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On the courses you practise Polish pronunciation, everyday conversation and basic grammar that help you get by when travelling, for example, and you learn about Polish culture and travel destinations along the way. Classes are held at our building in Töölö (Runeberginkatu 22–24), and the courses cost €134. Please note that our Polish courses are taught in Finnish and Polish. The language of instruction is always shown in the course details in the registration system. See all our courses taught in English. Courses Frequently asked questions Registration The Polish language Polish (język polski) is a Slavic language and the official language of Poland. It has around 40 million speakers, most of whom live in Poland, with around three million in other countries. For foreign learners, the hardest part of Polish pronunciation is probably the strongly palatalised consonants, which are written with an acute accent before a consonant and at the end of a word (ć, ń, ś, ź). Which course is right for you? If you want to…Explorecontinue learning Polish and practise pronunciationPolish beginners’ continuationtalk about your family, job and hobbiesPolish beginners’ continuationwrite text messages and talk about your plans in PolishPolish 3explore Warsaw and Kraków through the languagePolish 3 Courses in spring 2027 This list is based on the published spring 2027 programme. You can always find up-to-date information, course descriptions and available places in the registration system. The courses are held at Runeberginkatu 22–24 and taught by Holger Thors. The Finnish course name is shown in brackets. On the beginner-level courses you practise Polish pronunciation as well as basic vocabulary and grammar that help you get by when travelling, for example. On the continuation courses you develop your skills through speaking, listening and writing activities. You also learn about Polish culture and interesting travel destinations. Polish beginners’ continuation, A1.1 (Puolan alkeiden jatko): Tue 17.00–18.30, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027, €134. Pronunciation, polite phrases and talking about your family, job and hobbies. Textbook: Hurra!!! Po polsku 1, chapters 3–5. Polish 3, A1.3 (Puolan jatko 3): Wed 18.45–20.15, 13 Jan – 7 Apr 2027, €134. Plans for the coming year, text messages, the past and future tenses and an adventure in Warsaw, Kraków and on the train between them. For learners with about two years of Polish. Textbook: Hurra!!! Po polsku 1 Nowa Edycja, chapters 10–11. See also Language courses: all the languages we teach. Russian courses: another Slavic language from intensive beginners. Estonian courses: our close neighbour’s language from intensive beginners. Good to know Location: Runeberginkatu 22–24, Helsinki. How to find us Language of instruction: The courses are taught in Finnish and Polish. Levels: The course levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1). Read more about language levels Textbooks: Textbooks are not included in the course fee. We recommend that you buy the textbook right after the first class. You can buy textbooks from bookshops, online bookshops and publishers’ websites. We do not supply textbooks. Payment: Language courses cannot be paid for with Edenred or Epassi culture and sport benefits. If your employer offers a tax-free culture benefit (up to €400 a year) that you would like to use for language studies, we can make a separate agreement with your employer. You choose the course, and we invoice the full fee or the part your employer covers directly to your employer. Please contact our study guidance or office for more information. Certificate: You can request a certificate from our office once the course has ended. Frequently asked questions Are the Polish courses taught in English? No. The courses are taught in Finnish and Polish. Can I start Polish from scratch in spring? There is no Polish beginners’ course in spring 2027. The beginners’ continuation course suits you if you have already studied some Polish. Our study guidance can advise you. Is Polish pronunciation difficult? The strongly palatalised consonants are the most challenging part of Polish pronunciation, but you practise pronunciation a lot on the courses. Can I join a course that has already started? Yes. Register for the course but do not pay, and email toimisto@helao.fi to tell us when you will start. We will send you a payment link with an adjusted price. Can I pay with Edenred or Epassi? No. Language courses cannot be paid for with culture and sport benefits. You can, however, use a tax-free culture benefit from your employer through a separate agreement. Please contact our office for more information. Registration Browse all our Polish courses and register online. Our study guidance can help you choose a course and answer questions about your studies. For more information about our Polish courses, please contact Niina Kerppola, Head of Foreign Languages, at niina.kerppola@helao.fi.
