Seanus
18 Nov 2008
Work / Teaching English in Poland, no degree just certificate [41]
Is this Wendee who lives with Andy the Yorkshireman?
Is this Wendee who lives with Andy the Yorkshireman?
Seanus
18 Nov 2008
Feedback / Text that is unsuccessfully posted is too easily lost. [54]
I know what u mean. I've had that but it's not only here. I did it on Hotmail today. I wrote an e-mail to be proud of in Polish and my connection screwed up and I lost it.
U r not alone on this one Osioł
I know what u mean. I've had that but it's not only here. I did it on Hotmail today. I wrote an e-mail to be proud of in Polish and my connection screwed up and I lost it.
U r not alone on this one Osioł
Seanus
17 Nov 2008
News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]
Oh, u got me wrong. I wasn't advocating a rejection of Christianity at all. I was merely saying that, on a social level, it is not NECESSARY. I've done without it but if others want to follow its dictates, fine, that's their perogative.
Oh, u got me wrong. I wasn't advocating a rejection of Christianity at all. I was merely saying that, on a social level, it is not NECESSARY. I've done without it but if others want to follow its dictates, fine, that's their perogative.
Seanus
17 Nov 2008
News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]
That's what we WANT, ok. That's what we need? How exactly? Who really NEEDS religion to get by in life? Fine, I'm all for people going to church if they believe that it helps them but it is not strictly necessary. Ur life doesn't depend on it
That's what we WANT, ok. That's what we need? How exactly? Who really NEEDS religion to get by in life? Fine, I'm all for people going to church if they believe that it helps them but it is not strictly necessary. Ur life doesn't depend on it
Seanus
15 Nov 2008
News / Walesa excluded from Polish national gala [38]
No, they don't Crow. Wałęsa may have gotten embroiled in some shady stuff but that was the way of those times. It was very hard to resist certain temptations and even threats, many succumbed.
People just like to point fingers and criticise. They don't know the full story half the time.
No, they don't Crow. Wałęsa may have gotten embroiled in some shady stuff but that was the way of those times. It was very hard to resist certain temptations and even threats, many succumbed.
People just like to point fingers and criticise. They don't know the full story half the time.
Seanus
15 Nov 2008
Genealogy / Debkowski family history. [13]
He has the internet, he has the biggest resource out there to help him
He has the internet, he has the biggest resource out there to help him
Seanus
15 Nov 2008
Genealogy / Debkowski family history. [13]
It just means that u can't feel the vibration from ur larynx. F is almost a whispered letter
It just means that u can't feel the vibration from ur larynx. F is almost a whispered letter
Seanus
15 Nov 2008
Genealogy / Debkowski family history. [13]
It's still a V, say it to urself many times and u will hear that it's a V
Demp-KOf-ski sounds a bit off. Vvvvvvv is different from ffffffff. V has a vibrato resonance, f is lighter
It's still a V, say it to urself many times and u will hear that it's a V
Demp-KOf-ski sounds a bit off. Vvvvvvv is different from ffffffff. V has a vibrato resonance, f is lighter
Seanus
15 Nov 2008
Genealogy / Debkowski family history. [13]
U r right to say that the stressed part is KO but wrong to say that it's an f sound, it lies somewhere between an f and a v but is not a pure f. In fact, it's more v if anything. No offence, but many Poles don't feel a V and F difference as I do. I teach it and see that there isn't as clear a distinction in their diction as there is in mine. This rings true for many other consonant pairs.
U r right to say that the stressed part is KO but wrong to say that it's an f sound, it lies somewhere between an f and a v but is not a pure f. In fact, it's more v if anything. No offence, but many Poles don't feel a V and F difference as I do. I teach it and see that there isn't as clear a distinction in their diction as there is in mine. This rings true for many other consonant pairs.
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
Work / Teaching English in Poland, no degree just certificate [41]
Didn't Ali G mention Essex? I like Essex, yeah ;)
Didn't Ali G mention Essex? I like Essex, yeah ;)
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
Life / Religions in Poland. [64]
Sean BM is absolutely right. Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion as such
Sean BM is absolutely right. Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion as such
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
Work / Teaching English in Poland, no degree just certificate [41]
And he's been on the whiskey ever since.
Don't listen to him, he's a rogue, LOL
Nah, seriously, the man can pass on some good advice as I hope I can being a current teacher with a lot of exp
And he's been on the whiskey ever since.
Don't listen to him, he's a rogue, LOL
Nah, seriously, the man can pass on some good advice as I hope I can being a current teacher with a lot of exp
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
News / Polish Japanese relations (history and present time) [90]
Dymać is like to blow on sth, like a candle?
It's one of those annoying verbs with so many possible combos
Dymać is like to blow on sth, like a candle?
It's one of those annoying verbs with so many possible combos
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
News / Polish Japanese relations (history and present time) [90]
Dmowski, hmm, I always think dmuchać when I hear his name, dunno why LOL
Dmowski, hmm, I always think dmuchać when I hear his name, dunno why LOL
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
News / Polish Japanese relations (history and present time) [90]
I can tell you that Poland is viewed favourably by Japan. Whenever I had a class there on a European country they'd like to visit, Poland was high on the list.
Porando ha kirei dayo ne! Porando ni ikitai yo. Porando ha inshoteki/omoshiroi no bunpou ga aru yo
I often heard the Japanese students pay such compliments. Cos dobrego, na prawda.
I can tell you that Poland is viewed favourably by Japan. Whenever I had a class there on a European country they'd like to visit, Poland was high on the list.
Porando ha kirei dayo ne! Porando ni ikitai yo. Porando ha inshoteki/omoshiroi no bunpou ga aru yo
I often heard the Japanese students pay such compliments. Cos dobrego, na prawda.
Seanus
14 Nov 2008
Life / I need general health care - can I pay ZUS monthly for this? [8]
I worked under that contract for 3 years and didn't pay ZUS. There's no need, really. It's called umowa o dzieło and they are dodgy
I worked under that contract for 3 years and didn't pay ZUS. There's no need, really. It's called umowa o dzieło and they are dodgy
Seanus
13 Nov 2008
News / Polish driver follows GPS directions into lake ! [30]
Did he get to the bottom of it in the end? LOL
Did he get to the bottom of it in the end? LOL
Seanus
13 Nov 2008
History / Drang nach Osten. [79]
Drang nach Osten? Hmm...is this some kind of anagram? ;)
I'm an evil tory bigot, this was the best one. For who?
Drang nach Osten? Hmm...is this some kind of anagram? ;)
I'm an evil tory bigot, this was the best one. For who?
Seanus
13 Nov 2008
Language / Any sweet Polish phrases [255]
KO HAN NYE.
Neither casually, nor flirtatiously really. U could do it for both but I wouldn't. That's just me tho, never been into chat ups
KO HAN NYE.
Neither casually, nor flirtatiously really. U could do it for both but I wouldn't. That's just me tho, never been into chat ups
Seanus
13 Nov 2008
News / Lithuania, Poland Leaders Warn EU Against Russia Talks [33]
I agree BB. Kaczyński is a man hellbent on teaching Russia a lesson. It was horrible to see such high-level politicians stand up and portray Russia as the aggressor. How sad!! He should hang his head in shame.
I agree BB. Kaczyński is a man hellbent on teaching Russia a lesson. It was horrible to see such high-level politicians stand up and portray Russia as the aggressor. How sad!! He should hang his head in shame.
Seanus
13 Nov 2008
Seanus
13 Nov 2008
Language / Expressing "happiness" in Polish [29]
"Happiness is a warm gun" said John Lennon. I wonder if Russ Abbott had the right idea with his Hamlets
"Happiness is a warm gun" said John Lennon. I wonder if Russ Abbott had the right idea with his Hamlets
Seanus
13 Nov 2008
News / Lithuania, Poland Leaders Warn EU Against Russia Talks [33]
It isn't really the place of Poland to forestall talks with Russia. Diplomacy and dialogue are vital.
It isn't really the place of Poland to forestall talks with Russia. Diplomacy and dialogue are vital.
Seanus
11 Nov 2008
News / Candidate of "Hope and Change," Breaks Promise, Leaves Poland Defenseless [47]
So why the premature missile threat? That's like guilty b4 proven innocent
So why the premature missile threat? That's like guilty b4 proven innocent
Seanus
11 Nov 2008
News / Candidate of "Hope and Change," Breaks Promise, Leaves Poland Defenseless [47]
What I find confusing is that a group of Russian experts were invited to inspect the shield and they seemingly declined. Surely that constitutes sth akin to a formal assurance that no weird shenigans will take place come installation time.
What I find confusing is that a group of Russian experts were invited to inspect the shield and they seemingly declined. Surely that constitutes sth akin to a formal assurance that no weird shenigans will take place come installation time.
Seanus
11 Nov 2008
History / German POWs after WW2 - did the allies commit mass murder? [228]
How do soldiers in Iraq protect ur people in America? U still haven't answered this.
Well, I qualified it without doing a U-turn, I explained all to shopgirl. I was thinking of those who torched villages, killed kids and dropped napalm.
U r the horse, oh dupiata one
How do soldiers in Iraq protect ur people in America? U still haven't answered this.
Well, I qualified it without doing a U-turn, I explained all to shopgirl. I was thinking of those who torched villages, killed kids and dropped napalm.
U r the horse, oh dupiata one
Seanus
11 Nov 2008
News / Should Polish citizens living abroad have the right to vote in elections [69]
I have wings of steel ;) Steel is dependable (no references to the WTC please). We all know in our heads how 'explosive' that was so no more.
I have wings of steel ;) Steel is dependable (no references to the WTC please). We all know in our heads how 'explosive' that was so no more.
Seanus
11 Nov 2008
News / Should Polish citizens living abroad have the right to vote in elections [69]
If u want it to be, I can give u a sticker in return ;)
Repay my debt :)
If u want it to be, I can give u a sticker in return ;)
Repay my debt :)
Seanus
11 Nov 2008
News / Is it time to tighten gun laws in Poland? [146]
But they were all acting in self defence, hairball. Didn't u know? ;)
The kids were ganging up on him. Nah, I shouldn't even joke, this is no laughing matter. Dunblane was a major tragedy in Scotland. It was a catastrophe for a country which isn't that accustomed to such incidents. One of the students on my first course was from there and she had to take time off. When she returned, she was still shaken and a changed person. Death affects us that way, not just a statistic posted on a government chart.
But they were all acting in self defence, hairball. Didn't u know? ;)
The kids were ganging up on him. Nah, I shouldn't even joke, this is no laughing matter. Dunblane was a major tragedy in Scotland. It was a catastrophe for a country which isn't that accustomed to such incidents. One of the students on my first course was from there and she had to take time off. When she returned, she was still shaken and a changed person. Death affects us that way, not just a statistic posted on a government chart.