History / Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ? [515]

Sorry, that is propaganda. :):):):) Created by Americans, probably based on Polish sources.

Here is true data:

'More than 9,000 AK were taken prisoner. Approximately 3,500 preferred to go underground, although the Germans kept their word almost completely. About 16,000 AK soldiers perished or had been reported 'missing presumed dead'. 6,000 were wounded. Almost 200,000 civilians died. The Germans registered 2,000 killed and 9,000 wounded.'


Let`s call it little whitening then.. :):):):):)

You don`t really think that insurgents, with Molotov cocktails and a few carbines, killed 9000 Germans equipped with tanks, planes and rocket launchers, let alone unlimited guns and ammo?

Read the whole discussion here:
feldgrau.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=1182

History / Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ? [515]


No, Harry, you are wrong. You fell prey to Polish propaganda. :):):):)

History / Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ? [515]


Unfortunately, German losses were minimal, incomparable to the Polish.

History / Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ? [515]

The capitulation of Warsaw from a Nazi newsreel.

Those Polish AK soldiers, though defeated, look so dignified.

They had the right to look so because the noble fighting against such odds and horrible losses they sustained in combat and in executions made them the best soldiers.

Life / Doughnut [Pączki] Day... in Poland [70]


I ate one. My wife had bought a few but later on she made chrust.

History / Cult Poland PRL TV Ads and Cars [12]

Mid 1980s



1971 - in English

1970s



1988

youtu.be/qSZ4EjfeYfI

Food / Kaszanka and haggis? [34]


Reminds me of artificial caviar made of seaweed. I never tried it but suppose it tastes like shyte.

Life / Poland - abandon all logic [25]


That was first written by Norman Davies in his book Poland- God`s Playground in late 1970s.

For any retards who have problems with doing their sums, let me explain it is over 30 years old now.

A bit outdated as a quote about Poland of 21 century.

Come on....

News / Polish prosecutor 'shoots self after news conference' [93]

See it here: tvn24.pl/-1,1730766,0,1,dziennikarze-wychodza--slychac-przeladowanie-broni-pada-strzal,wiadomosc.html

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]

Yes, I agree, but Poles have always been reluctant to sing when sober. Some don`t even know the text of the Polish anthem.


A backing band or backup band is a musical ensemble that accompanies an artist at a live performance or on a recording.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backup_band


Oh, yes! Now I know how it works. Support group performs before, while backup group during. Thanks.

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]

When "backing" groups are mentioned, students prefer support. Or backup. :):):):):)

Redakcja Students.pl - 25. sierpnia w Poznaniu, w parku Cytadela wystąpi formacja Radiohead. Wiemy już, kogo zobaczymy w roli supportu. Będzie to niemiecka formacja Moderat - elektroniczno-alternatywny zespół pochodzący z Berlina. Sama kapela podkreśla na swoim profilu MySpace, iż specjalizu...

PS. Contemporary youth hate singing.

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]


Yes, of course, but it is not a problem if a student provides the meaning different from the one we did in class. As long as it is correct, they get a point.


Maybe, but we don`t do such unimportant stuff in class. :):):):):)

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]


Upstream Advanced, chapter 1.


There are difficult and easy words.

Not grammar but sentence translation. It is a very good exercise which precisely shows one`s aptitude (or inaptitude) in the language. I use it in placement tests and seldom has it failed me.


Really? I thought they have quite unambiguous meaning. Backing is wsparcie, issue is kwestia, and congested is zatłoczony. What is wrong with your English? :):):):) My students aren`t troubled by such silly dilemmas. :):):)


Proudly, me. But no need to worry, I showed you only a small part of a typical test. There are still other exercises, so if you don`t like translations, you might do better in multiple choice or transformations etc. :):):)


Yes, I know. :):):):) But it works, believe me. None of my ex-students have any problems with English during their uni studies.

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]

As a Pol Eng teacher, I have no language problems until I reach the upper advanced level, which can be very idiomatic and colloquial and that is my main sore. Then I have to consult sources or even keys. I do pity my students from advanced groups who have to cram it all for tests. Poor guys.

Here is an excerpt:

Translate
Spur detrimental distractions to tackle to channel
Foresight essential graduation backing instant
To obtain unkempt issue to carry away on a whim
Sibling whereas to assume affluent rage
Dejected call in sick to alleviate remote adolescent
Looming rumour to bring up congested lack

Napięcie zaręczyny rocznica opór oszacowanie
w imieniu streszczenie wyrafinowany wskaźnik podatnik
wyprowadzić z błędu łatka wściekać się nadziany młodzież niewdzięcznik
Dochód uderzający absolwent z zasady Urabiać się po łokcie

Pokaz gniewu Shony nie wywarł wrażenia na Jeremim.

Niestety, trudności jakie miał w pracy przeniosły się na jego życie osobiste.

Zawsze podejmuję postanowienia noworoczne ale rzadko udaje mi się przy nich wytrwać.

History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [341]

If you mean this site, homepage.mac.com/zbigniew/stan_wojenny_007.html
then you should turn to its owner/author.

History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [341]


I can`t help you. There are only 212 messages in this thread so far.

Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [187]

I didn`t know that Poles are 4th beer drinkers in Europe and 7th in the world. Wow!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_beer_consumption_per_capita

This is a list of countries ordered by annual per capita consumption of beer.

1 Czech Republic 158.6[2]
2 Ireland 131.1
3 Germany 110[3]
4 Austria 108.3
5 Australia 104.7[4]
6 United Kingdom 99.0
7 Poland 95[5]

europeanbeerguide.net/polintr.htm

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


Yes, it is. I cooked and ate it for you because I love sharing with others. :):):)


You can`t imagine how I feel now..... :):):)


Yes! A long tail! How did you know? :):):)


Come on, this is Polish, not Belarussian forum. :):):) Must is in Russ. In Poland - As You Like It.*

* Pam intended to imply that all that people need to live together in harmony is "good sense, love, humor, and a generous disposition." Her usage of Polish is deeper than the surface, and that is part of its appeal to every kind of person.

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


Here you are:

1 pig brain, 4 mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 eggs, 20 pepper stuffed olives, spices:pepper, oregano, ginger etc. Brain had been boiled for a while before being chopped and fried with all other ingredients.

Brain toasts

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


Yes, that is my style. Whenever I grill Polish sausage over a Polish campfire on vacation in Poland, I try to achieve this:

Yummy and crispy!

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


I bought kidneys with that brain, too.

I checked the nutritious value of tripes: They contain less fat than chicken!

tabele-kaloryczne.pl/flaki,p-101.html

Flaki Calories 84 Protein 16 Fat 2.2 Carboh. 0

tabele-kaloryczne.pl/mozg-wieprzowy,p-104.html

Strange, but brain isn`t so fatty despite its appearance:

Mózg wieprzowy 135 10.8 10.3 0

I am just having brain toasts. I said crispy is a must!

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

When in US, I once bought two pig ears for a nice tasty bite. I tried to fry them crisp but the result was disastrous - as tough as soles.

Funny, but I have never come across pig ears in Poland. Must be typical American stuff.

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


They are not for eating - you only make broth with them. I have never. Yet.

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


Yes, I have eaten half of it, and the leftovers are waiting for work Saturday. I took pics too, so one day you will see what it looks like. Nothing special - like scrambled eggs with spices and mushrooms.

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


Come on, intestines/bowels/guts are made of muscle tissue, they work all the time, shrink and expand, have to be of meat nature. :):):):)


Yes! Scrambled brain with two eggs, mushrooms, onion, a lot of spices, all fried. I love fried stuff, you know. I eat anything on condition it is crispy. Unluckily, this brain wasn`t. It was too fatty, resembled scrambled eggs.


Hey, I am not some fekking Hanibal Lecter! No need to be scared. :):):):):)

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


Do you mean bread or pastry too?

As for bread, my favourite which I buy in Carefour is Oskroba soya bean brown bread: it costs only 2.75 zlotys (matters to me as I am as frugal as a Scotsman from Krakow) per 1 pound and tastes and smells very rich.



BTW, I am not scared by GM soya beans threat at all.

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

Come on, why should I know, I am from Krakow. Poland is more diverse than you think. :):):):)

But I have found a Silesian fish soup recipe, with butter:

responsibility.pl/slask-wigilia.html

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


Yuk, I am going to throw up, excuse me for a second....

OK, I am back:


Nope! Flaki isn`t congealed fat, it is meat!

Yesterday I bought and cooked pig brain for the first time in my life. I made myself scrambled brain, sort of. I can say it is true congealed fat.

Po polsku / Charakterystyczne błedy popełnione przez obcokrajowców - razem, je wyeliminujemy! [30]



Pokój to zły przykład. Wersja cat`s sugeruje jakieś zwykle zakryte miejsce. Np. pod kołnierzykiem albo gaciami.

News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]

That is pathetic.

Those Ziobro guys left PiS and created their own faction/club, hoping to be a better, more reasonable right wing party in order to win next elections.

I am afraid with such stupid rhetorics they are going to remain another clone of manic PiS, with disastrous ballot results.

One thing is for sure- they are veritable PiS guys. Incorrigible.

It was really hot in the Sejm today. MPs debated whether Foreign Minister should be fired for his German allegiance. The events were so dynamic that I barely comprehend what happened:

PiS member accuses FM of betraying Poland and voting for second Yalta:

Giant brawl provoked by PO member who suggested that one PiS female member is retarded:

Palikot said to PiS members: I prefer being a European with the French and Germans as compatriots, than you, Polish nationalists.

PiS members put on little flags on their jackets, Palikot guys displayed UN flags: