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teflcat   
28 Jun 2011
Life / Homosexuality in Polish Culture [231]

the catholic faith is no fan of homosexuality

When I was a kid I thought the Catholic Church and Christianity were the same thing. Then I grew up.
The Catholic Church would better be named the Pauline Church. When I hear the likes of Rydzyk I think, "Yes, that's Catholic, but it's not Christian."
teflcat   
28 Jun 2011
Life / Homosexuality in Polish Culture [231]

Jesus, Jesus and Jesus.

simple.

At the risk of sounding thick, could you please explain? I see absolutely no connection whatsoever between the leader of a bronze age desert cult and a discussion on homosexuality.
teflcat   
27 Jun 2011
Work / Advice on Teaching in Silesia [23]

but I've taught University-level rhetoric

Won't do you any good on this forum! I wish you luck as you sound like you're really coming. Try to find private students (don't tell the school as they might get snotty). Private companies are worth investigating as another income source. Keep in touch with this forum; there are several posters here who know what they're talking about (and many more who don't). Register and you'll probably get good advice privately.
teflcat   
27 Jun 2011
Work / Advice on Teaching in Silesia [23]

life is what happens to you whilst you're busy making other plans

Seanus. Lennon would never have used that awful word 'whilst'!

It's not that bad for a first job

It still depends on what his terms and conditions are. I don't have a lavish lifestyle but I'd find it really tough to live on 3300 gross, especially when you take into account all the religious holidays, Christmas, winter hols, etc.
teflcat   
27 Jun 2011
Work / Advice on Teaching in Silesia [23]

Is this gross or net? Will they pay your health insurance? Will you be on the staff or freelance? Do they promise to find you a place to live? Who will pay for it? 24hrs/week @ 35zł is not going to be enough if you have to pay for your accommodation and health insurance, etc. You'd survive but wouldn't have much of a life materially speaking. If you are a qualified English teacher, you could do a lot better. I know Polish teachers on 50zł per hour.
teflcat   
26 Jun 2011
Food / Does Poland have any similar beers to guinness? [22]

Looking for a dark beer to guzzel at slask- united match

You could always just buy Guinness. It's not available everywhere by I can buy it in the small town where I live for about 6zł for 440ml.
teflcat   
25 Jun 2011
History / Chance of Lwów once again became coming part of Poland [344]

Frankly, considering Poland's volatile history, the people of Poland today should appreciate the territory they live in today and just focus on doing the best with it.

The vast majority do. Where do the posters arguing for regaining the city come from?
teflcat   
24 Jun 2011
Love / Must go to confession before the wedding in Poland? [20]

Is it true the Best man MUST go to confession?

I suggest you be a bit jesuitical about it. If the priest says the best man has to go to confession, make it clear that he has his own confessor. The priest cannot insist on hearing anybody's confession. If the subject is not raised by the priest, don't bring it up. I know it's a bit different but when I stood godfather to some friends' baby there were no questions asked.
teflcat   
23 Jun 2011
Travel / Which bus from Poland to London via the Eurotunnel? [27]

You must have had a terrible crossing. Was it in high summer? You'd be very unlucky to have a rough crossing at this time of year. In any case, champagne is a very effective prophylactic against sea sickness.

cases which are too uneconomical to pay to carry on a flight

Have you tried Catrina trans? Poland-UK shippers. Good service and reasonable rates. I used them recently and was happy.
teflcat   
22 Jun 2011
Life / Moving to Krakow and in need of advice and pointers. [18]

if i can pick up the language

Polish is not a language you "pick up". It is extremely difficult for native English speakers. I wish you all the best, sincerely, but just to warn you, studying Polish is like unravelling the Gordian knot. As for teaching, as has been said, spring is just about the worst time of the year. Harry's right, Kraków is saturated. Try somewhere like Lublin. You can always visit Kraków.
teflcat   
15 Jun 2011
Law / Your experience as a foreigner running a small business in Poland [43]

I pay 130PLN per month for my accountancy. It didn't cost me anything when I added to my profile. Be sure you can cover ZUS payments, which you have to find whether you have a good month or a bad one. When starting up you might go several months on a low income, so be sure to have a cash cushion till you get things moving profitably. The admin is very simple for small firms.
teflcat   
14 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]

It's a rather obscure point which I've never had to teach and I often cover articles.

This link gives one meaning of the term as used in French. Check your English dictionary (absolutely any one) and you'll see that in English it has just one meaning.
teflcat   
14 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]

*I've checked three dictionaries which says that au fait means to be familiar with... but it doesn't match to the context.

You and your dictionaries are right. It doesn't match the context.
teflcat   
14 Jun 2011
Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]

I wonder if Poles try iskembe ćorbasI when holidaying in Turkey. This is their version of tripe soup. It isn't as peppery as flaki but they sometimes add vinegar at the table to give it a bit of a bite. It is considered to be a hangover cure, or rather a hangover prophylactic as it is eaten after a night's drinking. In Istanbul and other cities you can see cafes (lokanta) open late at night selling just iskembe ćorbasI. It's very good and I'd be hard pressed to have to choose between the Turkish and the Polish soups.
teflcat   
14 Jun 2011
Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]

The Brits murder their food twice. Once when they slaughter it and second time when they cook it :))))
By the way "French" fries are a Belgian institution (and no the flimsy McDo alternative).

Crass generalization. British food is excellent. Next time you go, try decent restaurants or get yourself invited to civilized people's homes for dinner. Go to "Rules" restaurant in Covent Garden, London and then tell me the English murder their food twice. Sorry to sound so aggressive but you touched a raw nerve.
teflcat   
14 Jun 2011
Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]

overcooked fish, dripping with oil, with overcooked chips dripping with oil and with the stench of malt vinegar

Now I know the problem. You've been to bad fish 'n' chip shops (chippies). On a recent visit to the UK I had the most sublime cod and chips in Cornwall. The fish had been locally caught that day and was covered with a light, eggy batter (some add beer). The chips were crisp and light brown, and everything had been cooked in good, fresh oil. If you go to one of the famous Harry Ramsden chippies, you can even try the (rare now) lard fried variety. I just wish I could take you right now to "Codfathers", the chippie in Saltash, Cornwall. Next time you are in the UK, ask people where the good chippies are.