Work / International House - Kracow school - any chances of being offered a job there [59]

I understand they do a lot of training. I might work for them for a year. Once I have some experience I can branch out.

Language / I'm gonna learn Polish in a month! [86]

This one is strong in the force.

Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]

I leave for Wroclaw on the 25th. Has anyone taken the CELTA class there? What can I expect? Is there anything I can prepare for?

Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]

The instructor gave a few reasons for people not passing.

1. to much partying
2. not passing 3 of 4 written assignments

I was told most people get a Pass.
1 or 2 get a Pass B
and rarely someone will get a Pass A
usually 1 person fails.

I guess that does not count people who drop out.

Any other hints?

USA, Canada / A good Polish restaurant in Michigan? [25]

There is a new one over on harper just north of 13 mile called Celinas.

Cheap and very very good.

Celina is a very nice lady.

USA, Canada / A good Polish restaurant in Michigan? [25]

Pyza is on the west side of Van Dyke just south of 21 mile rd.

pricy but very good.

Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

Hello All,

I disagree that native born Poles never smile. I see them smile all the time.

I feel that most of them are happier then thier north american counterpart.

lf99

Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]

Hello,

Someone told me that Babcia is more Polish.

Busha is more Russian.

I think it depends on what part of Poland you are from.

lf99

Language / learning Polish using American phonics [24]

Hello,

I have been learning Polish for a bit over a year. Now I have an advantage because I live in Poland.

I have a very large vocabulary. I understand how most things work but I would say that I can't speak yet.

I can make my self understood and I can understand some conversations.

There is a good book series.

hurra.edu.pl/angielski/wersja_angielska.html

also

polish.slavic.pitt.edu/

Brian

Work / Are you teaching English in Poland? [120]

I'm not going to work for any lower then I do. My owner has been good and bad. He keeps making more so I want more.

Language / Free and accurate Online Polish-English / English-Polish translator? [49]

I agree that the translators don't work all the time. I translated a letter from the Polish Government and it said nothing about needing a work permit. I asked a Polish person to read it and they said "ohh they are asking for a work permit".

Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]

I charged 50pln per hour.

Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [329]

Most Polish pizza was very good, just not Telepizza!

Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]

Try ang.pl. There is a list of many schools in Poland.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4501]

What about Eizak?

Life / Things that annoy you in Poland. [114]

The Polish Border Patrol!

Let me amend this. My school, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]

I agree, I didn't see many microwaves in Poland.

Work / I'm interested in teaching in Poland and I need some help. [33]


I knew I needed a work permit. My school kept telling me I didn't one.

It might take longer but do it the right way.

I wouldn't have taught with out taking CELTA. I feel it was well worth every penny. Most of the schools on tefl.com (or on student research forums like essayforum.com) ask for CELTA or equivalent. Learning how to lesson plan, the different parts of a lesson and the actual teaching practice were invaluable.

Food / PIZZA & KETCHUP served only in Poland? [159]

There is a big difference between Ketchup and Pizza Sauce.

Good pizza sauce is a lot more spicy and usually has a different texture. When I was in Poland I saw regular ketchup and pizza ketchup. I noticed that the pizza ketchup was spicier.

I know someone that puts peanut butter on the crust. (American)

Life / Do expats living in Poland speak Polish? [233]

I spoke a bit of Polish. I wish that I knew more.

Language / Pimsleur v Rosetta stone [27]

It depends on how you best learn. What works best for one will not work as well for someone else.

I liked the byki the best for me.

Pimsler worked well also.

Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]

There was a school in Toronto that offered CELTA.

Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

Lech NA

Work / Moving to Poland from the USA. Question concerning CELTA certificate.I need help [32]

I took my Celta in Wrocław. Actually, its the least expensive place to take it. I learned a lot.

ih.com.pl/en/wroclaw/about_the_school,282.html

However, I am not sure you can take it this year anymore, usually the last class of the year is in September.

Do not work with out a work permit.

Love / My recent experience with a Polish girl. [231]

Women are women no matter where they are from.

There are many fish in the sea. Throw that one back and start fishing again.

Man Logic does not equal woman logic.

Law / Proposal to make Education subject to VAT [8]

I think it will just change the way a business sets up. There are always loop holes.

Life / Which Polish product you can easily do without? [51]

I could do without the border patrol.

Work / Teaching English/CELTA at the IH, Krakow [13]

I went to IH Wroclaw. I found it to be worth every penny. I don't feel I would have been able to teach without it.

I found the staff in IH Wroclaw to be very organized and had a great time table.

However, I did find them a bit patronizing. I did find them extremely fair.

Food / Why is it that some Polish people refuse to eat anything that is not Polish? [120]

Looks like your whining also! :-p

Food / Why is it that some Polish people refuse to eat anything that is not Polish? [120]

An American would never say Oy, that would be Aussie!

If the food is that bad most Americans would send it back.