Learn Polish in Krakow

No one can deny that spending the weekend in Krakow is a delightfully pleasant experience, and one bound to entail plenty of adventure, excitement and thrills - but it’s all too easy to return from such a trip with no further insight into the Polish language, culture and people than before you set out. Certainly, as you butcher the Polish words for ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ at your beleaguered waitress on one of the Main Square’s many cafes and bars, she’s unlikely to be very impressed!

Taking the time to learn some of the Polish language will not only elevate you above the average tourist in the locals eyes, but it can also be an amazingly fruitful and fun experience in itself. You will be taught by young and energetic native speakers how to pronounce those tricky Polish consonants (they’re really not as bad as they seem!) and after just a few lessons you’ll feel you’re making real progress. In fact, before long you’ll be ordering your pierogi like a real Krakovian! And it’s not just your language skills that will benefit either; you’re bound to make friends during these sociable lessons, giving you a great platform with which to explore Krakow’s famous tourist attractions and her even more famous nightlife. Don’t forget that this is part of the joy of the learning languages abroad – the chance to really explore a foreign city thoroughly, and to meet new people along the way.

The language courses themselves range from absolute beginner to advanced, so don’t be worried about finding a class to fit your level (an assessment will be done on arrival for non-beginners). They start every two weeks, and each two week ‘session’ includes 50 hours of expert instruction, with additional individual lessons laid on for those wanting to advance as quickly as possible. Of course it is possible to join back to back sessions, meaning you can study anywhere from two weeks to sixteen weeks during summer, or up to twelve weeks in winter. The teaching takes place at one of Krakow’s top language schools, and all our teachers are highly qualified individuals. What’s more the programme entails a social and cultural programme, the highlight of which is a tour to the spectacular Tatra Mountains in Zakopane. A well rounded introduction to Poland, her people and her language is guaranteed!

If you’re worried about your accommodation in Krakow you needn’t be. For those who are keen to put their new language skills to everyday use, homestays with Polish families can be arranged; or else you will be offered the option of staying in apartments with fellow students. Of course if you prefer to stay in the very lap of luxury, we can organise affordable rates with the best of Krakow’s hotels.