Overview
Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Polish and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency.
International House's courses help you use Polish in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
After Level 2, continue your learning with Level 3 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.
What’s included in your Elementary Polish course?
- Lesson summaries, notes & resources
- Polish study tips
- Additional study resources
- Support from experienced teachers
- Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students
Programme Structure
By the end of your course, you should be able to:- Talk about the weather, describe how you feel, and express basic emotions
- Discuss your job, daily work activities, and workplace routines
- Order food in a restaurant and talk about Polish dishes and dining customs
- Use numbers from 100 to 1000 in practical contexts
- Talk about health, well-being, and personal states using appropriate vocabulary
- Use adjectives and adverbs correctly in context (e.g., Czuję się wspaniale)
- Apply the instrumental case with professions, nationalities, and common phrases with z (with)
- Conjugate verbs in the present tense for plural subjects
- Recognize and produce Polish sounds and intonation patterns more confidently
- Understand aspects of Polish work culture, food traditions, and everyday etiquette
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Polish Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied Polish Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. The following levels build on the levels before.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents212 GBP / module≈ 212 GBP / module -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents212 GBP / module≈ 212 GBP / module
Additional Details
- fees per level
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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