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The School of Polish Language and Culture

If you enjoy Poland and wish to learn the Polish language, if you are interested in combining your studies with fun – make your plans reality by joining one of the programs we offer at the School of Polish Language and Culture, which organizes, year round, courses of Polish as a Foreign Language for learners at different levels, both groups and individuals. An essential part of each Polish language, culture and literature course is the celebration of the most important Polish holidays. It is impossible to demonstrate the “spirit of Poland” without it, because of the close connection between phraseology, history, and culture. Both students and teachers of the School create one big family of people fascinated by Poland and the Polish language; because of this, they can celebrate together even the most family-oriented of holidays: Christmas. Representatives of many different nations sit at one big table and, after sharing the wafer (opłatek), they sample traditional Polish dishes, sing Christmas carols, and discuss the similarities and differences between Polish traditions and their own. Easter celebrations are joyful too. The symbolic character of this holiday inspires reflections of a philosophical and cultural nature. Painting Easter eggs provides an opportunity to express one's own creativity. According to an old Polish tradition, the end of November is the perfect time for telling fortunes to every bachelor and bachelorette. St. Andrew’s Day (Andrzejki) is the only opportunity during the year to find out who is going to get married and what the future will bring.

The School of Polish Language and Culture is a specialized unit of the University of Silesia which offers an assortment of courses helping to improve Polish Language skills and provide knowledge about Polish culture and the Polish system of study. The carefully prepared curriculum, classes conducted by the best qualified teachers, good conditions of learning as well as a family atmosphere make the School of Polish Language and Culture unique. For detail information about the courses visit: School of Polish Language and Culture.

Polish Language Course for Foreigners Planning to Study in Poland

This course is designed for foreigners planning to study at one of the Polish universities. We offer the following courses: beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Regular language classes concentrate on vocabulary and idioms used in everyday situations.

The course finishes with an exam. A person who completes the course receives a diploma certifying completion of the course and a certificate, which confirms the level of competence in Polish which allows them to begin studies in Poland. The academic-year programme begins in October and lasts 2 semesters.

Cost – 4 000 euro.

Polish Courses and Introduction to Poland for Socrates-Erasmus Students

Rules of participation

The course is open to anyone who is over 18 years old and has completed secondary education. In order to take part in the course, you should submit a completed application form to the School, together with a receipt of payment of the registration fee for the course of your choice. Note, that the application and the receipt have to be submitted no later than two months before the beginning of a particular course.

Traditions and Customs

An essential part of each course of Polish language, culture and literature is the joint festivities of the most important Polish holidays. It is impossible to demonstrate the „spirit of Poland" without this component, because of the close connection between phraseology, history and culture. Both students and teachers of the School create one big family of people fascinated by Poland and the Polish language. They celebrate together even the most family-centred holiday – Christmas.

Representatives of many different nations sit at one big table, share the "opłatek" (wafer), sample Silesian cuisine, sing Christmas carols, and discuss the similarities and differences between Polish traditions and customs and their own. The Easter celebration is also joyful. The symbolic character of this holiday inspires reflection of a philosophical and cultural nature. Painting Easter eggs provides an opportunity to express one's own inventiveness and creativity. According to an old Polish tradition, the end of November is the perfect time for telling fortunes to every single boy and girl. Andrzejki is the only opportunity during the year to find out who is going to get married and what the future will bring.