Fall clean up in Polish – jesienne porządki Posted by Kasia on Oct 10, 2016
Fall is here in New England and it looks absolutely stunning! You can see amazing colors everywhere:) This is the view from my every day walk: Definitely my favorite time of the year. Sunny days (mostly), chilly nights, bright colors, bon fires! Love it all! Do you do a fall clean up around the house?…
Amazing Polish Nobel Prize Winners Posted by Kasia on Oct 5, 2016
The Nobel Prize (Nagroda Nobla) is the most distinguished and coveted global honour. First awarded in 1901, it has recognized individuals and groups from over 30 countries or territories. The Nobel Laureates can be groups or individuals. There have even been multiple time nominees and awards. The highest number of recognitions has been given to…
“Nie sądź książki po okładce” and other Polish sayings. Posted by Kasia on Sep 30, 2016
It’s always good to know sayings in different languages. I have to say that it was always my favorite part of learning a new language. Todays saying are kind of “every day life saying”. Enjoy! A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Lepszy wróbel w garści niż gołąb na dachu. A…
Prayers in Polish and English Posted by Kasia on Sep 29, 2016
Recently I had few questions from readers about prayers in Polish. Most of you asked where can you find Polish pronunciation of them. I wasn’t able to find it anywhere, so in today’s post I have few prayers in Polish and English with the pronunciation for you. Please let me know if you have questions:)…
Have you heard about “Black Protest” against abortion ban in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Sep 26, 2016
In recent days you probably have noticed pictures of people dressed in black to protest a law advanced by the ruling PiS party which would ban all abortions (aborcje). The demonstration, #CzarnyProtest (Black Protest), takes place in different cities in Poland and major cities worldwide. People on social media, both in Poland and beyond, have raised their…
10 great Polish grammar posts! Posted by Kasia on Sep 17, 2016
Grammar (gramatyka) is the backbone of a language and without it any single thing you know may be flux, in a sort of jelly without much consistency. In a nutshell, grammar provides you with the structure you need in order to organize and put your messages and ideas across. It is the railway through which…
Few reasons why I love Autumn in Poland Posted by Kasia on Sep 6, 2016
Why do I love Autumn in Poland? There are many reasons! And if you live in Poland or ever visited Poland during beautiful “złota jesień” (golden fall), you will agree with me! First of all – beautiful golden colors (no wonder it is called złota jesień)! Different shades of gold, brown, yellow, green and red…