Seanus
11 Jan 2008
Seanus
12 Jan 2008
News / Poland - Third World Country?? [300]
Poland is easily in the 2nd world bracket. If I claimed that it was a 3rd world country, I'd need to outperform Jonnie Cochrane to convince people.
Poland is easily in the 2nd world bracket. If I claimed that it was a 3rd world country, I'd need to outperform Jonnie Cochrane to convince people.
Seanus
12 Jan 2008
News / Poland - Third World Country?? [300]
Damn it, I had written a long script for Wrocław Boy to read about shopping here and it deleted at the last, swine!! OK, just to say that I've had many similar experiences. The last time it happened, I gave the twat a hell of a look. It's like being caught between a rock and a hard place. The attendant is slow and the hyped up f*** behind u is having a fit. I'm a fairly relaxed here but one time a security guy had to come as I was getting visibly agitated. He was an old duffer so he wouldn't've held me back. I got things under control but that's a pet peeve of mine, impatient people. That was at Carrefour a few months back. Today, it was the same place but outside, waiting for a taxi. A woman in front of my girl and I had ordered a taxi. She was waiting. the taxi pulled up and she headed towards it. This dyke lookin bint rushed up and tried to snatch it from her. We had also ordered a taxi and the bint looked frustrated that the woman got the first one. So, when ours pulled up, she tried the same stunt and started moaning that we skipped in in front of her. Maybe she should be genitally mutilated. As for conveyor belt queing in Carrefour, I need to use my elbows and 102kgs frame. They have a weird thing where u put ur shopping up and then have to reverse back and park ur mini-trolley behind where the chewing gum and sweets are. People stand in ur way like u r challenging them, rather than following procedure. I'm patient but I have my limits. Don't get me started on dividers/segregators. OO!!
Damn it, I had written a long script for Wrocław Boy to read about shopping here and it deleted at the last, swine!! OK, just to say that I've had many similar experiences. The last time it happened, I gave the twat a hell of a look. It's like being caught between a rock and a hard place. The attendant is slow and the hyped up f*** behind u is having a fit. I'm a fairly relaxed here but one time a security guy had to come as I was getting visibly agitated. He was an old duffer so he wouldn't've held me back. I got things under control but that's a pet peeve of mine, impatient people. That was at Carrefour a few months back. Today, it was the same place but outside, waiting for a taxi. A woman in front of my girl and I had ordered a taxi. She was waiting. the taxi pulled up and she headed towards it. This dyke lookin bint rushed up and tried to snatch it from her. We had also ordered a taxi and the bint looked frustrated that the woman got the first one. So, when ours pulled up, she tried the same stunt and started moaning that we skipped in in front of her. Maybe she should be genitally mutilated. As for conveyor belt queing in Carrefour, I need to use my elbows and 102kgs frame. They have a weird thing where u put ur shopping up and then have to reverse back and park ur mini-trolley behind where the chewing gum and sweets are. People stand in ur way like u r challenging them, rather than following procedure. I'm patient but I have my limits. Don't get me started on dividers/segregators. OO!!
Seanus
13 Jan 2008
Work / Have been offered a job in Warsaw - should I move to Poland?? [48]
Polish peanuts are pretty good but the best I've tasted internationally were KP, esp salt and vinegar. Great pool playing food
Polish peanuts are pretty good but the best I've tasted internationally were KP, esp salt and vinegar. Great pool playing food
Seanus
13 Jan 2008
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
As I've said, Zubr, but other great beers I've tried have been Czech Budweiser (Budvar) mentioned above, Kingfisher which is an Indian beer and Tsingtao, Chinese. Many Asian beers are good, all of a reasonable quality. I used to drink Suntory or Sapporo. I quite liked Moosehead when I tried it, a nice Canadian brew. Poland is right up there with the best. Zywiec in Zywiec went down a treat
As I've said, Zubr, but other great beers I've tried have been Czech Budweiser (Budvar) mentioned above, Kingfisher which is an Indian beer and Tsingtao, Chinese. Many Asian beers are good, all of a reasonable quality. I used to drink Suntory or Sapporo. I quite liked Moosehead when I tried it, a nice Canadian brew. Poland is right up there with the best. Zywiec in Zywiec went down a treat
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
Love / IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POLISH GIRLS (watch out for hypocrites) [52]
Like Ted Striker in Airplane
Like Chasey Lane in action
Like Ted Striker in Airplane
Like Chasey Lane in action
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
The old 'human zoo' idea, as coined by Desmond Morris. The problem is that most immigrants can't afford properties out in the countryside and, even when they can, don't know if they wanna stay in the UK indefinitely. Any left-wing papers cover this noimmigration? A rounded perspective is good. I should really go and check
The old 'human zoo' idea, as coined by Desmond Morris. The problem is that most immigrants can't afford properties out in the countryside and, even when they can, don't know if they wanna stay in the UK indefinitely. Any left-wing papers cover this noimmigration? A rounded perspective is good. I should really go and check
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
I was talking about affluent Scotland
I was talking about affluent Scotland
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Paulaner is German. I'm loving Paulaner, McDonalds English, LOL, I'm lovin it!!
Paulaner is German. I'm loving Paulaner, McDonalds English, LOL, I'm lovin it!!
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
No, to be fair we do have quite pricey properties in the Scottish countryside. I did a lot of checking of the property market as may folks were looking for a place. English properties are generally cheaper. The English countryside seems quaint, we tend to opt for bigger houses in Scotland. Bigger is not always better. Living in Japan and a small flat in Poland has taught me that
No, to be fair we do have quite pricey properties in the Scottish countryside. I did a lot of checking of the property market as may folks were looking for a place. English properties are generally cheaper. The English countryside seems quaint, we tend to opt for bigger houses in Scotland. Bigger is not always better. Living in Japan and a small flat in Poland has taught me that
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Thanks for the recommendation Matyjasz. Some of the cheaper beers in Poland are fully drinkable, the names of which escape me. I'll try and find them.
Thanks for the recommendation Matyjasz. Some of the cheaper beers in Poland are fully drinkable, the names of which escape me. I'll try and find them.
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
Food / Polish Potatoes [42]
U c ShelleyS, potatoes are seen as being tasty. U can do quite a few things with them
U c ShelleyS, potatoes are seen as being tasty. U can do quite a few things with them
Seanus
15 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml;jsessionid=3C2CYSON5H22ZQFIQMFSFFOAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/money/2008/01/15/bcnhightax11.xml High-tax Britain booted from club of 'free' economies
Well Frank, Ireland is the place to be according to this. Stay away from Britain and go to Ireland seems to be the thing to do
telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml;jsessionid=3C2CYSON5H22ZQFIQMFSFFOAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/money/2008/01/15/bcnhightax11.xml High-tax Britain booted from club of 'free' economies
Well Frank, Ireland is the place to be according to this. Stay away from Britain and go to Ireland seems to be the thing to do
Seanus
16 Jan 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I've been teaching here in Poland for over 3 years now. I work for Profi and Britam currently and also worked at Speed Callan. I was a trainer in Callan. I also have 2 years of experience in the now bankrupt NOVA but I enjoyed it out there. I have found the CELTA to be largely redundant here, some nice extra letters after the name but of minimal practical value. It just showed me how MSc and DELTA teachers teach. I scraped through my CELTA but who gives a Castlemaine XXXX? Target a school and find out their requirements. Any advice, I'd be happy to help
I've been teaching here in Poland for over 3 years now. I work for Profi and Britam currently and also worked at Speed Callan. I was a trainer in Callan. I also have 2 years of experience in the now bankrupt NOVA but I enjoyed it out there. I have found the CELTA to be largely redundant here, some nice extra letters after the name but of minimal practical value. It just showed me how MSc and DELTA teachers teach. I scraped through my CELTA but who gives a Castlemaine XXXX? Target a school and find out their requirements. Any advice, I'd be happy to help
Seanus
16 Jan 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
English File, English in Mind, FCE Masterclass and CAE Result
English File, English in Mind, FCE Masterclass and CAE Result
Seanus
16 Jan 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
The industry in Poland has a predilection for Cambridge courses. I get the chance to teach CPE privately which is a challenge at times. I'm teaching from this CAE Result book for the first time. Before that, it was CAE Masterclass in Callan. I hope to teach LCCI here but the relevant opportunity hasn't cropped up as of yet
The industry in Poland has a predilection for Cambridge courses. I get the chance to teach CPE privately which is a challenge at times. I'm teaching from this CAE Result book for the first time. Before that, it was CAE Masterclass in Callan. I hope to teach LCCI here but the relevant opportunity hasn't cropped up as of yet
Seanus
16 Jan 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
They haven't specified the exact nature or outline of the course but I expressed my willingness last May when I was interviewed for the job. I did Management at Uni for 4 years so it would be nice to apply some of the things I learned. Language teaching is becoming more functional/practical but the branching out process has been tentative. I find there to be a nice blend between grammatical aspects and vocational topics, they are often interspersed and not so mutually exclusive. Secretarial skills hasn't popped up so far, it could be a topic of conversation. I taught IT but at such a basic level. It was one of my stronger subjects in my undergrad. I have to coordinate the workload with my co-teacher so there is limited latitude really, mild deviations from the book so far but that may change. Any other questions? I have to hit the sack soon
They haven't specified the exact nature or outline of the course but I expressed my willingness last May when I was interviewed for the job. I did Management at Uni for 4 years so it would be nice to apply some of the things I learned. Language teaching is becoming more functional/practical but the branching out process has been tentative. I find there to be a nice blend between grammatical aspects and vocational topics, they are often interspersed and not so mutually exclusive. Secretarial skills hasn't popped up so far, it could be a topic of conversation. I taught IT but at such a basic level. It was one of my stronger subjects in my undergrad. I have to coordinate the workload with my co-teacher so there is limited latitude really, mild deviations from the book so far but that may change. Any other questions? I have to hit the sack soon
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Oobot? Never heard of it mate! Goolmans is really nice and crisp. It's brewed in Lublin I think
Oobot? Never heard of it mate! Goolmans is really nice and crisp. It's brewed in Lublin I think
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
Be sure about securing a place first and read up on ur rights as a foreigner here. There have been numerous cases of jobs being offered, the paperwork apparently finalised, and the plugged being pulled very late into proceedings, i.e when the teacher has moved country. There was a thread about it. The teaching itself is quite straightforward if u r used to it. I've learned to use my discretion more, e.g the book prescribes pairwork but I do small groupwork etc. What more can I say?
Be sure about securing a place first and read up on ur rights as a foreigner here. There have been numerous cases of jobs being offered, the paperwork apparently finalised, and the plugged being pulled very late into proceedings, i.e when the teacher has moved country. There was a thread about it. The teaching itself is quite straightforward if u r used to it. I've learned to use my discretion more, e.g the book prescribes pairwork but I do small groupwork etc. What more can I say?
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Did Smirnoff not do sth like that all those years ago? Shandy is still great. The lemonade dilutes the beer but u end up drinking more in the long run as it's more drinkable, goes down faster and more easily. So, anybody heard of Goolman?
Did Smirnoff not do sth like that all those years ago? Shandy is still great. The lemonade dilutes the beer but u end up drinking more in the long run as it's more drinkable, goes down faster and more easily. So, anybody heard of Goolman?
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
So, anyone read the Bluzgator? Non-stop swearing and highly vulgar. Designed to be comical but it packs a punch
So, anyone read the Bluzgator? Non-stop swearing and highly vulgar. Designed to be comical but it packs a punch
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
Well, according to Osioł, Monaco and Luxembourg are in Eastern Europe. Poland should be proud to be in that elite class.
Well, according to Osioł, Monaco and Luxembourg are in Eastern Europe. Poland should be proud to be in that elite class.
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
Belgium is in Eastern Europe and Poland isn't? hehehe, I'm just stirring things up
Belgium is in Eastern Europe and Poland isn't? hehehe, I'm just stirring things up
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
Love / The age of consent in Poland is only 15 [147]
She probably knew that Zgubiony, I think she meant that the logic of having such variation between the States is questionable.
She probably knew that Zgubiony, I think she meant that the logic of having such variation between the States is questionable.
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
Of course Luxembourg and Monaco are in Western Europe, I was being fickle and facetious noimmigration. They are the exemplars of western civilisation. The UN is also a definitive source so Poland is Eastern Europe, I agree with that classification, excluding the geographical dimension.
Of course Luxembourg and Monaco are in Western Europe, I was being fickle and facetious noimmigration. They are the exemplars of western civilisation. The UN is also a definitive source so Poland is Eastern Europe, I agree with that classification, excluding the geographical dimension.
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
nationalgeographic.com/traveler/extras/toolbox/tripmarks_westeurope.html Lux and Mon in Western Europe from a reputable source. No mention of Poland.
atlapedia.com/online/maps/political/France_etc.htm Luxembourg mentioned again
wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/regionWesternEurope.aspxsame as the 1st situation
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Europe not as clear but clear enough
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg a bit better
formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=15914&contentlan=2&culture=en-US that should just about do it, no, wait
UNESCO, good old UNESCO, couldn't have forgotten about them
careersinaudit.com (Luxembourg) from a CIA website, no, not the Central Intelligence Agency, but the Careers In Audit one so it's credible, u have my word Osioł.
I'll give u a week to look for the pages needed for a retort. Come on Osioł, If it's in u.
nationalgeographic.com/traveler/extras/toolbox/tripmarks_westeurope.html Lux and Mon in Western Europe from a reputable source. No mention of Poland.
atlapedia.com/online/maps/political/France_etc.htm Luxembourg mentioned again
wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/regionWesternEurope.aspxsame as the 1st situation
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Europe not as clear but clear enough
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg a bit better
formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=15914&contentlan=2&culture=en-US that should just about do it, no, wait
UNESCO, good old UNESCO, couldn't have forgotten about them
careersinaudit.com (Luxembourg) from a CIA website, no, not the Central Intelligence Agency, but the Careers In Audit one so it's credible, u have my word Osioł.
I'll give u a week to look for the pages needed for a retort. Come on Osioł, If it's in u.
Seanus
17 Jan 2008
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
But look at the Post-Soviet section of Wikipedia and u will see that Poland is one of four countries that is exempt from Eastern European classification on grounds of economic, cultural, religious and historical reasons
But look at the Post-Soviet section of Wikipedia and u will see that Poland is one of four countries that is exempt from Eastern European classification on grounds of economic, cultural, religious and historical reasons
Seanus
19 Jan 2008
Seanus
22 Jan 2008