Category: 1980s
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Niech żyje bal – long live the ball
Maryla Rodowicz has everything you’d expect from a proper diva – a big presence, a great voice, timeless hits, and extravagant outfits. One of her signature songs teaches us to live life to the full.
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Nigdzie, teraz, tutaj – nowhere, now, here
Armia’s song “Nigdzie, teraz, tutaj” is a good one for learners of Polish – it has only four lines that are repeated three times, including a bunch of common words.
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Jak się masz? How are you?
Andrzej Zaucha’s song ‘Byłaś serca biciem’ (which means “You were the beating heart”) includes one of the first phrases we meet as Polish learners: Jak się masz?
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All about the weather in Polish
Anna Jurksztowicz’s “Stan pogody” (weather conditions) is not just a delightful 80s smash hit, it’s also perfect for learning weather-related vocabulary.
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Wiosna, ach to ty – spring, oh it’s you
It’s impossible not to like Marek Grechuta (right? ☺️). In one of his most famous songs, you’ll learn how to say the four seasons in Polish.
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Kocham cię – I love you
Repetition is the key to learning! Put this song by Maanam on repeat and you’ll never forget how to say “I love you” in Polish.