Episode Details

In this episode recorded live on 1st May, Ania and Roy talk about one of Poland's most beloved holiday periods — Majówka, the May long weekend. They break down what happens on each of the three days (1st, 2nd and 3rd May), what Poles actually do to celebrate, and cover loads of everyday Polish vocabulary around holidays, traditions, food, and free time.

🇵🇱 Perfect for: Beginner to intermediate Polish learners who want natural, conversational Polish on culture and everyday life.

0:00 - Welcome & intro recorded live on 1st May

1:00 - Small talk: How are you? Co tam u Ciebie?

2:00 - Roy's morning: gym, sunshine & plans for a BBQ

3:30 - What is Majówka? Poland's May long weekend explained

5:00 - 1st May — Święto Pracy (Labour Day): why shops are closed

7:00 - Is Żabka always open? Even during nuclear war! 8:30 - 2nd May — Dzień Flagi Polskiej (Polish Flag Day)

10:00 - Polish flag colours: biało-czerwona — don't mix it up with Indonesia!

11:30 - 3rd May — Święto Konstytucji (Constitution Day)

13:00 - What do Poles do on Majówka? Stereotypes vs reality

14:30 - Grill + piwo = the ultimate Majówka combo

16:00 - Trips, travel & public Majówka events in villages and towns

18:00 - Festyn food: kiełbasa, frytki, gofry, lody...

19:30 - Roy's Majówka plans: gym, books & relaxing in the garden

21:00 - Bank holidays in Ireland vs Poland — a cultural difference

22:30 - Outro: enjoy the sunshine, leave a comment & do widzenia!

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