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Podcast: Learn Polish
Episode: #546 Poland Then & Now: An 18-Year Perspective on Independence Day
Description: Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. You can find all our episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com. This episode explores Poland's Independence Day (11 November) through a conversation with Roy, who reflects on 18 years living in Poland.
Roy discusses big changes he has seen — improved infrastructure, new lifestyles and diets, evolving public culture, and the importance of safety and family traditions. The hosts also touch on Poland's history, the legacy of communism, and what freedom means to different generations.
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