Karta Polaka course – prepare calmly for the consul interview

Who will benefit from the course

The course is for people applying for the Karta Polaka who have no Polish school certificate or language certificate – so their knowledge of the language will be assessed by the consul (or the voivode) in an interview. It is useful both for those who speak Polish poorly and get stressed by the interview, and for those who speak fluently but cannot talk about their family history and traditions in an organised way. We explain the requirements and the procedure in our guide to the Karta Polaka.

What the Act requires – and what it does not

The Act on the Karta Polaka requires “at least a basic knowledge of the Polish language” and knowledge and cultivation of Polish traditions and customs. It does not specify B1 or any other level on the A1–C2 scale – that is why we do not promise that “A2 is enough”. So we work on what the interview tests: understanding the questions, answering in full sentences and asking for repetition when you do not understand something.

What you will learn

We work on three areas that recur in typical consul interviews. These are typical conversation topics, not an official list of consulate questions – every interview looks a little different.

You will find more examples in our typical consul’s questions and the short history of Poland.

What the classes look like

All lessons are individual, last 50 minutes and take place on Google Meet. The teacher starts with your family story – the natural beginning of a Karta Polaka interview – and helps you arrange it into a few simple, correct sentences. Then come traditions, history and questions that may surprise you. You get explanations in Polish, English, Russian or Spanish.

From your family story to a mock interview

1. A trial lesson with a diagnosis – we check how much you understand by ear and how you talk about yourself.
2. Your story – life history, family, Polish roots, work and plans.
3. Traditions and holidays – what is done, when and why; vocabulary that lets you talk about it.
4. History and symbols – the most important events and figures in simple sentences.
5. The first simulated interview with the consul and a discussion.
6. Improvement and the second simulation – just before the date of your interview.

Included in the course price

• 8 individual lessons and two simulated consul interviews with feedback.
• Materials on traditions, holidays and history written in simple Polish.
• Contact with the teacher via WhatsApp between classes.

Important: nobody can guarantee a positive decision – the consul decides about the Karta Polaka. What we can do is make sure that in the interview you understand the questions and answer calmly, in full sentences.

Already have an interview date?

Book a trial lesson and tell us when your interview is scheduled – we will draw up a plan up to that day. If the date is close, we can make the lessons more frequent.