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Is Polish language a hard one to learn? Posted by Kasia on Mar 23, 2013
Is it? I don’t think so…Although I’m aware that people everywhere say “Polish is the hardest language to learn”! It is definitely not the easiest…I think that Polish is a beautiful and interesting language. I heard this from some of my friends – they say they love listening to me speaking Polish and it almost…
Polish National anthem Posted by Kasia on Mar 8, 2013
This is for those of you wondering about exact words of Polish national anthem with translation:) Official text: Mazurek Dąbrowskiego Jeszcze Polska nie zgineła, Kiedy my żyjemy. Co nam obca przemoc wzieła, Szablą odbierzemy. Marsz, marsz, Dąbrowski, Z ziemi włoskiej do Polski, Za twoim przewodem Złaczym się z narodem. Przejdziem Wisłe, przejdziem Warte, Będziem Polakami…
I’m coming to America Posted by Kasia on Mar 2, 2013
Today I wanted to share with you my experience of the first day I landed in USA… I decided to be a part of “student exchange program”. To be honest…I’m still not sure why is it called like this…It is not an exchange of students, you don’t go to school. As long as you are…
Things you want to know about Poles Posted by Kasia on Feb 23, 2013
What are some things you always wanted to know about Polish people and weren’t in the least bit disinclined to ask? Here are some of them…: 1. “Polish facial characteristics” No, there are no unique facial characteristics that enable you to identify a Pole . Most Poles believe that they can spot another Pole on the…
Walentynki Posted by Kasia on Feb 14, 2013
Valentine’s Day is a relatively modern concept in Poland and, like Halloween, seems to have come from the west over the past 20 years. For Poles the traditional ‘Lovers’ Day’ as it were would be Kupała or St. John’s Night – celebrated on the night of June 21st. Marking the beginning of summer the tradition…
What makes Polish people laugh? Posted by Kasia on Feb 13, 2013
There are some things that make everybody laugh regardless of their cultural background. There are, however, some differences in sense of humour between nations. Even in the English-speaking world, some things that are dead serious to Americans seem incredibly funny to the British (and probably vice-versa). Here are some things that make Poles laugh: 1…
Polish school Posted by Kasia on Feb 7, 2013
So you probably know that grades in Polish schools are not A,B,C,D… Everywhere except universities, grades are: 6 (“celujący” – lit. aiming [at the top]), 5 (“bardzo dobry” – very good), 4 (“dobry” – good), 3 (“dostateczny” – sufficient), 2 (“dopuszczający” – passing) and 1 (“niedostateczny” – not sufficient). Most teachers allow grades such as…