Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Language / TYPICAL MISTAKES OF POLISH LEARNERS OF ENGLISH? [23]
Och, laddie, I could care less (sic). This is a funny one :)
Och, laddie, I could care less (sic). This is a funny one :)
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Language / sobie sobie sobie sobie sobie [29]
For me, it is close to tobie, just referring to oneself instead.
Myśle o tobie (I am thinking of you)
Myślisz tylko o sobie (you only think about yourself).
For me, it is close to tobie, just referring to oneself instead.
Myśle o tobie (I am thinking of you)
Myślisz tylko o sobie (you only think about yourself).
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Language / TYPICAL MISTAKES OF POLISH LEARNERS OF ENGLISH? [23]
Adding 'a' where not necessary.
Like, it was a hard work rather than it was hard work. There are many examples of this scattered throughout the forum.
Yeah, Marek, that's right. On is frequently misused. On the airport, on the lesson, on the party etc etc. At the airport or in the airport building, in class is more common (or sitting in on the class) and at the party are the correct versions.
Adding 'a' where not necessary.
Like, it was a hard work rather than it was hard work. There are many examples of this scattered throughout the forum.
Yeah, Marek, that's right. On is frequently misused. On the airport, on the lesson, on the party etc etc. At the airport or in the airport building, in class is more common (or sitting in on the class) and at the party are the correct versions.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
economist/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=549283&story_id=10639983 here's a good article. Putin does seem to be a bit misguided here.
economist/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=549283&story_id=10639983 here's a good article. Putin does seem to be a bit misguided here.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Law / Polish tradesmen: Be careful... some may cheat you.. [37]
Many 'wood' agree with you, WB. You should 'log-on' to their website and 'lodge' a complaint. You may find the 'root' of the problem. Just don't 'bark' too loudly ;) How's the hair-dryer working? You may be 'stumped' :)
Many 'wood' agree with you, WB. You should 'log-on' to their website and 'lodge' a complaint. You may find the 'root' of the problem. Just don't 'bark' too loudly ;) How's the hair-dryer working? You may be 'stumped' :)
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Food / Whats with the distaste of Polish food? [7]
I don't have a favourite now but łazanki is very underrated.
I don't have a favourite now but łazanki is very underrated.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Law / Polish tradesmen: Be careful... some may cheat you.. [37]
I always get my fiancee to do deals for me. It works out much better, she takes no shit. The Poles can be tough customers so better leave a Pole to deal with it. They know the rules of engagement and how it goes.
I always get my fiancee to do deals for me. It works out much better, she takes no shit. The Poles can be tough customers so better leave a Pole to deal with it. They know the rules of engagement and how it goes.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Law / Polish tradesmen: Be careful... some may cheat you.. [37]
Polish tradesmen have quite a good reputation in Scotland. I've heard good things about them in England too.
Polish tradesmen have quite a good reputation in Scotland. I've heard good things about them in England too.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Law / Polish tradesmen: Be careful... some may cheat you.. [37]
My parents have experienced the same in Scotland. Hence the term fly-by-night tradesmen. Not only with windows but with tarring the brae (drive or driveway). They are sly dogs!
WB, I don't have much experience here as the tradesman here was a friend of my landlord's and damned efficient. Many Poles are very gifted with tools. Many Poles have a fair bit of savvy and practical know-how, that's been my experience anyway. However, I can see where some cheating might occur. I don't think the guy took you for a sucker, he was just chancing his mit more than likely. He just picked on the wrong foreigner to do it to, LOL.
Have you kept your receipts? Nevermind, it'll be drying out all the time :)
My parents have experienced the same in Scotland. Hence the term fly-by-night tradesmen. Not only with windows but with tarring the brae (drive or driveway). They are sly dogs!
WB, I don't have much experience here as the tradesman here was a friend of my landlord's and damned efficient. Many Poles are very gifted with tools. Many Poles have a fair bit of savvy and practical know-how, that's been my experience anyway. However, I can see where some cheating might occur. I don't think the guy took you for a sucker, he was just chancing his mit more than likely. He just picked on the wrong foreigner to do it to, LOL.
Have you kept your receipts? Nevermind, it'll be drying out all the time :)
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
Food / Whats with the distaste of Polish food? [7]
Maybe I'm missing sth here but isn't flaki known as tripe to us? Flaki rock and flaki are awesome would suggest that flaki is plural. In English, tripe is tripe and not tripes.
Is this like pieniądze są but, in English, money is (not are)?
Anyone, I love Polish food. It's not the best in the world I've tasted but it's up there. Not much to beat it in winter :)
Maybe I'm missing sth here but isn't flaki known as tripe to us? Flaki rock and flaki are awesome would suggest that flaki is plural. In English, tripe is tripe and not tripes.
Is this like pieniądze są but, in English, money is (not are)?
Anyone, I love Polish food. It's not the best in the world I've tasted but it's up there. Not much to beat it in winter :)
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
Assuming I'm not delusional, bad assumption, LOL
At least you have avoided too much presumption :)
Assuming I'm not delusional, bad assumption, LOL
At least you have avoided too much presumption :)
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
I agree, I don't really see major differences in a real sense. In the words of a Cockney, 'wot's 'at abowwwt, then?'
I agree, I don't really see major differences in a real sense. In the words of a Cockney, 'wot's 'at abowwwt, then?'
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
Well, being agnostic or atheist is a fair position to adopt in the absence of irrefutable evidence to the contrary (i.e that God exists). Agnostic especially as being unsure seems to fit with the evidence. The question there is 'to what level are you unsure?'.
Well, being agnostic or atheist is a fair position to adopt in the absence of irrefutable evidence to the contrary (i.e that God exists). Agnostic especially as being unsure seems to fit with the evidence. The question there is 'to what level are you unsure?'.
Seanus
7 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
I asked PF members for 10 Catholic beliefs that would separate it from Protestant ones. They couldn't do it. It tells a story really. Oh, it's about belief in God they said. Well, Protestants believe in God too, hence the term Christianity. How can we possibly enter into theological debates when the fundamentals seem to be so elusive?
I asked PF members for 10 Catholic beliefs that would separate it from Protestant ones. They couldn't do it. It tells a story really. Oh, it's about belief in God they said. Well, Protestants believe in God too, hence the term Christianity. How can we possibly enter into theological debates when the fundamentals seem to be so elusive?
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Life / When in Poland, should I be British or Scottish? [104]
I always narrow it right down. Strictly speaking, I'm a European in the global scheme of things but feel more Scottish.
I always narrow it right down. Strictly speaking, I'm a European in the global scheme of things but feel more Scottish.
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Life / Home In 20 Days - My thoughts on Poland... [36]
Were you guddling for carp? Sorry, that's Wigilia, wrong gig ;)
Were you guddling for carp? Sorry, that's Wigilia, wrong gig ;)
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Life / When in Poland, should I be British or Scottish? [104]
It is quite frustrating. Anglik is generally used to describe as Brit but it is lazy and provincial thinking. Jestem Szkotem, nie jestem Anglikiem. I am often asked, 'jesteś Brytyczikiem?'. I'm not sure if many Poles are too aware of the differences between our respective cultures.
It is quite frustrating. Anglik is generally used to describe as Brit but it is lazy and provincial thinking. Jestem Szkotem, nie jestem Anglikiem. I am often asked, 'jesteś Brytyczikiem?'. I'm not sure if many Poles are too aware of the differences between our respective cultures.
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Life / When in Poland, should I be British or Scottish? [104]
When is the next full moon due? :)
Arses show arseholes rather than the other way round ;)
When is the next full moon due? :)
Arses show arseholes rather than the other way round ;)
Seanus
6 Jan 2009
Life / When in Poland, should I be British or Scottish? [104]
Twats don't wander, twats are shown ;)
Twats don't wander, twats are shown ;)
Seanus
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
One thing we can be more sure of is that America will likely make a movie out of this sort of thing.
One thing we can be more sure of is that America will likely make a movie out of this sort of thing.
Seanus
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
According to my interpretation, as long as the Catholic is fully aware of the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Catechism, coupled with the Bible, then that is sufficient.
I will happily bow out soon tho. I'm not attempting to argue, just state what limited info I know on the subject. Or, at least, I think I know.
Learning over the course of the years, as a practising Catholic, familiarises them with its various teachings. I was also of the belief that the church was paramount but knowledge of the doctrines, wherever practised, are equally important.
After all, don't Catholics believe that the earth is but the transient medium to heaven and that society encompasses more than just the church, where we put the various Catholic maxims to the test? Workplace, family unit etc etc
According to my interpretation, as long as the Catholic is fully aware of the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Catechism, coupled with the Bible, then that is sufficient.
I will happily bow out soon tho. I'm not attempting to argue, just state what limited info I know on the subject. Or, at least, I think I know.
Learning over the course of the years, as a practising Catholic, familiarises them with its various teachings. I was also of the belief that the church was paramount but knowledge of the doctrines, wherever practised, are equally important.
After all, don't Catholics believe that the earth is but the transient medium to heaven and that society encompasses more than just the church, where we put the various Catholic maxims to the test? Workplace, family unit etc etc
Seanus
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
I think you are right with regards to the different places that Catholics can pray and practise their faith, Pat19. It was written, in Deutoronomy I think, that the only day that Christians reserve exclusively for prayer to God in church is Sunday, the day of the Sabbath.
I think you are right with regards to the different places that Catholics can pray and practise their faith, Pat19. It was written, in Deutoronomy I think, that the only day that Christians reserve exclusively for prayer to God in church is Sunday, the day of the Sabbath.
Seanus
5 Jan 2009
UK, Ireland / Is there any thing to do Polish related in the North East, Newcastle [3]
I've heard that there are many Polish people in Newcastle. My friend's family is from near there and he said that there are quite a few to be found.
I've heard that there are many Polish people in Newcastle. My friend's family is from near there and he said that there are quite a few to be found.
Seanus
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]
That makes two of us, LOL. I must've been bereft of inspiration or sense at that moment.
You mentioned that the Pope was manly enough to admit his mistake but the other guy couldn't do the same.
Regarding the first point, I was trying to say that some people hold rigid positions and are very defensive. I don't raise religion in class unless I really have to. It can put you in the line of fire. So, I echo your sentiments above :)
That makes two of us, LOL. I must've been bereft of inspiration or sense at that moment.
You mentioned that the Pope was manly enough to admit his mistake but the other guy couldn't do the same.
Regarding the first point, I was trying to say that some people hold rigid positions and are very defensive. I don't raise religion in class unless I really have to. It can put you in the line of fire. So, I echo your sentiments above :)
Seanus
5 Jan 2009
Seanus
5 Jan 2009
Life / 52% Poles: life in Poland is bad... [46]
Good point! The figure would be quite low. The Brits like a good moan too.
Good point! The figure would be quite low. The Brits like a good moan too.
Seanus
4 Jan 2009
History / 70th Anniversary of start of WWII [50]
The idea of defence is nice at this time but we all know that it goes a little deeper than that and is a hot potato.
The idea of defence is nice at this time but we all know that it goes a little deeper than that and is a hot potato.