Moonlighting
16 Jun 2007
Moonlighting
16 Jun 2007
Life / Listen to RMF radio outside Poland ? [5]
Hello,
I would like to listen to RMF FM in my country (Belgium). Is there a reachable frequency they use for that, or do they only broadcast on FM mode inside Poland ?
I went to their website rmf.fm/ and I found the page where they specify all the FM frequencies for Poland but my understanding of Polish language isn't good enough yet and I can't see whether they mention something else.
Also, they talk about podcast but it seems it's only RSS flux for written articles. Do they have something available through iTunes for example so I could download and listen to later ?
Thank you for your help.
Hello,
I would like to listen to RMF FM in my country (Belgium). Is there a reachable frequency they use for that, or do they only broadcast on FM mode inside Poland ?
I went to their website rmf.fm/ and I found the page where they specify all the FM frequencies for Poland but my understanding of Polish language isn't good enough yet and I can't see whether they mention something else.
Also, they talk about podcast but it seems it's only RSS flux for written articles. Do they have something available through iTunes for example so I could download and listen to later ?
Thank you for your help.
Moonlighting
8 Jun 2007
Travel / I'm just back from Cracow [3]
Hello,
I just spent 5 terrific days in Cracow and wanted to share my impressions.
I flew from and back to Brussels with Sky Europe (good service, nothing to complain about, both flights arrived earlier than scheduled). My Polish friend was expecting me at the airport and we took a bus to go to her house. Everything was OK with the bus service.
On Saturday and Sunday, we visited the city. We went to the royal castle on the Wawel, visited the cathedral and the oldest church of the city. We also went through Kazimierz, to its market, and tried two of its pubs. The rest of the time, we just wandered through the streets and parks.
My friend's parents gave us their car so we could travel around easily. As she doesn't have a driving licence, I had to drive. Roads were OK, the logic behind traffic organization fitted me perfectly and other drivers behaved adequately except maybe for a slight tendency of excessive speed. Not everywhere of course, as "photo radars" are in service as well...
Monday morning, we went to Wielicka to visit the salt mines. It was impressive, especially the subterranean cathedral. Tuesday, we went to Zakopane and had a short walk in the mountain. My feet and lungs were delighted with this maintenance operation, but the eyes remained frustrated as mountains were partly hidden by some unfortunate haze.
In Cracow, I was impressed to see how clean the streets were. Apart from a few exceptions, people actually do use the trash bins (which include ashtrays). As a male having switched to "reception mode", I watched the young Polish ladies and admired their style and pride. People were quiet on the street and I couldn't feel any agressivity at any time. Actually, the only disruptive behaviour I witnessed was a group of young British guys (I recognized the accent) who were drunk and talking loudly, passing by Poles who treated them the only way mediocrity deserves : with indifference.
I had the opportunity to try Polish cooking in several restaurants. Although not sophisticated, it was absolutely delicious. Accidentally, we also went to a georgian restaurant once, which was good. For night life, we saw a movie at an independent cinema, went to see the concerts for the 750th birthday celebration of Cracow, and tried pubs.
Too bad it was only five days. But what a discovery ! I tend to love Paris and New York. Could I live in Cracow ? Yes. And I recommend it to all foreigners who feel able to appreciate it.
See you soon !
Hello,
I just spent 5 terrific days in Cracow and wanted to share my impressions.
I flew from and back to Brussels with Sky Europe (good service, nothing to complain about, both flights arrived earlier than scheduled). My Polish friend was expecting me at the airport and we took a bus to go to her house. Everything was OK with the bus service.
On Saturday and Sunday, we visited the city. We went to the royal castle on the Wawel, visited the cathedral and the oldest church of the city. We also went through Kazimierz, to its market, and tried two of its pubs. The rest of the time, we just wandered through the streets and parks.
My friend's parents gave us their car so we could travel around easily. As she doesn't have a driving licence, I had to drive. Roads were OK, the logic behind traffic organization fitted me perfectly and other drivers behaved adequately except maybe for a slight tendency of excessive speed. Not everywhere of course, as "photo radars" are in service as well...
Monday morning, we went to Wielicka to visit the salt mines. It was impressive, especially the subterranean cathedral. Tuesday, we went to Zakopane and had a short walk in the mountain. My feet and lungs were delighted with this maintenance operation, but the eyes remained frustrated as mountains were partly hidden by some unfortunate haze.
In Cracow, I was impressed to see how clean the streets were. Apart from a few exceptions, people actually do use the trash bins (which include ashtrays). As a male having switched to "reception mode", I watched the young Polish ladies and admired their style and pride. People were quiet on the street and I couldn't feel any agressivity at any time. Actually, the only disruptive behaviour I witnessed was a group of young British guys (I recognized the accent) who were drunk and talking loudly, passing by Poles who treated them the only way mediocrity deserves : with indifference.
I had the opportunity to try Polish cooking in several restaurants. Although not sophisticated, it was absolutely delicious. Accidentally, we also went to a georgian restaurant once, which was good. For night life, we saw a movie at an independent cinema, went to see the concerts for the 750th birthday celebration of Cracow, and tried pubs.
Too bad it was only five days. But what a discovery ! I tend to love Paris and New York. Could I live in Cracow ? Yes. And I recommend it to all foreigners who feel able to appreciate it.
See you soon !
Moonlighting
29 May 2007
Language / What is the most annoying thing about non-native Polish speakers? [90]
So, it's a common mistake, then? My Polish friend also does it.
At the beginning we knew each other, she wrote me to say she had a boyfriend and I was confused. She said "His name is XXX and he is the journalist". At first, I thought there was a famous journalist called XXX in Poland and she was his girlfriend. But no, it was just her mistake, as she simply meant that he is "a" journalist.
Don't be sorry. You are terribly right. It's a shame to speak only your language when your country belongs to the past of Europe. :-)
As far as Polish speakers are concerned it's almost impossible to learn how to use "a" and "the" correctly.
So, it's a common mistake, then? My Polish friend also does it.
At the beginning we knew each other, she wrote me to say she had a boyfriend and I was confused. She said "His name is XXX and he is the journalist". At first, I thought there was a famous journalist called XXX in Poland and she was his girlfriend. But no, it was just her mistake, as she simply meant that he is "a" journalist.
French speakers don't even like to speak any other language than French........ :-) Sorry had to come out
Don't be sorry. You are terribly right. It's a shame to speak only your language when your country belongs to the past of Europe. :-)
Moonlighting
13 May 2007
Moonlighting
13 May 2007
Language / Translations of Gadu-Gadu [158]
OK, perfect. Thanks telefonitika.
Now, how can I correct my profile ? Apparently, the age is wrong (1 year difference) and I want to replace my Last Name by something more anonymous, given the fact that everybody can see you out there.
OK, perfect. Thanks telefonitika.
Now, how can I correct my profile ? Apparently, the age is wrong (1 year difference) and I want to replace my Last Name by something more anonymous, given the fact that everybody can see you out there.
Moonlighting
13 May 2007
Language / Translations of Gadu-Gadu [158]
I still have a problem. Don't really understand how to create my account. I filled the form, according to Wuesle's procedure on this thread, then "OK" then... nothing. Am I supposed to receive some number and confirnation to my e-mail adress ?
Thanks for your help
BTW, after completing the form, I just went back to the program, logged as "Ja" with number next to it, and I'm able to search for people.
I still have a problem. Don't really understand how to create my account. I filled the form, according to Wuesle's procedure on this thread, then "OK" then... nothing. Am I supposed to receive some number and confirnation to my e-mail adress ?
Thanks for your help
BTW, after completing the form, I just went back to the program, logged as "Ja" with number next to it, and I'm able to search for people.
Moonlighting
11 May 2007
Language / Translations of Gadu-Gadu [158]
I'm also interested in creating a GG account. So far I downloaded the program and installed it, but that's it... After that, I don't understand what the dialog box says :-)
My Polish friend once said "Everybody in Poland is using GG". I'm not sure about the realistic proportions, but what is sure is that she had to install Messenger on her PC just for me...
Czesc
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Damn! I posted this before I saw this topic had 2 pages. I can now see the procedure posted by Wuesle. i'll try that ...
I'm also interested in creating a GG account. So far I downloaded the program and installed it, but that's it... After that, I don't understand what the dialog box says :-)
My Polish friend once said "Everybody in Poland is using GG". I'm not sure about the realistic proportions, but what is sure is that she had to install Messenger on her PC just for me...
Czesc
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Damn! I posted this before I saw this topic had 2 pages. I can now see the procedure posted by Wuesle. i'll try that ...
Moonlighting
2 May 2007
Life / Bolek i Lolek [30]
Recently I was chatting on Messenger with my Polish friend who lives in Kraków and we talked about our preferred cartoons during childhood. She loved Balbina and sent me a link to some episode...
nostalgia.pl/mmedia/gbalbinka/balbinka.wmv
Recently I was chatting on Messenger with my Polish friend who lives in Kraków and we talked about our preferred cartoons during childhood. She loved Balbina and sent me a link to some episode...
nostalgia.pl/mmedia/gbalbinka/balbinka.wmv
Moonlighting
28 Apr 2007
Love / What kind of person did your parents or guardians tell you to find? [38]
I'm in my mid-thirties. When I was much younger, my grandmother told me to marry a girl that would also be caucasian, catholic and not from "too low a social background otherwise she would love me only for my money".
My mother simply recommended that similar education would be better, to improve mutual understanding.
My father just said I should stay with whoever I feel happy with.
At that time, my grandmother seemed so conservative to me because my parents gave me a more liberal education. Today, when I contemplate the society, I think she was right. So-called "Tolerance" is a very noble intention, but I believe it mostly resulted in huge failures.
It's not racism, it's atavism ;-)
I'm in my mid-thirties. When I was much younger, my grandmother told me to marry a girl that would also be caucasian, catholic and not from "too low a social background otherwise she would love me only for my money".
My mother simply recommended that similar education would be better, to improve mutual understanding.
My father just said I should stay with whoever I feel happy with.
At that time, my grandmother seemed so conservative to me because my parents gave me a more liberal education. Today, when I contemplate the society, I think she was right. So-called "Tolerance" is a very noble intention, but I believe it mostly resulted in huge failures.
It's not racism, it's atavism ;-)