Wroclaw
25 May 2011
UK, Ireland / Poland has arrived in TV soap opera "Eastenders" [15]
being as he was born in Poland:
Polish Porter in Casualty
being as he was born in Poland:
Wroclaw
24 May 2011
Love / Any particular Polish customs or traditions that I should know about in my relationship? [45]
not many bother with it these days.
it's really pain in the ass. Army of teenagers throwing buckets of water on every passer by. I'm not really fond of it at all.
not many bother with it these days.
Wroclaw
24 May 2011
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
if he sang that on x factor he'd get voted off.
if he sang that on x factor he'd get voted off.
Wroclaw
23 May 2011
News / IS Poland prepared for what is coming during the Euro 2012? [10]
i don't think it will be too bad. the germans will probably watch the game, jump in the car or on a train and go home. as might the fans from other nearby countries. plus, the stadiums are small anyway.
I am not talking hooliganism but I'm talking the sheer numbers of people on the streets.
i don't think it will be too bad. the germans will probably watch the game, jump in the car or on a train and go home. as might the fans from other nearby countries. plus, the stadiums are small anyway.
Wroclaw
22 May 2011
Life / Observation of Polish drivers, by and English anthropologist. [94]
indeed they are, but at the end of the day a tree is just a tree and i don't like to think that a car may be wrapped around it.
when the millenium bridge was built here in wroclaw there was an outcry because a number of trees had to be cut down. this in the greenest city in Poland.
if roads are to be built then they should be built with an understanding of future traffic flow and safety. that means wider roads and no fcuking trees.
Trees and forests are nice.
indeed they are, but at the end of the day a tree is just a tree and i don't like to think that a car may be wrapped around it.
when the millenium bridge was built here in wroclaw there was an outcry because a number of trees had to be cut down. this in the greenest city in Poland.
if roads are to be built then they should be built with an understanding of future traffic flow and safety. that means wider roads and no fcuking trees.
Wroclaw
22 May 2011
Life / Observation of Polish drivers, by and English anthropologist. [94]
one reason would be cost. another would be that to widen most roads would involve cutting down trees. and that is something Poles are allergic to
one reason would be cost. another would be that to widen most roads would involve cutting down trees. and that is something Poles are allergic to
Wroclaw
22 May 2011
Life / Observation of Polish drivers, by and English anthropologist. [94]
there are other countries that drive on the correct side of the road.
are you sure we're not the back to front country? or maybe we were the only country who figured out not to hurt the poor horse?
there are other countries that drive on the correct side of the road.
Wroclaw
22 May 2011
News / UstroĊ: Another giant religious statue in Poland [26]
it doesn't look 24m to me. however, it looks ok though.
A 24-meter sculpture of Jesus Christ
it doesn't look 24m to me. however, it looks ok though.
Wroclaw
21 May 2011
UK, Ireland / How to set up a charity in the UK? [20]
some might argue that u need a better understanding of the word charity.
And I also wonder if charity can be a business as well, I mean something you can earn money for life?
some might argue that u need a better understanding of the word charity.
Wroclaw
21 May 2011
Life / Observation of Polish drivers, by and English anthropologist. [94]
and when he doesn't u get the cross at the side of the road.
and when he doesn't u get the cross at the side of the road.
Wroclaw
21 May 2011
USA, Canada / U.S. Citizen to Study in Poland on U.S. Passport for Over 3 Months? Problems? [46]
i can agree to this.
He is Polish, however non existent on paper. Legally technically he is not Polish but practically is if you know what I mean.
i can agree to this.
Wroclaw
21 May 2011
USA, Canada / U.S. Citizen to Study in Poland on U.S. Passport for Over 3 Months? Problems? [46]
no it wouldn't. he doesn't have any documents that show him being a Polish citizen. and border control aren't just going to take his word for it.
if the birth isn't registered in Poland then how can he be Polish.
his status simply makes it easier to aquire citizenship.
the OP already knows that he has all the rights of an american and none of the extras that come along with being a Pole, even when in Poland. or am i missing the point of the thread.
no it wouldn't. he doesn't have any documents that show him being a Polish citizen. and border control aren't just going to take his word for it.
if the birth isn't registered in Poland then how can he be Polish.
his status simply makes it easier to aquire citizenship.
the OP already knows that he has all the rights of an american and none of the extras that come along with being a Pole, even when in Poland. or am i missing the point of the thread.
Wroclaw
21 May 2011
Genealogy / GREGORY STECKIEWICZ: Tracing a Polish citizen living in Warsaw 40 years ago. [9]
i'm not sure what your post is about:
are you looking for someone
is it for translation
do u really want all that personal info on the forum. (address etc)
I am trying to locate
i'm not sure what your post is about:
are you looking for someone
is it for translation
do u really want all that personal info on the forum. (address etc)
Wroclaw
21 May 2011
USA, Canada / U.S. Citizen to Study in Poland on U.S. Passport for Over 3 Months? Problems? [46]
i would have thought this was obvious.
the way things are at the moment u are american. no amount of arguing or history will change it. just because u can claim citizenship does not make u a citizen and therefore... u are still a foreigner.
as it is: i wouldn't bother going to ukraine, especially if it's only a short trip.
whatever u do it is better to set things in motion as soon as possible. once the paperwork is in and on the computer you'll make your position more secure.
having a Polish passport will give u benefits for as long as u care to use it. once u get back home u can go back to being american. u will lose nothing.
My program is going to Ukraine anyways, so it's worth a try. According to the Jagiellonian University, even if I have Polish citizenship by blood, if I have no way of documenting it then it's worthless--especially since I will be forced to enter the country on a U.S. Passport.
i would have thought this was obvious.
the way things are at the moment u are american. no amount of arguing or history will change it. just because u can claim citizenship does not make u a citizen and therefore... u are still a foreigner.
as it is: i wouldn't bother going to ukraine, especially if it's only a short trip.
whatever u do it is better to set things in motion as soon as possible. once the paperwork is in and on the computer you'll make your position more secure.
having a Polish passport will give u benefits for as long as u care to use it. once u get back home u can go back to being american. u will lose nothing.
Wroclaw
20 May 2011
Life / How Safe Are the Polish Cities? [179]
a lot of people are buying the more expensive range of cameras these days and they are becoming a target here in wroclaw.
but in the dark and especially in the suburbs, stranger beware.
a lot of people are buying the more expensive range of cameras these days and they are becoming a target here in wroclaw.
Wroclaw
19 May 2011
Love / American marrying Polish woman in Poland - Church problems [79]
since u are already married is it not possible for your wife to wear white and u both simply repeat your wedding vows. or is this what u are doing ?
just asking.
since u are already married is it not possible for your wife to wear white and u both simply repeat your wedding vows. or is this what u are doing ?
just asking.
Wroclaw
19 May 2011
Law / T-Mobile replaces Era [21]
not really. just about everyone has one.
a lot of people would try to show off with stupid crap like a cell phone, especially in Poland.
not really. just about everyone has one.
Wroclaw
19 May 2011
USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]
i'd be happy to help out.
what would u like to see the most ?
I wonder if I can entice anyone to show me around town
i'd be happy to help out.
what would u like to see the most ?
Wroclaw
18 May 2011
History / Info on Poland in 1988 - researching a short film [21]
It was on tv here a few months ago. it is good
There is an excellent documentary called, "The Beats of Freedom." It was embedded somewhere on another thread.
It was on tv here a few months ago. it is good
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]
it looks easy, but i know that for some it can be both stressful and difficult.
i do feel that the oral exam should demand more from the student though.
The basic level:
it looks easy, but i know that for some it can be both stressful and difficult.
i do feel that the oral exam should demand more from the student though.
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]
i've found the same.
but the ins and outs are another subject.
I know from extensive experience that there are some elements of the tenses that Polish teachers don't project so well.
i've found the same.
but the ins and outs are another subject.
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]
pawian, please tell us how the exam is conducted these days.
Today, I ran the exam in my state school. All students passed.
pawian, please tell us how the exam is conducted these days.
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]
first of all.
as i understand things the modern exam doesn't show a name at the top of the paper and the paper is marked by a teacher other than the pupils class teacher.
off the top of my head. i might ask questions about writing/grammar in the oral exam. i'd also make the written task longer.
written exams give a choice of three or four topics. to check vocabulary/grammar etc i'd have to take into consideration course work.
So how would you check people's writing skills? Style, grammar etc?
first of all.
as i understand things the modern exam doesn't show a name at the top of the paper and the paper is marked by a teacher other than the pupils class teacher.
off the top of my head. i might ask questions about writing/grammar in the oral exam. i'd also make the written task longer.
written exams give a choice of three or four topics. to check vocabulary/grammar etc i'd have to take into consideration course work.
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]
most of my knowledge about this is from years ago when the Matura was thrown together.
if teachers can't consult each other for a given alternative then there is something very wrong.
i do remember a school here where most students got 6 in english. the head teacher came along, said a few things and the results were changed.
marking the essay is/was open to abuse. same for the oral.
i could tell u some real horror stories about the oral exam, but won't.
most of my knowledge about this is from years ago when the Matura was thrown together.
if teachers can't consult each other for a given alternative then there is something very wrong.
i do remember a school here where most students got 6 in english. the head teacher came along, said a few things and the results were changed.
marking the essay is/was open to abuse. same for the oral.
i could tell u some real horror stories about the oral exam, but won't.
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
u must be in your 80's then. plenty people older than me use it and i'm 50+
older folk learn from their kids sometimes.
i use both, but u are right.
I wouldn't say 'sor()ry' to anyone visibly older than me -
u must be in your 80's then. plenty people older than me use it and i'm 50+
older folk learn from their kids sometimes.
it is safer to go around saying przepraszam
i use both, but u are right.
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
Life / European Capital of Culture 2016: Which Polish city do you wish to win? [42]
could u give us a couple of thoughts as to why.
could u give us a couple of thoughts as to why.
Wroclaw
17 May 2011
Life / Feasibility and cost of a bicycle in Krakow? [13]
600-1,2000+ zl
what will be the average cost of decent one..?
600-1,2000+ zl
Wroclaw
16 May 2011
Life / European Capital of Culture 2016: Which Polish city do you wish to win? [42]
it might have something to do with the fact that each city gets a little cash to tidy up and make it look pretty.
I don't even know why Katowice even bothered.
it might have something to do with the fact that each city gets a little cash to tidy up and make it look pretty.
Wroclaw
16 May 2011
News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]
nothing unusual there.
the teacher can use common sense when marking. some don't.
valid post though.
(for example "Matura" from Polish this year has at least two mistakes).
nothing unusual there.
Sometimes you answers is good but doesn't have a word or phrase that is in "Key" and you recive 0 points.
the teacher can use common sense when marking. some don't.
valid post though.
Wroclaw
16 May 2011
Love / Expat marrying Polish - honest experiences [38]
a little more input on your side might be rewarded with honest replies.
as it is i'm fed up with cleaning the rubbish from this thread. BTW most of it yours.
Any inputs appreciated!
a little more input on your side might be rewarded with honest replies.
as it is i'm fed up with cleaning the rubbish from this thread. BTW most of it yours.