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Posts by elizabethL  

Joined: 14 Jun 2011 / Female ♀ 		Last Post: 25 Apr 2012
Threads: 2
Posts: 17 		From: United States
Speaks Polish?: No, but I will soon!
Interests: Polish language and culture, reading, writing, travelling, shopping

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elizabethL   
25 Apr 2012
Language / Help me figure out the spelling of these Polish names? [17]

I don't know the actual spelling on my family's Polish surname (it was American-ized years ago). However I know how it's pronounced (los-chuh-ski). Based on this pronunciation, I guessed it would be spelled like this: Loszczyski However, a friend from Poland told me that looked peculiar, and not like a typical Polish last name.

Does this look right? Any other ideas on the possible spelling of the name?
elizabethL   
6 Jul 2011
Language / "Dzień dobry! Mam na imię Elizabeth." - Is my grammar correct? (A VERY basic paragraph!) [19]

One thing to remember Liz Polish grammar is hard for a non speaker the suffix at the end of words changes depending when you're referring to a male or female, past/present/future, a person or a thing. If you practice you'll get the hang of it.

I can already tell, even in the early stages of learning Polish, that this will be a struggle!!

Moim ulubionym kolorem jest różowy.

Could someone explain why it has to be in this particular tense? It is because "kolor" is masculine?
elizabethL   
6 Jul 2011
Language / "Dzień dobry! Mam na imię Elizabeth." - Is my grammar correct? (A VERY basic paragraph!) [19]

I'm trying to teach myself Polish. I've only been doing so for, at most, 3 weeks, so I am still in the very basic stages. I am using books from my public library and some Youtube videos as reference. I compiled this little "biography" about myself using the terms I have learned. I'd like somebody to check it and let me know if my grammar is correct! Thanks!

Dzień dobry! Mam na imię Elizabeth. Mam osiemnascie lat. Jestem z Ameryki. Lubię Polska i język polski! Równiez, lubię cyztać, pisać i robić zakupy. Moja ulubiona kolor jest różowy.

That's about as far as I was able to get :(
I tried to construct the sentence "I hope to learn Polish" but I am having difficulty. Any help?
elizabethL   
25 Jun 2011
Off-Topic / American Girl with A Polish Heart [29]

Whatever, kids these days. Go to college and learn something useful.

But it IS useful to me.
elizabethL   
23 Jun 2011
Off-Topic / American Girl with A Polish Heart [29]

I appreciate the advice from both Bzibzioh and Llamatic! Thank you both!

I can't wait to see where this journey takes me! :)
elizabethL   
23 Jun 2011
Off-Topic / American Girl with A Polish Heart [29]

Hey SheWolf! I have been to a Polish festival once, but I should really look into going to some other ones! Thanks for the tip :)

By the way- love your username!
elizabethL   
23 Jun 2011
Off-Topic / American Girl with A Polish Heart [29]

Oh goodness. Ok, thank you for the advice! I appreciate it a lot.

And to PolskiMoc- That's not so nice of him to tell me I am not Polish because I live in America! I know I still have a lot to learn, but I am making the effort, and I am proud to be Polish! (Even if I only am a small percentage)
elizabethL   
23 Jun 2011
Off-Topic / American Girl with A Polish Heart [29]

Cześć! My name is Elizabeth, 18 years old, and I am a 4th or 5th generation Polish-American. I unfortunately do not know much about my Polish roots or that particular side of my family. It's a shame, really.

Though my Dad always told me I looked and acted "polski", and my adorable Polish neighbor would say about me, "She look a-like a little Polish doll!", I never got much exposure to the Polish culture. I knew a few words, but my knowledge ended there.

I've always been fascinated by the Polish culture, though. I just adore everything about it; the wonderful people, beautiful and complex language, yummy food and the gorgeous art/architecture etc..

So I am now making it my mission to get back in touch with my Polish roots! It's always been my dream to visit Poland, but I believe first, I must learn the language! It's super difficult, but I think since I am passionate enough about it, that I will achieve fluency (or at least something close to it!) within a decent amount of time.

So I just thought I'd introduce myself to everyone on this forum and maybe see if anybody is interested in helping me out (exchanging emails, video-chatting and so on) I think it'd be great to have a mentor of sorts, or even just someone who is trying to learn the language as well and would like a "buddy"!

And after I can speak Polish impeccably...my next step will be to find myself a lovely Polish man to marry! :)

Do Widzenia!