LondonChick
14 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Help - posting a letter to Poland from the UK. [12]
'fraid I don't have any :(
Weigh it on your kitchen scales :)
'fraid I don't have any :(
LondonChick
14 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Help - posting a letter to Poland from the UK. [12]
Cheers m' dear... I guess it should be ok as long as its under 100g, then I'm fine....
<runs around trying to find bags of rice and pasta to make comparisons :D>
Cheers m' dear... I guess it should be ok as long as its under 100g, then I'm fine....
<runs around trying to find bags of rice and pasta to make comparisons :D>
LondonChick
14 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Help - posting a letter to Poland from the UK. [12]
OK, my local post office has recently closed down, and I don't fancy a schlep down to the post office that's about a 20 min walk away.
I need to post an A4 sized envelope containing a 20 page magazine and two birthday cards (average sized, not made of lead or anything like that) to Poland. I don't have any scales so no idea what this weighs...do you reckon that 4 first class stamps will cover this?
Sorry, I know that its a bit of a how long is a piece of string type question, but figure that some of you guys might be able to help me.
OK, my local post office has recently closed down, and I don't fancy a schlep down to the post office that's about a 20 min walk away.
I need to post an A4 sized envelope containing a 20 page magazine and two birthday cards (average sized, not made of lead or anything like that) to Poland. I don't have any scales so no idea what this weighs...do you reckon that 4 first class stamps will cover this?
Sorry, I know that its a bit of a how long is a piece of string type question, but figure that some of you guys might be able to help me.
LondonChick
14 Jul 2008
Life / Polish Radio and TV stations online? [68]
I listen to orla.fm from time to time - it's in English and Polish.
I listen to orla.fm from time to time - it's in English and Polish.
LondonChick
11 Jul 2008
LondonChick
11 Jul 2008
Law / Unique type of restaurant - Want to open in Warsaw [13]
Oh dear... seems like a rather ambitious project for someone who does not appear to have much of a clue about Poland.
Oh dear... seems like a rather ambitious project for someone who does not appear to have much of a clue about Poland.
LondonChick
11 Jul 2008
Love / About Personal Problems (English / Polish relationships) [32]
The problem is when they want the answers that they want to hear. That was certainly the case with Firef.
and some people just want answers
The problem is when they want the answers that they want to hear. That was certainly the case with Firef.
LondonChick
11 Jul 2008
Love / About Personal Problems (English / Polish relationships) [32]
There seem to be more cases of guys trying to get their heads round the ways of women rather than vice versa.
I think that I tend to provide a fairly typical point of view from the average easy-going British woman.
Sometimes people wind themselves up with their personal problems, so some straight talking should help them to make sense of the situation. Sure it might be a tough pill to swallow, but posting lots of fluffy hugs really isn't the answer.
Do we if fact give enough alternative angles/answers ?
There seem to be more cases of guys trying to get their heads round the ways of women rather than vice versa.
I think that I tend to provide a fairly typical point of view from the average easy-going British woman.
Sometimes people wind themselves up with their personal problems, so some straight talking should help them to make sense of the situation. Sure it might be a tough pill to swallow, but posting lots of fluffy hugs really isn't the answer.
LondonChick
11 Jul 2008
Love / About Personal Problems (English / Polish relationships) [32]
I guess discussing problems on a forum lets the original poster see a few alternative angles.
In some cases, a poster might feel more able to open up on an anonynmous forum in a way that they can't to people friends or family in real life.
I guess discussing problems on a forum lets the original poster see a few alternative angles.
In some cases, a poster might feel more able to open up on an anonynmous forum in a way that they can't to people friends or family in real life.
LondonChick
10 Jul 2008
Travel / Centralwings not taking bookings for Christmas [5]
Here's a list of all current connections from the UK and Ireland to Poland:
statmedica.com/tourism.php?art=flight
Here's a list of all current connections from the UK and Ireland to Poland:
statmedica.com/tourism.php?art=flight
LondonChick
9 Jul 2008
Travel / Small Baltic coast places - where to stay ? [25]
KoĊobrzeg is the best place that I have been..... I mean EVEFR :)))
KoĊobrzeg is the best place that I have been..... I mean EVEFR :)))
LondonChick
9 Jul 2008
USA, Canada / Why aren't Polish people immigrating to Canada instead of the UK? [148]
ehm... I did -see post #6
Ouch! I knew that was coming...
Nobody has mentioned it yet. The distance aspect. Surely this must be a factor. It's not exactly cheap to fly out to Canada from here but, depending on the season, it's pretty cheap to get to the UK.
ehm... I did -see post #6
So we all have a fair chance of being tazered at the airport then?
Ouch! I knew that was coming...
LondonChick
9 Jul 2008
Life / WHO OR WHAT IS JOE POLISH? [11]
I'm pretty busy today but from my initial search, I'm getting the initial impression of MLM / pyramid schemes and conferences packed full of overweight Americans with unnaturally white teeth evangelising (is that a real word??) about how they made millions of dollars by doing nothing....
Am I right?
Don't drink the Kool Aid, kids....
Search: joe polish
I'm pretty busy today but from my initial search, I'm getting the initial impression of MLM / pyramid schemes and conferences packed full of overweight Americans with unnaturally white teeth evangelising (is that a real word??) about how they made millions of dollars by doing nothing....
Am I right?
Don't drink the Kool Aid, kids....
LondonChick
9 Jul 2008
USA, Canada / Why aren't Polish people immigrating to Canada instead of the UK? [148]
I know, I know... but what I mean is where does the "flip top head" thing come from :D
I know, I know... but what I mean is where does the "flip top head" thing come from :D
LondonChick
9 Jul 2008
USA, Canada / Why aren't Polish people immigrating to Canada instead of the UK? [148]
But where does it stem from? I've got a really cool mate from Canada, and I wouldn't describe him like that...
But where does it stem from? I've got a really cool mate from Canada, and I wouldn't describe him like that...
LondonChick
9 Jul 2008
USA, Canada / Why aren't Polish people immigrating to Canada instead of the UK? [148]
Where does this come from? This was the running gag in the South Park movie too, wasn't it?
big flappy mouths :)
Where does this come from? This was the running gag in the South Park movie too, wasn't it?
LondonChick
9 Jul 2008
USA, Canada / Why aren't Polish people immigrating to Canada instead of the UK? [148]
Franek - you really post a real doom and gloom picture of Poles in the UK.
100% agree with that.
I guess it is easier to pop home to visit friends and family - 2 hour flight with Wizz or Central Wings... Canada is a bit further (although I do have a real soft spot for Montreal).
Franek - you really post a real doom and gloom picture of Poles in the UK.
Oh and I like having Polish people over here in the UK generally. The ones I know work hard, fit in well and know how to enjoy themselves responsibly. Sure there must be bad apples but no more than among the Brits.
100% agree with that.
I guess it is easier to pop home to visit friends and family - 2 hour flight with Wizz or Central Wings... Canada is a bit further (although I do have a real soft spot for Montreal).
LondonChick
8 Jul 2008
Life / Polish products for sensitive skin, are they available in Poland? [17]
I use this stuff and it's brilliant lavera.com.pl/c5-sun.sensitiv.htm
Much better than the chemical packed stuff
I buy it in the UK (or when I'm in Germany... lots cheaper there), but I found you a Polish link to it.
Is that the French, thermal water brand?
What suncreams do you use?
I use this stuff and it's brilliant lavera.com.pl/c5-sun.sensitiv.htm
Much better than the chemical packed stuff
I buy it in the UK (or when I'm in Germany... lots cheaper there), but I found you a Polish link to it.
I would recommend Avene products
Is that the French, thermal water brand?
LondonChick
8 Jul 2008
Travel / Warsaw: A day in the life [16]
I've had ranty days like that when I lived in Italy and Germany.
Get yourself out for a beer with your mates and sit back and laugh at it all. Tomorrow's another day :)
I've had ranty days like that when I lived in Italy and Germany.
Get yourself out for a beer with your mates and sit back and laugh at it all. Tomorrow's another day :)
LondonChick
8 Jul 2008
LondonChick
8 Jul 2008
Life / Polish products for sensitive skin, are they available in Poland? [17]
I'm sure that I've seen Dr Hauschka products in Poland - they are excellent for sensitive skin.
I'm sure that I've seen Dr Hauschka products in Poland - they are excellent for sensitive skin.
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Travel / How Can I Not be the "Ugly American" Tourist in Poland? [97]
No, it's somebody who gets off on the free newspapers that you get on the tube :D
No, it's somebody who gets off on the free newspapers that you get on the tube :D
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Travel / How Can I Not be the "Ugly American" Tourist in Poland? [97]
Or a nice courier bag.
Bum bag is a definite no.
Rakky - drop the bag man and get a rucksack... even I have converted.
Or a nice courier bag.
Bum bag is a definite no.
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Life / Level of English among the Poles? [64]
In The Ghetto actually.... I was trying to introduce a theme along the lines of "hardship in the inner cities" or something like that. All a long, long time ago.
I also wanted to take the older students to an Irish Pub, but the other teachers poured cold water on that idea :(
In what way is this taught differently to standard teaching?
She was all shook up, LOL
In The Ghetto actually.... I was trying to introduce a theme along the lines of "hardship in the inner cities" or something like that. All a long, long time ago.
I also wanted to take the older students to an Irish Pub, but the other teachers poured cold water on that idea :(
I'd like to teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP). That'd present a positive challenge.
In what way is this taught differently to standard teaching?
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Life / Level of English among the Poles? [64]
Aha - thanks :)
In one of my classes, I had the students standing on their desks singing Elvis songs.
Got a bollocking from the headmistress for that too <sigh>
English for Special Purposes
Aha - thanks :)
used to have boring lessons at school...
In one of my classes, I had the students standing on their desks singing Elvis songs.
Got a bollocking from the headmistress for that too <sigh>
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Life / Level of English among the Poles? [64]
Ah, right... I was thinking English Second.... erm... eh.... Parler... Prater... Parlaro :)
Especially?
Ah, right... I was thinking English Second.... erm... eh.... Parler... Prater... Parlaro :)
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Life / Level of English among the Poles? [64]
There is no discipline in German schools, and teachers don't have any authority to do anything about it. I had kids eating / doing other homework assignments / playing gameboy etc. in class.
One time, I sent a student out of my class and got a bollocking from the headmistress, as he "might have got injured crossing the road". He was 16 FFS!!
In Germany it can be a torture to teach English
There is no discipline in German schools, and teachers don't have any authority to do anything about it. I had kids eating / doing other homework assignments / playing gameboy etc. in class.
One time, I sent a student out of my class and got a bollocking from the headmistress, as he "might have got injured crossing the road". He was 16 FFS!!
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Life / Level of English among the Poles? [64]
JET scheme?
A few years ago, I tought English in a Gymnasium (High school) in Germany during the day - and at Nachhilfe in the evenings. Nachhilfe is where the parents of the kids who messed around in class during the got sent by their patents who were worried that they wouldn't pass the year.
Japan for 2 years.
JET scheme?
A few years ago, I tought English in a Gymnasium (High school) in Germany during the day - and at Nachhilfe in the evenings. Nachhilfe is where the parents of the kids who messed around in class during the got sent by their patents who were worried that they wouldn't pass the year.
LondonChick
7 Jul 2008
Travel / How Can I Not be the "Ugly American" Tourist in Poland? [97]
Is a hip pack the same thing as a fanny pack?
Is a hip pack the same thing as a fanny pack?