A B1–B2 Polish lesson that’s ready to teach. Open it and go.
A podcast about Maria Skłodowska-Curie, 22 slides of tasks, a student version and a lesson plan for 1–2 lessons. No evening of prep.
Ready-made lessons are scarcest at B1–B2
This is where many learners of Polish are right now: certificate exam, relocation, work in Poland. Yet good materials for this level are still hard to find.
Prep from scratch
Finding a text or audio, choosing vocabulary, writing tasks and a key – an evening of work for one lesson.
Coursebooks fall short
Scripted dialogues and made-up characters. Adult B2 learners want real topics.
They understand, but don’t speak
At B1+ learners understand a lot but lack ready-made word combinations to speak fluently.
A complete pack for 1–2 lessons
Teacher version
22 slides: warm-ups, glossary, collocations, 3 listening tasks, speaking, discussion. Answer key and transcript.
Student version
20 slides without answers – to project in class or set as homework.
Lesson plan EN / PL / UA
A two-lesson route, a one-lesson route and a separate B1 route. With timing and homework.
collocations from the podcast
Ready-made word combinations learners use straight away when speaking.
9-minute podcast
A biographical podcast on YouTube, linked from the slides, with a Polish–English word list at the end of the video. Transcript with the collocations highlighted.
PL–UKR–ENG glossary
21 words and 30 collocations with translations. Learners cover a column and test themselves.
From warm-up to discussion
The methodological sequence is already built: from familiar words to extended speaking.
Warm-up
Hypotheses and associations: what learners already know about Maria.
Vocabulary
Picture glossary and 30 collocations with practice.
3 listenings
Gist → detail → causes and conclusions.
Reconstruction
Timeline and retelling the story with linkers.
Speaking
Pair interview and a discussion with argument phrases.
This is what the lesson looks like
Below are 4 selected slides out of 22, followed by a sample timing plan for the first lesson from the lesson plan. Click a slide to enlarge it.
From the lesson plan
Sample: Lesson 1 timing · 90 min
Route A, lesson 1: vocabulary and first listening.
| Slides | Stage | Min |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Intro and warm-up: the obstacles Maria faced | 10 |
| 3 | “Who is she?” hypotheses from key words | 7 |
| 4–5 | Picture glossary: meaning, pronunciation, stress | 10 |
| 6 | Ex. 1: word ↔ definition | 12 |
| 7–9 | Collocations: meaning and learners’ own sentences | 15 |
| 10 | Ex. 2, part A: pairs, against the clock | 8 |
| 12 | First listening + “Maria’s story in 60 seconds” | 20 |
| Buffer / wrap-up | 8 | |
| Total | 90 |
What else is in the lesson plan
Three routes to fit your group and your time:
- Route A · two 90-minute lessonsThe full route, recommended for B2 groups: every task plus the “Wyzwanie B2” challenges.
- Route B · one 90-minute lessonA shorter route for B1+/B2 when you have just one class for the topic.
- Route for a B1 groupWhat to keep, simplify or skip; how to play the podcast in sections.
Plus: detailed guidance for every stage, Lesson 2 timing and homework.
Works for both B1 and B2 groups
The podcast itself is B1+. Tasks build up gradually, so you choose the route for your group.
Core route
Warm-ups, vocabulary, first and third listening, timeline, a simplified interview. The podcast can be played in sections.
Full route
All tasks plus the “Wyzwanie B2” challenges: connected narrative, an 80–100-word text and a B2/B2+ discussion.
It’s for you if
- you teach Polish as a foreign language to teens 15+ or adults
- you have groups or 1:1 students at B1+ – B2
- you teach in person, online or hybrid
It’s not for you if
- your learners are at A1–A2
- you need a grammar lesson: the focus here is vocabulary, listening and speaking
Polonista Center
A Polish language school teaching children, adults and corporate clients since 2008. Polonista Teacher Lab is our line of original materials: we make for fellow teachers what we use in our own classes. Our team includes examiners for the state certificate exams in Polish.
FAQ
How do I get the files?
Immediately after payment: the PDFs are available to download and the link is also sent by email.
Is the payment secure?
Yes. Payments are handled by the BlackSea platform’s secure payment service (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay). We never see your card details. The price is in USD; your bank converts it automatically.
What language are the materials in?
The slides are in Polish. The lesson plan comes in three versions – English, Polish and Ukrainian – and the glossary is trilingual.
Can I print it and use it online?
Yes. The 16:9 slides work on screen, a projector, Zoom and in print. The lesson plan is A4.
Can I share it with my students?
You may share the student version with your own students and groups. Redistribution outside your groups and resale are prohibited.
Your next B1–B2 lesson is ready
Podcast, 22 + 20 slides, lesson plan in 3 languages, answer key, transcript and glossary – in one pack.