This book is Volume 1 of the graded Polish reading series. It contains a course for beginners and advanced beginners, with texts presented side by side in Polish and German. Readers' motivation is maintained through fun everyday stories about making new friends, studying, job searching, and working. The method used is based on the natural human ability to remember words that appear repeatedly and systematically in the text. Sentences are always formed from the words explained in previous chapters. Particularly, new words and phrases that occur frequently will almost automatically stick in the brain. The book offers a parallel translation, allowing readers to learn the language in a shorter time. At a glance, the meanings of unfamiliar words can be immediately seen. Audio files are available online as well. With the help of QR codes, one can quickly access an audio file without manually entering web addresses. This book has already helped many people discover their true language potential. Twenty minutes a day is the foundation for success!.