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SeanBM   
13 Feb 2009
Food / How many Poles are vegetarians? [52]

i'm surprised that's even possible there.

Why?.

Things have chaged in the last 20 years but that is only natural given the huge chages to your country during this period.

There is only one vegen restaurant in Krakow that I know of but there are several very good vegetarian ones.

It takes time, you know yourself.
SeanBM   
13 Feb 2009
News / What is Poland's politics towards Norway? [56]

Well we have no common or rivaling interests with Scandinavia

At least you are aware that Norway is the capital of Scandinavia And there is probably no need to say that Bergen is the capital of Norway ;)

but only unofficially because Bergen wants to be separate for obvious reasons.
Most people are too ill educated even to understand this simple FACT!!!
har har har
SeanBM   
13 Feb 2009
News / What is Poland's politics towards Norway? [56]

(Many Bergensere thinks of themself as Bergensere and not Norwegians!)

Ha ha ha Yep that's it, only because the rest of the World is jealous ;)

Sing along now
Brann - Heia Brann!!
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aJHqCFTAIMc

I bet you have experienced alot of rain? hehehe

It keeps the riff raff out, ha ha ha.
SeanBM   
12 Feb 2009
News / What is Poland's politics towards Norway? [56]

Velkommen!
Hvordan har du det?.
Norge er et fint land.

What is Poland's politics towards Norway?

Norway is known here in Poland for
Fjords
Work (like strawberry picking)
Salmon
And a very good friend's grandfather walked from France to Narvik in Norway to fight in the battle of Narvik during the second world war.

I had the pleasure of meeting him, he said Norway was the most beautiful country in Europe.

I have lived and worked in Norway many times.

I know it is not really politics but I just thought i would tell you these things.

I have just finished reading, Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson :)
SeanBM   
9 Feb 2009
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Thanks Szarlotka,
There seems to be a little lack of Christmas cheer in your edition em...
on second thought it must be due to the closure of Bar Above.

In that case, is there an on-line version of the disaster recovery plan, please?.
SeanBM   
6 Feb 2009
Travel / Polish Architecture [147]

Mała Rynek, (Small market square).
This used to be an old crapy taxi rank/carpark.
The buildings were/are obviously beautiful and the renovation looks, well you can see for yourself.

Mała Rynek, is behind the Mariacki church on Rynek Głowny (Main market square) Krakow.

Photo taken today 060209


  • Mala_Rynek_Panar_1.j.jpg
SeanBM   
4 Feb 2009
Work / Would previous experience be necessary to teach english in poznan [22]

Do you think these online tefl courses are any good, how did your friend find it?

he wasn't a friend, he was a bit of an edgit to be honest, apparently it was very easy.

NOTHING can prepare you for the terror of your first couple of weeks in the job

This is sound advise, you would benefit more from the real thing.

In Poland you will want a CELTA.

I don't know about this, I hear it is much better than a TEFL.
It was years ago since I thought English here, so my information is out dated.
SeanBM   
4 Feb 2009
Work / Would previous experience be necessary to teach english in poznan [22]

teaching qualifications are not that necessary to get a basic job in a private school or even to find private lessons

This is true of course but I believe mw78 is serious and wishes to work for better money.
I did a TEFL course years ago and it helped me a lot when I first came here to teach.

beggers cant be choosers

You are a native speaker with a BA and soon to have a TEFL course, I can also see you have gumption so you will have a choice of schools.

I would go for the better school rather than the one that pays better (if that is the choice), quality over quantity.

do you think doing my tefl in poland will be cheaper? I think the closest place I can do one here is in london (I'm based in colchester) and including travel costs I think its gonna cost me about £1100

You can do a TEFL on the internet, I know a teacher here who did it.
So no travelling costs.

One last and very important thing is to learn Polish, it will make your life here easier and more enjoyable.

report back

Please do, it is always nice to hear people's stories.
SeanBM   
4 Feb 2009
Work / Would previous experience be necessary to teach english in poznan [22]

Hello mw78,
And welcome to the Polish Forum.
There are quite a few people on here in a similar circumstances to yourself.
Try using the search box, in the top right hand corner of this page, type in a key word like "TEFL" and you should find lots of info to help you.

Im planning on emailing and phoning all the schools that I can find to see what possibilities there are

This is the best idea, usually schools will want to do some teacher training with their new teachers, so before the academic year (October the 1st).

It is more difficult to find work during summer.

With third level education and a TEFL course, you should have no problem aquiring work, I do not live in Poznan but I would hazard a guess that you will have an option between several schools for potential work as demand is still quite high for native teachers of the the English language.

You should also check the Art galleries and Art communities, no point in letting your Fine Art degree go to waste.
SeanBM   
3 Feb 2009
Language / Word order and swearing in Polish [44]

Why is there two "you's in that sentence? ty and robisz?

You can say Co Robisz or co ty robisz.
It was explained to me that there is no real reason except rhythm but i am sure someone more knowledgeable than myself can explain it better.
SeanBM   
3 Feb 2009
Language / Word order and swearing in Polish [44]

I think most of the young gentlemen round these parts, say it like this.

Kurwa co ty Kurwa robisz, Kurwa?
SeanBM   
2 Feb 2009
Travel / Passenger plane converted into restaurant near Katowice, Poland [21]

apparently so you get the small child kicking the chair/playing with meal tray. the babe in arms screaming and a pissed up stag doo as well. and also especially for me the single pyscho who i always attract wherever i go

Sounds wonderful!
It could be for people who are scared of heights or driving.
Do the staff say silly things like,
Put your seat back in an upright position?.
And test you on your "putting on a buckle" skills?.
I do hope they use the word "terminal", which Einstein called something in an Airport, Terminal?.

the lone pyscho

I seem to get them all the time too.

Ah so you have met in real life, I see...
SeanBM   
31 Jan 2009
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

I have a new conspiracy theory. There are only two members on here, me and one other.

Actually there is only one, you (or me) with all our multi-personality friends.

Know thyself.
SeanBM   
31 Jan 2009
Life / Tips on tipping in Poland [45]

15% if they are good (perhaps more depending).
10% standard.
0% if they are useless or generally miserable.
SeanBM   
30 Jan 2009
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Mid winter does make people think of loss.
I look at the trees, they all look dead, the animals are no more but be safe in the knowledge that spring will come and the trees are not really dead and the animals (wolves male and female) will be out once more.

I hope this cheers you up, if only a little.
SeanBM   
29 Jan 2009
Travel / Polish Architecture [147]

That is why in Poland you can find so many palaces.

Perhaps you should start a thread on it.
I am sure there is a lot more to these palaces than just their architecture.
Aristocracy can have lots of skeletons in closets, perhaps that is why they needed such big palaces, to house all the closets :)

How did they heat them?,
I would move in to a small section and keep it heated all winter and then move to the West wing for summer :)
SeanBM   
29 Jan 2009
Travel / Polish Architecture [147]

Great, I look forward to more :) I never knew there were so many here, they are wonderful.
SeanBM   
29 Jan 2009
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Under no circumstances should you attempt to enter into reasoned debate, just to be on the safe side.

Arguments are to be avoided: they are always vulgar and often convincing.
(Oscar)

How do we trust that this O'Riley person is feeding us the truth about the misinformation?

By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, journalism keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.
(Oscar)

Come on SeanBM I thought you were getiing this IT stuff

I thought I had IT, until I broke wind.

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