Day 167: A Mural of My Own
On the way home from school in Ostrów Wielkopolski, a mother (A) and her eight-year-old son (B) stop in front of a huge new mural on the end wall of a block of flats.
How to study this lesson 3 steps
- Read the situation under the title. It says who is talking and how they know each other, which decides how politely they speak.
- Read the dialogue line by line with its translation, until every line makes sense. Point at (or tap) a Polish word to see what it means.
- Spend at least 30 minutes listening to native Polish, for example from the Resources page. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it yet.
Dialogue
Audio recordings are on the way. For now, each lesson is the dialogue with its English translation.
Keys: E hide English · ← → previous / next day · point at a word to see its meaning
-
A
Zobacz, skończyli ten gigantyczny mural. Powstał dzięki mieszkańcom, którzy zagłosowali na niego w budżecie obywatelskim.
Look, they've finished that giant mural. It's here thanks to the residents, who voted for it in the civic budget.
-
B
Czyli wolno malować po ścianach? A na mnie nakrzyczałaś za rakietę w przedpokoju!
So you're allowed to paint on walls? But you shouted at me for the rocket in the hall!
-
A
Bo artysta miał pozwolenie spółdzielni, a ty rysowałeś flamastrem, i to wbrew mojemu zakazowi.
Because the artist had the housing co-op's permission, and you drew in felt-tip, against my orders, no less.
-
B
To ja teraz proszę o pozwolenie. Mogę namalować mural u siebie w pokoju?
Then I'm asking for permission now. Can I paint a mural in my room?
-
A
Najpierw należy złożyć projekt. W przypadku rakiet komisja jest wyjątkowo surowa.
First you have to submit a design. When it comes to rockets, the committee is extremely strict.
-
B
Projekt już widziałaś, w przedpokoju. Tata mówi, że i tak się nie zmyje.
You've already seen the design, in the hall. Dad says it won't wash off anyway.
Your progress is saved in this browser only, with no sign-up. The course page and the menu show where you left off. Well done! Next up: Day 168: Week Forty-Three
If this free course has helped you in your Polish journey, please consider supporting the project. It's a one-person effort, and even small contributions help keep it running and free for everyone.