Archive for May, 2014
Głowa, ramiona, kolana, pięty Posted by Kasia on May 9, 2014
Naturally there’s loads of vocabulary to learn when it comes to learning the parts of the body in Polish, but it’s worth the effort because it’s common language that pops up all the time, from use in simple descriptions and general conversation, to more important situations, like communicating ailments with healthcare workers. A lot of…
Money talk! Posted by Kasia on May 3, 2014
Like in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Eurozone, who effectively divide their units of currency into two – the Dollar and the Cent, the Pound and the Penny, the Euro and the Cent – Polish currency is divided into the Złoty and the Groszy (Groszy being the smaller). The smallest possible denomination…
How does Polish funeral look like? Posted by Kasia on May 2, 2014
Funerals in Poland, i.e. the actual ceremonies, go a long way back. In addition to mourning the dead, it has always been a time of evaluating the life of those left behind and, in line with the Catholic faith, always with a view to improve their attitude toward others. Funerals gave the priests celebrating the…