Back to Basics – The Polish Alphabet (Alfabet Polski) Posted by Katarzyna on May 6, 2010
So today, I think I am going to put a little musical spin on my post. Most of you probably have seen the movie, The Sound of Music. Pretend I am using my best Maria voice (You don’t want to hear me sing live — trust me!)… “Let’s start at the very beginning A very…
Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja Posted by Katarzyna on May 3, 2010
Witam! Just wanted to say Cześć and briefly introduce myself. I’m Katarzyna (Kasia works too), a Cleveland-raised Polish American. Both of my parents were fresh off the boat (okay, they flew over, but most people go with the boat explanation). Polish was my first language, and I really didn’t learn English until I started kindergarten…
See You! – Do zobaczenia! Posted by Anna on Apr 30, 2010
Most of you are probably aware of the fact that I haven’t been as visible on the blog lately as I used to in the past. Fortunately, Adam, our resident guest blogger filled the gap very nicely, and for that I would like to offer him my heartfelt “thank you”. You see, my personal and…
Polish Participles – imiesłowy continued Posted by Anna on Apr 28, 2010
As promised, today we will take a more in-depth look at the mystical imiesłowy. Joy oh joy, I know. To do this we need to pick a nice, easy verb. How about “pisać”? And how about “napisać”? Both mean “to write”, but pisać is imperfective, and napisać is perfective. Ready? Ok, here we go. piszący…
Advanced Grammar – Participles – imiesłowy Posted by Anna on Apr 25, 2010
Today Adam and Anna jointly attempt to tackle Polish participles. Hang on, it will be a crazy ride! This blog has, for some time, concentrated on cultural issues. Therefore I thought it would be a good idea to focus on grammar for a change. Today we will look into the mystical entity called imiesłów –…
Poczta Polska – Going Postal Posted by Anna on Apr 22, 2010
Yes, today Anna’s going postal. In more ways than one. I am pretty sure there is an entire level of hell reserved for Poczta Polska (Polish Post). A very special level of hell, no doubt. And even then, I can imagine the devils in charge “going postal” when they’re told who its for. Yes, it’s…
Polish folk traditions – death before the ages Posted by Anna on Apr 18, 2010
Today, Adam, our resident guest blogger continues the somber mood of national mourning by shedding light on some ancient Polish customs, traditions and superstitions about death. Or Death. Poland is a country over 1000 years old. In the days where there was no knowledge and no scientific method, the world was explained in myths and…