Polish Intermediate (Level 3)

You have reached the A2 level in the ELP self-assessment grid (equivalent to a good grade at GSCE) and/or completed the Post-beginners (level 2) Course.

Key information

Course starting in October 2026

• Course: Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm 
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 15 October 2026 - ends 18 March 2027
  Length: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £312* (payable in two termly instalments of £156 each)
  Bursary Fund available for UoL Students (£156)

*University of Leicester's students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are welcome to apply for a Bursary Fund covering 50% of this course fee. For further details, see our dates and fees and Terms & Conditions (Point 13).

This course requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 12 students. The course fee includes all tuition, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term 1 runs from October to December, Term 2 from January to March and Term 3 from May to July. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. When enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. UoL students can apply for the Bursary Fund. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language. For courses started in October, a third term will run from April to June, comprising 6 weeks.  

Entry level

You have reached level A2 or completed the Post-Beginners (level 2) or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group.

You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• Exploring topics such as personality, work and education, city and country life, feelings and relationships with others, healthy lifestyle, travel and tourism
• Expressing opinions and preferences providing details and reasons for your choices
• Talking about present, past and future events using a range of structures
• Developing fluency in speaking and conversational skills taking part in discussions actively
• Developing grammatical accuracy by revising and expanding conjugations, noun and adjective cases, using conjunctions and participles and other grammatical structures
• Identifying the main features, regarding structure, vocabulary and register, of a variety of texts such as letters, adverts, articles and reviews and responding to them applying their attributes accordingly.

Please note the course content is flexible and subject to change depending on the preferences of the group.

Resources

It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required.

Our approach

This course is taught in Polish; English is used when necessary or requested by students in particular situations or grammar explanations. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary and grammar structures of the Polish language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Polish language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size is limited to 12 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Intermediate level (3), you can progress onto the Upper-intermediate level (4). If you are interested in attending an Upper-intermediate course please email Languages at Leicester at [email protected] to register your interest.