Wroclaw
5 Oct 2009
Wroclaw
5 Oct 2009
UK, Ireland / Fish and chips - do Polish people in the UK like this? [108]
old time english.
when i was a lad one went to the chippy to buy a 'paper'. a paper being the standard talk for fish 'n' chips, which was wrapped in newspaper. i also remember folk complaining when the law changed and newspaper could no longer be used.
how would one convince Poles to eat pies. the pie doesn't exist here.
mushy peas... yummy
old time english.
when i was a lad one went to the chippy to buy a 'paper'. a paper being the standard talk for fish 'n' chips, which was wrapped in newspaper. i also remember folk complaining when the law changed and newspaper could no longer be used.
how would one convince Poles to eat pies. the pie doesn't exist here.
mushy peas... yummy
Wroclaw
5 Oct 2009
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
19 the tree. A lot of trees wearing sleeping bags in Wroclaw. I've no idea as to why.
19 the tree. A lot of trees wearing sleeping bags in Wroclaw. I've no idea as to why.
Wroclaw
26 Sep 2009
Food / POLISH RECIPES! [287]
use it to make bigos
I was given a piece of Boczek, but don't really know what the best thing to do with it!
use it to make bigos
Wroclaw
26 Sep 2009
Wroclaw
26 Sep 2009
News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]
a little more info: telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/6232530/Poland-approves-forcible-castration-for-paedophiles.html
Under the law, sponsored by Poland's centre-Right government, paedophiles convicted of raping children under the age of 15 years or a close relative would have to undergo chemical therapy on their release from prison.
a little more info: telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/6232530/Poland-approves-forcible-castration-for-paedophiles.html
Under the law, sponsored by Poland's centre-Right government, paedophiles convicted of raping children under the age of 15 years or a close relative would have to undergo chemical therapy on their release from prison.
Wroclaw
20 Sep 2009
Genealogy / Genetic difference between Poles and selected others. [83]
this will save u waiting:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Anglo-Saxon_Protestant
this will save u waiting:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Anglo-Saxon_Protestant
Wroclaw
18 Sep 2009
Love / What do Polish Guys Like Women to Wear? [64]
sheepskin boots. so look out, mr sheep :)
Ugg boots, what are they?
sheepskin boots. so look out, mr sheep :)
Wroclaw
18 Sep 2009
Love / What do Polish Guys Like Women to Wear? [64]
I doubt it. Polish women don't wear them. So I also doubt many men here have expressed an opinion.
DM's were the fashion a few years ago. Some young women still wear them.
It might be worth checking the Closterkeller (goth-rock) website. They should have a link to a rock-goth fashion house.
Also, check the Rammstein apparel link. You'll see lots of big boots.
Do Polish men think ugg boots are ugly?
I doubt it. Polish women don't wear them. So I also doubt many men here have expressed an opinion.
Doc Martins,
DM's were the fashion a few years ago. Some young women still wear them.
It might be worth checking the Closterkeller (goth-rock) website. They should have a link to a rock-goth fashion house.
Also, check the Rammstein apparel link. You'll see lots of big boots.
Wroclaw
18 Sep 2009
Travel / Which cities in Poland are nice to visit [80]
This probably goes unnoticed by most folk. I see it as a romantic link to the past. The lamplighter usually starts his rounds about an hour before sunset.
and every night lanterns are lit by a person lighting them one after another.
This probably goes unnoticed by most folk. I see it as a romantic link to the past. The lamplighter usually starts his rounds about an hour before sunset.
Wroclaw
12 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Sending packages from US to PL, cheapest alternative? [36]
this sort of thing had crossed my mind. i would add to this that it usually happens when the regular delivery person is on holiday. at least that's the case in my part of town.
The 'don't leave an advice slip' scam is common with Polish postal workers.
this sort of thing had crossed my mind. i would add to this that it usually happens when the regular delivery person is on holiday. at least that's the case in my part of town.
Wroclaw
8 Aug 2009
Wroclaw
5 Aug 2009
Language / Polite forms in Polish vs English [49]
A polite form in Polish and Swedish... hej
[Don't you think that moderators are not that good at German as they are at Swedish?]
A polite form in Polish and Swedish... hej
Wroclaw
5 Aug 2009
Language / Polite forms in Polish vs English [49]
All posts in this thread that relate to Rammstein will be deleted :)
Mod humour.
Please keep the German to a minimum. Thanx.
keine Lust
All posts in this thread that relate to Rammstein will be deleted :)
Mod humour.
Please keep the German to a minimum. Thanx.
Wroclaw
4 Aug 2009
Food / PIZZA & KETCHUP served only in Poland? [159]
Not quite. I simply gave my opinion as I see it.
Not quite. I simply gave my opinion as I see it.
Wroclaw
4 Aug 2009
Food / PIZZA & KETCHUP served only in Poland? [159]
I'm not even sure that I would call Polish ketchup... ketchup. A lot of brands are just syrup.
Unlike the bottle of German, Werder Tomaten Ketchup that I have in front of me.
A good mayo can be where it's at, but only on certain foods.
I'm not even sure that I would call Polish ketchup... ketchup. A lot of brands are just syrup.
Unlike the bottle of German, Werder Tomaten Ketchup that I have in front of me.
A good mayo can be where it's at, but only on certain foods.
Wroclaw
2 Aug 2009
History / Christian Crusaders and Teutonic order in Poland [11]
this might help: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Grunwald
In the 13th century, the Teutonic Knights, subject directly to the Pope, had been requested by Konrad of Masovia to come to the lands surrounding Culm (Chełmno) to assist in the Crusade against the pagan Prussians. The Teutonic Order received the territory of Prussia via golden bulls from the Emperor and papal edict, which gave them effective carte blanche as owners of a new Christianized state in the region. They later received the territory of further north Baltic coastal regions of what are now Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, and showed every sign of further expansion.
Why did they hate the Teutonic Order?
this might help: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Grunwald
In the 13th century, the Teutonic Knights, subject directly to the Pope, had been requested by Konrad of Masovia to come to the lands surrounding Culm (Chełmno) to assist in the Crusade against the pagan Prussians. The Teutonic Order received the territory of Prussia via golden bulls from the Emperor and papal edict, which gave them effective carte blanche as owners of a new Christianized state in the region. They later received the territory of further north Baltic coastal regions of what are now Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, and showed every sign of further expansion.
Wroclaw
28 Jul 2009
History / What are the key features of the Polish Eagle? [56]
this may help: flagspot.net/flags/pl.html
I was wondering which features I should make sure I include and shouldn't change.
this may help: flagspot.net/flags/pl.html
Wroclaw
30 Jun 2009
News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]
The flooding is bad in some areas and there is more to come. Over 1700 families in the south of Poland have had their households destroyed. Caritas is appealing for aid such as clothes, food and medicine.
The flooding is bad in some areas and there is more to come. Over 1700 families in the south of Poland have had their households destroyed. Caritas is appealing for aid such as clothes, food and medicine.
Wroclaw
30 Jun 2009
Travel / VISITING POZNAN, can anyone suggest places to visit including good bars/clubs? [16]
You are not wrong. Some guy's head has fallen off !
Admins... There seems to be a problem with images
You are not wrong. Some guy's head has fallen off !
Wroclaw
30 Jun 2009
USA, Canada / Polish Sister Cities to USA Cities? Anyone have a good list? [8]
Add to that: Wroclaw twinned with Charlotte, North Carolina.
Add to that: Wroclaw twinned with Charlotte, North Carolina.
Wroclaw
27 Jun 2009
Work / Software Jobs in Poland [31]
there are a lot of qualified people out there looking for work in this sector. it will be difficult for you without speaking Polish.
like anyone else you have to keep an eye on the market and act when the opportunity arises
Do I have any chance of getting a Java Developer job?
there are a lot of qualified people out there looking for work in this sector. it will be difficult for you without speaking Polish.
like anyone else you have to keep an eye on the market and act when the opportunity arises
Wroclaw
27 Jun 2009
News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]
2009.
There is a flood warning for Wroclaw. Some preventative action has already been taken.
Going by previous experience, if anything is going to happen it will be when the river water from the mountains reaches the city. Last time it took two weeks. But as I understand things they already have problems in Kłodzko.
I noticed on the news that there are quite a few flooded areas in Poland at the moment.
2009.
There is a flood warning for Wroclaw. Some preventative action has already been taken.
Going by previous experience, if anything is going to happen it will be when the river water from the mountains reaches the city. Last time it took two weeks. But as I understand things they already have problems in Kłodzko.
I noticed on the news that there are quite a few flooded areas in Poland at the moment.
Wroclaw
24 Jun 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
The use of the conjunction 'but' suggests a negative followed by a positive.
Or a positive followed by a negative.
Question. To make things clear, do you prefer a long semetic nose or a slut ?
The use of the conjunction 'but' suggests a negative followed by a positive.
Or a positive followed by a negative.
Question. To make things clear, do you prefer a long semetic nose or a slut ?
Wroclaw
21 Jun 2009
Genealogy / Changing my name to a Polish one [35]
probably because it was easier for people to remember/pronounce. chester is an english name meaning fort/fortress
grandfather's name was Czeslaw; then it became Chester.
probably because it was easier for people to remember/pronounce. chester is an english name meaning fort/fortress
Wroclaw
17 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Mercy flight for dying Polish woman living in the UK [21]
I think this is the bigger part of it, which I understand fully.
but more importantly she has gone back to her home and homeland to die,
I think this is the bigger part of it, which I understand fully.
Wroclaw
17 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Mercy flight for dying Polish woman living in the UK [21]
You'll all hate me for this, but what was stopping the lad from visiting his mother.
You'll all hate me for this, but what was stopping the lad from visiting his mother.
Wroclaw
12 Jun 2009
Language / Problems Polish People Have with Learning English [63]
For the 'th' sound... try reading this simple number: 33,333
thirty-three-thousand-three-hundred-and-thirty-three.
You need something that you can have fun with. Try some tongue twisters.
______________________________________________________________________ ____
It doesn't matter how short you make a word or phrase. A native speaker will always come up with something shorter.
Are their any teaching techniques that are particularly effective for correcting these common mistakes?
For the 'th' sound... try reading this simple number: 33,333
thirty-three-thousand-three-hundred-and-thirty-three.
You need something that you can have fun with. Try some tongue twisters.
______________________________________________________________________ ____
It doesn't matter how short you make a word or phrase. A native speaker will always come up with something shorter.
Wroclaw
7 Jun 2009
Travel / Coming to Poland with a pet :) [47]
Interesting.
My wife just had a dog chipped, issued a passport... and then travelled the following day.
It's much easier when you live in Poland and travel to neighbouring countries... as the dog already had documents with a record of Rabies jabs, etc.
Some of the UK's rules are beyond stupidity.
It will take about 7 months to obtain and become valid.
Interesting.
My wife just had a dog chipped, issued a passport... and then travelled the following day.
It's much easier when you live in Poland and travel to neighbouring countries... as the dog already had documents with a record of Rabies jabs, etc.
Some of the UK's rules are beyond stupidity.
Wroclaw
25 May 2009
Language / Free and accurate Online Polish-English / English-Polish translator? [49]
Poltran does. I've just tested it.
just don't use the small box. use the larger dialogue/translation box.
Poltran does. I've just tested it.
just don't use the small box. use the larger dialogue/translation box.