Seanus
18 Apr 2008
Seanus
17 Apr 2008
Life / Polish people and racism. [943]
Yeah, there were some of these peoples here, but very much in the minority. It could never be seen as multiculturalism in the fullest sense. Not as we know it.
Yeah, there were some of these peoples here, but very much in the minority. It could never be seen as multiculturalism in the fullest sense. Not as we know it.
Seanus
17 Apr 2008
Life / Polish culture do's and dont's? [106]
I think isthatu2 has a point. When I do culture classes, I always steer clear of criticism as it's never taken constructively. I throw it in a joking away if anything, like the state of the roads here. It's not my position to come here and criticise anyway.
I think isthatu2 has a point. When I do culture classes, I always steer clear of criticism as it's never taken constructively. I throw it in a joking away if anything, like the state of the roads here. It's not my position to come here and criticise anyway.
Seanus
16 Apr 2008
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
pl.youtube.com/watch?v=2yViYDULqno, a light-hearted addition, Borat
Sasha Cowen is a Jew. Watch it from 1.20, it's a famous sketch
pl.youtube.com/watch?v=2yViYDULqno, a light-hearted addition, Borat
Sasha Cowen is a Jew. Watch it from 1.20, it's a famous sketch
Seanus
16 Apr 2008
Seanus
16 Apr 2008
Food / Types of CHEESE in Poland [150]
Maybe he wasn't referring to Polish cheese Mali. Sorry, I don't wanna be pedantic. Polish cheese is very good, e.g Mazdamer or Morski
Maybe he wasn't referring to Polish cheese Mali. Sorry, I don't wanna be pedantic. Polish cheese is very good, e.g Mazdamer or Morski
Seanus
16 Apr 2008
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
Hey, the stuff u drink from a tap isn't vodka Dzhaklin, I think u confused it with water ;)
Hey, the stuff u drink from a tap isn't vodka Dzhaklin, I think u confused it with water ;)
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
They mistakenly put Poland in the wrong list. The 8.1 figure was supposed to be for the first quarter, LOL
They mistakenly put Poland in the wrong list. The 8.1 figure was supposed to be for the first quarter, LOL
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Seanus
12 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
Neither Latin, French nor German wrote Kilkline. Bush said sth similar and it reached the exalted status of a Bushism. Good on ye lad, guffaw!!
Neither Latin, French nor German wrote Kilkline. Bush said sth similar and it reached the exalted status of a Bushism. Good on ye lad, guffaw!!
Seanus
12 Apr 2008
Work / Salary expectations in Poland [373]
Salaries are increasing in Poland. There was a 17zł rise in my monthly social security payment (ZUS). My financial handler told me that it was due to a rise in salaries. Who am I to disagree with him? U can expect a slightly higher salary
Salaries are increasing in Poland. There was a 17zł rise in my monthly social security payment (ZUS). My financial handler told me that it was due to a rise in salaries. Who am I to disagree with him? U can expect a slightly higher salary
Seanus
11 Apr 2008
Life / Fashion and Style in Poland [174]
I like them, they soak up the sweat rather than let ur t-shirt get drenched. They are not so popular tho but they are so useful
I like them, they soak up the sweat rather than let ur t-shirt get drenched. They are not so popular tho but they are so useful
Seanus
11 Apr 2008
Seanus
11 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Time for the Poles from the UK to go home [437]
Ireland has more GDP than the UK per capita. Glad u liked my posting KevA, I aim to please
Ireland has more GDP than the UK per capita. Glad u liked my posting KevA, I aim to please
Seanus
11 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
Overrated in what sense? Language is power. I count myself as lucky that I can understand basic discussions in different countries. French, Japanese, German and Polish being those languages. Japanese and Polish much stronger. It really aids things, especially as a teacher who can understand students better
Overrated in what sense? Language is power. I count myself as lucky that I can understand basic discussions in different countries. French, Japanese, German and Polish being those languages. Japanese and Polish much stronger. It really aids things, especially as a teacher who can understand students better
Seanus
7 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]
It's a hard question for sure, one which calls for a measured response. It was Paul Weller who said, "You made your bed, you better lye in it" (Going Underground). Britain made the bed and there are some strange bedfellows for sure but we have to live with that. The problem is exacerbated somewhat by the fact that we were stretched a little b4 the immigration wave. Many people were waiting for council housing and should have been first in the pecking order but that wasn't always the case.
Brits, like Poles, have a tendency to feel hard done by, a bit of the self-piteous, poor me attitude. We have some justification but many Poles are making great efforts and inroads towards getting property for bigger groups. We see 8-10 people in 1 house which alleviates some of the strain on housing authorities. What does irritate me a little is the tendency to see the UK as a haven. We do have some 'undesirables' but I am not a Tory so that doesn't niggle at me much.
Finally, I urge PF members to be more rational (OMG, I sound like a politician). Mr H made some valid points and didn't take a radical position. Get off his back, to even insinuate that he is a BNP man is WELL wide of the mark. Start reading and absorbing his message. I have defended immigration in the past, and still do, but phasing/weeding out those who view the UK as a sanctuary would be in our national interest, and the Brits have always valued that.
It's a hard question for sure, one which calls for a measured response. It was Paul Weller who said, "You made your bed, you better lye in it" (Going Underground). Britain made the bed and there are some strange bedfellows for sure but we have to live with that. The problem is exacerbated somewhat by the fact that we were stretched a little b4 the immigration wave. Many people were waiting for council housing and should have been first in the pecking order but that wasn't always the case.
Brits, like Poles, have a tendency to feel hard done by, a bit of the self-piteous, poor me attitude. We have some justification but many Poles are making great efforts and inroads towards getting property for bigger groups. We see 8-10 people in 1 house which alleviates some of the strain on housing authorities. What does irritate me a little is the tendency to see the UK as a haven. We do have some 'undesirables' but I am not a Tory so that doesn't niggle at me much.
Finally, I urge PF members to be more rational (OMG, I sound like a politician). Mr H made some valid points and didn't take a radical position. Get off his back, to even insinuate that he is a BNP man is WELL wide of the mark. Start reading and absorbing his message. I have defended immigration in the past, and still do, but phasing/weeding out those who view the UK as a sanctuary would be in our national interest, and the Brits have always valued that.
Seanus
7 Apr 2008
Australia / I would love to meet Poles living in Sydney [56]
Well, the Aussies I was with liked a bit of slang being used.
Well, the Aussies I was with liked a bit of slang being used.
Seanus
7 Apr 2008
Australia / I would love to meet Poles living in Sydney [56]
Some advice, just be open. The Aussies are a really friendly bunch, u just need to understand their humour. Learn some Aussie slang, that'll impress them.
Get a dog up ye
Some advice, just be open. The Aussies are a really friendly bunch, u just need to understand their humour. Learn some Aussie slang, that'll impress them.
Get a dog up ye
Seanus
5 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
Cap all immigration into Britain, hehehe. Who would lay on such great curries after some bevvies? Who would give u a slap up foo yung or chow mein? Where would u get the variety of skilled labour that Britain prides itself on? Come on man, think
Cap all immigration into Britain, hehehe. Who would lay on such great curries after some bevvies? Who would give u a slap up foo yung or chow mein? Where would u get the variety of skilled labour that Britain prides itself on? Come on man, think
Seanus
3 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Time for the Poles from the UK to go home [437]
Who does respect the English mate? There laws, u mean laws over there or their laws? Benfits does he? Does he fit inside u? And the plural of family is, ding, families!! Contribute anything, well, we use anything with interrogatives and negatives, the last time I checked, contribute was positive. Capital letters are allowed on the forum btw. Britian, hehehe, my teacher taught me when I was 7 or 8 to spell it Britain.
Judging by ur English pal, maybe that's why u r on half ur wage. Be thankful the other half wasn't swiped too.
Who does respect the English mate? There laws, u mean laws over there or their laws? Benfits does he? Does he fit inside u? And the plural of family is, ding, families!! Contribute anything, well, we use anything with interrogatives and negatives, the last time I checked, contribute was positive. Capital letters are allowed on the forum btw. Britian, hehehe, my teacher taught me when I was 7 or 8 to spell it Britain.
Judging by ur English pal, maybe that's why u r on half ur wage. Be thankful the other half wasn't swiped too.
Seanus
30 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]
Mister H is a level-headed guy Ozi Dan, I'm sure u realise that as u imply above
Mister H is a level-headed guy Ozi Dan, I'm sure u realise that as u imply above
Seanus
30 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]
The British government even has the audacity to belittle the importance of referendums so I don't have much hope. Tony Blair, the great new face of Labour 11-12 years ago has a lot to account for. Never have I known anyone swing to the opposite end of the political spectrum like him. Michael Portillo is a changed man but even he didn't yank the pendulum so mightily.
MP's, Master of Puppets? LOL
The British government even has the audacity to belittle the importance of referendums so I don't have much hope. Tony Blair, the great new face of Labour 11-12 years ago has a lot to account for. Never have I known anyone swing to the opposite end of the political spectrum like him. Michael Portillo is a changed man but even he didn't yank the pendulum so mightily.
MP's, Master of Puppets? LOL
Seanus
30 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]
What can realistically be done? The Poles have flocked in their droves as they are entitled to do so. Do u really think they care about decency when bread has to be put on the table? I echo the above sentiments, mass immigration is crippling certain parts of our economy but that was a risk of signing the EU Treaty.
What can realistically be done? The Poles have flocked in their droves as they are entitled to do so. Do u really think they care about decency when bread has to be put on the table? I echo the above sentiments, mass immigration is crippling certain parts of our economy but that was a risk of signing the EU Treaty.
Seanus
29 Mar 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
It's ur call but choose wisely if u do put ur teaching boots back on. Choosing the right method is key
It's ur call but choose wisely if u do put ur teaching boots back on. Choosing the right method is key
Seanus
29 Mar 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I agree, the CELTA or Trinity courses are far from ideal but they are entry level courses b4 embarking on a DELTA or MSc. To be frank, in my experience in 4 different schools, observations are not that regular anyway.
CELTA gave me a further schooling but I wouldn't say it was worth 950 quid. Especially given the hugely varied nature of teaching. They are just letters when u secure employment. I've had to change tack so many times in teaching. Any course that indoctrinates u in one way of teaching isn't giving u a full picture. U almost inevitably have to retrain anyway.
I agree, the CELTA or Trinity courses are far from ideal but they are entry level courses b4 embarking on a DELTA or MSc. To be frank, in my experience in 4 different schools, observations are not that regular anyway.
CELTA gave me a further schooling but I wouldn't say it was worth 950 quid. Especially given the hugely varied nature of teaching. They are just letters when u secure employment. I've had to change tack so many times in teaching. Any course that indoctrinates u in one way of teaching isn't giving u a full picture. U almost inevitably have to retrain anyway.
Seanus
29 Mar 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I'm highly sceptical of online courses as there is no substitute for real contact and classroom exp. I am assessed by 42 different criteria and the great majority must be demonstrated in a classroom setting. Teaching is an art and its essence shouldn't be diluted by doing online courses.
Online courses should be seen as gathering info but should not be taken too seriously.
I'm highly sceptical of online courses as there is no substitute for real contact and classroom exp. I am assessed by 42 different criteria and the great majority must be demonstrated in a classroom setting. Teaching is an art and its essence shouldn't be diluted by doing online courses.
Online courses should be seen as gathering info but should not be taken too seriously.
Seanus
29 Mar 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
It's a 1-month course so u'll be done in August sometime. It depends on the school u apply to. The starting times aren't streamlined. Oct is common although most schools offer summer work
It's a 1-month course so u'll be done in August sometime. It depends on the school u apply to. The starting times aren't streamlined. Oct is common although most schools offer summer work
Seanus
29 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
All the more when u consider that we have a reciprocal agreement with Poland. They are entitled to care, provided the claim is valid and fulfils the criteria.
No drinking this evening, I learned my lesson, again
All the more when u consider that we have a reciprocal agreement with Poland. They are entitled to care, provided the claim is valid and fulfils the criteria.
No drinking this evening, I learned my lesson, again
Seanus
29 Mar 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I was one of the writers of the new method but it has been put on the back burner for the time being. Avalon is not that popular I've heard. A nice name but devoid of content is the word on the street.
As for the Trinity, it's globally recognised so can be taken in so many places.
I was one of the writers of the new method but it has been put on the back burner for the time being. Avalon is not that popular I've heard. A nice name but devoid of content is the word on the street.
As for the Trinity, it's globally recognised so can be taken in so many places.