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How stressful can traveling without knowing the language be? Posted by Kasia on Jun 29, 2018
Learning a new language can significantly help you manage day-to-day stress. Why is it important to consider learning a new language from a health perspective? Well, the World Health Organization has declared stress to be a health threat for the 21st century. In their report on stress in the workplace, the WHO identifies stress-related causes as…
Periodic table of the elements in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jun 25, 2018
Every element has a corresponding number on the periodic table (każdy pierwiastek ma odpowiadający numer na układzie okresowym). Take a look at the Periodic table of the elements (Układ okresowy pierwiastków) and all names of elements in both Polish and English: Wodór Hel Lit Beryl Bor Węgiel Azot Tlen Fluor Neon Sód Magnez Glin Krzem Fosfor Siarka…
Health phrases in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jun 20, 2018
Health is a state when the body is free from any diseases or injury, and the mind is free of worry and anxiety. Good Health is the greatest blessing of life. No matter how you define success, good health is an essential piece of the puzzle. Your food choices each day affect your health — how you…
International surfing day! Where to surf in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jun 16, 2018
Did someone say surfing? Yes! The International Surfing Day was established in 2005 by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine. Every year, surfers and surfing fans run contests, eco-friendly events, barbecues, film screenings, beach cleanups and multiple ocean-based activities. These celebrations are held all over the world. Until 2013, the International Surfing Day was celebrated in two…
What spices and herbs are popular in Polish cuisine? Posted by Kasia on Jun 10, 2018
Food is nothing without spices, always better when properly seasoned, and every country has its own preferred ones. It’s these unique combinations that give different cuisines their uniqueness. Cumin is the most popular spice in the world, and coriander (or cilantro) is the most commonly used herb. In Europe and Africa, garlic is the most common among…
What can you find in a Polish kitchen? Posted by Kasia on Jun 6, 2018
Food, cooking, kitchen…no matter where you are, everything spins around the kitchen, right? We have to eat to live! That’s why any time you travel, move, visit anyone, a lot of times conversations end up in this very important part of the house – kitchen! Let’s say you want to prepare a meal or help…
How to describe one’s personality in Polish? Posted by Kasia on May 31, 2018
Different nationalities really have different personalities. Do countries really have their own distinct personalities? I read that when psychologists have given the same personality test to hundreds or thousands of people from different nations, they have indeed found that the average scores tend to come out differently across cultures. In other words, the average personality in…