THE SHORT ANSWER
See how the subject fits together
Prepare communication, mediation and cultural reflection. The language portfolio supports discussion but is not itself a separately marked coursework submission.
A revision map, not a prediction of which questions will appear. Official sources and scope
MORE THAN A TOPIC LIST
How is Polish assessed?
- Oral examination: spoken communication.
- Aural examination: listening comprehension.
- Written examination: reading and writing.
This describes the syllabus assessment components. Use the SEC instructions for your year for timing, question choices, materials and submission arrangements. Read the official assessment section. (opens in a new tab)
Check your selected programme
Use the official portfolio and oral-assessment guidance linked on the subject page. A portfolio helps you reflect on and discuss learning; do not assume it is a separately graded project.
YOUR SUBJECT, YOUR CHECKLIST
What should I revise?
Choose the checklist for your level. Topic groups are a starting map, not every syllabus outcome. Optional cards only apply if they are part of your programme.
The broad communication skills apply across Higher and Ordinary Level. The complexity of texts, expected responses and assessment arrangements differ. Use your level’s official paper; the checklists below are stored separately but are not a claim that both levels have identical outcomes.
Saved in this browser, separately for each subject and level. A tick is not a mastery score.
Personal life & everyday communication
Personal information, school, interests and everyday interactions.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
Explain the important points of a Polish announcement to someone who needs to make a decision.
Prepare flexible phrases, then change one detail and respond without a script.
Plans & practical situations
Making arrangements, seeking information and explaining needs.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
How would you ask for clarification when arrangements change?
Practise questions and follow-up responses, not only prepared statements.
Reading for meaning
Finding relevant information and understanding a text’s message.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
Which part of a text supports your answer?
Read the question carefully and distinguish stated information from an inference.
Listening for detail
Understanding spoken information in context.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
Can you identify who, when, where and what changed in a short recording?
Listen for meaning first, then target the detail you missed. Review the transcript afterwards.
Writing accurately
Communicating for a specified reader and purpose.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
Does your response address every part of the task?
Check case endings, verb choices and spelling when editing; everyday fluency does not remove the need for written accuracy.
Spoken interaction
Answering, asking and keeping a conversation moving.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
What could you say if you do not understand a follow-up question?
Practise a polite request for repetition and then answer the actual question.
Culture, mediation & portfolio
Reflecting on languages, cultures and communication through selected material.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
How would you explain a cultural similarity or difference without stereotyping?
Use a specific example, say what it shows and recognise variation within communities.
The prompts are original study exercises, not quotations from SEC papers or predictions of examination questions. Check the official topic scope.
TURN TOPICS INTO PRACTICE
A useful next revision session
- Combine ten minutes of Polish listening with a short spoken response.
- Turn recurring mistakes into a small personal editing checklist.
- Revisit portfolio material and practise explaining what it helped you learn.
After practising, write down the exact point that stopped you. Revisit that step, then try again without the notes. A tick should record work you have done, not confidence alone.
Before you narrow your revision
Does a topic’s absence last year mean it is due this year?
No. This guide does not infer question probabilities from previous papers. Use past papers to practise skills and interpret instructions, not to exclude valid syllabus content.
Should I complete every optional card?
No. Check your class’s selected programme and your level. A chosen text, elective or prescribed topic is not interchangeable with another student’s programme. Use the full official syllabus for detailed outcomes.
Are the practice prompts real exam questions?
No. They are short, original CollegeRoute study prompts designed to help you apply the topic. They do not carry an official SEC mark allocation or predict examination wording.
Sources and scope
Checked 8 September 2026. Intended for the 2027 examination cohort.
- Curriculum Online: Polish (opens in a new tab). Official subject information, specifications and associated guidance.
- Polish: official syllabus / specification (PDF) (opens in a new tab). Used sections: Communicative skills, language/cultural awareness or the communicative and pluricultural strands; assessment. Grammar reminders and practice prompts are CollegeRoute study suggestions.
- State Examinations Commission (opens in a new tab): examination-year instructions, official papers and marking schemes.
These are editorial revision groups, not a transcription of every learning outcome. The practice prompts and study tips are independent CollegeRoute suggestions. Your teacher’s programme, prescribed material and current official instructions remain the reference for exact requirements.