How do I check my Polish pronunciation online?

Open Practice, say a phrase into the mic. In a couple of seconds — a sound score and the teacher’s voice. No sign-up.

Which Polish sounds give away an accent most often?

First is “ł”: people read it like Russian “л”, though it’s closer to English w. Then nasal “ą” and “ę”, which almost always get swallowed, “rz”, and soft si, ci, zi, dzi. That’s where we start.

Do I need to sign up?

No. Checking on the site works right away: open, record, hear feedback. An account is only needed if you want progress to stick across days — that’s in the app.

How is this different from Duolingo and other apps?

Those teach words and grammar, and check pronunciation as “recognized / not recognized.” We flip it: we don’t teach vocabulary at all — we break down each sound and tell you exactly what’s off.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes — Practice opens in a mobile browser. Mic, recording, and feedback work the same. Nothing to install.

What if I have no idea how to pronounce ł?

Don’t reach your tongue to your teeth. Polish “ł” is made with the lips: round them like for “u” and don’t touch the palate with your tongue. You’ll get the sound from English water. In Practice the teacher says it alone so you can hear the difference from your version.

Polish pronunciation

What gives away
your NOT Polish
accent

Turn on the mic, read a phrase — hear which sounds already sound Polish, and which still give you away.

Jak Polak on a phone: teacher, phrase recording, pronunciation feedback

Try it free How it works

Browser mic · Nothing to install · Feedback in a minute

250+

Phrases on the site

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Teacher voices

strict, friendly, warm, fast

ł ą ę

Most common mistakes

we start feedback there

1 min

To first feedback

no sign-up

In a minute

Three steps
to feedback

A typical app says “right” or “wrong.” We tell you which sound gave you away — and what to do with it.

01
You read a phrase
A Polish phrase on screen plus a tip for how it sounds. No textbook transcription — only what actually helps you say it.
02
You speak out loud
One button, browser mic. You can hear the teacher say the same phrase, then try again.
03
You see what to fix
The teacher names the sound, explains the mistake, and tells you where to put your tongue and lips. Spoken — not a wall of text.

What’s inside

Not a course,
practice

You’re already learning grammar and vocabulary. Here it’s one thing — how Poles hear you.

Sound-by-sound feedback

We don’t score the whole phrase — we listen to each sound. So instead of a vague score you see that “cz” is already there, while “ę” is dragging everything down.

The teacher answers by voice

Explains the mistake in words and immediately says the phrase the right way. Listen, repeat, compare.

Our weak spots

ł instead of Polish “w”, hard si/ci/zi, rz where “ж” belongs, swallowed nasals. Not a generic course — typical Slavic-ear mistakes.

Practice follows you

Missed “ę”? The next phrases will have it. Weak spots come back more often until they stick without thinking.

App

Jak Polak — pronunciation practice

coming soon to mobile

Eight app screens: practice, result, progress, history, catalog, phrases, menu, and PRO.

Voices

Four teachers,
four tones

Same score, different character. Pick how you want to hear the truth about your pronunciation.

Mirosław

Strict teacher

Formal academic feedback: names the miss, gives one articulation tip, and notes what already sounds Polish.

Clear and to the point

Marek

Friend-mentor

Friendly without condescension: explains in plain words where a sound drifts into your native tongue, and keeps you going.

Casual, encouraging

Kasia

Warm teacher

Gentle support: calmly unpacks hard sounds (ł, ą, ę, rz) and makes it safe to try the phrase again.

Soft and patient

Magdalena

Energetic coach

High-tempo feedback: short verdict, one-sound focus, and energy to keep the streak moving.

Fast and motivating

Sounds

Eight places
they spot us

Polish feels close — that’s the trap. Your ear fills in the familiar sound before you think.

Letters & sounds →

Tools

Tools
with no sign-up

Browser, mic, three modes. No account — open, practice, close.

4 more sound guides — in the section above.

One phrase —
and you know what to fix

One phrase. Sound-by-sound feedback. No account needed.

Check yourself

Questions

What people
usually ask

Mic, teachers, scores — short answers, no fluff.

01How do I check my Polish pronunciation online?: Open Practice, say a phrase into the mic. In a couple of seconds — a sound score and the teacher’s voice. No sign-up.
02Which Polish sounds give away an accent most often?: First is “ł”: people read it like Russian “л”, though it’s closer to English w. Then nasal “ą” and “ę”, which almost always get swallowed, “rz”, and soft si, ci, zi, dzi. That’s where we start.
03Do I need to sign up?: No. Checking on the site works right away: open, record, hear feedback. An account is only needed if you want progress to stick across days — that’s in the app.
04How is this different from Duolingo and other apps?: Those teach words and grammar, and check pronunciation as “recognized / not recognized.” We flip it: we don’t teach vocabulary at all — we break down each sound and tell you exactly what’s off.
05Does it work on a phone?: Yes — Practice opens in a mobile browser. Mic, recording, and feedback work the same. Nothing to install.
06What if I have no idea how to pronounce ł?: Don’t reach your tongue to your teeth. Polish “ł” is made with the lips: round them like for “u” and don’t touch the palate with your tongue. You’ll get the sound from English water. In Practice the teacher says it alone so you can hear the difference from your version.

What gives away
your NOT Polish
accent

Three steps
to feedback

A typical app says “right” or “wrong.” We tell you which sound gave you away — and what to do with it.

You read a phrase

You speak out loud

You see what to fix

Not a course,
practice