Language / Is it possible to master the Polish language fluently for a non-Polish speaker? [120]


Some "stayed too long" efl teachers in desert places end up speaking it themselves.

Free of nuance, colour, flexibility, charm and humour.

And it's in PL too of course and has sadly started to spread to London.

I actually saw the non-existent word "trainings" in London. I'd only heard it in Poland. Then again, mistakes eventually getting codified into language is nothing new.

Language / Is it possible to master the Polish language fluently for a non-Polish speaker? [120]


It helps like any skill. Millions speak a kind of bland Euro-English though, without nuance and with a limited vocabulary; it's becoming ordinary now.

Life / Satanic and Heretical Manifestations in Poland [123]

No. I only know the bare bones (and not necessarily the accurate story) rather than the details and it really is something that's not discussed. Basically village stuff.

There were the 'occult murders' in Komarow/Warsaw back in the 50s. I think there's some material online about it.

There was a big occult (though not at all Satanist) presence in Warsaw pre-war and quite a bit written about it.

Plus of course most of the kit that the Nazis seized from occult temples and various esoteric groups round Germany is currently stored in Poland (they stored it in premises in what was their eastern territories and left it behind when retreating). It's under the care of a university and very much not available to see. You can see part of the library though.

It would probably fetch a fortune if auctioned off lin London, Paris or New York.

Language / Is it possible to master the Polish language fluently for a non-Polish speaker? [120]


No such thing as either.

Life / Satanic and Heretical Manifestations in Poland [123]


Long before that. There was something very nasty that happened in South East Poland in the late 30s involving a priest. It's not discussed even by historians.

There's a few groups around and about however in Poland people on the occult scene generally prefer more cerebral spiritual paths.

Language / I love the word Kurwa [26]


All languages have their complexities and plenty of people achieve fluency in Polish.

Compare to Arabic or Hebrew it's a walk in the park.

One thing that makes it easier for native speakers is the relatively small number of lexemes in Polish and the straightforward semiotics.

Language / I love the word Kurwa [26]


Or sounds similar to one.


There are far harder ones and plenty of English speakers who are fluent in Polish.

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [945]


To be fair, a few of the cast were from the U.K. and one (who played Judy Bryant, the big lesbian prisoner with a kind heart) plus maybe a couple more were from America.

It used to be on just after pub closing time and was popular in its day. It died when Home and Away set in Sydney started (Aussie soaps need both the Melbourne and Sydney markets to be financially viable).


Aren't they just. I used to love it when they fought or when Queen Bea used to shove a naughty inmate into the steam laundry press.

Life / Grisly crimes in Poland [124]


Spicy always tastes better than bland.

UK, Ireland / Polish engineer and family found dead in village. [26]


Birds of a feather.


There is. There's one key factor that is u usual.


One day you may very well find out.

Language / Is it possible to master the Polish language fluently for a non-Polish speaker? [120]


I've known some really bright people who are useless at languages and some people not so bright who achieve good fluency.
Different types of intelligence.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


I used to like the ones with serek and strawberries. There were as few places in Poznan that did that and they were always a treat.

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [945]


A popular entertainer's catchphrase.

I think I've been unlucky with the Aussies I've worked with. Plenty in the Middle East and several of them
we're downright scary. They all think or pretend they're exceptional stars. There's an Aussie word "bludger" which I think is about that.

I used to enjoy Prisoner Cell Block H which was a bit off for Brits; there were some obvious similarities in culture and language however they always behaved in different ways.

If you've not heard of the docusoap "Sylvania Waters" it's worth a look. YouTube have it I think.


Scotland in the southern hemisphere.

About Canadians, Irving Welsh wrote that they were Scottish people who couldn't get on with people around them and left.

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [945]


Same language. Fewer mooses more kangaroos.

I know what you mean about some Canadians though.


Some do well but the time's not right now for russians to come to PL.

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [945]


There are some good online tests to diagnose narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy etc. I did some once and the results said I was pretty well the opposite of all three. Almost a shame since psychopaths seem to have a lot of fun.

About nationalities, although I know someone in PL who is certainly on the psychopathology scale and a slight narcissist too (she's actually a nice person albeit rather right wing and libertarian economically) I'd not say that Poland is a nation of narcissists, psychopaths at all; if anything most people in PL are empathetic.

russia though? Harder to say, however they do some things that suggest narcissism.

There's one nationality though that seem to me to be a nation of narcissists and psychopaths. Perhaps I've been personally unlucky in the ones I've interacted with however that would be statistically unlikely. There's one person I know from there who isn't on that scale and one poster here who also seems decent and not on that scale however they are both hyphen-whatsits with strong connections to other places.

The country? Can you guess what it is yet?

PS, the last sentence was a subtle clue.

Polonia / Polish bus crash in Croatia. Is there a fate? [229]


They say that lightning never strikes twice in the same place however sadly it often does.

And the more someone travels the more they risk accidents.

Language / Is it possible to master the Polish language fluently for a non-Polish speaker? [120]


Generally they are neither.

It's an interesting place for a holiday but has a very dark side to it.

The language is curious though.


British people. The most enthusiastic colonists tended to be Scots.

News / How will Poland be affected by WW3 which has now started [559]


Their population is likely to fall which is relevant to any future war.

They knew it would fall though and plan very far ahead.

UK, Ireland / Polish engineer and family found dead in village. [26]

There's another development in the story today. It's about the mental health of both adult parties.
It begs the question about whether the health authorities were involved. The school the older kid went to can't obviously comment and not can the police at this stage.

There's one very unusual feature of what happened. I hinted at it earlier.

quote=Poloniusz]you are in contact with Poles[/quote]
Here? Don't be daft. It's just something to do while killing time travelling. And don't try to make incorrect assumptions.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


I quite like the fact that in religion there are both differences and unity. A mirror of humanity.

Grabarka is well worth a visit; it is a special place. I've been a few times and always notice the Orthodox ladies with black headscarves who go there (usually alone) on foot.

UK, Ireland / Polish engineer and family found dead in village. [26]


It's a suburb of a city. Not a village.


You admitted to being an "incel".


Hahahaha

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


None. You seem very knowledgable about it. A friend visits it quite often and enjoys her trips there. She keeps inviting me and I might go one day.

I'm not much into pilgrimage sites but went to Swieta Lipka a while ago and liked it. The souvenir stalls outside didn't impress though and I gather that people say the same about Lichen.

Have you been to the Orthodox shrine at Grabarka?

UK, Ireland / Polish engineer and family found dead in village. [26]


Because it was.


You don't though, do you...


You hardly know any...,

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


Is it true that it's a calendar building?

Meaning 365 windows, 52 doors and 7 altars.

UK, Ireland / Polish engineer and family found dead in village. [26]


Yes, really.

There are also reports that the guy had mental health issues and a recent crisis.

Nor were any of the dead people black.


How would you know about couples and relationships?

Language / Is it possible to master the Polish language fluently for a non-Polish speaker? [120]


This is true. The pronunciation differs hugely.

UK, Ireland / Polish engineer and family found dead in village. [26]

It gets murkier.

The police have referred themselves to the organisation that deals with police misconduct because they failed to respond to a 999 call an hour before the bodies were found.

Interestingly, the call was made by a man rather than a woman.

News / How will Poland be affected by WW3 which has now started [559]


This will simmer for years sadly.


North Korea U.S. up to some unusual stuff right now. The cash they get for selling defective arms to Putler (assuming they're getting cash rather than mouldy grain) gives them possibilities they haven't had in years.

News / How will Poland be affected by WW3 which has now started [559]


There's not a topic since WW3 hasn't started yet.

One day it will and doubtless all scenarios have been games by analysts in your country, in mine, and in other major countries.

Until then, cool heads are needed.

News / How will Poland be affected by WW3 which has now started [559]


We did, even if some others conspicuously didn't. We're also one of the world's main defence manufacturers and also train militaries around the world. And we have a habit of winning wars.


This bit is confusing.