191 Polyglot Gathering 2024

English: Have you ever wondered how companies manipulate us into spending more money? In this episode of the Polish with John podcast, I'll tell you how to recognize marketing traps, why we are so easily sold on promotions, and how to defend against them. Simple, interesting, with practical advice, and of course in Polish, so you can develop your language skills. Enjoy!Enjoy listening! :)Polski: Zastanawialiście się czasem, jak firmy manipulują nami, abyśmy wydawali więcej pieniędzy? W tym odcinku podcastu Polish with John opowiem Wam, jak rozpoznać pułapki marketingowe, dlaczego tak łatwo ulegamy promocjom i jak się przed tym bronić. Prosto, ciekawie, z praktycznymi radami i oczywiście po polsku, żebyscie mogli rozwijać swoje umiejętności językowe. Miłego słuchania!You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117037303My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

English: As a Tolkien fan, I couldn't miss the 40th anniversary of the Silesian Tolkien Club! The meeting inspired me to make this episode.Enjoy listening! :)Polski: Jako fan Tolkiena nie mogłem opuścić 40 rocznicy istnienia Sekcji Tolkienowskiej Śląskiego Klubu Fantastyki. To spotkanie zainspirowało tej odcinek.Miłego słuchania :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115101530My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

English: In this episode, I’ll share some of my experience in learning Latin that can help you learn Polish. I’ve been learning Latin for over 20 years, and let me tell you, it hasn’t always been easy. I had my number of challenges, like outdated learning methods or lack of time. However, on this journey, I discovered better ways to learn—and that’s something I want to share with you.Enjoy listening! :)Polski: W tym odcinku podzielę się moimi doświadczeniami z nauki łaciny, które mogą pomóc Wam w nauce języka polskiego. Uczę się łaciny od ponad 20 lat i mogę Wam powiedzieć, że nie zawsze było łatwo. Napotkałem wiele wyzwań takich, jak przestarzałe metody nauki czy brak czasu. Jednak w trakcie tej podróży odkryłem lepsze sposoby na naukę – i właśnie tym chcę się z Wami podzielić.Miłego słuchaniaYou can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113016782My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

English: Who was the best Polish ruler, king? Is it even possible to compare those from Middle Ages and those from XVIII century? Let's find out - the second part of the episode is here! :)Polish: Kto był najlepszym polskim władcą, królem? Czy w ogóle da się porównać tych ze średniowiecza i tych z XVIII wieku? Przekonajmy się - pierwsza część odcinka już tutaj! :)Enjoy listening! :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111136889You can find the extra vocabulary for this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111136970My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

English: Who was the best Polish ruler, king? Is it even possible to compare those from Middle Ages and those from XVIII century? Let's find out - the first part of the episode is here! :)Polish: Kto był najlepszym polskim władcą, królem? Czy w ogóle da się porównać tych ze średniowiecza i tych z XVIII wieku? Przekonajmy się - pierwsza część odcinka już tutaj! :)Enjoy listening! :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109050471My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

English: Even in the darkest times, people can be brave, noble, and be heroes. Today I'm sharing with you the story about one of the greatest Polish heroes, Witold Pilecki, who was not afraid to go to hell to fight for freedom and dignity.. Polish: Nawet w naczarniejszych czasach ludzie potrafią być odważni, szlachetni, potrafią być bohaterami. Dzisiaj o jednym z największych polskich bohaterów, o Witoldzie Pileckim, który nie bał się trafić do piekła, aby walczyć o wolność i godność.Enjoy listening! :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107191416My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

English: In this episode, I share my thought on public transport in the place where I live. You will learn a lot of useful vocabulary and a few ways of expressing your opinion in Polish. Polish: W tym odcinku dzielę się przemyśleniami na temat transportu publicznego w miejscu, w którym mieszkam. Poznasz wiele przydatnego słownictwa i kilka sposobów wyrażania swojej opinii po polsku.Enjoy listening! :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106310805My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

English: In this episode, I share my experiences from the Polyglot Gathering in Prague, which I attended in mid-May. For those who don't know, the Polyglot Gathering is an event where language enthusiasts from all over the world come together to meet, discuss various topics, inspire each other, and spend time together. In this episode, you’ll learn what the Polyglot Gathering is all about and what I enjoyed the most. Tune in to hear about the fascinating lectures, workshops, and the vibrant community that makes this event so special!Polish: W tym odcinku dzielę się moimi wrażeniami z Polyglot Gathering w Pradze, w którym uczestniczyłem w połowie maja. Dla tych, którzy nie wiedzą, Polyglot Gathering to wydarzenie, gdzie pasjonaci języków z całego świata spotykają się, aby porozmawiać na różne tematy, inspirować się nawzajem i spędzać razem czas. W tym odcinku dowiecie się, czym jest Polyglot Gathering i co najbardziej mi się podobało. Posłuchajcie o fascynujących wykładach, warsztatach i pełnej życia społeczności, która sprawia, że to wydarzenie jest tak wyjątkowe!Enjoy listening! :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104981484My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

Book or film? What's better? Can a film based on a book be better than the original? Enjoy listening! :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101377056My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)

Can you sing? That's actually not important. Do you like singing? If yes, then it's a great way to learn Polish! Enjoy listening! :)You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99472998My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithjohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polishwithjohnIn the podcast, I used "Sing Swing Bada Bing" Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions; source: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (attribution not required)