Polish Textbook of the Polish Language for English-Speaking People

Intended for those English-speaking people who wish to learn the Polish language, or improve their knowledge of it. It contains comprehensive, detailed analysis in English of the Polish grammar, the reading texts & commonly used idioms & expressions with English translations, the vocabulary of words used throughout this book, & it treats the principles of Polish pronunciation. Exercises appearing at the end of lessons are intended for the student to practice the learned principles of the language. First two appendices contain reference material pertaining to grammar. In the third appendix the reader will find words to some of the most treasured Polish songs & hymns, with translations. Supplemental listing of idioms & expressions, also with English translations, are given in the fourth appendix. This book may be used for self-teaching or in class. The material presented is sufficiently large in scope to cover four college semesters of study. Proficiency in speaking any language comes not so much from the number of words memorized, as from the knowledge of how to use the most often used words correctly & effectively. The material presented in this book accentuates this second aspect of the learning process.Wira, Joseph is the author of 'Polish Textbook of the Polish Language for English-Speaking People' with ISBN 9780961821500 and ISBN 0961821507.