Dorota · Polish teacher · B1 exam specialist

The Polish B1 exam — no surprises.

You practise on the official sample tasks and the published exam requirements. And before you pay about 730 zł for the exam, I'll tell you honestly whether you're ready — or whether the next session is the smarter choice.

Starting from zero? General Polish from 100 zł per lesson

5.0 on Google lessons in Polish and English

Who is it for

You're building your life in Poland — Polish shouldn't hold you back

  1. 1.

    You want to settle here

    Permanent residence, citizenship, daily life at the office and the doctor's — with a certificate to prove your level.

    Check your level — free →
  2. 2.

    You work in a company

    You want to understand colleagues, emails and meetings, and feel at ease in a Polish-speaking team.

    Polish alongside a full-time job →
  3. 3.

    You run your own business

    Clients, contractors, offices and invoices — handle them in Polish, with confidence.

    Check your level — free →
  4. 4.

    You need to pass B1

    The state certificate required for permanent residence and citizenship — prepared step by step.

    Read the B1 exam guide →
Courses

Two paths — one goal: real Polish you can use

Whether you're starting from zero or aiming straight for the exam, the course is built around your life, your work and your pace.

A0 → B1

General Polish — from zero to fluency

Speak from the first lesson. We cover real situations: work, the office, the doctor, shopping, neighbours and small talk — at a pace that fits you.

  • Communication first — grammar always in context
  • Materials tailored to your life and industry
  • Lessons in Polish, with English support when needed
Start with a free intro call
State exam · B1

B1 exam preparation — the certificate that opens doors

The official state certificate of Polish — required for permanent residence and citizenship. We train every part of the exam on the official, published requirements.

  • All parts: listening, reading, grammar, writing, speaking
  • Mock exams under real conditions — with a written report
  • A realistic plan up to your exam date
Read the B1 exam guide
New · readiness check

Is it time to book your exam date?

The exam costs about 730 zł and places at the exam centres go within days. Before you pay, we check it on tasks in the exam format — and you get a clear answer.

  1. 90 min
    A check in the exam formattasks just like on the exam paper
  2. writing
    A written task to be markedyou write to the exam instructions, I mark it
  3. 30 min
    Feedback callafter marking: what's ready, what's missing and how long it takes

More about the readiness check

After the check you get one of two answers

Book your dateyou're ready — and you know what to focus on until exam day
Wait a little longeryou get a list of gaps and a realistic plan for the next session
290 złone-off package

If you continue with preparation, the full 290 zł is deducted from the course price.

Pricing

Pick what you need right now

Every lesson comes with a recording and notes. The 20-minute intro call is free.

ServicePrice

General Polish

A0 → B1 · one-on-one
  • 120 zł with one lesson a week
  • 100 zł with two lessons a week
100–120 złper 60 minutesStart with a free intro call

B1 exam preparation

State exam · one-on-one
  • All parts of the exam
  • Tasks in the official exam format
140 złper 60 minutesStart with a free intro call

B1 readiness check

One-off packagebefore you pay for the exam!
  • 90-minute check in the exam format
  • A written task to be marked
  • 30-minute feedback: book the exam now or wait
  • 290 zł deducted from the B1 course if you continue
290 złone-off

Every student gets access to the app with materials and recordings. Current students keep their existing terms.

Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute intro call

Reviews

What students say

★★★★★
“Polish can be an extremely challenging language to learn, especially for beginners, but Dorota has a great ability to explain difficult grammar and concepts in a simple, clear, and approachable way.”
David Lop · review on Google
★★★★★
“Absolutely loved the Polish lessons with Dorota… they were tailor made to my needs and have helped me speak confidently.”
Sifiso Ngwane · review on Google
★★★★★
“So definitely it was a great choice to have lessons with you. … You are the best Teacher.”
Arun Singh · review on Google

5.0 average of 4 reviews on Google Read the reviews on Google

How it works

No promises of passing — a plan, and an honest answer before you register

  1. 1.

    Free 20-minute intro call

    A short test before the call and a conversation with me. You leave with your current level and a realistic number of weeks to B1.

  2. 2.

    Preparation in the real exam format

    Every part of the exam trained on the official sample tests and published requirements, not on textbook patterns.

  3. 3.

    Mock exam before you register

    You get a written report. If you're not there yet, I'll say so — and show you what's missing and how long it takes.

next B1 state exam session 6–7 February 2027

Exam centres open registration about two months before each session and places go within days. Exam fee: about 730 zł.

Check if you're ready
Dorota — teacher of Polish as a foreign language
Hi, I'm Dorota!
About me

12 years teaching Polish to people who are making Poland their home

I'm a teacher of Polish as a foreign language with over a decade of experience. I teach online, working with people from all over the world who are building their lives in Poland.

I know that adults learn fastest when the language is connected to real life: their job, their family, their everyday errands. That's why I don't teach grammar in a vacuum — every structure comes from a situation you'll actually meet.

I specialise in preparing students for the state B1 exam. I work on the official, publicly available requirements and the commission's sample tests — I know how every part of the exam works and how to measure your readiness before you pay for the real attempt.

FAQ

Good to know before we start

Do I need to know any Polish to start?

No. We can start from absolute zero. At the beginning lessons run with English support, and we switch to more and more Polish as you grow.

Why do I need the B1 certificate?

The state B1 certificate of Polish is required for the EU long-term residence permit and for Polish citizenship. It's an official document recognised by the offices — and since 30 June 2026 certificates from post-secondary schools are no longer accepted.

Which permits require the certificate — and what changed in 2026 →

Learn more: the B1 exam — format, dates and fees →

How do online lessons work?

We meet on video (Google Meet). You get materials, notes and — on request — a recording, so you can review everything between lessons.

How long does B1 preparation take?

It depends on your starting level and how often we meet. After a free 20-minute intro call I'll give you a realistic plan up to your chosen exam date.

How many hours it really takes — and how to learn Polish with a full-time job →

How do I know if I'm ready for the B1 exam?

The readiness check takes 90 minutes and uses tasks in the exam format. You also write a text that I mark, and then we go through the result on a 30-minute call: whether it makes sense to book your exam date now or aim for the next session, and what is still missing. It costs 290 zł, and if you then start preparation, the full amount is deducted from the course price.

See the B1 readiness check →

How much do lessons cost?

The 20-minute intro call is free. General Polish costs 120 zł per 60 minutes with one lesson a week, or 100 zł with two lessons a week. B1 exam preparation — 140 zł per 60 minutes. The B1 readiness check (a 90-minute check, a marked written task and a 30-minute feedback call) costs 290 zł, and if you then start preparation, the full amount is deducted from the course price. You'll get a plan for your goal after the intro call — with no obligations.

See the full price list →

In what language are the lessons?

Mostly in Polish, with English support whenever something needs a clear explanation — especially at the beginning.

Booking

Pick a time that suits you

Book a free 20-minute intro call: we'll check your level and match the course to your goal. Pick a day and an hour.

Choose an hour

First select a day in the calendar.

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Get in touch

Let's start your Polish today

Write to me about your goal — settling in Poland, work, business or the B1 exam. WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach me.

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