Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]

And fuck isn't? Come on dude, this is Polish.

Now tell me I am wrong, youtube.com/watch?v=T_1Q2XT7SrI

They weren't saying wtf? I think they were

Life / Which nations do Poles like the most / the least? [150]

British? Eh, there are 3 countries in Britain. Pointless to assess Britain in this way.

Travel / Poland wildlife and similar wild life where you live. [246]

Are you a pearl necklace collector, szkotja2007? ;) ;)

Have you picked up on a rarity?

Travel / Poland wildlife and similar wild life where you live. [246]

What, freshwater in Silesia or mussels? LOL

Nothing like Galway mussels I bet.

Love / Polish girls vs Ukrainian girls: Who do you think is hotter? [152]

Its depend (sic) LOL

I've only ever met one girl from Ukraine. She was the strongest student of the weaker group that I taught during my CELTA. Boy, she was pretty :) :)

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

How about those Russian Poles?

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

Mods, I see where this is leading and it ain't healthy. Please monitor and be ready to step in.

Without us? Should thank us? This is inaccurate and inflammatory.

Nazism was very unfortunate. Let's move on...

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

I just find it amusing. You put an ideological notion like communism into a national framework where corruption rules the roost. Communism has many preconditions to operate effectively/for its successful operation. It was destined to failure from the outset.

Rule 1: Question propaganda with the sternest tests and most critical eye.

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

That'd be nice, just to see how great he really is :)

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

I've heard of Tuwim, Puzzler. Why is he so great?

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

Ambivalent was probably a better word, Sasha

Profound indeed!

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

Many Jews are of Russian descent tho, Sasha.

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

So, love Jews and Russians seems to be the message :)

Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]

There is one that I had reaffirmed here today. I still have a dycha (10PLN note) from 24/12/2007 in my wallet. I added another one yesterday (24/12/2008). Apparently, it brings you good luck.

Remember, don't spend that 10PLN in the event of an emergency, it is meant to be kept.

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]

Sort of an in-betweener, but neither one nor the other, right Justy?

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Whatever it takes to make them happy, Delph?

Don't take that to its extremes. Ways and means, man, ways and means ;)

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Paid public toilets are a good idea. Minimises the chances of riff raff

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Neatly returning to the thread topic. Nice one my son :)

Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]

Geez, I'm full of out of date nonsense these days.

Oh, I've heard the various crossing stories. They transcend time boundaries.

Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]

O-medetou gozaimasu! Tokidoki ha futsukayoi dayo. Porando ga suki desu ka? Kirei no kuni desu ne? Toku ni, inoko de.

Tonikaku, I must return to English. I'm glad that I'm in the EU. I wonder how long a VISA to Ukraine would take. Hmm...I'd prefer the grand Baltic tour instead.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

CELTA tends to open doors, I should think so too given the 950 pounds plus expenses tab.

My HOS had a chance to create a scene, not strictly through my wrongdoing, but the interpersonal element plays a large part. There is mutual respect there. I'm glad she is not one of those domineering bosses, I don't stand for any crap from those sorts.

Another thing I don't like about teaching is the lack of observations. It works two ways but I'd actually prefer to be observed more. There is nothing worse than steadily churning out very good classes, only to hit a stumbling block come your observation. It's a nonsense quite frankly.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

I give them a bit more if I don't have a second class. It seems to be appreciated. Management having digs shouldn't be taken too seriously. They are just fulfilling their role as they see it.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

I just inform them of the corrections. I'm not prepared to teach them incorrect English. The said hotshots pull stuff out of ancient texts that we never use.

Snap, I teach 7 and upwards though I have taught 5+6. Peer observations, waste of time asking. I've been observed twice and got all 5's. I was an observer so I feel that I have some kind of right to observe. They'd snub me for sure.

Timing is a biggie. There is a secretary here who has a bus to catch so I must finish before the hour. 2 classes back to back can be a ballache, with no break that is.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

I'm in a similar position then, tony. Delph, I was a Callan trainer and voted best teacher (which showed the lack of standard at the school, lol) way back in Nov 2006. Still, the method gets stale.

Tony, I actually have 3 schools but effectively 2. I know how you feel. May I ask what schools you work for? PM me if you are not comfortable giving details over the net. I also teach ready-made stuff for my 2nd school. It is littered with errors. Having a working knowledge of Polish, I know that it is likely written by a 'hotshot' from Warsaw, I see typical Polish mistakes there. Upper-intermediate students spot that kind of thing a mile off.

Accidental, aha, I now know where you teach. I did the same lesson with the best student in the school and she was dumbfounded. I was a little caught out there, my ability to convincingly bluff saw me through tho. With that in mind, points above accepted.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

No mercy, LOL. Seriously tho, I do try to be discreet when I teach. As much as some characters try my patience, I hold back and give them space. I've reverted to a method whereby ss talk more and the teacher merely facilitates.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Not getting packages from abroad

Some students sitting like mutes

Defensiveness

Still, hate is too strong. The man that cannot shrug his shoulders will have problems.

Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]

For some it takes a while. My friend had to leave as he was messed around too much. The procedure can't be that rigorous. Maybe there were many applications.

Real Estate / House prices in Poland to drop more or rise again? [228]

I'd say, judging by trends, that prices will rise. As Poland becomes a more attractive proposition for prospective buyers, so market economics recognises that an extra buck can be made.

Life / Which nations do Poles like the most / the least? [150]

Sorry, that was the English imperative which doesn't sound so polite, I apologise. In Polish, it's normal. I try to teach Poles to say 'prosze' afterwards but I'm met with a steely gaze.

Life / Which nations do Poles like the most / the least? [150]

There was a thread about this Cheery. Look in the Search function.

I know that the Japanese speak well of the Polish and Japan is a major attraction for many Poles.

Look it up.