Identity and culture

Identity and culture

Personal Details

  • Learners are often required to introduce themselves, including their names, age, and the place where they currently reside.
  • Appropriate vocabulary relating to personal identity such as professions, hobbies, height, hair and eye colours should be mastered.
  • Proficiency in expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences, particularly in relation to people and places, is fundamental.

Family and Relationships

  • Learners should be well versed in the Polish family structures, including detailed knowledge about the relationships between family members.
  • Students should be able to talk about their family in relative detail, offering views and comparisons where appropriate.
  • They should also be able to discuss issues such as marriage, divorce, and raising children.

Daily Routine

  • Skills to discuss daily activities, from waking up to retiring for bed is essential.
  • Vocabulary to discuss school or work routines should be well-mastered.
  • Questions often include what the student does on weekends and holidays, or how they spend their free time; answering these require an expanded vocabulary.

Festivals and Celebrations

  • Knowledge about Polish festivals and traditions, as well as the ability to compare them to British festivals is essential.
  • Familiarity with cultural traditions such as food, music, and dance that are significant to Polish celebrations is important.
  • Proficiency in describing how and why these festivals are celebrated is a key part of this section.

Fashion, Food, and Shopping

  • Vocabulary related to clothes, colours, styles, and shopping should be mastered.
  • Ability to talk about preferences in fashion and shopping habits often features in the exam.
  • Proficiency in describing, discussing and expressing opinions about traditional and modern Polish cuisine is expected.

Travel and Tourism

  • Conversational skills in discussing Polish localities, climates, and landmarks is important.
  • Knowledge of tourist attractions in Poland and personal travel experiences often feature in the exam.
  • Proficiency in asking and giving directions, and discussing various forms of transportation is crucial.
  • Students should also be able to express their views and potential plans on travelling.

Remember, the aim is to communicate effectively in Polish, demonstrating knowledge of both the language and cultural aspects. To achieve this, practice articulating well-structured sentences and using a range of appropriate vocabulary.