript word-for-word at realpolish.pl.
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Welcome to the new episode of the Learn Polish Podcast! Have you ever wondered what Hamlet actually meant in his most famous speech? In this episode, I look at the “To be, or not to be” monologue. I explain in simple words what these deep thoughts mean and how we can understand the prince’s choices. I speak clearly and slowly to help you improve your listening skills. Premium members can access the full Polish transcript word-for-word at realpolish.pl.
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Welcome to the new episode of the Learn Polish Podcast! Have you ever wondered where the Polish language comes from? In this episode, I explore the mysterious history of the Slavs. We discuss the theories about the “cradle of the Slavs,” their expansion, and what unites Slavic nations today. This is not just history,; it is the story of the language you are learning. I speak clearly and slowly to help you improve your listening skills. Premium members can access the full Polish transcript word-for-word at realpolish.pl
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Welcome to the first episode of Lear Polish Podcast of the new year! In this episode, Piotr discusses the “End of History Illusion”—the psychological idea that we think we will not change in the future, even though we have changed so much in the past. He also explores how the world is changing through three technological revolutions: artificial intelligence, clean energy, and bioengineering.
You will hear inspiring stories from two listeners: Meltem from Turkey, who works as a tour guide, and Paweł from Kraków, who passed his Polish language exam with a 90% score in grammar just by listening to stories. Piotr also shares his new plans to help you move from listening to speaking Polish more fluently.
As always, everything is explained in a simple way to help you learn effectively. Premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl.
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In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, which is the final episode of 2025, I summarize the past year and share my thoughts on life goals, daily routines, and the psychological importance of living in the present. Listen to this episode, and as always, I will explain everything in a simple and understandable way to help you learn Polish effectively. Premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl
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In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will take you on a fascinating journey to the times of the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most powerful and longest-lasting powers in world history, which left a huge mark on Europe, Asia, and Africa. Listen to this episode, and as always, I will explain everything in a simple and understandable way to help you learn Polish effectively. Premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl
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In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about the Kozyrev Mirror—a mysterious invention by Russian astrophysicist Nikolai Kozyrev that has sparked both fascination and controversy. Is it possible for a curved metal structure to influence human perception, time, and even telepathy? What kind of experiments were conducted inside this peculiar object? What connects this topic to the theory of the flow of time? Listen to this episode, and as always, I will explain everything in a simple and understandable way to help you learn Polish effectively. Premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl
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In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I invite you to listen to my conversation with Petr, a Czech living in Prague. We talk about Petr’s experiences learning Polish, as well as the similarities and differences between Polish and Czech, including the phenomenon of so-called “false friends” and unique Czech sounds. Petr is a Czech language teacher online, and his YouTube channel is called Autentická Čeština (Authentic Czech). Remember that premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl.
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In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about the International Chopin Piano Competition, which is the Olympics of the piano world. Is it possible to compete in art? Who won this year? What interesting dramas and facts occurred? Listen to this episode and as always, I will explain everything in a simple and understandable way to help you learn Polish effectively. Premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl.
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In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about Mark Manson’s speech in Melbourne, where he presents an interesting argument: that life is a series of unavoidable compromises, and the real problem lies in denying their existence and underestimating the long-term costs in favor of short-term emotions. As always, I will explain everything in a simple and understandable way to help you learn Polish effectively. Premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl.
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In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I will talk about a strange feeling I have been having: that everything seems fine, but the world around us is somehow different, and everyone acts like an actor in a theater. As always, I will use simple and understandable way to help you learn Polish. Premium members can read the full Polish transcript at realpolish.pl.
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