Lenka
5 Jul 2021
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
Who said it's bad?
Who said it's bad?
Lenka
4 Jul 2021
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
But that is school teaching certain value. For some tolerance towards others is in the same category. Why teaching one is ok and the other isn't?
But that is school teaching certain value. For some tolerance towards others is in the same category. Why teaching one is ok and the other isn't?
Lenka
4 Jul 2021
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
Every school is raising kids and promoting certain values. The actions as posted on Pawian's pics are not the work of a single teacher.
Every school is raising kids and promoting certain values. The actions as posted on Pawian's pics are not the work of a single teacher.
Lenka
4 Jul 2021
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
Well, the balance must be there. There are generally accepted standards and no parent can just say no to it. And if they do they have to home school. If a parent wanted his kid to be taught that for example Catolicism is the only option and all the other Faith's should be crushed even by force would that be ok?
Well, the balance must be there. There are generally accepted standards and no parent can just say no to it. And if they do they have to home school. If a parent wanted his kid to be taught that for example Catolicism is the only option and all the other Faith's should be crushed even by force would that be ok?
Lenka
30 Jun 2021
Life / Going Smartphone Free - taking off in Poland? [47]
Btw, mentioning the app by it's name was causing me to get kicked out for spam :)
Btw, mentioning the app by it's name was causing me to get kicked out for spam :)
Lenka
30 Jun 2021
Life / Going Smartphone Free - taking off in Poland? [47]
As someone who lives far away from family and friends I can say smartphone plus certain app are a godsend. Even more so now when travelling is so restricted.
On the smartphone thread it kicks me out...
As someone who lives far away from family and friends I can say smartphone plus certain app are a godsend. Even more so now when travelling is so restricted.
On the smartphone thread it kicks me out...
Lenka
28 Jun 2021
Life / Going Smartphone Free - taking off in Poland? [47]
I loved my Samsung flip phone! I think it was the phone I actually got attached to.
But since all sensible conversation finished here I will switch my attention somewhere else
I loved my Samsung flip phone! I think it was the phone I actually got attached to.
But since all sensible conversation finished here I will switch my attention somewhere else
Lenka
28 Jun 2021
Life / Going Smartphone Free - taking off in Poland? [47]
I agree. It's just too convenient.
On the other hand I almost don't use computer outside of work so if I manage to reduce my screen time on the phone I'm on a good path :)
Btw, talking or texting while driving is not a smartphone issue but any phone . I am guilty of making maybe 5 phone calls in my life while driving. And at least one of them was in a dead stop traffic jam when I had to call I will be late
Me too but it's not going to happen if only for the camera
I agree. It's just too convenient.
On the other hand I almost don't use computer outside of work so if I manage to reduce my screen time on the phone I'm on a good path :)
Btw, talking or texting while driving is not a smartphone issue but any phone . I am guilty of making maybe 5 phone calls in my life while driving. And at least one of them was in a dead stop traffic jam when I had to call I will be late
Lenka
28 Jun 2021
Life / Going Smartphone Free - taking off in Poland? [47]
Really? I don't.
I try to limit pointless use. When one article leads to another and so on. I regularly read chosen websites and after that try to put down the phone and take book instead.
I wouldn't want to go completely smartphone free as staying in touch, managing my accounts and doing shopping is so easy...
I'm seeing it more and more in the UK these days.
Really? I don't.
I try to limit pointless use. When one article leads to another and so on. I regularly read chosen websites and after that try to put down the phone and take book instead.
I wouldn't want to go completely smartphone free as staying in touch, managing my accounts and doing shopping is so easy...
Lenka
27 Jun 2021
Language / Endearment, friendship, etc. in Polish [38]
A. It's not necessarily romantic but if the girl has a crush she might get her Hope's up
B. No romantic suggestions. You will often hear people address groups like that.
A. It's not necessarily romantic but if the girl has a crush she might get her Hope's up
B. No romantic suggestions. You will often hear people address groups like that.
Lenka
21 Jun 2021
Po polsku / Krótkie tłumaczenia z polskiego na angielski i z angielskiego na polski [32]
Duma jest pozytywna, ma dobre podłodze, bazuje na prawdziwych wartościach. Pycha to duma na sterydach, często bez prawdziwych podstaw.
Tylko nie dokladnie rozumiem róznice miedzy pychiem i duma w tym kontekscie
Duma jest pozytywna, ma dobre podłodze, bazuje na prawdziwych wartościach. Pycha to duma na sterydach, często bez prawdziwych podstaw.
Lenka
21 Jun 2021
Po polsku / Krótkie tłumaczenia z polskiego na angielski i z angielskiego na polski [32]
It's "Pycha kroczy przed upadkiem"
It's "Pycha kroczy przed upadkiem"
Lenka
18 Jun 2021
Travel / Had the most unwelcoming experience in all my travels in Poland, very unfriendly people. [115]
So true. I hate that. One can even buy travelling ashtrays.
Every time someone yells at someone littering an angel gets his wings!
So true. I hate that. One can even buy travelling ashtrays.
Lenka
15 Jun 2021
Law / Lost/Stolen Number Plate [17]
Do it rather quickly. It might have been used to steal petrol etc
Do it rather quickly. It might have been used to steal petrol etc
Lenka
15 Jun 2021
News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]
It's not. The guy got 56%
if it's close like Bush/Gore in Florida , legal challenges are allowed.
It's not. The guy got 56%
Lenka
14 Jun 2021
Law / Lost/Stolen Number Plate [17]
That depends on whether you will want to just buy new plates or get a new registration number.
That depends on whether you will want to just buy new plates or get a new registration number.
Lenka
14 Jun 2021
Law / Lost/Stolen Number Plate [17]
Go to police and report it. Then go to the correct department ( wydzial komunikacji and have new ones done)
Go to police and report it. Then go to the correct department ( wydzial komunikacji and have new ones done)
Lenka
9 Jun 2021
History / Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them [320]
One doesn't exclude the other
some were criminals or racsts, but not most of them.
Most of them were patriotic Poles.
Most of them were patriotic Poles.
One doesn't exclude the other
Lenka
5 Jun 2021
Work / What Jobs are there in Poland for an Englishman besides teaching english? [70]
I am a leftie and had no problems setting my life in UK.
I am a leftie and had no problems setting my life in UK.
Lenka
3 Jun 2021
Life / Boże Ciało (Corpus Christi) - a beautiful celebration in Catholic Poland [22]
These are work of arts.I always admired them.
My mum told me that for the first time there wasn't any decorations on my street. Even though I'm no church supporter I do feel sad that with falling believers numbers those things will disappear too.
I posted 4 photos of floral carpets used to pave the way for the procession
These are work of arts.I always admired them.
My mum told me that for the first time there wasn't any decorations on my street. Even though I'm no church supporter I do feel sad that with falling believers numbers those things will disappear too.
Lenka
2 Jun 2021
Lenka
29 May 2021
Language / Polish was chosen the HARDEST LANGUAGE in the world to learn... :D [1558]
Our thinking process?
I remember being taught that the real accomplishment is to make your language cleaner, simpler and clearer even if talking about complicated things.
what then separates us from the four-legged variety of animal?
Our thinking process?
I remember being taught that the real accomplishment is to make your language cleaner, simpler and clearer even if talking about complicated things.
Lenka
29 May 2021
Language / Polish was chosen the HARDEST LANGUAGE in the world to learn... :D [1558]
That is what my English teacher once said comparing English and German:
English is easy at first and then it becomes hard. German start very hard but then it's much easier.
In my experiencea lot of employers are quite clueless about what they need ( Poland was very bad in that respect)
True but usually there is not much need.
English has very few barriers to entry early on. But ease of entry tends to coincide with greater barriers later on
That is what my English teacher once said comparing English and German:
English is easy at first and then it becomes hard. German start very hard but then it's much easier.
but that's not what most employers want....
In my experiencea lot of employers are quite clueless about what they need ( Poland was very bad in that respect)
And very few (comparatively) make it to C1 or C2
True but usually there is not much need.
Lenka
16 May 2021
Study / Humanities no longer in the top 10 of the most popular fields of study in Poland [36]
Usually somehow it only works one way...
Noone expects humanity inclined person to be good at physics, chemistry etc. Noone is surprised if an intellectual cannot build a bookshelf...
Btw, forcing people to learn something is usually a very crap strategy and a waste of time
Usually somehow it only works one way...
Noone expects humanity inclined person to be good at physics, chemistry etc. Noone is surprised if an intellectual cannot build a bookshelf...
Btw, forcing people to learn something is usually a very crap strategy and a waste of time
Lenka
11 May 2021
Lenka
11 May 2021
History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [503]
You mean Szarik?
Maybe one that liked tanks in the Polish TV series
You mean Szarik?
Lenka
9 May 2021
Life / Jerzy Kosinski - Polish author and liar [127]
Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't it the whole point? No crucifixion, no sacrifice for our sins no Christianity?
Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't it the whole point? No crucifixion, no sacrifice for our sins no Christianity?
Lenka
3 May 2021
Language / English sentences into Polish (want to test my knowledge) [27]
Think about this. It needs changing. Can you think to what?
The rest is great
I will leave the one about horses to Maf
stresowy
Think about this. It needs changing. Can you think to what?
The rest is great
I will leave the one about horses to Maf
Lenka
3 May 2021
Language / English sentences into Polish (want to test my knowledge) [27]
Maf, your version sounds more natural but we already know your Polish is very good :)
It's a stressful day today, I'm starting new school/work
Maf, your version sounds more natural but we already know your Polish is very good :)
It's a stressful day today, I'm starting new school/work
Lenka
2 May 2021
Language / Z in usage with a verb... [20]
Can you please explain to what you are referring?
I never included a reflexive
Can you please explain to what you are referring?