Lesson 26 – Seasons

Welcome back! In this lesson, we’re diving into days of the week, months of the year, and seasons in Polish. Knowing how to talk about dates and seasons is essential for making plans, discussing events, and understanding Polish culture. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to confidently talk about the calendar and the changing seasons. Let’s get started!

Why Learn Days, Months, and Seasons?

Understanding these terms helps you:

• Schedule appointments and events.
• Talk about holidays and traditions.
• Discuss the weather and seasonal activities.

Days of the Week (Dni tygodnia)

Here are the days of the week in Polish:

Grammar Notes:

• Days of the week are masculine nouns in Polish.
• Use w (on) + locative case to talk about something happening on a specific day.
  • W poniedziałek idę do pracy. – On Monday, I go to work.

Months of the Year (Miesiące)

Here are the months of the year in Polish:

Grammar Notes:

• Months are masculine nouns in Polish.
• Use w (in) + locative case to talk about something happening in a specific month.
  • W lipcu jedziemy na wakacje. – In July, we’re going on vacation.

Seasons (Pory roku)

Here are the seasons in Polish:

Grammar Notes:

• Seasons are feminine nouns in Polish.
• Use w (in) + locative case to talk about something happening in a specific season.
  • W zimie jeździmy na nartach. – In winter, we go skiing.

Using Days, Months, and Seasons in Context

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

1. Talking About Days:
   • Dzisiaj jest poniedziałek. – Today is Monday.
   • W piątek idę do kina. – On Friday, I’m going to the cinema.
2. Talking About Months:
   • Urodziłem się w maju. – I was born in May.
   • W grudniu świętujemy Boże Narodzenie. – In December, we celebrate Christmas.
3. Talking About Seasons:
   • Wiosną kwitną kwiaty. – In spring, flowers bloom.
   • Latem jeździmy nad morze. – In summer, we go to the seaside.

Practice Tasks

1. Fill in the Blanks:
   Complete the sentences with the correct day, month, or season:
   • Dzisiaj jest ___ (Tuesday).
   • W ___ (July) jest bardzo gorąco.
   • W ___ (winter) pada śnieg.
   • Moje urodziny są w ___ (October).
2. Translate These Sentences:
   • Today is Wednesday.
   • In August, we go on vacation.
   • In autumn, the leaves fall.
   • My birthday is in March.
3. Create Your Own Sentences:
   Write 5 sentences about your favorite days, months, or seasons. For example:
   • Lubię piątek, bo nie pracuję. – I like Friday because I don’t work.
   • W lipcu jedziemy nad jezioro. – In July, we’re going to the lake.

Cultural Tip: Polish Holidays and Traditions

In Poland, many holidays and traditions are tied to specific months and seasons. For example:

• Boże Narodzenie (Christmas) is celebrated in grudzień (December).
• Wielkanoc (Easter) usually falls in marzec (March) or kwiecień (April).
• Andrzejki (St. Andrew’s Day) is celebrated on 30 listopada (November 30th) with fun fortune-telling games.

Homework

1. Write a short paragraph about your favorite season and what you usually do during that time. For example:
   • Moja ulubiona pora roku to lato. Latem jeżdżę nad morze i opalam się na plaży. – My favorite season is summer. In summer, I go to the seaside and sunbathe on the beach.
2. Practice saying today’s date in Polish. For example:
   • Dzisiaj jest poniedziałek, 3 lutego. – Today is Monday, February 3rd.
3. Bonus: Look up a Polish holiday and write a sentence about when it’s celebrated.

That’s it for Lesson 26! You’ve now mastered days, months, and seasons in Polish. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be talking about dates and seasons like a pro. Do zobaczenia! 😊