Archive for January, 2011
Useful Polish phrases Posted by Kasia on Jan 19, 2011
Here are some basic phrases that would help you during the visit in Poland. Of course there are many more of them, but these simple ones should be enough for the beginning. Yes = Tak No = Nie Thank you = Dziękuję Thank you very much = Serdecznie dziękuję You’re welcome = Nie ma za…
Numbers Posted by Kasia on Jan 18, 2011
It is impossible to use any language (including Polish, of course) without knowing the rules connected with liczby/liczebniki/cyfry (numbers). Therefore, I am going to present how the aspect of numbers and numbering looks like in the Polish language. First of all, let’s talk about liczebniki główne (Cardinal Numbers): Numbers from 1 to 9: 1 –…
Opening hours Posted by Kasia on Jan 17, 2011
Shop’s opening hours, especially large department stores, differ from western EU times. Despite some of the efforts of right wing politicians who wanted to limit or even close shops on holidays and all shops on Sundays Poland is still a country where you can do your shopping on any day of the week and generally 24h a…
Internet access for tourists in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 14, 2011
Traveling across Poland you will find many possibilities of connections to the internet. If you take your laptop or palmtop with you there will be occasions for free internet connection in hot spots located in many hotels, restaurants, airports, stations and often in popular places of tourist interest. Almost all three star hotels offer free…
Gołąbki Posted by Kasia on Jan 11, 2011
Ok, so I’m in the cooking mode this week. Last time I told you about pierogi, now I’m making gołąbki! Polish Gołąbki are an undisputed classic of Polish cuisine. Quite simple in preparation, it gives you a lot of enjoyment. It is a tasty, light and versatile meal, good for any time of the day…
Pierogi Posted by Kasia on Jan 10, 2011
I just made some tasty pierogi and they were my inspiration for today’s blog. Nowadays Polish pierogi are quite common in United States. Pierogi were imported to North America by Polish immigrants more than one hundred years ago. This Polish food is most known in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Ohio, New Jersey…
Epiphany – Święto Trzech Króli Posted by Kasia on Jan 7, 2011
Recently one of my friends asked me what does the K + M + B means on people’s door? She said she has noticed these 3 letters written in white chalk on Polish houses front door, usually in January. That’s why I decide to write about Epiphany – a religious holiday celebrated on January 6th…