Real Estate / Noise levels from a building site in Poland [11]

Thanks. It is actually a big building site i.e. new apartments just on a site next to existing partments.

Life / Children in Krakow Apartment Playgrounds [21]


Yeah. I Know what you mean. I have given up putting up threads here as i cant stand the unhelpful replies you get. Some people have too much time on their hands and need an outlet to deal with their childhood issues .

In relation to you issue, also think about putting a 'nicely' worded notice in all letter boxes. Mention that you too have a baby and that, with the noise, it is very hard to get the baby to sleep in the evenings. Of course, you understand their childs need to play, but if they could just do it a little bit quieter....!!!

Language / Starting to learn Polish again! (study aid question) [5]

Hi. did you see the 'Sticky' subject in 'Generla Language' forum. It provides a load of resources for learning polish. It is in the top 3 topics in this room.

Best of luck with learning.
vincent

Life / Children in Krakow Apartment Playgrounds [21]

its one things, kids running around playing...its another thing when they are given 'aids. to make even more noise....Maybe get in contact with the managment company and ask them to up up a 'nicely' worded notice...Failing that, put one up yourself in all the lifts...

Law / Returning items for Refund/Credit Note - Specifically IKEA [8]

Plk123 - becasue i do not speak polish so a telephone call would be pointless. If you cant be helpful, please dont bother.

Law / Returning items for Refund/Credit Note - Specifically IKEA [8]

Thanks NorthMancPolak, That is good to know. I only bought the stuff yesterday so I should be good to bring them back. Have not opened any of the packages...i was quick to realise the colours would not work..:-(

Vincent

Law / How to register a new business in Poland [129]


Hi. i am just wondering if she is also reasonably priced and knows her stuff as i am looking to change my accountant.

Life / Electricity bill 1400zlt 5 months. [18]

That seems very high to be honest with you.

Life / Are there G U M Clinics in Poland?? [9]

There are also a lot of private Clinics around if you can afford to pay and I am sure they offer the service.

Real Estate / Rights To Partners Flat In Poland - Cohabiting Agreement [21]


It has been mentioned in previous points, but there should be no difference between you getting the mortgage and your partner getting the mortgage, as you both live outside of poland. It does not matter that she is from poland. I would have thought that the bank would much prefer 2 people to be applying for the mortgage as this significantly increases the income, especially that you are on considerably more that her. Also, if you are applying, i would try and be quiet about your debts...

Work / Study in Poland to learn Polish language? [10]

Hi. I know one of the local universities here in poznan has a year long polish course for students who want to study in poland. I am sure it would be avaialbe in other universities as well.

News / The sale and drinking of alcohol has been banned in Warsaw and Krakow on weekends! [30]

Serious Question - Will you be able to buy and drink alcohol in Warsaw after midnight on Saturday?

Language / Polish in 4 Weeks CD-ROM [46]


Exactly....!!! When i bought the book, i got the CD with it and you do need it. All the best with the learning...i do think that book is one of the best out there. Though, learning it is 4 weeks, is a BIT of an exageration!!!!!

Language / Getting the wrong ending of a word - do Polish still understand? [25]

thanks for all that. Intention is to learn all the correct endings over time but just in the early days to get out there and start talking polish, i was hoping to get away with a few wrong endings...:-)

Language / Czego, Czemu, Co, Kto, Jak, Dlaczego? [64]

Vincent


Totally uncalled for. If you can contribute constructively, dont bother at all. Maybe that will save you some time typing. I am aware of the cases, and i am also aware of different ways of saying 'What', 'Who' etc. However, in the example above, i was just unaware that the rflexive verb casued a certain declanation.

I just checked the title of this forum and it says 'Grammar usage', and hence felt totallly justified in asking a question.

FRD..Thanks for you assistance.

Language / Is rosetta stone any good for learning Polish? [51]

Hi. I highly recommend the polish course on supermemo.net. You can doa beginers course for about EUR30..also, you can buy a book with all the course in it as well.

i am currently trying a number of self teach options, and i did find this very good both from a content perspective and from a value perspective. You can try it out for free to see for yourself.

Vincent

Work / The concept of an independent contractor in Poland [4]

Hi. I suppose the first question that needs to be asked is what are you contracting him to do. It is very vague from your mail what he will do i.e. is it a service, or is he selling goods etc.

Vincent

Life / What is it with the Polish love of antibiotics? And Why do Poles get ill more? [40]


Speaking as an irish man who has lived here for 4 years, i totally agree with you on this. I have noticed this since i came. People in ireland and UK will only put on the necessary clothes when they are about to fall over with the cold. I would be a bit like that...only buy gloves or wearing a scarf i absolutely necessary....I think in poland, kids are thought from early age to wrap up warm.

Travel / Nice restaurants in Warsaw [30]

Check out inyourpocket.com. THey have a full listing of restaurants with some pretty honest reviews, which seem to be generally correct.

Love / Do Polish women have bad tempers? [49]


Brilliant...brought a much needed smile to my face...

USA, Canada / Compulsory military service for Polish-Canadian returning to Poland? [11]

Hi. No. you are perfectly safe to come back. You will not be required to work in the army.

UK, Ireland / Dedicated Phone Line/Data Line for remote access in Poland [7]

hi convex, I have found out what a VPN is. And also, that some people do connect using it.
Interesting!!
Thanks again,
Vincent

UK, Ireland / Dedicated Phone Line/Data Line for remote access in Poland [7]

hi convex,
Thanks for you message.
I think i would be using UPC. Could i ask what you mean by VPN? And would your situation be similar to what i described?

thanks,

Language / Collection of learning resources for learning the Polish language [129]

Came across this website the other day. supermemo.net. You can enroll for a beginners online course. It cost EUR 19. It is quiet good as it covers conversations, vocabulary, and grammar. You can see a demo to see if it would be of any use to you.

I bought the intermediate book in Empik the other day. And there is a voucher in the book which allows you to enroll for an online course for free so i enrolled in the Beginners course. Name of the book is 'Polski bez problemu'.

Work / Is it normal for companies/schools in Poland to be rude? [116]

When i saw the title of the thread, i was looking forward to telling you about business culture over here. But the previous contributors have all put it very well. Unfortunately, good and prompt service is an exception over here. And as people have said before, just get use to it ...it is nothing personal. I know it may sound defeatest but after 4 years over here, you just dont have the energy anymore to get upset over it.