LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Language / Classes, books, audio books, CDs? - best way to start to learn Polish! [23]
Surely you have to "watch" those ;)
Doda interviews.
Surely you have to "watch" those ;)
LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Language / Classes, books, audio books, CDs? - best way to start to learn Polish! [23]
I don't speak Polish (will be starting in September if time permits), however I do speak several other languages.
Classes are great because you have a teacher who can correct you, plus you can learn from other people's mistakes etc. Also, having to be at a regular class at a set time each week and having to submit homework etc. will keep you on track.
What works for me is to surround myself with the language as much as possible. Hang out with Poles, listen to Polish Radio (I'm listening to Radio Orla - internet radio as I type), pick up a copy of Panorama or Cooltura (both are free) and see how much you can understand... even if it's just the text on an advertisement for phone cards.
I don't speak Polish (will be starting in September if time permits), however I do speak several other languages.
Classes are great because you have a teacher who can correct you, plus you can learn from other people's mistakes etc. Also, having to be at a regular class at a set time each week and having to submit homework etc. will keep you on track.
What works for me is to surround myself with the language as much as possible. Hang out with Poles, listen to Polish Radio (I'm listening to Radio Orla - internet radio as I type), pick up a copy of Panorama or Cooltura (both are free) and see how much you can understand... even if it's just the text on an advertisement for phone cards.
LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Travel / Best way to get from Gdansk Airport to Kolobrzeg [19]
Excellent - thanks for those links.... got them saved :)
Excellent - thanks for those links.... got them saved :)
LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Travel / Best way to get from Gdansk Airport to Kolobrzeg [19]
Cool - thanks, that's good to know.
As much as I love Kołobrzeg, I really don't want to see the train station ever again.... last time I was there, the staff were really unhelpful when I was trying to get to Szczecin, and sold me a train ticket, even there were no trains in that direction for at least 4 hours :(
Cool - thanks, that's good to know.
As much as I love Kołobrzeg, I really don't want to see the train station ever again.... last time I was there, the staff were really unhelpful when I was trying to get to Szczecin, and sold me a train ticket, even there were no trains in that direction for at least 4 hours :(
LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Travel / The best way to get around Warsaw? [7]
What's it like there? My mate in Warsaw tells me that it's more or less a no go area, however I get the impression that it's OK, if a little edgy... like Kreuzberg in Berlin or Shoreditch in London.
Praga
What's it like there? My mate in Warsaw tells me that it's more or less a no go area, however I get the impression that it's OK, if a little edgy... like Kreuzberg in Berlin or Shoreditch in London.
LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Travel / Best way to get from Gdansk Airport to Kolobrzeg [19]
Cheers chaps.... so any idea how much a taxi from Koszalin to Kołobrzeg would cost? I guess it's got to be a lot less than the PLN 350 that I paid to get a taxi from Kołobrzeg to Szczecin airport LOL!!
Cheers chaps.... so any idea how much a taxi from Koszalin to Kołobrzeg would cost? I guess it's got to be a lot less than the PLN 350 that I paid to get a taxi from Kołobrzeg to Szczecin airport LOL!!
LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Travel / The best way to get around Warsaw? [7]
I like the parks in Warsaw - the Royal Route would probably take care of an afternoon.
I like the parks in Warsaw - the Royal Route would probably take care of an afternoon.
LondonChick
10 Aug 2008
Travel / From Budapest to WARSAW then to WROCLAW by train [4]
seat61.com is a useful resource for train travel around Europe.
seat61.com is a useful resource for train travel around Europe.
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
UK, Ireland / British car with 3 wheels... [45]
I just realised that... I should pop my contact lenses in LOL!
I just realised that... I should pop my contact lenses in LOL!
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Life / Present for Polish friends ~ is anything hard to get any more? [57]
Of course, however if you get a particularly British or English brand, it will be pretty special.
To be honest, I can't think of anything that you'd get in the UK that isn't available in Poland.
Of course, however if you get a particularly British or English brand, it will be pretty special.
To be honest, I can't think of anything that you'd get in the UK that isn't available in Poland.
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Life / Present for Polish friends ~ is anything hard to get any more? [57]
Nice hand creams, soaps, body lotions etc. instead perhaps? or scented candles?
Nice hand creams, soaps, body lotions etc. instead perhaps? or scented candles?
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Life / Present for Polish friends ~ is anything hard to get any more? [57]
Tea is usually my gift of choice (unless it's for a really good friend, and I have a better idea of their taste / stuff that they're into and know that they'd appreciate). You can get some fancy tins of Earl Grey, Darjeeling, English Breakfast etc. in places like Wittard, though Fortnum & Mason or Harrods usually go down well. Match it with a tartan tin of shortbread.
For a more personal gift, how about some nice bath products from Molton Brown or Crabtree & Evelyn - to my knowledge, you can't get these brands in Poland.
Tea is usually my gift of choice (unless it's for a really good friend, and I have a better idea of their taste / stuff that they're into and know that they'd appreciate). You can get some fancy tins of Earl Grey, Darjeeling, English Breakfast etc. in places like Wittard, though Fortnum & Mason or Harrods usually go down well. Match it with a tartan tin of shortbread.
For a more personal gift, how about some nice bath products from Molton Brown or Crabtree & Evelyn - to my knowledge, you can't get these brands in Poland.
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Life / Swimming certificate/bribing the bureaucrats in Poland [13]
Not any more. The only trouble that I had last time I went to a swimming pool in Poland was trying to figuire out what time I could get into the pool, as there were lots of elderly people having an aqua-aerobics class, and the pool staff wouldn't just let me swim up and down in the background.
Do you still have to have a swimming pass, and if so how can I get around the problem now?
Not any more. The only trouble that I had last time I went to a swimming pool in Poland was trying to figuire out what time I could get into the pool, as there were lots of elderly people having an aqua-aerobics class, and the pool staff wouldn't just let me swim up and down in the background.
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Travel / Best way to get from Gdansk Airport to Kolobrzeg [19]
You're right. i was going by the list of connections on the Polish National Tourist Office website, but just checked on the EJ website and Bristol - Gdansk isn't there.
Back to the drawingboard.....
You're right. i was going by the list of connections on the Polish National Tourist Office website, but just checked on the EJ website and Bristol - Gdansk isn't there.
Back to the drawingboard.....
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Travel / Best way to get from Gdansk Airport to Kolobrzeg [19]
Cheers m'dear - I'll bear that in mind. I should have given you a shout last time I was there, a few weeks ago.
Not "bracing" then? I've got this idea of getting wrapped up, going for various walks then hanging out in the spas and having loads of treatments and a few beers in the evening. Am I being optimistic with that? Or will it be like Weston-Super-Mare in November? LOL!
if there is anything i can do to help you make your journey and stay here more pleasant...just let me know
Cheers m'dear - I'll bear that in mind. I should have given you a shout last time I was there, a few weeks ago.
its going to be bloody freezing...
Not "bracing" then? I've got this idea of getting wrapped up, going for various walks then hanging out in the spas and having loads of treatments and a few beers in the evening. Am I being optimistic with that? Or will it be like Weston-Super-Mare in November? LOL!
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Travel / Best way to get from Gdansk Airport to Kolobrzeg [19]
Cheer Bramkaz - in fact the Mastertrans link is very handy. I actually used them on my last trip there, but (and its a long story why), I ended up having to get a taxi back to Szczecin airport on the way back <weep>
I'm thinking about meeting up in Kolobrzeg with some friends from Bristol, so ideally they would fly to Gdansk from Bristol Airport rather than schlep to Stansted.
Cheer Bramkaz - in fact the Mastertrans link is very handy. I actually used them on my last trip there, but (and its a long story why), I ended up having to get a taxi back to Szczecin airport on the way back <weep>
I'm thinking about meeting up in Kolobrzeg with some friends from Bristol, so ideally they would fly to Gdansk from Bristol Airport rather than schlep to Stansted.
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Love / A love story about a young pretty Polish girl who traveled to the UK... [15]
I'll put the kettle on and stick some biscuits on a plate. This had better be more gripping than "Work getting in the way of a romantic evening" LOL!
Ohh there will be drama!
I'll put the kettle on and stick some biscuits on a plate. This had better be more gripping than "Work getting in the way of a romantic evening" LOL!
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Love / A love story about a young pretty Polish girl who traveled to the UK... [15]
oooh better than Corrie :))
Is this a true story then?
oooh better than Corrie :))
Is this a true story then?
LondonChick
9 Aug 2008
Travel / Best way to get from Gdansk Airport to Kolobrzeg [19]
The question is in the title really. Any idea how long it would take and the best way to get there (ideally on public transport)? Szczecin is the nearest airport, but the transport connections are quite limited.
Also, what's Kolobrzeg like in Winter? I've only been there in Summer - am thinking about going there later in the year. Either Autumn or over new year.
The question is in the title really. Any idea how long it would take and the best way to get there (ideally on public transport)? Szczecin is the nearest airport, but the transport connections are quite limited.
Also, what's Kolobrzeg like in Winter? I've only been there in Summer - am thinking about going there later in the year. Either Autumn or over new year.
LondonChick
28 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Nominations wanted for the Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards 2008 [40]
I hate to be negative, however these kind of things do have a habit of being a bit patronising, and I am sure that you'll find that my friends (whom you may class as "ethnic minorities" would agree).
I hate to be negative, however these kind of things do have a habit of being a bit patronising, and I am sure that you'll find that my friends (whom you may class as "ethnic minorities" would agree).
LondonChick
25 Jul 2008
Travel / What are nightclubs like in Warsaw...? [33]
The first question that I always ask is... "was I being obnoxious or making a twat of myself last night?" LOL!
next morning
The first question that I always ask is... "was I being obnoxious or making a twat of myself last night?" LOL!
LondonChick
25 Jul 2008
Travel / What are nightclubs like in Warsaw...? [33]
You know what, I've been many places in Warsaw... but I can never the remember their names LOL!
Aha - so you went to Barbados before it closed......I loved the place.
You know what, I've been many places in Warsaw... but I can never the remember their names LOL!
LondonChick
25 Jul 2008
Travel / What are nightclubs like in Warsaw...? [33]
Sure, there are tacky nightclubs which will attract the clones wearing H+M's finest... but I'd have thought there would be more of an edgy / underground scene somewhere. What about in Praga?
Sure, there are tacky nightclubs which will attract the clones wearing H+M's finest... but I'd have thought there would be more of an edgy / underground scene somewhere. What about in Praga?
LondonChick
23 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Music Festival in London (and I'm a bit miffed) [22]
Not it's not. I tend to have Polish internet radio on while I'm working - they play some good stuff.
Very good point. I plant to start my classes in September ;)
polish music is crap so why would you want to go anyway. ?
Not it's not. I tend to have Polish internet radio on while I'm working - they play some good stuff.
or start practicing more Polish:)
Very good point. I plant to start my classes in September ;)
LondonChick
23 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Music Festival in London (and I'm a bit miffed) [22]
Apparently an English version of the site will be live soon, so I can get off me high horse :)
Apparently an English version of the site will be live soon, so I can get off me high horse :)
LondonChick
22 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Music Festival in London (and I'm a bit miffed) [22]
This looks like an interesting event: pkobplondonlive.pl
HOWEVER, am I being unreasonable for being a bit miffed that the website is exclusively in Polish? I feel kind of excluded :(
A massive oversight on the part of the organisers, as I've been getting into Polish music recently... listening to Polish internet radio plus I went to a pretty cool gig last time I was in Kolobrzeg.
This looks like an interesting event: pkobplondonlive.pl
HOWEVER, am I being unreasonable for being a bit miffed that the website is exclusively in Polish? I feel kind of excluded :(
A massive oversight on the part of the organisers, as I've been getting into Polish music recently... listening to Polish internet radio plus I went to a pretty cool gig last time I was in Kolobrzeg.
LondonChick
22 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Sad or stupid - a Polish teacher killed whilst urinating on live rail [88]
Hmmm.... public toilets around Vauxhall are probably best avoided (lots of seedy gay / fettish clubs in that part of town).
Very tragic accident.
finding the toilet at the station....
Hmmm.... public toilets around Vauxhall are probably best avoided (lots of seedy gay / fettish clubs in that part of town).
Very tragic accident.
LondonChick
21 Jul 2008
USA, Canada / Are holidays to Florida popular in Poland? [21]
You can even play with guns at Reigs's gun store (I'm sure that you can find all the info if you google)... once spent an afternoon firing Glock 9mm and Magnum 40s alongside a dad teaching his 12 year old kid to shoot.
You can even play with guns at Reigs's gun store (I'm sure that you can find all the info if you google)... once spent an afternoon firing Glock 9mm and Magnum 40s alongside a dad teaching his 12 year old kid to shoot.
LondonChick
21 Jul 2008
USA, Canada / Are holidays to Florida popular in Poland? [21]
Hmm... English accents are ten a penny in Orlando I'm afraid.
American women fall in LOVE with the English accents so that'll be good too
Hmm... English accents are ten a penny in Orlando I'm afraid.