As non Polish citizen, do you have to pay for the education of your child during your stay in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Mar 12, 2015
Recently, some of my friends asked me this question. After doing some researching, this is what I came up with! Education (edukacja) is free of charge for foreign children (dzieci obcokrajowców) in public elementary schools, gymnasiums and secondary schools until the child turns 18 or completes the school he was enrolled in before turning 18…
Dzień Kobiet! Polish rhymes and wishes for beautiful women all over the world! Posted by Kasia on Mar 8, 2015
As most of you know, today is a Women’s Day in Poland (and not only in Poland)! In Poland, Women’s Day (Dzień Kobiet) is celebrated as a national holiday for all women, regardless of age. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from a general celebration of respect, appreciation and love toward women…
Do you know these Polish phrases? Posted by Kasia on Mar 1, 2015
Every language has its specific expressions which are pretty difficult to understand abroad. Polish is not an exception in this field. Just have a look at some (funny) examples: Wypchaj się sianem – “stuff yourself with straw” (get lost) Wziąć coś na ząb – snack on something Owijać prawdę w bawełnę – wrap the truth…
Waiting for the spring…it will come Posted by Kasia on Feb 28, 2015
Don’t get me wrong…I like winter. I love skiing, snow shoeing and all kinds of winter sports. But living in New Hampshire, I wish we would only have 4 months of winter…not 6 or 7! We’ve been getting a lot of snow within last 2 months…and it doesn’t stop! I think by now…I’m ready for…
First oscar in the best foreign-language film category for Poland! Posted by Kasia on Feb 26, 2015
Yes, I know…you probably already heard about it. However, I think, it is such a great achievement, that it is definitely worth mentioning more than few times! “Ida”, directed by Poland’s Paweł Pawlikowski, has won the Oscar for best foreign language film, defeating the much-fancied Russian anti-Putin satire Leviathan, and becoming the first Polish film to…
Do you love or do you hate Valentine’s Day? What do people in Poland think? Posted by Kasia on Feb 14, 2015
It is true that you don’t need a venue or an occasion to tell someone that you love and care for him/her, but pouring out your emotions to that special someone in the midst of a Valentine’s Day celebration will surely make your partner overwhelmed with joy and happiness. Every year, 14th of February marks…
Pączki, pączki! Why Fat Thursday is such a fun day for everyone in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Feb 12, 2015
Today is Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) in Poland! Yum!!!! As in other Catholic countries that celebrate the last day before the fasting season of Lent begins, Poland has its own version of the French Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), known locally as Tłusty Czwartek, or Fat Thursday. With Lent forbidding sweets and treats, Fat Thursday is…