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Crime in today’s world – crime vocabulary in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jul 31, 2015
In today’s world people aren’t like they use to be. The crime rate has tripled year after year, people you see everyday: murders, thieves and cheaters. I remember when everything was nice and quiet and never got to out of hand. When everybody knew each other and trusted one another. But that’s not how it…
Describing personality in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jul 27, 2015
Attempts to describe personality types, character traits, and temperaments have always amused people. Even though human personality has defied all attempts to categorize it into a few types, so many attempts have been made to do so. It was the Greeks who first attempted a description of human personality and character. They categorized human personality…
Music and musical instruments in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jul 18, 2015
Poland is home to a lively and varied musical tradition. Since the early middle ages, when around the 13th century the region’s earliest composers were experimenting with European composition styles and creating innovative works, Poland has nurtured its musical talent. Consequently, there are a whole range of eclectic musical styles that have thrived in Poland…
Let’s go sailing! Mazury anyone? Posted by Kasia on Jul 7, 2015
Mazury is a lovely land of a thousands lakes in the north-eastern Poland. Sail the numerous and attractive water trails, see the amazing beauty of the region, and stay in one of the many places we offer. Sailing in Mazury is more exciting thanks to the stunning landscapes. Hotels in Mazury are a great option…
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…
Everyone knows word “mama”, no matter what language you speak! Posted by Kasia on Sep 14, 2014
There is a word, and only one, spoken the same way in nearly every language known to humankind. That word, of course, is “mama.” “Mama” is one of the many words children use to refer to their mother. You see the same or similar word being used across various languages. When native English speaking children…
What is friendship? How can you describe friendship in Polish? Posted by Kasia on Aug 13, 2014
A good friend (dobry przyjaciel) might be someone who provides support (ktoś, kto zapewnia wsparcie) when times are tough, or someone you can rely on (ktoś, na kim możesz polegać) to celebrate a special moment with you. You might see them every day, once a year, or less. Or you might hardly see them, but…