Lesson 22 – Places

Welcome back! In this lesson, we’re diving into vocabulary for places in a city. Whether you’re navigating a new city, asking for directions, or simply describing your neighborhood, these words will help you communicate effectively. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to confidently talk about common places in Polish. Let’s get started!

Why Learn Places in a City?

Knowing how to talk about places in a city is essential for:

• Asking for and giving directions.
• Describing where you live or work.
• Navigating everyday life in a Polish-speaking environment.

Common Places in a City (Miejsca w mieście)

Here are some essential words for places in a city:

Using Places Vocabulary in Sentences

Let’s see how these words work in real-life sentences:

1. Asking for Directions:
   • Gdzie jest najbliższa apteka? – Where is the nearest pharmacy?
   • Jak dojść do dworca? – How do I get to the train station?
2. Describing Your Neighborhood:
   • Mieszkam blisko parku. – I live near the park.
   • W mojej okolicy jest kino i restauracja. – There’s a cinema and a restaurant in my area.
3. Talking About Plans:
   • Idę do biblioteki. – I’m going to the library.
   • Chcę odwiedzić muzeum. – I want to visit the museum.

Grammar Notes

1. Prepositions with Places:
   • Use do (to) + genitive case when talking about going to a place.
     • Idę do sklepu. – I’m going to the store.
   • Use w (in/at) + locative case when talking about being at a place.
     • Jestem w parku. – I’m in the park.
2. Noun Genders:
   • Places in Polish have genders. For example:
     • sklep (store) is masculine.
     • restauracja (restaurant) is feminine.
     • kino (cinema) is neuter.

Practice Tasks

1. Fill in the Blanks:
   Complete the sentences with the correct place word:
   • Idę do ___ (library).
   • Gdzie jest najbliższa ___ (pharmacy)?
   • Mieszkam blisko ___ (park).
   • Chcę odwiedzić ___ (museum).
2. Translate These Sentences:
   • Where is the train station?
   • I’m going to the post office.
   • There’s a café near my house.
   • How do I get to the airport?
3. Create Your Own Sentences:
   Write 5 sentences about places in your city or neighborhood. For example:
   • W mojej okolicy jest szkoła i apteka. – There’s a school and a pharmacy in my area.
   • Lubię chodzić do parku. – I like going to the park.

Cultural Tip: Exploring Polish Cities

Polish cities are full of history and culture. Here are some must-visit places:

• Warsaw: Visit the Old Town (Stare Miasto) and the Royal Castle (Zamek Królewski).
• Kraków: Explore the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) and Wawel Castle.
• Gdańsk: Stroll along the Long Market (Długi Targ) and visit the Museum of the Second World War.

Homework

1. Write a short paragraph describing your neighborhood or a city you know well. Use at least 5 place words.
2. Practice asking for and giving directions using the vocabulary from this lesson.
3. Bonus: Look up 5 new places in a city (e.g., teatr – theater, kościół – church) and practice using them in sentences.

That’s it for Lesson 22! You’ve now mastered vocabulary for places in a city. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be navigating Polish cities like a pro. Do zobaczenia! 😊