Practical Polish Simplified [Audio Cassette]

Gary Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998

Practical Polish Simplified is published on one audiocassette with a pocket-size booklet of the script. It contains more than 350 essential phrases for travelers: expressions for getting around, meeting people, dining out and doing business. Phrases are short and easy to learn, and are clearly pronounced by native speakers. Every phrase included is useful and practical--no wasted time learning outdated or "textbook" Polish. Helpful hints on usage and pronunciation are included. Practical Polish Simplified is also an excellent resource for those who want a good, practical beginner's course. The course is designed to be used with or without the booklet, so that you can study while driving or while engaged in other activities.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I carefully selected each of the phrases included in Practical Polish Simplified so that everything you learn will be useful and practical. You will not waste any time learning outdated or "textbook" Polish, or silly phrases you will never use! This simple and straightforward approach will have you speaking Polish in just minutes a day. It is the quickest and easiest way to develop the Polish language skills you need to express yourself (and get what you want!) in a variety of travel and social situations.

About the Author

As a very young child, I had a strong natural interest in the Spanish language. One of my earliest books was a Spanish language textbook. My interest continued later in life, and I majored in Spanish at the University of Arkansas (B.A., 1971). For the next ten years, I taught English as a Second Language in Mexico City. I have also lived and taught English in Santiago, Chile, and in Quito, Ecuador. I currently live in Tucson, Arizona.

I began professionally publishing English as Second Language courses in 1991. In 1992, I published my first Spanish language course. My additional seven foreign language courses use the same format and reflect the same excellence of design and detail. I am currently working on Practical Hungarian Simplified. Also, I am developing complete interactive courses in Spanish and in English as a Second Language, to be published on CD.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: 2000 Publishing Co., Inc. (May 1, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 0963923455
• ISBN-13: 978-0963923455
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,670,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Books on Cassette > Languages > Polish

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fastest & smallest language crash course ever, April 6, 2000

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surreyhorse (Mojave desert) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Polish Simplified (Audio Cassette)

This Polish course is boiled down to ONLY the bare bones, which is exactly what I needed. You will never gain mastery of the language through this book, but it's a good start, and with a trip to Warsaw coming up very soon, all I had time for was something just this size. I didn't want to get a more comprehensive course and have to pick and choose myself what to learn, wading through more advanced grammar rules and such (which are just great when you have the time). There are two different native speakers on the tape, which I like (it gives you a range of acceptable pronuciation), but the first few times through it are irritating because it has such short pauses in which to repeat the phrase. It could also use the little glossary in the back that I am so used to. Still, I am very pleased with my little investment (little because it comes in a cardboard case and is printed on normal paper, unlike the more expensive courses in a fancy too-big plastic case and printed on unnecessary glossy photographic paper) and would highly recommend it to anyone, especially if you're in a hurry.