Archive for 'Phrases'
Ordering meal at a Polish restaurant Posted by Kasia on Jun 21, 2015
When you visit another country, you eat out a lot! So it is really important to know how to order your food and ask different questions while at the restaurant. A lot of places in Poland have English speaking waitstaff….but not all of them. Plus, it is really nice to be able to order your…
Happy Easter! Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych! Posted by Kasia on Apr 4, 2015
Happy Easter to all of you! Here are few Easter wishes, that you can send to your friends in Polish:) Staropolskim obyczajem dużo szynki życzę z jajem, miodu pełne baryłeczki oraz trochę gorzałeczki. No, a w lany poniedziałek – na kark wody pełen dzbanek. By old Polish custom, I wish you a lot of…
How internet is changing the way we talk? How to translate some abbreviations to Polish? Posted by Kasia on Mar 22, 2015
When it comes to the way we communicate with each other, it’s obvious the Internet influenced some major changes: Email superseded snail mail, Facebook pretty much swallowed the idea of calling someone and wishing them a happy birthday, our job hunts are conducted through LinkedIn… It’s slightly less in-your-face, but the Internet is also shifting…
Dzień Kobiet! Polish rhymes and wishes for beautiful women all over the world! Posted by Kasia on Mar 8, 2015
As most of you know, today is a Women’s Day in Poland (and not only in Poland)! In Poland, Women’s Day (Dzień Kobiet) is celebrated as a national holiday for all women, regardless of age. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from a general celebration of respect, appreciation and love toward women…
Don’t leave me on the ice…Polish poem “Poślizg” Posted by Kasia on Jan 29, 2015
The winter isn’t coming, winter is already here. Whether you like it or not there is nothing you can do about it. It seems that the best thing for all of us will be if we just enjoy all the attractions winter gives us. It could be skiing, ice skating, sliding, building a snowman:) All…
12 great Polish posts for beginners! Posted by Kasia on Jan 25, 2015
Here, at Transparent Language Polish blog site, I try to share with you all kinds of different informations about Poland and Polish language. I include current Polish news, grammar, useful phrases, songs, books, places to visit, where to eat, history…Today I put a list of 12 blogs, that I think will be super helpful to…
How to survive cold winter – useful Polish vocabulary Posted by Kasia on Jan 8, 2015
Winter ( zima) is back, and it’s colder than ever. Coupled with snow (śnieg), dry air (suche powietrze), sickness (choroba), and everything else that comes with winter, it’s shaping up to be pretty rough. Here are different ways to keep yourself sane during this bleak season. 1. Stay active, even in the cold! Bądź aktywny, nawet…