Seanus
8 Jul 2008
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
It is in a green can, yes. The bottle is not too dissimilar.
I had 3 bottles tonight, enough for me.
It is in a green can, yes. The bottle is not too dissimilar.
I had 3 bottles tonight, enough for me.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
6% is the 'lite' version. I guess it's readily available tho other PF members may prove me wrong.
6% is the 'lite' version. I guess it's readily available tho other PF members may prove me wrong.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Zubr in hand. The forum is quite lively this evening, so, who likes Zubr?
Zubr in hand. The forum is quite lively this evening, so, who likes Zubr?
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Fortuna? They produce good fruit juice here. Almost up there with Tymbark. Fortuna beer?
Fortuna? They produce good fruit juice here. Almost up there with Tymbark. Fortuna beer?
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Lech Premium never really took off here. Maybe it wasn't marketed well enough.
UKpolska, on topic, have u ever heard of Goolman? Nobody here has heard of it but I really like it. It is brewed in Lublin apparently.
Lech Premium never really took off here. Maybe it wasn't marketed well enough.
UKpolska, on topic, have u ever heard of Goolman? Nobody here has heard of it but I really like it. It is brewed in Lublin apparently.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Proofreading, ouch!! I've done my fair share of that. Gliwice is a Uni city, like Lublin, so chances pop up from time to time. I can understand how the Poles think when they write so I know what they wanted to say. This makes it easier. I couldn't be an all-out translator but I do it casually.
Proofreading, ouch!! I've done my fair share of that. Gliwice is a Uni city, like Lublin, so chances pop up from time to time. I can understand how the Poles think when they write so I know what they wanted to say. This makes it easier. I couldn't be an all-out translator but I do it casually.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
Teaching can be laborious, it just depends on the mood. I have been teaching for 6 years now so I'm not far behind u. Any method can be the same. NOVA in Japan got tedious fast but teaching was secondary. Being in Japan was the buzz.
Here, it's my GF who is keeping the motivation levels high. I'm still teaching fine but without the passion that I once had.
Teaching can be laborious, it just depends on the mood. I have been teaching for 6 years now so I'm not far behind u. Any method can be the same. NOVA in Japan got tedious fast but teaching was secondary. Being in Japan was the buzz.
Here, it's my GF who is keeping the motivation levels high. I'm still teaching fine but without the passion that I once had.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
I've known some real characters that taught it well and didn't get bored after a year. It's a good entry school and is very direct. It will boost ur confidence in front of people.
I enjoyed my return to traditional teaching through Profi. On to Empik next, a new challenge. Britam will be fun.
I've known some real characters that taught it well and didn't get bored after a year. It's a good entry school and is very direct. It will boost ur confidence in front of people.
I enjoyed my return to traditional teaching through Profi. On to Empik next, a new challenge. Britam will be fun.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Thanks ukpolska, I'd forgotten about that one. I don't like the mocny version. The standard one is quite enough.
It spelt like a brewery? Hmm..r u back on it again? :)
If u like strong Zgubi, u should try Okocim Mocne. Never b4 have I tasted such a drinkable strong beer.
Thanks ukpolska, I'd forgotten about that one. I don't like the mocny version. The standard one is quite enough.
It spelt like a brewery? Hmm..r u back on it again? :)
If u like strong Zgubi, u should try Okocim Mocne. Never b4 have I tasted such a drinkable strong beer.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
I had a couple of students who paid handsomely so u can afford to lower the rates for some.
Callan is boring, 2 years was hard. Getting to the final hurdle was tricky, a hard 3rd year, but it's a good method for certain students.
I had a couple of students who paid handsomely so u can afford to lower the rates for some.
Callan is boring, 2 years was hard. Getting to the final hurdle was tricky, a hard 3rd year, but it's a good method for certain students.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Hevelius, could that be like Fosters? The Australians hate Fosters and export it en masse but I think it's alright.
Victoria Bitter (VB) is a top class Aussie beer. They excel in microbrews.
Hevelius, could that be like Fosters? The Australians hate Fosters and export it en masse but I think it's alright.
Victoria Bitter (VB) is a top class Aussie beer. They excel in microbrews.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
U don't need CELTA for Callan although they prefer it. U could do a year at Callan, and do a CELTA course over the summer, maybe in Wrocław.
U don't need CELTA for Callan although they prefer it. U could do a year at Callan, and do a CELTA course over the summer, maybe in Wrocław.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
I know. Piast are the sponsors of Gliwice but I see no beer of that name
I know. Piast are the sponsors of Gliwice but I see no beer of that name
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
26 hours should be guaranteed lowfunk. 25PLN for privates, not good. Having said that, I have charged that to poorer students. I don't believe in pricing people out of 'education'
26 hours should be guaranteed lowfunk. 25PLN for privates, not good. Having said that, I have charged that to poorer students. I don't believe in pricing people out of 'education'
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Gliwice doesn't really have one. Zywiec is near here, as is Tychy (Tyskie). Wrocław used to have EB but it disappeared. The Zywiec in Zywiec is heavenly. I prefer Tyskie but it's a close call.
Gliwice doesn't really have one. Zywiec is near here, as is Tychy (Tyskie). Wrocław used to have EB but it disappeared. The Zywiec in Zywiec is heavenly. I prefer Tyskie but it's a close call.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
Stage 1 was just a pounding session. U can't let up or u lose their attention. The trainees watched me one lesson and they told me after that they were wondering when I was gonna take the foot off the pedal. 3 years was more than enough. I've now finished with Profi and will move to Britam FT and Empik PT.
Knowing the books by heart was good as u could wander round the room, keeping the ss on their toes.
Stage 1 was just a pounding session. U can't let up or u lose their attention. The trainees watched me one lesson and they told me after that they were wondering when I was gonna take the foot off the pedal. 3 years was more than enough. I've now finished with Profi and will move to Britam FT and Empik PT.
Knowing the books by heart was good as u could wander round the room, keeping the ss on their toes.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Sorry, this is not about Polish beer but we've had 13 pages already.
Asian beer? Of the Japanese beers, I liked Sapporo. It rolled back just nicely. Asahi Super Dry, whilst modelled on German beer (which I like), didn't cut it. It just wasn't refreshing. Suntory, yeah, very good but the whisky was the real revelation. Kirin was up there with Sapporo, especially ichiban. The name does tell u why. Kirin is giraffe in Japanese, useless trivia. I can't knock Japanese beer.
There was a restaurant in Hiroshima called Asian Kitchen which had most of the standard Asian beers. Chang and Singha were very tasty, although better in Thailand. Tiger from Singapore was one of my preferred beers but the one that I was really taken by was Kingfisher.
Zgubi, if u like crisp, u'll love that one. Amber nectar!! I can buy it in Makro or in some other retail outlets. Kingfisher is Indian btw.
Sorry, this is not about Polish beer but we've had 13 pages already.
Asian beer? Of the Japanese beers, I liked Sapporo. It rolled back just nicely. Asahi Super Dry, whilst modelled on German beer (which I like), didn't cut it. It just wasn't refreshing. Suntory, yeah, very good but the whisky was the real revelation. Kirin was up there with Sapporo, especially ichiban. The name does tell u why. Kirin is giraffe in Japanese, useless trivia. I can't knock Japanese beer.
There was a restaurant in Hiroshima called Asian Kitchen which had most of the standard Asian beers. Chang and Singha were very tasty, although better in Thailand. Tiger from Singapore was one of my preferred beers but the one that I was really taken by was Kingfisher.
Zgubi, if u like crisp, u'll love that one. Amber nectar!! I can buy it in Makro or in some other retail outlets. Kingfisher is Indian btw.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
One of the classic Callan questions, stage 11, was 'Do you generally like seamen?'.
One of the classic Callan questions, stage 11, was 'Do you generally like seamen?'.
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
It's not sth 2 b proud of as I got regular rate of pay whilst they cream it all. A repeat of Uni, the Profi's and lecturers stole my ideas. Sods!!
I've never been to Lublin, is it a happening city?
It's not sth 2 b proud of as I got regular rate of pay whilst they cream it all. A repeat of Uni, the Profi's and lecturers stole my ideas. Sods!!
I've never been to Lublin, is it a happening city?
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
I've never taught Avalon but I think, ironically enough, that I wrote some of the material for it. I know it is being used here in Gliwice as I am still in touch with the teachers there.
Adaptation is key to injecting new life into it. I stuck to the book, both for the purposes of familiarity and for observations, but I came into my own with it after a while and would be damned if anybody stepped on my toes.
I trained new teachers in the method as, by that stage, I knew it like the back of my hand.
What school did u teach at may I ask?
I've never taught Avalon but I think, ironically enough, that I wrote some of the material for it. I know it is being used here in Gliwice as I am still in touch with the teachers there.
Adaptation is key to injecting new life into it. I stuck to the book, both for the purposes of familiarity and for observations, but I came into my own with it after a while and would be damned if anybody stepped on my toes.
I trained new teachers in the method as, by that stage, I knew it like the back of my hand.
What school did u teach at may I ask?
Seanus
7 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
U still theoretically need a degree to teach at Callan. They are beginning to enforce this.
U still theoretically need a degree to teach at Callan. They are beginning to enforce this.
Seanus
6 Jul 2008
Love / Is it possible for Filipino gay like me to have a Polish lover? [13]
Love and relationships and the Polish connection. Greg, he is gay and is looking for love. Give the man a break.
I've known 2 gay teachers here in Poland and they never had any problems.
Love and relationships and the Polish connection. Greg, he is gay and is looking for love. Give the man a break.
I've known 2 gay teachers here in Poland and they never had any problems.
Seanus
5 Jul 2008
Seanus
5 Jul 2008
Love / How to seduce Polish girls: Tips and advice [118]
Put ur hand down there, and u r in, voila!!
Put ur hand down there, and u r in, voila!!
Seanus
2 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
It really depends. U can expect to earn around 55k per year if u play ur cards right but, as I said, it depends.
It really depends. U can expect to earn around 55k per year if u play ur cards right but, as I said, it depends.
Seanus
2 Jul 2008
Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]
VaF, I thought I'd revive this as I know u have an interest in it
VaF, I thought I'd revive this as I know u have an interest in it
Seanus
2 Jul 2008
Life / Polish people and racism. [943]
How comfortable r u with ur sexuality legion? For example, could u say that a guy is handsome without batting an eyelid? For me, anytime. For example, FISZ is a handsome guy, with striking Native American features and a calm demeanour. It is all tied in with genetics. I couldn't bring myself to think about him or Brad Pitt sexually as it just isn't in my genes. I've known people who can't even say a dude is handsome without being accused of being gay. That's when it gets lame. My good friend from Uni, however, would have no problem doing so.
How comfortable r u with ur sexuality legion? For example, could u say that a guy is handsome without batting an eyelid? For me, anytime. For example, FISZ is a handsome guy, with striking Native American features and a calm demeanour. It is all tied in with genetics. I couldn't bring myself to think about him or Brad Pitt sexually as it just isn't in my genes. I've known people who can't even say a dude is handsome without being accused of being gay. That's when it gets lame. My good friend from Uni, however, would have no problem doing so.
Seanus
1 Jul 2008