Tag: Pop/Mainstream
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Nosowska, the chameleon queen of Polish music
From grunge as the singer and songwriter of Hey, through electronic solo projects, to acoustic collaborations. Plus festival curation, social media, and book publishing. Is there anything Katarzyna Nosowska can’t do? What about teaching us some Polish? :)
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Practise “mieć” and “być” with good Polish music
Learn grammar the fun way, through songs that put them in context! “Mieć” (to have) and “być” (to be) are two staples of the Polish language.
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Three Polish songs about dogs
Dog in Polish is “pies” – easy, right? Not so fast! “Pies” is the basic form, but the form changes depending on the context. Let’s look at a few examples in three great songs.
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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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Lubię mówić z Tobą = I like talking with you
This brilliant song by Akurat helps us remember the difference between “for you” (dla ciebie) and “with you” (z tobą).
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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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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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