Lesson 33 – Job Titles

Welcome back! In this lesson, we’re diving into jobs and professions in Polish. When talking about professions, it’s important to remember that job titles often change based on gender. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to confidently talk about professions and describe what you or others do for work. Let’s get started!

Why Learn Job Titles in Polish?

Knowing how to talk about professions helps you:

• Introduce yourself and others.
• Talk about your career or aspirations.
• Understand conversations about work and careers.

Common Professions in Polish

Here are some common professions in Polish, with their masculine and feminine forms:

Using Professions in Sentences

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

1. Introducing Yourself:
   • Jestem nauczycielem. – I am a teacher. (male speaker)
   • Jestem nauczycielką. – I am a teacher. (female speaker)
2. Talking About Others:
   • On jest lekarzem. – He is a doctor.
   • Ona jest prawniczką. – She is a lawyer.
3. Future Aspirations:
   • Będę inżynierem. – I will be an engineer. (male speaker)
   • Będę inżynierką. – I will be an engineer. (female speaker)

Grammar Notes

1. Gender Agreement:
   • Professions in Polish change based on the gender of the person. For example:
     • nauczyciel (male teacher) vs. nauczycielka (female teacher).
2. Instrumental Case:
   • When talking about professions, use the instrumental case. For example:
     • Jestem nauczycielem. – I am a teacher. (male speaker)
     • Jestem nauczycielką. – I am a teacher. (female speaker)

Practice Tasks

1. Fill in the Blanks:
   Complete the sentences with the correct profession:
   • Jestem ___ (doctor – male).
   • Ona jest ___ (lawyer – female).
   • Będę ___ (engineer – female).
   • On jest ___ (artist – male).
2. Translate These Sentences:
   • I am a teacher. (female speaker)
   • He is a doctor.
   • She will be a lawyer.
   • We are artists.
3. Create Your Own Sentences:
   Write 5 sentences about professions. For example:
   • Jestem inżynierem. – I am an engineer. (male speaker)
   • Ona będzie pisarką. – She will be a writer.

Cultural Tip: Professions in Poland

In Poland, certain professions are highly respected, such as doctors, teachers, and engineers. When talking about your job, it’s common to use the instrumental case and include your gender. For example:

• Jestem lekarzem. – I am a doctor. (male speaker)
• Jestem lekarką. – I am a doctor. (female speaker)

Homework

1. Write 10 sentences about professions. Include examples of masculine and feminine forms.
2. Practice saying these sentences out loud. Focus on pronunciation and fluency.
3. Bonus: Look up 5 new professions and practice using them in sentences.

That’s it for Lesson 33! You’ve now mastered how to talk about jobs and professions in Polish. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be introducing yourself and others like a pro. Do zobaczenia! 😊