Seanus
12 Jan 2009
Life / Facebook - is it popular in Poland? [22]
Davey has a point if you accept that nasza-klasa.pl is more popular.
Davey has a point if you accept that nasza-klasa.pl is more popular.
Seanus
12 Jan 2009
Seanus
12 Jan 2009
Feedback / Inappropriate merging of threads [6]
There were inaccuracies in it too, Osioł. You are inquisitive, that's half the battle.
There were inaccuracies in it too, Osioł. You are inquisitive, that's half the battle.
Seanus
12 Jan 2009
Feedback / Inappropriate merging of threads [6]
Check out that link on Polish grammar I gave you some time back, Osioł. It has some hard grammar questions. polishgrammar or sth like that
Check out that link on Polish grammar I gave you some time back, Osioł. It has some hard grammar questions. polishgrammar or sth like that
Seanus
12 Jan 2009
Life / Living In Poland For The Expat [67]
Check the cottage cheese thread.
I've been in Tychy before, yes. Too cool, the Real McCoy
Check the cottage cheese thread.
I've been in Tychy before, yes. Too cool, the Real McCoy
Seanus
12 Jan 2009
Life / Living In Poland For The Expat [67]
Wrong again, McCoy. You are getting good at this, ;)
I'll let you off as you are a smart dude :)
I am from Aberdeen and live in Gliwice. Gliwice is not too far from Tychy though.
Wrong again, McCoy. You are getting good at this, ;)
I'll let you off as you are a smart dude :)
I am from Aberdeen and live in Gliwice. Gliwice is not too far from Tychy though.
Seanus
11 Jan 2009
Genealogy / Do you guys see the Polish in me in this picture? [29]
I'd say yes, but 70% Persian and 30% Polish. I see it though, for sure.
I'd say yes, but 70% Persian and 30% Polish. I see it though, for sure.
Seanus
11 Jan 2009
Food / KLUSKI Z SEREM -- family favourite. Lane kluski too. [10]
This is news to me. I thought kluski were things to accompany rolada and red cabbage (modra kapusta). Is that just kluski śląski? Are they really noodles?
Some say twaróg is cottage cheese but they are not quite the same. Curd cheese is a good way to describe it.
This is news to me. I thought kluski were things to accompany rolada and red cabbage (modra kapusta). Is that just kluski śląski? Are they really noodles?
Some say twaróg is cottage cheese but they are not quite the same. Curd cheese is a good way to describe it.
Seanus
11 Jan 2009
Language / SAY TELL TALK SPEAK - HARD 4 POLES [22]
Who's gonna say it to him? Nobody? Come on, oh, ok, 'I'll say it to him'. This is OK makfetis. Not awkward.
Oh, I didn't catch it. Hmm, ok, I'll say it to you again.
See the difference? The above two don't have an infinitive, the first one does.
Who's gonna say it to him? Nobody? Come on, oh, ok, 'I'll say it to him'. This is OK makfetis. Not awkward.
Oh, I didn't catch it. Hmm, ok, I'll say it to you again.
See the difference? The above two don't have an infinitive, the first one does.
Seanus
11 Jan 2009
Language / SAY TELL TALK SPEAK - HARD 4 POLES [22]
I've just read Makfetis's post again. He outlined the speak/talk difference quite well. Especially the part about the 'to' object with speak.
Without this qualification, he'd've laid himself open to those who could have retorted, 'she got a right good talking to'. The word 'object' is important, much like in the difference between a transitive and an intransitive verb.
I've just read Makfetis's post again. He outlined the speak/talk difference quite well. Especially the part about the 'to' object with speak.
Without this qualification, he'd've laid himself open to those who could have retorted, 'she got a right good talking to'. The word 'object' is important, much like in the difference between a transitive and an intransitive verb.
Seanus
11 Jan 2009
Language / SAY TELL TALK SPEAK - HARD 4 POLES [22]
A rare slip up by mafketis, I'd suggest.
There is nothing wrong with the above, Mr Bubbles. You are right.
A rare slip up by mafketis, I'd suggest.
There is nothing wrong with the above, Mr Bubbles. You are right.
Seanus
11 Jan 2009
Language / SAY TELL TALK SPEAK - HARD 4 POLES [22]
Very good thread, P3. This is more like it. I had to explain a highly complex situation to my HOS/DOS and Polish teacher of English. Their English, clearly, is of a high level but they were unsure as to how to differentiate them in a specialist context. There are some things, how can I say, that are intuitively felt by a native speaker of English. Couple that with a knowledge of the language and you have it easier.
The key is, switch off the Polish. That's the first point. It just confuses things. Let yourself be drilled (forgive the pun, please) by your teacher, it'll sink in eventually (again, forgive me).
As for now, I'll wait for any questions of a specific nature as the key points have been answered by others (the general stuff).
Very good thread, P3. This is more like it. I had to explain a highly complex situation to my HOS/DOS and Polish teacher of English. Their English, clearly, is of a high level but they were unsure as to how to differentiate them in a specialist context. There are some things, how can I say, that are intuitively felt by a native speaker of English. Couple that with a knowledge of the language and you have it easier.
The key is, switch off the Polish. That's the first point. It just confuses things. Let yourself be drilled (forgive the pun, please) by your teacher, it'll sink in eventually (again, forgive me).
As for now, I'll wait for any questions of a specific nature as the key points have been answered by others (the general stuff).
Seanus
10 Jan 2009
Life / Where can I buy very soft Toilet Paper in Poland? [47]
Yeah, talk about best of intentions :)
Yeah, talk about best of intentions :)
Seanus
10 Jan 2009
Life / Where can I buy very soft Toilet Paper in Poland? [47]
Yeah, but women have more delicate 'bits'. They need softer paper :)
Yeah, but women have more delicate 'bits'. They need softer paper :)
Seanus
10 Jan 2009
Seanus
10 Jan 2009
Life / Where can I buy very soft Toilet Paper in Poland? [47]
Why would you put yourself through that ordeal, Greg? Toilet paper is meant to be soft, not a rectum tearer.
Why would you put yourself through that ordeal, Greg? Toilet paper is meant to be soft, not a rectum tearer.
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Food / What First Polish Dish I Should Make? [30]
It would depend on the alcohol intake. That dictates eatability or even the state required to raise hand to mouth, LOL.
Nah, maybe you are right. How about visychoisse or however you write it? The prawn sauce. I had naleśniki with prawns in a curry sauce. Heavenly!!
It would depend on the alcohol intake. That dictates eatability or even the state required to raise hand to mouth, LOL.
Nah, maybe you are right. How about visychoisse or however you write it? The prawn sauce. I had naleśniki with prawns in a curry sauce. Heavenly!!
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Food / What First Polish Dish I Should Make? [30]
They'd be quite good with maple syrup I reckon. Worth a try
They'd be quite good with maple syrup I reckon. Worth a try
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Food / What First Polish Dish I Should Make? [30]
Yeah, the goulash ones are special. Very rich. No need to add extra salt with those. It's not a full meat dish but enough to fill a hole :)
Yeah, the goulash ones are special. Very rich. No need to add extra salt with those. It's not a full meat dish but enough to fill a hole :)
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Food / What First Polish Dish I Should Make? [30]
With some cream on top is nice too, PD. Garlic and herb sauce. Bare pancakes don't cut the mustard. Poland is full of nice sauces.
With some cream on top is nice too, PD. Garlic and herb sauce. Bare pancakes don't cut the mustard. Poland is full of nice sauces.
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Food / What First Polish Dish I Should Make? [30]
£azanki is a simple start. You can even buy the macaroni for it. All you need is to dice the sausage, get some cabbage and add a few choice seasonings (bay leaves and ziele angielski).
£azanki is a simple start. You can even buy the macaroni for it. All you need is to dice the sausage, get some cabbage and add a few choice seasonings (bay leaves and ziele angielski).
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
History / Poland Betrayed in WW2 [243]
Eh, no!! Britain saw, FINALLY, what Hitler was doing. They didn't intervene to help Poland at all. They got involved before Hitler started slipping through the gears into full flow. They did it to save their own bacon. Churchill was all about the glory!! One more occasion to show Rule Brittania. Not for altruistic purposes :(
Eh, no!! Britain saw, FINALLY, what Hitler was doing. They didn't intervene to help Poland at all. They got involved before Hitler started slipping through the gears into full flow. They did it to save their own bacon. Churchill was all about the glory!! One more occasion to show Rule Brittania. Not for altruistic purposes :(
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Language / pipka - stój - phonetic spelling/polish spelling [14]
Typical friggin Pole, you disagree for the sake of it and then go and contradict yourself. Siegfried, some women find it cute. What I said was spot on so don't go telling me that it ain't cute when it is for some.
Typical friggin Pole, you disagree for the sake of it and then go and contradict yourself. Siegfried, some women find it cute. What I said was spot on so don't go telling me that it ain't cute when it is for some.
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Language / sobie sobie sobie sobie sobie [29]
Sam siebie is a more normal combination I'd say. Then again, nie jestem polakiem, więc...
Sam siebie is a more normal combination I'd say. Then again, nie jestem polakiem, więc...
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
Language / pipka - stój - phonetic spelling/polish spelling [14]
Cipa is how it is spelt. I think Czipa is chip (like a microchip).
Pipka is cute for some people but be careful, it could be used as an excuse to have a go at you.
Cipa is how it is spelt. I think Czipa is chip (like a microchip).
Pipka is cute for some people but be careful, it could be used as an excuse to have a go at you.
Seanus
9 Jan 2009
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
You are welcome. The Economist is often critical of Russia, unlike Time magazine which named him the Statesman of the Year for 2008.
Still, they do aim for a certain level of objectivity.
You are welcome. The Economist is often critical of Russia, unlike Time magazine which named him the Statesman of the Year for 2008.
Still, they do aim for a certain level of objectivity.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Language / TYPICAL MISTAKES OF POLISH LEARNERS OF ENGLISH? [23]
Ja nie mowię z błędami. Hahaha, that's a lie right there.
Mistakes are often made with the conditionals. Polish allows for 2 futures together but English doesn't here.
If I go to Australia, I will buy a boomerang. This is the correct version
When I will go to Australia, I will buy a boomerang. This isn't.
Ja nie mowię z błędami. Hahaha, that's a lie right there.
Mistakes are often made with the conditionals. Polish allows for 2 futures together but English doesn't here.
If I go to Australia, I will buy a boomerang. This is the correct version
When I will go to Australia, I will buy a boomerang. This isn't.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Language / sobie sobie sobie sobie sobie [29]
Can you give an example of what you mean please Osioł! It'd help.
Sobie is reflexive.
Can you give an example of what you mean please Osioł! It'd help.
Sobie is reflexive.