MowiMi
Learn Polish basics: a simple start for adults and families
Polish has a reputation for being hard, but the basics are very learnable. Start with the sounds of Polish letters and a few dozen everyday phrases, then practise a few minutes a day.
- How ł, ó, sz, cz, rz, ą and ę sound
- Phrases for shopping, the doctor and work
- 5-10 minutes a day
- Learn together with your kids
Polish letters that surprise beginners
- ł sounds like English w: «łyżka» (spoon)
- w sounds like English v: «woda» (water)
- ó sounds like oo: «ogród» (garden)
- sz = sh, cz = ch, rz and ż = like s in measure
- ą and ę are nasal vowels, a bit like French on and in
Essential phrases
- Dzień dobry: hello (formal)
- Przepraszam: excuse me / sorry
- Nie rozumiem: I don't understand
- Ile to kosztuje?: how much is it?
- Gdzie jest...?: where is...?
- Proszę powoli: slowly, please
Why short games work
A picture plus sound sticks better than a word list, and spaced reviews keep words from fading. MówiMi brings back the words you forget and shows progress on a map and in a sticker album.
FAQ
Is Polish hard to learn?
Grammar takes time, but basic words and phrases are quick to pick up, especially with audio for pronunciation.
Will MówiMi make me fluent?
No. It gives you the basics: words, phrases and pronunciation. Fluency needs conversation practice too.
Which other languages can I learn?
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Polish.
Try the first game now
The first lesson is free and no card is needed to sign up.