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A12 min · 102 words

Kawa z Michałem

Coffee with Michał

Ola meets her friend Michał in a Kraków café: greetings, small talk, and two coffees ordered with poproszę.

You will practice: Greetings and small talk (cześć, co słychać), ordering with poproszę + accusative (kawę, herbatę), and z + instrumental for company and additions (z Michałem, z mlekiem).

Words to know

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  • kawiarniacafé
  • spotykać sięto meet (each other)
  • płacićto pay
  • poproszęI'll have… please
  • cukiersugar
  • sernikcheesecake
  • kelnerkawaitress
  • rozmawiaćto talk, chat
  • pracawork
  • pysznydelicious
  • rachunekthe bill
  • razemtogether

Did you get it?

4 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.

1. Who does Ola meet at the café?

2. How does Ola drink her coffee?

3. What do they order to eat?

4. Who pays the bill?

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