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“Ptasie plotki” by Julian Tuwim Posted by Kasia on Aug 13, 2012
PTASIE PLOTKI by Julian Tuwim Przyszła gąska do kaczuszki, Obgadały kurze nóżki. Do indyczki przyszła kurka, Obgadały kacze piórka. Przyszła kaczka do perliczki, Obgadały dziób indyczki. Kaczka kaczce wykwakała, Co gęś o niej nagęgała. Na to rzekła gęś, że kaczka Jest złodziejka i pijaczka. O indyczce zaś pantarka Powiedziała, że plotkarka. Teraz bójka wśród podwórka…
Meeting someone new…what to say? Posted by Kasia on Aug 11, 2012
Polish uses both formal and informal structures, and it is wise to observe them and try to use them correctly. The informal form of “you” — ty — should only be reserved for friends, and it is always best to use the polite forms pani (Madam) and pan (Sir) when addressing strangers, particularly if they are older than you. It is…
History of the Polish language Posted by Kasia on Aug 10, 2012
As a Slavic language, Polish is part of a different family than English and the Romance languages. Even though Latin has been a significant influence on Polish, it is not at its foundation as it is for many Western European languages. This means that much of the vocabulary, grammatical constructions and sounds are profoundly different…
Jaka jest pogoda? Posted by Kasia on Aug 9, 2012
Poland enjoys the full gamut of weather conditions, from hot summers to snowy winters. The Polish weather is known for its changes, so it is best to prepare for all seasons when you pack for your trip! For those looking to explore on foot, May to September is the best time to visit and the…
Amazing crochet art! Posted by Kasia on Aug 7, 2012
True, there are many out there, especially women, who are very into knitting or crocheting but it seems to me that this time passion got a little bit bigger for Olek, real name Agata Oleksiak, a young woman born in Poland, currently living in NYC. It all started as a method of relaxation that soon…
Polish couple abandoned two-year-old daughter at airport!!! Posted by Kasia on Aug 5, 2012
I found this news so disturbing! A Polish couple who jetted off on holiday after leaving their two-year-old daughter at the airport because she had an invalid passport will face a criminal investigation when they return from vacation. Airport staff reported the girl was left in tears after being abandoned at Katowice airport while the…
Polish Nalewka Posted by Kasia on Aug 4, 2012
Polish liqueurs called ‘nalewka‘ (singular) or ‘nalewki‘ (plural) in original, are alcoholic extracts from fruit, spices, flowers or herbs. Usually Polish nalewka contains 40-45 per cent of alcohol just like vodka does. However, according to many Polish people nalewka tastes much better and is equally popular both amongst men, as well as women. Fruit liqueurs…