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Border crossing in Poland Posted by Kasia on Oct 8, 2012
Here are lists of border crossings with each of Poland’s neighbors: With the Russian Federation: Bezledy, Gołdap, Gronowo With Lithuania: Budzisko, Ogrodniki With Belarus: Białowieża, Bobrowniki, Jałówka, Kukuryki, Kużnica Białostocka, Połowce, Sławatycze, Terespol With Ukraine: Dołhobyczów, Dorohusk, Hrebenne, Krościenko, Medyka, Malhowice, Młyny, Zosin With Slovakia: Barwinek, Chochołów, Chyżne, Jurgów, Kacwin, Korbielów, Łysa Polana, Milik, Niedzica…
“LEŃ” BY JAN BRZECHWA Posted by Kasia on Sep 29, 2012
Here is another poem for kids. It is really popular in Poland and all the kids know it! LEŃ BY JAN BRZECHWA Na tapczanie siedzi leń, Nic nie robi cały dzień. « O, wypraszam to sobie! Jak to? Ja nic nie robię? A kto siedzi na tapczanie? A kto zjadł pierwsze śniadanie? A kto…
Poles in science Posted by Kasia on Sep 10, 2012
To record achievements in international and Polish science would require far more space than this blog. Therefore I will focus upon just a few Polish contributors. Mikołaj Kopernik (1473-1543) literally established the bases for modern astronomy. Known by his Latin name of Copernicus, he revolutionized the study of the universe by his work “De revolutionibus…
“Okulary” by Julian Tuwim Posted by Kasia on Sep 6, 2012
This is probably one of the most popular poems kids hear in Poland! It’s by great Polish writer Julian Tuwim. I still remember it and my daughter knows it really well! Here is the translation and video with pronunciation: OKULARY, JULIAN TUWIN Biega, krzyczy pan Hilary: « Gdzie są moje okulary? » Szuka w spodniach…
Do you remember Pola Negri? Posted by Kasia on Sep 3, 2012
This year marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the death of one of cinemas most charismatic, glamorous and exotic actresses. Someone who, despite very humble beginnings in her birth country of Poland, rose to prominence and became a beloved icon worldwide: Miss Pola Negri. She was born Barbara Apolonia Chałupiec on January 3rd 1897 in Lipno…
Remains of Auschwitz heros Posted by Kasia on Sep 2, 2012
Poland hopes to identify remains of Auschwitz hero. Authorities search for skeleton (szkielet) of Polish resistance fighter who volunteered to infiltrate death camp to document Nazi atrocities. It could hardly have been a riskier mission: infiltrate Auschwitz to chronicle Nazi atrocities. Witold Pilecki survived nearly three years as an inmate in the death camp, managing to smuggle…
Where to study a language? Posted by Kasia on Jul 26, 2012
Where do you think is the best place to study a language? Study your lessons on a train – Trains are a great relaxing way to travel. No need to drive, just sit and learn vocabulary. If you can strike up a conversation with a foreigner, even better. Study a language on a subway, bus…