Wroclaw
25 Aug 2007
Language / Polish Language Pronunciation - Example Words and Phrases [178]
r [as in rabbit[, air, lee/lea/ly
"rarely".
r [as in rabbit[, air, lee/lea/ly
Wroclaw
25 Aug 2007
Life / Sending Post inside Poland. [13]
All I can say here is that I've had parcels that didn't arrive, but only when sent from the UK.
I've also had letters, which had either been damaged or opened, arrive in a sealed plastic bag. The contents were intact.
All in all I don't trust the Polish mail service 100%
When mail dosen't arrive it is the sender who should start proceedings, as they have the receipt of postage. And you might also find that the Polish mail service is not responsible for mail registered in the UK. Maybe that's why personal mail disappears.
I can only balance this with similar experiences in the UK many years ago.
All I can say here is that I've had parcels that didn't arrive, but only when sent from the UK.
I've also had letters, which had either been damaged or opened, arrive in a sealed plastic bag. The contents were intact.
All in all I don't trust the Polish mail service 100%
When mail dosen't arrive it is the sender who should start proceedings, as they have the receipt of postage. And you might also find that the Polish mail service is not responsible for mail registered in the UK. Maybe that's why personal mail disappears.
I can only balance this with similar experiences in the UK many years ago.
Wroclaw
24 Aug 2007
Travel / Top 5 reasons to visit Poland ! [43]
To move around in comfort and take it all in............come in the warm months. May to September
I'm interesed with the urban areas, the architecture, also interesed with the traditional art objects, the nightlife .....
To move around in comfort and take it all in............come in the warm months. May to September
Wroclaw
24 Aug 2007
Travel / Top 5 reasons to visit Poland ! [43]
It really depends on your interests. I would say that you could have a great time whatever time of year.
Is there a specific time of the year that you would recomand for visiting Poland ?
It really depends on your interests. I would say that you could have a great time whatever time of year.
Wroclaw
24 Aug 2007
Travel / Top 5 reasons to visit Poland ! [43]
Hi.
mountains, sea, lakes, friendly people, not too far from Romania.
From one male to another.... thanks for the "Hugs'
I hug you back.
Hi.
mountains, sea, lakes, friendly people, not too far from Romania.
From one male to another.... thanks for the "Hugs'
I hug you back.
Wroclaw
23 Aug 2007
Wroclaw
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
Since it ain't going to happen, I'll say this anyway.
There must be many people like me who log-in, check a few posts and then wander off to do something different. All without logging-off. Any search or request will only reveal the last post. It won't tell you if they are paying attention or using the forum.
Since it ain't going to happen, I'll say this anyway.
There must be many people like me who log-in, check a few posts and then wander off to do something different. All without logging-off. Any search or request will only reveal the last post. It won't tell you if they are paying attention or using the forum.
Wroclaw
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
It's a soap forum. They have a list of features as long as your arm. They are thinking of adding some sort of my-space feature [another one I won't use]
I think things are just fine as they are here on PF.
Eek! That's like stalking! What forum is that?
It's a soap forum. They have a list of features as long as your arm. They are thinking of adding some sort of my-space feature [another one I won't use]
I think things are just fine as they are here on PF.
Wroclaw
21 Aug 2007
USA, Canada / Importing a car from the US to Poland [12]
You can. But after some time you have to re-register it to become legal.
I would just buy a new or nearly new car when I got here. And cut out shipping costs.
Or buy a car in the [Polish] family's name, let them look after it and then use it when you get here.
You can. But after some time you have to re-register it to become legal.
I would just buy a new or nearly new car when I got here. And cut out shipping costs.
Or buy a car in the [Polish] family's name, let them look after it and then use it when you get here.
Wroclaw
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
I don't see the need for change, but if it happens I'll not object.
I belong to another forum where you can track people. I never have a need to use such functions..
For people who are lurking. Why expose them ?
For people who are posting. Press refresh a bit more often.
I don't see the need for change, but if it happens I'll not object.
Well I don't know of any forums who tell you who is viewing each topic
I belong to another forum where you can track people. I never have a need to use such functions..
For people who are lurking. Why expose them ?
For people who are posting. Press refresh a bit more often.
Wroclaw
21 Aug 2007
Love / Mexican in love with Polish girl. Need advice on what to do. [49]
Jonny,
This might seem like a dumb question, but would you be traveling on a Mexican passport or a US passport ?
If you want to visit either the UK or Poland you will have to make enquieries at the relevant embassy.
If they don't let you into the UK or Poland, and you are sent back, you'll have big problems back in the USA.
I think you have to resolve your status in the USA before you do anything else.
..................................
Jonny,
This might seem like a dumb question, but would you be traveling on a Mexican passport or a US passport ?
If you want to visit either the UK or Poland you will have to make enquieries at the relevant embassy.
If they don't let you into the UK or Poland, and you are sent back, you'll have big problems back in the USA.
I think you have to resolve your status in the USA before you do anything else.
..................................
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Language / [Phrase of the Day]: English to Polish [37]
This thread is not progressing the way I had hoped. Time for a re-think.
If you have a phrase that you think will benefit others. Please write it.
I don't want a list from a book. I want real phrases that may be able to help in certain situations. Filling in forms, telephone conversations. understanding Polish language websites, meeting people etc.
ex.When filling in a form/document: use block capitals.
Block capitals = Drukowane litery
This thread is not progressing the way I had hoped. Time for a re-think.
If you have a phrase that you think will benefit others. Please write it.
I don't want a list from a book. I want real phrases that may be able to help in certain situations. Filling in forms, telephone conversations. understanding Polish language websites, meeting people etc.
ex.When filling in a form/document: use block capitals.
Block capitals = Drukowane litery
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Love / Mexican in love with Polish girl. Need advice on what to do. [49]
It is possible to marry a Polish person in the UK. It might not be possible for Jonny to gain entry into the UK.
You cannot come to the UK and get married to her as she is not a UK citizen so whoever told you that is wrong.
It is possible to marry a Polish person in the UK. It might not be possible for Jonny to gain entry into the UK.
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
News / Online polish phone book ,does it exist? [27]
You might find a Polish phone book in a big library. It might be worth a try.
You might find a Polish phone book in a big library. It might be worth a try.
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Love / Mexican in love with Polish girl. Need advice on what to do. [49]
Are you still in contact with her ?
Are you still in contact with her ?
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
News / Online polish phone book ,does it exist? [27]
If you want someone in Wroclaw, PM me and I'll look in the book.
If you want someone in Wroclaw, PM me and I'll look in the book.
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Life / Try it - move to Poland! [33]
ZD1
It's not clear. Are you thinking about it or are you definitely moving ?
ZD1
It's not clear. Are you thinking about it or are you definitely moving ?
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]
This would answer part of it.
The other part. [based on Ryszard's post] I don't think that there is the profession of voice actor anywhere. If you are an actor you may be asked to do advertisements for example. This doesn't make you a third rate actor.
It takes a certain amount of skill to narrate or do over the top dubbing. Firstly, if you don't have the voice, you don't get the work. Secondly, you need to be able to read. Think about news readers, they can't afford to make mistakes. In the recording studio you very often have the director, engineer, narrator and sometimes client. This costs money and there is no time for time wasters. There are many other factors that make this job difficult for the ordinary guy on the street. That's why they don't do it.
I realise that reading subtitles does require slightly more from the viewer, and this may not always be what you want.
This would answer part of it.
The other part. [based on Ryszard's post] I don't think that there is the profession of voice actor anywhere. If you are an actor you may be asked to do advertisements for example. This doesn't make you a third rate actor.
It takes a certain amount of skill to narrate or do over the top dubbing. Firstly, if you don't have the voice, you don't get the work. Secondly, you need to be able to read. Think about news readers, they can't afford to make mistakes. In the recording studio you very often have the director, engineer, narrator and sometimes client. This costs money and there is no time for time wasters. There are many other factors that make this job difficult for the ordinary guy on the street. That's why they don't do it.
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]
I disagree.
That is one problem, but the other is the dubbing is in Poland unpopular. So unpopular that there is no such profession as "voice actor" in Poland. Those who are making some dubs are usually second (or even third) rate, poorly payed and poorly doing the job actors.
I disagree.
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Genealogy / Looking for KOBAK ANDREW [6]
Genealogy. com: for name search and others searching same name.
For Poland Ukraine: JewishGen
Ships passenger lists: ellisislandsrecords.org
Genealogy. com: for name search and others searching same name.
For Poland Ukraine: JewishGen
Ships passenger lists: ellisislandsrecords.org
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Law / Setting up an internet gaming cafe in Poland [9]
Your biggest problem after capital.
get a location,
Your biggest problem after capital.
Wroclaw
20 Aug 2007
Wroclaw
19 Aug 2007
Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]
This was done in mangled Polish.
It must have worked because the family enjoyed it and I'm sure the series was repeated at least once.
mangled "french" was translated into Polish...
This was done in mangled Polish.
It must have worked because the family enjoyed it and I'm sure the series was repeated at least once.
Wroclaw
19 Aug 2007
Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]
They did.
Please tell me they didnt do that to Allo Allo when it used to be on Polish TV....
They did.
Wroclaw
19 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish friend wants to divorce in the UK - possible? [6]
This seems logical as all Polish documents would have to be amended. ID card etc.
Since marriage took place in Poland it has to be finalized there. Oh yes indeedy it has.
This seems logical as all Polish documents would have to be amended. ID card etc.
Wroclaw
19 Aug 2007
Travel / Ostrowo Budy....Know were it is??? [14]
I would look for Budy near Nowiny.
Problem: There are about 20 places called Nowiny and another 20 called Budy.
I would look for Budy near Nowiny.
Problem: There are about 20 places called Nowiny and another 20 called Budy.
Wroclaw
19 Aug 2007
Travel / Ostrowo Budy....Know were it is??? [14]
Graf Wallersee.
Bronislaw Krajczynski: arrived 1913, age 30, Nowiny, Russia. That's all I can find.
Nowiny is of course in Poland.
Graf Walersee????????
Graf Wallersee.
Bronislaw Krajczynski: arrived 1913, age 30, Nowiny, Russia. That's all I can find.
Nowiny is of course in Poland.
Wroclaw
19 Aug 2007
Life / Local contact to set up Sky TV in Wroclaw [7]
First I'd better clarify. We have two seperate systems: 1. an HDTV nbox, which has Sky News and 2. Canal+ through satellite.
I never use the nbox system.
Canal+ has CNN, BBC World, France24, Euronews, Al Jazeera [english]. These are all English news channels.
Film channels: A couple of canal+ film channels, Hallmark, HBO, HBO2, HBO Comedy [sometimes this is only in Polish].
Other channels: BBC Prime [a chance to see all those programmes you missed last year] National Geographic, Discovery, MTV, Eurosport, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Zone Club, Zone Reality,
There are a few others. It depends on the package you opt for.
There are plenty of German, Italian, French and Arabic channels too.
It's very important that you check the package you opt for and make sure that they can give you these programmes in English.
When you get to Wroclaw. PM me and we'll talk about it over a pint.
First I'd better clarify. We have two seperate systems: 1. an HDTV nbox, which has Sky News and 2. Canal+ through satellite.
I never use the nbox system.
Canal+ has CNN, BBC World, France24, Euronews, Al Jazeera [english]. These are all English news channels.
Film channels: A couple of canal+ film channels, Hallmark, HBO, HBO2, HBO Comedy [sometimes this is only in Polish].
Other channels: BBC Prime [a chance to see all those programmes you missed last year] National Geographic, Discovery, MTV, Eurosport, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Zone Club, Zone Reality,
There are a few others. It depends on the package you opt for.
There are plenty of German, Italian, French and Arabic channels too.
It's very important that you check the package you opt for and make sure that they can give you these programmes in English.
When you get to Wroclaw. PM me and we'll talk about it over a pint.
Wroclaw
18 Aug 2007
Genealogy / do u work in ann&neil's bar in ca'n picafort mallorca please reply [5]
Have you tried to find it on the internet ?
ann & neils where she works
Have you tried to find it on the internet ?