The Polish Language

Polish Studies at SSEES | Poland in brief

Polish (język polski) belongs to the group of Western Slavonic languages. Its grammar is based on Slavonic structures, however its vocabulary draws heavily on German and Italian and, more recently, on English. It uses the Latin alphabet. It is the official language of the Republic of Poland and has about 44 million speakers in Poland and around the world.

SSEES students learning the language don't have far to go to immerse themselves in Polish language and culture. Located in the heart of London, the School offers easy access to many places that are related to Poland: bookshops, cafés and restaurants, theatres and cinemas. The Polish community in London is very active and supportive of anyone contributing to Polish studies, and there is outside funding available for students' academic work or for going to Poland to attend summer language courses.

To find out more about the Polish language click on the links below:

• Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish language



• Polish Taster Site: www.ucl.ac.uk/atlas/polish/index.html (learn about Poland and test your general knowledge on the country)

This page last modified Thursday 16 December 2010.