SemesterFall Semester, 2025
DepartmentSophomore Class A, Department of Slavics Sophomore Class B, Department of Slavics
Course NamePolish Conversation I
InstructorRobert Biryndo
Credit3.0
Course TypeElective
Prerequisite
Course Objective
Course Description
Course Schedule












































































































Week



Topic



Content and Reading Assignment



Teaching Activities and Homework



1



Introductions



Introducing yourself and others



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



2



Asking and Answering Basic Questions



Identity, objects, yes/no questions



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



3



Phone Conversations



Telephone language, giving/asking names;



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



4



Asking for Directions



Locations, motion verbs, directions



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



5



Shopping



Prices, asking for things



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



6



Talking About Possessions



Personal belongings



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



7



Review and Assessment



Review of major grammar points; vocabulary revision; student presentations or dialogues



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



8



Mid-term exam



 



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



9



Health and Illness



Visiting a doctor, feeling unwell



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



10



Celebrations



Christmas, wishes, holiday expressions



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



11



Travel and Time



Talking about trips, time expressions



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



12



Comparisons



Comparing people and things



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



13



Giving Presents, Asking for Help



Shopping (advanced), giving/receiving



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



14



Hotel and Restaurant Services



Making reservations, ordering food



Listening and writing exercises from the textbook



15



Review and Assessment



Review of major grammar points; vocabulary revision; student presentations or dialogues



 



16



Final exam



 



 



Teaching Methods
Teaching Assistant
Requirement/Grading

Fluency:



20 points: Speech natural and continuous; no unnatural pauses



18 points: Speech generally natural and continuous; only slight stumbling or unnatural pauses



16 points: Definite stumbling, but a student manages to rephrase or continue



12 points: Speech frequently hesitant and jerky; sentences may be left uncompleted



Vocabularies:



20 points: Uses vocabulary very accurately and extensively (for given levels)



18 points: Uses range of vocabulary accurately



16 points: Occasionally lacks needed words; predominantly accurate usage



12 points: Frequently lacks needed words; frequent inaccurate usage



Structure:



20 points: Vocal expression almost always correct



18 points: Most vocal expressions correct; some minor structural errors



16 points : Many vocal expressions correct; some significant structural errors



12 points: Some vocal expressions correct; definite structural problems



Comprehensibility:



40 points: Entirely comprehensible



36 points: Almost entirely comprehensible; no misunderstandings



32 points: Some errors, but mostly comprehensible; occasionally misunderstands tester's questions



24 points: Many errors, about half incomprehensible


Textbook & Reference

Miodunka Władysław, Let`s Learn Polish 1, Uczmy się polskiego 1, Multimedia course in Polish as a Foreign Language, Polish Foundation for Science Advancement 1996.


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