Lesson 7

In this lesson, we will learn essential vocabulary related to places in a city, practice asking for and giving directions, and introduce the Locative Case (Miejscownik), which is used to describe locations.

Step 1: Places in a City (Miejsca w mieście)

Knowing common places in a city is important when navigating, asking for directions, or simply describing where you are.

🏙️ Common Places (Miejsca):

📌 Practice Tip: Try describing your neighborhood in Polish using these words.

Step 2: Asking for Directions (Pytanie o drogę)

When traveling in Poland, you might need to ask for directions. Here are some key phrases:

🚶‍♂️ Useful Phrases:

✅ Gdzie jest…? (Where is…?) ✅ Jak dojść do…? (How do I get to…?) ✅ Jak daleko jest…? (How far is…?) ✅ Czy to jest blisko/daleko? (Is it near/far?) ✅ Czy może mi Pan/Pani pomóc? (Can you help me?) ✅ Proszę iść prosto. (Please go straight.) ✅ Proszę skręcić w lewo/prawo. (Please turn left/right.) ✅ To jest obok… (It is next to…) ✅ To jest naprzeciwko… (It is opposite…) ✅ To jest za rogiem. (It is around the corner.)

📌 Practice Tip: Roleplay asking for directions with a friend or record yourself using these phrases.

Step 3: Case 3 – Locative (Miejscownik)

The Locative Case (Miejscownik) is used when describing where something is located. It is usually used after prepositions such as w (in), na (on), przy (near), o (about).

🔹 When to Use Locative:

1. After prepositions w, na, przy, o (e.g., Mieszkam w Warszawie. – I live in Warsaw.)
2. When talking about a place or topic (e.g., Czytasz o historii? – Are you reading about history?)

🔹 How Nouns Change in Locative:

Examples:

✅ Jestem w kinie. (I am in the cinema.) ✅ Mieszkam w Krakowie. (I live in Kraków.) ✅ Pracuję w szpitalu. (I work in a hospital.) ✅ Czytasz o Polsce? (Are you reading about Poland?)

📌 Practice Tip: Describe where you are right now using the Locative case.

Step 4: 🎧 Practice – Listen to Polish GPS Instructions

Activity 1: Listen & Repeat

🎧 Find a Polish navigation app or a GPS voice guide and listen to how directions are given.

Activity 2: Give Directions

Imagine someone asks you how to get to a place in your city. Write a short dialogue using the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson. Example:

👤 Turysta: Przepraszam, gdzie jest dworzec? 👤 Ty: Dworzec jest blisko. Proszę iść prosto, a potem skręcić w lewo. 👤 Turysta: Dziękuję bardzo! 👤 Ty: Nie ma za co!

Conclusion: Keep Exploring & Practicing!

Navigating a city in Polish is an essential skill. Keep practicing by: ✅ Asking for directions in real-life situations. ✅ Writing short dialogues about locations. ✅ Listening to Polish navigation instructions. ✅ Practicing the Locative case in sentences.

🌟 Next Step: In the next lesson, we will learn about transportation, travel phrases, and using the Instrumental case (Narzędnik)!