UK, Ireland / Websites for Poles to benefit from Britain! [210]


Yes. I'd also include Arthur Scargill in that. You may not agree with their politics, but it's hard to fault their dedication and honesty.


It's the lowest common denominator - people who are happy with accepting tenth best as long as they don't have to make an effort.

News / Poland a top pot producer? Legalization? [30]


And for just over half of his lifetime pot was perfectly legal in the UK.

News / Damien Perquis Football player granted Polish citizenship insulted by the PIS ? [30]


There is a wider issue, about language used in football and treatment of players (Posh Spice takes it up the whatever, throwing bananas, sectarianism etc) that means the issue must be dealt with before he is seen to be condoning the use of such language by fans.

News / Gap is setting up shop in Arkadia in Warsaw [20]

I agree. I remember when C&A first came to Warsaw and I kept seeing people turning up to things wearing near identical clothes. Not that cheap either.

At least Zara change their stock every month.

News / Gap is setting up shop in Arkadia in Warsaw [20]

It isn't. Sales tax is charged at source.

News / Poland a top pot producer? Legalization? [30]




Yes.

In any case, who the hell are the state to tell people what they can or can't put in their bodies.


Same here.

History / Do Poles really blame Britain for Poland becoming Communist after the war? [104]

Be careful about clicking on the link that polonthemeds/retrodog/Moania has just given - It could be harmful to your computer

History / Do Poles really blame Britain for Poland becoming Communist after the war? [104]


Now that's just paranoia!

I suggest you have a look at the link that is cited. It isn't pretty reading, but it is true.

Remember, the existence of Poles in (say) the Armia Krajowa doesn't rule out the existence of Poles in (say) the Armia Ludowa.

History / Do Poles really blame Britain for Poland becoming Communist after the war? [104]


100,000 plus 200,000 don't equal 'millions'. Really Polonmeds/Moania, you'll have to go back to school.

And yes, it is sad but true.

Travel / Swedish 19y male, Spontaneous visit to Warsaw, what to do? [10]


Dramatically so, (this from someone who's almost addicted to the stuff) and no other discernible spice. I was with T (you know who I mean) and he had the same thing. The flesh was nearly coming off our bones. Maybe they were just having an off day in the kitchen since everything else about the place was OK. Good service.


Isn't it. Even if you stay sober, you still feel drunk after a few mins. If the OP's 19, he'll probably like Chinatown (behind the buildings opposite Sense)

That new one at the Nowy Swiat end of Foksal seems lively at the moment (the one with all the PRL kitsch) during the night - it usually gets some of the Piotrus crowd as well as the jeunesse doree. Don't know what it's like in cold weather though.

Travel / Swedish 19y male, Spontaneous visit to Warsaw, what to do? [10]


I had a really bad curry there not long ago. I like chillies, spicy food etc, but that was just taking the p1ss. Not as bad as the Tandoori Palace, but still awful. Expensive too.


Great place. On the way back, Przekaski Zakaski is fun, especially in the middle of the night.

Law / Medical Malpractice in Poland - seeking accountability? [146]

It's a shame. I remember about 5 years ago the nurses in the Lodz voivodstwo weren't paid in the several months up to Christmas. They are dedicated professionals but they were living off donations put into collection buckets. No wonder the nurses strike was so big.

Law / Medical Malpractice in Poland - seeking accountability? [146]


Polonmeds/Moania, do you think posts like that strengthen your 'argument'?

Law / Medical Malpractice in Poland - seeking accountability? [146]


A friend who's a doctor complains about all the extra work he has to do. He's a specialist and from his main job in a state hospital makes less than 3000zl.

Why the lies, polonmed/Moania? Are you incapable of being truthful?

History / Why have Poles contributed so little to Academics? (Particularly Science) [180]


Sadly a cure for cancer is some years away.

Real Estate / Demand for apartments low in Poland's main cities [89]


examples of prices 'tripling' then this 'bubble' bursting, please.


In some parts of Poland this is certainly happening.


Is it just me or is the style of writing on that wiki page somehow familiar.

Law / What are chances for Poland to join in Eurasian Economic Community? [100]


In what way are the EU responsible for the massacre of civillians by the Serb army on the orders of Mladic?

Stay on topic. I won't repeat myself.

Law / What are chances for Poland to join in Eurasian Economic Community? [100]


This from an apologist for Serbian atrocities!

Law / What are chances for Poland to join in Eurasian Economic Community? [100]


That's certainly one way of putting it.


The people of Poland voted to join the EU instead.

Law / What are chances for Poland to join in Eurasian Economic Community? [100]


Exactly. And Poland has all the experience of 'union' with Russia it needs.

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]


No bias at all, just sound judgement based on a professional assessment of their methodology, knowledge of their 'business practices' and yes, having seen many many 'cases' of people who've done courses there and subsequently gone to more effective training providers.

The OP wants the course in Krakow.

@Gazzaroon, what is your own experience of Berlitz?

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]

Slightly amusing but untrue. In my case I'm making my money far from Poland, in a market that Berlitz can't compete in, so I'm unbiased.

Trust me, Berlitz are a company to avoid. Great at selling, nice glossy adverts (paid for indirectly by the customer), but the (grossly overpriced) product just doesn't cut it.

Real Estate / Who designs houses in Poland? [66]


Foul isn't it. There are 'houses' like these all over Poland - real eyesores. And they don't even have the good grace to build them from shoddy materials so they'll fall down eventually.

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]


Exactly - rather than a slickly marketed inflexible method taught by barely trained individuals.


In my case it's my professional opinion.

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]


Yes. Tried and tested, recruits well and, unlike Berlitz, respected.

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]


They've been like that pretty well since day one.

Richfilth's idea might be a good one for the OP, or speak to International House who tend to have good teachers.

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]


This is the problem with Berlitz - it doesn't adapt to anything. Basically it's about marketing and has been for years.

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]


Exactly. You can always tell when someone has attended a 'method school'.

Language / Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? [44]

Don't touch Berlitz. They have slick marketing, but a Nineteenth Century method. A good language trainer will use elements from diffrerent methodologies for sound reasons. Not just one. and an old one at that.

Life / Do you have water coming out from sink in yellow, red or brown color in Ursynow/Warsaw? [11]

Sometimes but not often. When they do maintainance or fix a leak it stirs up all the gunge, rust etc in the mains pipes. Nothing really to worry about. Just don't drink it.