My time at school
Mój czas w szkole
- Learn about the country's education system.
- Talk about your time at school and childhood memories.
Explore everyday vocabulary about school life in Polish, focusing on words like szkoła (school), lekcja (lesson), przerwa (break), and zadanie domowe (homework), while discussing the Polish education system and childhood memories.
Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Ćwiczenie 1: Conversation exercise
Instrukcja:
- Describe the education path of Eva. (Describe the education path of Eva.)
- Describe where you studied at high school. (Describe where you studied at high school.)
- Talk about what you studied at school. (Talk about what you studied at school.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Przez pierwsze lata Eva była w szkole podstawowej. For the first years Eva was in primary school. |
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Potem była w szkole średniej. Zawsze była pilną uczennicą z dobrymi ocenami. Then she was in secondary school. She always was a hard-working student with good grades. |
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Ukończyła szkołę średnią w wieku 18 lat. She finished high school when she was 18 years old. |
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Poszedłem na studia i studiowałem prawo. I went to university and studied law. |
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Ukończyłem liceum, gdy miałem 18 lat. I finished high school when I was 18 years old. |
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Teraz pracuję w szkole i uczę. Now I work in a school and teach. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. W dzieciństwie ________ do publicznej szkoły w Polsce.
(In childhood, ________ to a public school in Poland.)2. W naszej klasie ________ się dużo o historii Polski.
(In our class, ________ a lot about the history of Poland.)3. Kiedy byłem dzieckiem, ________ spędzać czas z przyjaciółmi na przerwach.
(When I was a child, ________ to spend time with friends during breaks.)4. Po lekcjach często ________ o planach na przyszłość.
(After lessons, we often ________ about plans for the future.)Exercise 4: My time at school
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Chodzić - To go
Czas przeszły
- ja chodziłem
- ty chodziłeś
- on/ona/ono chodził/chodziła/chodziło
- my chodziliśmy
- wy chodziliście
- oni/one chodzili
Tłumaczyć - To explain
Czas przeszły
- ja tłumaczyłem
- ty tłumaczyłeś
- on/ona/ono tłumaczył/tłumaczyła/tłumaczyło
- my tłumaczyliśmy
- wy tłumaczyliście
- oni/one tłumaczyli
Spotykać - To meet
Czas przeszły
- ja spotykałem
- ty spotykałeś
- on/ona/ono spotykał/spotykała/spotykało
- my spotykaliśmy
- wy spotykaliście
- oni/one spotykali
Grać - To play
Czas przeszły
- ja grałem
- ty grałeś
- on/ona/ono grał/grała/grało
- my graliśmy
- wy graliście
- oni/one grali
Mówić - To tell
Teraźniejszy
- ja mówię
- ty mówisz
- on/ona/ono mówi
- my mówimy
- wy mówicie
- oni/one mówią
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My Time at School - Lesson Overview
This lesson explores everyday experiences and conversations related to time spent at school in Poland. It is designed for A2 learners of Polish, focusing on familiar topics such as the school system, personal memories from school, and daily school routines.
Educational System and Daily Life
Students will improve their understanding of how the Polish education system works compared to other countries, discussing aspects like primary school duration, types of secondary schools, and when English language classes start.
Common Vocabulary and Expressions
- Szkoła podstawowa - primary school
- Liceum - high school
- Szkoła zawodowa - vocational school
- Zajęcia dodatkowe - extracurricular activities
- Przerwa - break (such as recess)
- Lekcja - lesson
These words are essential to talk about schooling and can be used in various everyday contexts.
Personal Reflections and Memories
The lesson includes dialogues inviting learners to share personal school memories, which helps practice past tense verbs and conversational skills. Topics include first lessons, favorite breaks, homework load, and participation in school trips.
Verb Conjugation Practice
Key verbs related to school life are presented in past and present tenses to enhance grammatical accuracy. Examples include:
- chodziłem (I used to go)
- uczyliśmy (we studied)
- lubiłem (I liked)
- rozmawialiśmy (we talked)
A mini story reinforces these verbs in context, providing conjugation tables for review.
Interface and Usage Notes
This content is structured both for study prior to unlocking the full exercises and as a detailed reference while learning. The texts balance vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context suitable for adult learners.
Language Tips and Cultural Notes
Unlike English, Polish verb conjugation changes extensively based on tense and subject, so practicing forms like chodziłem (I went) or uczyliśmy (we studied) is crucial. Polish also has gender-specific verb endings in the past tense, visible in forms such as chodziłem (male speaker) and chodziłam (female speaker).
Useful phrases and their English meanings:
- Jak długo trwa szkoła podstawowa? – How long does primary school last?
- Po lekcjach chodzę na zajęcia dodatkowe. – After lessons, I attend extracurricular activities.
- Pamiętam swoją pierwszą lekcję. – I remember my first lesson.
Understanding these forms will help learners describe past experiences and daily routines effectively.
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