Polish proverbs, which one is your favorite? Posted by Kasia on Nov 23, 2016
Despite being a modern country in every sense of the word Poland still retains very many of the vestiges of traditionalism (ślady tradycjonalizmu). It’s very catholic, particularly in the older generations, and still in touch with the great Eastern European, soft-spot for superstition. It should come as no surprise then, that a very many so…
My personal list of famous Poles Posted by Kasia on Nov 14, 2016
All countries can boast that they are renowned for having famous people either born, or raised in their country. In Poland, this is not boasting – it is a fact of life. Poland is considered the birthplace and home for some of the most famous people. None of the people mentioned below were born famous…
What do you want to know about Independence Day in Poland Posted by Kasia on Nov 11, 2016
Today we honor veterans in USA. Today we also celebrate Independence Day in Poland (Święto Niepodległości w Polsce)! November 11th, Polish Independence Day, marks one of the most important holidays in the Polish calendar. It reflects on Poland’s struggle for independence (niepodległość) before and after WW2, oppression (ucisk) during the soviet-backed government as well as…
Gambling in Poland Posted by Kasia on Nov 4, 2016
I’m personally not a big fan of gambling (hazard), but few of our readers asked how gambling looks like in Poland. It is legal (legalny). Online gambling is also legal, since the Act on Gambling Games, signed into law on June 30, 2011. However, online poker and online casinos are still illegal within the country…
Jan Brzechwa “Listopad” in Polish and English Posted by Kasia on Oct 28, 2016
November is just around the corner! Many Polish poets wrote beautiful poems about this month. Jan Brzechwa is one of my favorites and today I have his poem “Listopad” for you 🙂 Jan Brzechwa “Listopad” “November” Złote, żółte i czerwone opadają liście z drzew, zwiędłe liście w obcą stronę pozanosił wiatru wiew. Gold, yellow…
Odlatują ptaki – Polish poem about Autumn Posted by Kasia on Oct 26, 2016
Fall is here;) Before we know it winter will arrive…and here in New Hampshire we are definitely hoping for a lot of snow. But what happens before winter comes…birds fly away to warm places! Artur Oppman’s poem “Ptaki odlatują” is a perfect way to describe this time of the year! “Odlatują ptaki” Artur Oppman Liść…
How good are your grades? Grading system in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Oct 21, 2016
Grading system in Poland is slightly different than here, in USA. I really started noticing differences once my older daughter started school last year. Here is how grading system looks like in Poland: The most commonly used system is using numbers! 6 Celujący (Excellent) A+ 5 Bardzo Dobry (Very Good) A 4+ Dobry plus (Fairly…