POLI UN2101

Became considerably more comfortable conversing in Polish

Improved my vocabulary, grammar, and writing immensely

I learned about the nuances of the Polish language, e.g., topics such as aspekt (dokonany and niedokonany) and understanding how verbs with prefixes are created and related to one another.

Lots of grammatical background on the Polish language I had not learned as a native speaker. ­ I learned a lot about Polish grammar and proper use of numbers and action verbs. There was a lot of verbs on the dopełniacz i narzednik case. We learned a lot of descriptive adjectives through the program “Mam Talent”.

I highly recommend this course, even if you are a native Polish speaker, because not only is it fun but you do grow in fluency and learn things you may not have come to think about before.

If you have any Polish background/experience in speaking, listening, etc., this course will definitely strengthen your knowledge of the language such as with word choices, grammar structures, and explaining the "mystery" behind the confusing number system.

Low work commitments, very kind and understanding professor. Class does not feel stressful and harbors a safe environment for learning and making mistakes.

I truly recommend this class as Professor Caes is a great, entertaining professor who helps introduce the material in an interesting way. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2022 Course: POLIUN2101_001_2022_3-INTERMEDIATEPOLISHI : POLIUN2101_001_2022_3 - INTERMEDIATE POLISH I Instructor: Christopher Caes

I learned more about speaking, listening comprehension, cases, tenses, and vocabulary.