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Here at PolishPod101.com, we've discovered the easiest way for you to learn Polish vocabulary words. Put us to the ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! Here at PolishPod101.com, we've discovered the easiest way for you to learn Polish vocabulary words. Put us to the test with this video tutorial designed to teach you about something that you can't live without. In this Polish video tutorial, you'll learn the words for all sorts of office . The video shows the Polish characters for each office, and there's a fun self-test at the end to see just how much you learned. Throwback Thursday PolishPod101.com No No 3:20 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/17/learn-with-pictures-13-polish-for-the-workplace/#comments PolishPod101.com Throwback Thursday Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! Do you like to rock it out? Then you’ll want to tune in to the tunes of the Polish band we are talking about in this lesson. If you’ve already heard of this band and listened to its early Polish tunes, where this band ended up before disbanding will probably surprise [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/15/advanced-audio-blog-s2-20-top-10-polish-musicians-post-regiment/ Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! Do you like to rock it out? Then you'll want to tune in to the tunes of the Polish band we ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Post Regiment W 1986 roku powstała w Warszawie grupa punkrockowa pod nazwą Post Regiment. Chociaż w początkach istnienia zespół grał łagodniejszą muzykę, to gdy w 1987 roku rolę wokalisty przejęła Dominika „Nika” Domczyk, muzyka przybrała postać szybkiego melodyjnego punka, który wprawiał publiczność w szaleństwo. Oprócz Dominiki Domczyk, w zespole grali—Darek „Tolek” Gracki (wokal), Jarek „Smok” Smak (gitara), Maksymilian „Max” Gralewicz (perkusja), Rafał „Rolf” Biskup (gitara basowa) i Janek Cybulski (gitara). W 1988 roku Post Regiment wydał swój pierwszy album – demo zatytułowane „Słodka 16-latka”. Album został wprawdzie zauważony, jednak wydanie albumu studyjnego nie udało się aż do roku 1992. Od tego momentu Post Regiment odnosił pewne sukcesy, zwłaszcza gdy w 1995 roku jeszcze bardziej zmienili swój styl grania. Ukazał się wtedy drugi album studyjny „Czarzły”, z szybszymi crustpunkowymi utworami. Potem zespół wydał jeszcze dwie płyty—„Tragiedia wg Post Regiment” (1999) i „Death Before Metal” (2007). Na tej drugiej znalazły się utwory z lat 1988-1990. Zespół Post Regiment zakończył działalność w 2001 roku, jednak od czasu do czasu zdarza im się brać udział w różnych wydarzeniach muzycznych, a członkowie grupy angażowali się również w inne przedsięwzięcia muzyczne. ----Formal English---- Post Regiment In 1986 in the city of Warsaw, the punk rock band known as Post Regiment officially came together. Although at the beginning, the band had more of a regular sound, in 1987, when Dominika "Nika" Domczyk took over as the group's lead vocalist, he turned it into a fast-paced yet melodic punk band that could get audiences into a frenzy with its fast-paced, melodic beats in no time at all. Throughout the years, a total of five different members played in the band besides Domczyk, including Darek "Tolek" Gracki on vocals, Jarek "Smok" Smak on guitar, Maksymilian "Max" Gralewicz on drums, Rafal "Rolf" Biskup on bass guitar, and Janek Cybulski on guitar. In 1988, Post Regiment released its first demo tape, titled "Slodka 16-tka." Even though it did get some notice, the band was not able to release its first self-titled studio album until 1992. From that point on, Post Regiment did find some success, especially when they changed up their style again in 1995 with the release of their second studio album, "Czarzly," which had more of a crust punk sound and was even more fast paced. The band released two more albums after that, "Tragiedia wg Post Regiment" in 1999 and 2007's "Death Before Metal," which was filled with songs from 1988 to 1990. In 2001, Post Regiment officially disbanded, yet it occasionally comes together for jam sessions, and its members have even played in local establishments in Poland. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! 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Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! News PolishPod101.com No No 3:58 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/13/news-44-polish-is-a-pretty-big-deal/#comments PolishPod101.com News http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/13/news-44-polish-is-a-pretty-big-deal/ Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! Here at PolishPod101.com, we’ve discovered the easiest way for you to learn Polish vocabulary words. Put us to the test with this video tutorial designed to teach you about something that you can’t live without. In this Polish video tutorial, you’ll learn the words for all sorts of [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/10/learn-with-pictures-14-polish-job-vocabulary/ Thu, 10 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! Here at PolishPod101.com, we've discovered the easiest way for you to learn Polish vocabulary words. Put us to the ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! Here at PolishPod101.com, we've discovered the easiest way for you to learn Polish vocabulary words. Put us to the test with this video tutorial designed to teach you about something that you can't live without. In this Polish video tutorial, you'll learn the words for all sorts of jobs. The video shows the Polish characters for each jobs, and there's a fun self-test at the end to see just how much you learned. Throwback Thursday PolishPod101.com No No 3:20 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/10/learn-with-pictures-14-polish-job-vocabulary/#comments PolishPod101.com Throwback Thursday Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That could be the motto for one director and writer of many Polish films, Krzysztof Kieslowski. When he was faced with adversity, he didn’t give up. Instead, he tried even harder to achieve his dream of becoming a filmmaker in Poland. In this [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/08/advanced-audio-blog-s2-19-top-10-polish-musicians-krzysztof-kieslowski/ Tue, 08 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That could be the motto for one director and writer of many ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Krzysztof Kieślowski Krzysztof Kieślowski urodził się 27 czerwca 1941 roku w Warszawie, a dzieciństwo spędzał w wielu miasteczkach, ponieważ jego rodzina wielokrotnie się przeprowadzała z powodu konieczności leczenia ojca chorego na gruźlicę. Jako nastolatek i jeszcze jako dorosły, nie był pewien, co chce robić w życiu, więc zaczął uczęszczać do Państwowego Liceum Techniki Teatralnej w Warszawie. Po krótkim czasie zdał sobie sprawę, że bardzo lubi teatr, postanowił więc zostać reżyserem teatralnym. Po pewnym czasie odkrył, że bardziej pociąga go film. Zapisał się więc do Łódzkiej Szkoły Filmowej. Po obronie dyplomu zanurzył się w świecie filmu i został jednym z najbardziej wpływowych scenarzystów i reżyserów w Polsce. Tworzył zarówno filmy dokumentalne („Robotnicy ’71—nic o nas bez nas”, „Życiorys”, „Dworzec”) jak i pełnometrażowe filmy fabularne („Blizna”, „Personel”, „Przypadek”, „Bez końca”, „Krótki film o zabijaniu”, „Trzy kolory”, „Dekalog”, „Amator”). Jego ostatni film pełnometrażowy pokazano w 1994 roku na Festiwalu Filmowym w Cannes. Nosił on tytuł „Czerwony”. Kieślowski za swoja pracę odebrał całe mnóstwo nagród. W szczególności za „Trzy kolory” i „Krótki film o zabijaniu”. Krzysztof Kieślowski zmarł 13 marca 1996 roku. W Alei Gwiazd w Kielcach ustawiono popiersie upamiętniające jego zasługi. ----Formal English---- Krzysztof Kieslowski Krzysztof Kieslowski was born on June 27, 1941, in Warsaw and spent his childhood in myriad small towns, having to move every time his father needed to move to treat his tuberculosis. During his teen and adult years, he was quite unsure as to what to do with his life, so he tried out the College for Theater Technicians in Warsaw. After attending for a little while, he realized he enjoyed theater, so he decided to turn it into a career and became a theater director. However, he then realized that he actually liked film better and attended the Lodz Film School. Upon graduation, he delved into the world of film and proceeded to become one of the most influential screenwriters and film directors in the country. Some of the work that he did throughout his career consisted of documentaries like "Worker’s 71," "Curriculum Vitae," and "Station" along with full-length feature films such as "The Scar," "Personnel," "Blind Chance," "No End," "The Golden Lion," "Three Colors," "The Decalogue," and "Camera Buff." His last full-length feature release came in the year 1994 at the Cannes Film Festival and was called "Red." He received a plethora of awards for his work, especially "Three Colors" and "The Golden Lion," for which he earned the Best Film award at the Venice Film Festival. On March 13, 1996, Kieslowski passed away, and there is a bust recognizing his accomplishments on display at the Celebrity Alley in Kielce, Poland. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! 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Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Małopolska Kraków jest stolicą Małopolski, regionu położonego w południowo-wschodniej, granicznej części kraju. Południową granicę Małopolski stanowią góry Karpaty, a północną – rzeki: Pilica i Liwiec. Od połowy XI wieku niemalże do końca XVI wieku, Kraków był stolicą Polski. Po przeniesieniu stolicy do Warszawy, Małopolska zaczęła tracić na znaczeniu, choć nigdy nie utraciła rangi historycznej. Region nie przez cały czas znajdował się w polskich rękach. Wisła, która przepływa przez środek regionu, stanowiła linię jego podziału. Po rozbiorach Polski, które miały miejsce w XVIII wieku, połowa Małopolski przeszła pod władanie Austrii. Niektóre miasta leżące w północnej części Małopolski, z powodu separacji austriackiej, przestały być częścią regionu. Obecnie mają one więcej swojego charakteru niż reszta Małopolski. W obszarze Małopolski znajduje się nie tylko rzeka Wisła, ale także Góry Świętokrzyskie i inne ważne regiony geograficzne, jak np.Kotlina Sandomierska. Większość regionu stanowi teren górzysty. Rysy – najwyższy szczyt Polski – również znajdują się w tym regionie. Znajduje się tu również kilka innych bardzo wysokich gór, liczne jeziora i rzeki (w tym Warta). ----Formal English---- Lesser Poland The city of Krakow is the capital of Lesser Poland, which lies in the southeastern corner of Poland. Lesser Poland's southern boundary is at the Carpathian Mountains, and the northern boundary falls along the Pilica and Liwiec Rivers. Krakow was the capital of Poland from the middle of the eleventh century until almost the end of the sixteenth century. When Warsaw became the capital city of the country, Lesser Poland began to lose some of its importance, although the historical significance of the region was still there. The region wasn't always controlled by Poland. The Vistula River, which runs down the middle of it, was the dividing line of the region, and Austria took control of half of Lesser Poland after the Partitions of Poland, which resulted in the country being divided up by various countries in the eighteenth century. Some of the northern cities in Lesser Poland no longer seem to be part of the region because of the Austrian separation. They now have more of their own identity, which is quite different from the rest of Lesser Poland. In addition to the Vistula River, Lesser Poland also includes the Sqietokrzyskie Mountains and many other geographical features, like the Sandomierz Basin. Most of the region is very hilly, and Mount Rysy, which is the highest mountain in Poland, lies within the Lesser Poland region. There are also several other very tall mountains in the region, as well as a number of lakes and rivers, including the Warta River. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! Throwback Thursday PolishPod101.com No No 2:40 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/03/advanced-audio-blog-24-a-region-of-geographic-differences-lesser-poland/#comments PolishPod101.com Throwback Thursday Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! As soon as you hear the first few bars of this Polish song, you know it has to be written by your favorite Polish composer. Who else has taken the piano solo to such a high form of art in Poland, or even in the world? Of course, you are referring [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/01/advanced-audio-blog-s2-18-top-10-polish-musicians-frederic-chopin/ Tue, 01 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! As soon as you hear the first few bars of this Polish song, you know it has to be written by ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Fryderyk Chopin Cudowne dziecko, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, był polskim kompozytorem, który przyszedł na świat w 1810 roku. Dokładna data jego narodzin nie jest znana – było to albo 22 lutego albo 1 marca. Zmarł 17 października 1849 roku, w wieku 39 lat. Przez całe swoje życie studiował muzykę. Jego symbolem stały się utwory na fortepian, romantyczne arcydzieła sztuki muzycznej, w obecnych czasach grane zazwyczaj na ślubach, uroczystościach rocznicowych oraz w innych okolicznościach i miejscach wymagających romantycznej oprawy – np. w eleganckich restauracjach. W przeciwieństwie do większości innych kompozytorów, Chopin prawie wszystkie swoje dzieła napisał na sam fortepian. Na szczególną uwagę zasługują „Walc Minutowy" oraz rozmaite Preludia i Etiudy. Jedno z najsławniejszych dzieł Chopina to „Marsz Pogrzebowy” – poruszająca kompozycja, wyrażająca utratę, żal i smutek. Oprócz tego, że napisał wielką liczbę utworów, Chopin zapisał się także w historii muzyki jako człowiek, który stworzył nowe pojęcie muzyczne - balladę instrumentalną. Dodatkowo wiele dokonał w dziedzinach m.in. walca, nokturnu, poloneza, improwizacji i scherza. Należy powiedzieć, że muzyka jaką dziś znamy, nie byłaby taka sama bez wkładu Chopina. Stworzył w sumie prawie 200 oryginalnych kompozycji i był innowatorem muzycznym, który nigdy nie zostanie zapomniany. ----Formal English---- Frédéric Chopin Known as a child prodigy, Frédéric François Chopin was a Polish composer born in the year 1810. The date of his actual birth is not known and has been listed as either February 22nd or March 1st. He died on October 17th, 1849, at the young age of 39. He studied music his entire life, and one of his trademarks is the work that he did at the piano, masterful pieces of the romantic variety that nowadays can be typically heard being played by musicians at weddings, anniversary celebrations, and other situations where romance is involved, such as fancy restaurants. Unlike most composers', almost all of Chopin’s works were designed to be played by a solo pianist, as exemplified by the Minute Waltz and various Preludes and Etudes. One of his most notable works is the Funeral March, a moving composition that represents loss, grief, and sorrow. Along with his many compositions, Chopin also contributed to the musical world in other ways, since he was the person who developed the musical concept called the instrumental ballade. Additionally, he made great strides in the areas of the walk, nocturne, polonaise, impromptu, and scherzo musical techniques, to name a few. When it comes down to it, music as we know it today would not be the same without the contributions of Chopin. In all, he composed close to 200 original pieces and is a musical innovator who will never be forgotten. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! Advanced Audio Blog Season 2 PolishPod101.com No No 2:51 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/01/advanced-audio-blog-s2-18-top-10-polish-musicians-frederic-chopin/#comments PolishPod101.com Advanced Audio Blog Season 2 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/05/01/advanced-audio-blog-s2-18-frederic-chopin/   Learn Polish travel phrases with PolishPod101.com! A little Polish can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, PolishPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high frequency Polish phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels or vacation to Poland. Today, we’ll be learning [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/26/survival-phrases-30-where-is-the-closest-store/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000   Learn Polish travel phrases with PolishPod101.com! A little Polish can go such a long way! Whether you're traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, PolishPod101.com has all the ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Gdzie jest najbliższa apteka? Gdzie jest najbliższy bankomat? ----Formal English---- Where is the closest pharmacy? Where is the closest ATM? --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! Throwback Thursday PolishPod101.com No No 5:13 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/26/survival-phrases-30-where-is-the-closest-store/#comments PolishPod101.com Throwback Thursday Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! When you hear your friend’s child banging on the keys of the piano, you encourage his parent in Polish to enroll him in piano lessons. The parent says he’s just making noise, but you explain that many Polish musicians get their start at an early age. You could be listening to [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/24/advanced-audio-blog-s2-17-top-10-polish-musicians-arthur-rubinstein/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! When you hear your friend's child banging on the keys of the piano, you encourage his parent in Polish to enroll ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Artur Rubinstein Artur Rubinstein urodził się 28 stycznia 1887 roku w Łodzi w rodzinie polskich Żydów. Był najmłodszym dzieckiem w rodzinie, miał siedmioro rodzeństwa. Ojciec Rubinsteina był właścicielem dużej fabryki, więc rodzina należała do zamożnych. Już w pierwszych latach życia wykazywał zdolności pianistyczne oraz słuch absolutny. Józef Joachim rozpoznał w nim cudowne dziecko. Artur regularnie grywał na fortepianie i uczęszczał do szkoły muzycznej w Warszawie. Następnie wyjechał na studia do Berlina i już w wieku 13 lat zadebiutował na scenie Filharmonii Berlińskiej. Od tego czasu szlifował swoje umiejętności pod kierunkiem innych muzyków, a w wieku 17 lat wyjechał do Paryża, aby znaleźć jak najwięcej okazji do grania. Przeprowadzka do Paryża się opłaciła – Rubinstein zaczął rozwijać swoją karierę, przyciągając z biegiem czasu coraz więcej zainteresowania. Stał się na tyle popularny i znany, że w końcu trafił do Stanów Zjednoczonych i zagrał w Carnegie Hall. Koncertował także w innych krajach—w Austrii, Rosji, we Włoszech i w Anglii. Po zakończeniu pełnej sukcesów kariery pianisty, Rubinstein (choć z początku się wahał) postanowił zabrać się za nauczanie. Kilku z jego najlepszych studentów to—Avi Schonfeld, Dean Kramer i Marc Loforet. Rubinstein zmarł 20 grudnia 1982 roku. Zostanie zapamiętany jako jeden z najlepszych pianistów klasycznych XX wieku. ----Formal English---- Arthur Rubinstein Arthur Rubinstein was born on January 28, 1887 in Lodz, Poland, to a family of Polish and Jewish decent. He was the baby of the family, as there were seven siblings before him, and the family was wealthy, since his father owned a large factory. At an early age, he showed that he had the skills to play the piano, and he exhibited perfect pitch. Recognized as a child prodigy by Joseph Joachim, he played the instrument on a regular basis and went to school in Warsaw to study it. He then moved to Berlin to continue his studies and made his professional debut at thirteen, joining the Berlin Philharmonic on stage. From that point on, he shadowed other musicians and honed his skills under their direction, and at the age of seventeen he made his way to Paris to pursue as many playing opportunities as he could. The move to Paris paid off, as Rubenstein was able to launch his career, garnering more and more attention as the years went on. He became so popular and renowned that he eventually made his way to the United States and played at Carnegie Hall. Some of the other locations where he showcased his piano skills include Austria, Russia, Italy, and England. After a successful playing career, later in life Rubinstein decided that he would take on teaching, even though he was a bit hesitant at first. Some of his best students included Avi Schonfeld, Dean Kramer, and Marc Loforet. On December 20, 1982, Rubinstein passed away; he will be remembered as one of the best classical pianists of the twentieth century. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! Advanced Audio Blog Season 2 PolishPod101.com No No 2:51 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/24/advanced-audio-blog-s2-17-top-10-polish-musicians-arthur-rubinstein/#comments PolishPod101.com Advanced Audio Blog Season 2 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/24/advanced-audio-blog-s2-17-arthur-rubinstein/ Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! You learned a lot the last time you agreed to watch your niece…and this time, the joke’s on her. Yes, last time, she thought she was so smart because she knew the Polish names for so many insects in your garden. But she is only five years old, and you are [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/19/video-10-oh-what-a-tangled-web-we-weave-when-we-teach-polish-insect-vocabulary/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! You learned a lot the last time you agreed to watch your niece…and this time, the joke's on her. Yes, last ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! You learned a lot the last time you agreed to watch your niece…and this time, the joke's on her. Yes, last time, she thought she was so smart because she knew the Polish names for so many insects in your garden. But she is only five years old, and you are pretty sure that you have her this time! You have a bug day planned – of gardening again. She loves it, and it is an excellent chance for you to show off your new Polish insect vocabulary that you have been practicing. As you follow her out into the flower garden, she looks back at you with those big patronizingly sweet eyes and says in Polish, "Look, what is this bug called?" Oh, she's fast: she thinks you don't know this answer. You kneel down next to her, sneer on your face, and reply sweetly in Polish, "Honey, that is a spider, and it looks like it's protecting itself from you." Astonished, she whips her head around to face you and replies with a simple, "Oh." You point to another bug nearby and explain in Polish, "And look here, the cicadas are climbing up the tree." She stares at you in disbelief and replies in Polish, "I don't want to look at bugs any more, let's go work in the garden!" Looks like you beat her at her own game AND get some help with that unruly garden too! Nice job! Learning Polish with PolishPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Polish! This Polish Video Vocabulary lesson is part two of our Insect vocabulary, and it will teach you how to talk about insects in Polish. In this Polish vocabulary video, you will learn Polish by watching the video, seeing both English and Polish translations describing the video, and all while listening to the Polish translations being read aloud by our native Polish speakers. Visit us at PolishPod101.com where you will find many more great Polish lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there! Throwback Thursday PolishPod101.com No No 2:23 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/19/video-10-oh-what-a-tangled-web-we-weave-when-we-teach-polish-insect-vocabulary/#comments PolishPod101.com Throwback Thursday Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! You want to find some good music to study to, so you peruse the collection of classical CDs available at the store. One Polish name stands out to you, so you decide to buy a couple of his albums and see what he has to offer. You decide you like this [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/17/advanced-audio-blog-s2-16-top-10-polish-musicians-adam-makowicz/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! You want to find some good music to study to, so you peruse the collection of classical CDs available at the ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Adam Makowicz Jeśli jesteś miłośnikiem klasycznej muzyki fortepianowej i jazzu, Adam Makowicz na pewno wywoła na Twojej twarzy uśmiech zadowolenia. Dlaczego? Ponieważ jest to utalentowany muzyk, który świetnie wie, jak dotykać klawiszy. Makowicz urodził się 18 sierpnia 1940 roku w Gnojniku. Teraz jest to obszar Czech, ale w połowie II Wojny Światowej leżał jeszcze w Polsce. Dorastał w kraju, a gdy odkrył, że jego pasją jest muzyka, rozpoczął naukę w Konserwatorium Muzycznym im. Chopina w Krakowie. Ostatecznie rozwinął w sobie głęboką pasję do nowoczesnego jazzu, ponieważ jego swobodny przepływ pozwala na dowolną improwizację. W połowie lat 70-ych rozpoczął karierę muzyka, a w 1977 roku odbył tournee, które trwało dziesięć tygodni i zaprowadziło go do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Pierwszy solowy album, który ukazał się pod koniec lat 70-ych, nosił tytuł „Adam”. Makowicz mieszkał w tamtym czasie w Nowym Jorku, po czym przeprowadził się do Toronto, gdzie nadal tworzył i nagrywał. W trakcie trwania swojej kariery, Makowicz występował jako solista, a także brał udział w koncertach grupowych, w szczególności z National Symphony Orchestra w Carnegie Hall. Makowicz jest zagorzałym wykonawcą muzyki Chopina oraz zawsze uśmiechniętym artystą. Jest to taki artysta, którego chcesz zobaczyć zawsze, gdy masz taką możliwość. ----Formal English---- Adam Makowicz If you are a lover of classical piano pieces and jazz music, then Adam Makowicz is one artist who will be sure to bring a smile to your face. Why? Because he is one talented musician who knows how to tickle the ivories. On the eighteenth of August in the year 1940, right in the middle of World War II, Makowicz was born in Hnojnik, Poland, which is now actually located in the Czech Republic. He was raised in the country but, realizing that music was his passion, went on to study music of the classical variety at the Chopin Conservatory of Music in Krakow. Eventually, he developed a deep passion for modern jazz because its free-flowing nature allowed him to improvise at the drop of a hat. The middle of the 1970s was when Makowicz really took off as an artist; in 1977, a ten-week concert tour brought him to the United States. His first solo album, "Adam," came out at the end of the 1970s. After relocating to New York at that time, he then moved to Toronto where he continued to both perform and record. Throughout his career, he performed as a solo artist and also made multiple concert appearances, most notably his appearance with the National Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. An avid player of Chopin's work, Makowicz is an artist who always has a smile on his face, and one whom you want to see perform if you have the opportunity to do so. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! Advanced Audio Blog Season 2 PolishPod101.com No No 2:47 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/17/advanced-audio-blog-s2-16-top-10-polish-musicians-adam-makowicz/#comments PolishPod101.com Advanced Audio Blog Season 2 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/17/advanced-audio-blog-s2-16-adam-makowicz/ What was your first Polish word? Remember how as you learned more and more words, you started speaking more and more Polish? It’s no coincidence. 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News PolishPod101.com No No 3:46 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/15/news-43-know-more-words-speak-more-polish/#comments PolishPod101.com News http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/15/news-43-know-more-words-speak-more-polish/ Learn Polish travel phrases with PolishPod101.com! A little Polish can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, PolishPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high frequency Polish phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels or vacation to Poland. When trying out [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/12/survival-phrases-51-explaining-allergies/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish travel phrases with PolishPod101.com! A little Polish can go such a long way! Whether you're traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, PolishPod101.com has all the ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Mam alergię na orzeszki ziemne. Mam alergię na krewetki. Mam alergię na jajka. Mam alergię na mleko. Czy jest pan na coś uczulony? Czy jest pani na coś uczulona? Dostaję uczulenia. ----Formal English---- I am allergic to peanuts. I am allergic to shrimp. I am allergic to eggs. I am allergic to milk. Do you have any allergies, sir? Do you have any allergies, ma'am? I am having an allergic reaction. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! Throwback Thursday PolishPod101.com No No 10:37 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/12/survival-phrases-51-explaining-allergies/#comments PolishPod101.com Throwback Thursday Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! You’re expecting the battle scene in this Polish film to go awhile, so you decide to run to the kitchen and make some popcorn. But by the time you’re back with your snack, the Polish army has already moved on to the next battle. That seemed awfully quick! In this lesson, you’ll [...] http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/10/advanced-audio-blog-s2-15-with-fire-and-sword/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com! You're expecting the battle scene in this Polish film to go awhile, so you decide to run to the kitchen and ... Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- „Ogniem i mieczem" Film „Ogniem i mieczem" jest oparty na polskiej powieści pod tym samym tytułem, napisanej przez Henryka Sienkiewicza. Film wyreżyserował Jerzy Hoffman, a główne role odtwarzają—Izabella Scorupco, Michał Żebrowski i Aleksander Domagarow. Akcja filmu toczy się w XVII wieku podczas Powstania Chmielnickiego na Ukrainie. Film ma w dużej mierze naturę historyczną. Występują w nim zarówno postacie autentycznych osób żyjących w tamtych czasach, jak i postacie fikcyjne, stworzone przez Sienkiewicza na potrzeby powieści. Pomiędzy kobietą, polskim rycerzem i dowódcą ukraińskich Kozaków, wywiązuje się trójkąt miłosny. Krytycy za największy problem postrzegają fakt, że akcja filmu jest nie do końca zgodna z historią. Oto przykład—pierwsza bitwa pomiędzy Kozakami a Polakami, trwała prawie trzy tygodnie, choć film sugeruje, że została szybko zakończona. Recenzenci filmowi utrzymują, że film przekazuje nieco wiedzy na temat wydarzeń, jakie miały miejsce w Polsce w XVII wieku - na tyle, aby film był zrozumiały. Tak czy inaczej, Powstanie Chmielnickiego stanowi bardzo bogate tło dla historii miłosnej. Dwaj główni męscy bohaterowie stoją po przeciwnych stronach frontu, a na dodatek obaj zakochują się w tej samej kobiecie. Kobieta wychowała się wśród Kozaków, a rycerza spotyka, gdy przybywa on na misję w tę okolicę. Zawiła intryga przekazuje sporą dawkę wiedzy na temat historii, nie przestając być wspaniałą opowieścią. ----Formal English---- "With Fire and Sword" The film "With Fire and Sword" is based on the Polish novel of the same name by Henryk Sienkiewicz. Jerzy Hoffman directed it, and it stars Izabella Scorupco, Michal Zebrowski, and Aleksandr Domogarov. The film takes place during the Khmelnytsky Uprising in the Ukraine during the seventeenth century. The film is largely historical in nature and thoroughly mixes real people who lived during the time with fictional characters created in Sienkiewicz's book. A love triangle unfolds among a woman, a Polish knight, and a Cossack commander in the Ukrainian army. One of the biggest problems critics have with the movie was that it does have some historical inaccuracies. For example, the first battle between the Cossacks and the Poles actually lasted almost three weeks, although the movie suggests that it was over very quickly. Reviewers of the film say that it can be better understood if one has some knowledge of events in Poland during the seventeenth century. However, the story of the Khmelnytsky Uprising provides a very rich backdrop that's full of action for a love story that unfolds during this time period. The two male leads in this movie are on opposite sides of the war, and yet they both manage to fall in love with the same woman. The female lead grew up with the Cossacks, and she meets the knight while he is on a mission in her area. The intricate plot provides a way to learn about history while still falling under the thrall of a great story. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! 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Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Proszę bilet pierwszej klasy do Wrocławia. Proszę bilet w obie strony do Wrocławia. Proszę bilet w jedną stronę do Wrocławia. ----Formal English---- A first-class ticket to Wrocław, please. A round-trip ticket to Wrocław, please. A one-way ticket to Wrocław, please. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don't forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! Throwback Thursday PolishPod101.com No No 7:28 http://www.polishpod101.com/2012/04/05/survival-phrases-27-riding-the-rails-3/#comments PolishPod101.com Throwback Thursday Tue, 22 Feb 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/V_S2L2_011411_ppod101_video.m4v PolishPod101.com No No 3:20 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/V_S2L1_010711_ppod101_video.m4v PolishPod101.com No No 3:20 Tue, 20 Feb 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/V_S1L1_070910_ppod101_video.m4v PolishPod101.com No No 2:22 Tue, 19 Feb 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/AB_S1L3_072110_ppod101.mp3 Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Poznajcie żubry z Puszczy Białowieskiej. Wielu turystów przyjeżdża do Polski nie tylko po to, by podziwiać zabytki średniowiecznej Europy, ale przede wszystkim po to, by nacieszyć się przyrodą. W Polsce wciąż istnieje wiele miejsc, w których ludzie i dzika przyroda współżyją ze sobą w spokoju. Jednym z najbardziej szlachetnych, żywych pomników takiego współżycia jest Puszcza Białowieska. W dawnych czasach niemal całą powierzchnię Polski pokrywały gęste, niebezpieczne lasy. Do dzisiejszych czasów dotrwały jednak tylko niewielkie, w porównaniu do swoich pierwotnych rozmiarów, fragmenty starożytnych puszcz, chronione jako rezerwaty przyrody. Puszcza Białowieska jest pozostałością ostatnich na Niżu Europy lasów naturalnych o charakterze pierwotnym i rozciąga się na obszarze ponad 1500 km kwadratowych, z czego 620 km kwadratowych znajduje się w granicach Polski. Jednym z najbardziej znanych mieszkańców puszczy jest żubr, kuzyn amerykańskiego bizona. Żubr mieszka także w innych miejscach w Polsce, na Litwie, Białorusi, czy Ukrainie. Jest jednak bardzo rzadkim gatunkiem, który rzadko wychodzi z gęstwiny lasu. Dlatego Puszcza Białowieska, w której żyje ponad 600 sztuk, to doskonałe miejsce na spotkanie z tym szlachetnym zwierzęciem. Żubry są prawdziwymi władcami puszczy, również w swoim własnym mniemaniu i ludzi traktują zwykle z ostentacyjną obojętnością, ale nie oznacza to bynajmniej, że pozwolą się do siebie zbliżyć. Najlepszym sposobem na to, by przyjrzeć się Ich Wysokościom trochę lepiej, będzie wycieczka do Rezerwatu Pokazowego Żubrów w Puszczy Białowieskiej. Tym, na których duże zwierzęta nie robią wrażenia, puszcza oferuje coś jeszcze większego – drzewa. W tak starym lesie jak Puszcza Białowieska niemal co krok natykamy się na drzewa starsze od naszych pradziadków. Najstarsze i największe z drzew mają swoje imiona i własne ścieżki turystyczne. Wiążą się z nimi rozmaite historie, jak ta o Dębie Jagiełły, pod którym miał rzekomo przesiadywać i rozmyślać jeden z królów Polski. Co prawda naukowcy udowodnili już, że Dąb Jagiełły, zanim zwaliła go wichura, miał nie więcej niż 450 lat i król Jagiełło, który rządził Polską i Litwą w XIV wieku, nie mógł go nawet przydeptać. Jednak turystom i miejscowym wcale to nie przeszkadza, a ogromne, ciche drzewa zdają się nie mieć nic przeciwko takim opowiastkom. Zresztą, kto wie, może gdzieś w głębi puszczy wciąż rośnie nieodkryty prawdziwy dąb Jagiełły? ----Formal English---- Meet European Bison from Białowieża Forest Many tourists come to Poland not only to admire the relics of medieval Europe, but before anything else, to enjoy the nature. In Poland, there are still a lot of places where people and wild nature coexist in peace. One of the most noble, living monuments of such coexistence is Białowieża Forest. In ancient times, almost the whole area of Poland was covered with thick, dangerous forests. However, compared to the original size, only small fragments of the ancient woodlands have survived until today, and they are protected as nature preserves. Białowieża Forest is a remnant of the last primeval forests of the European Plain, and it spreads across an area of more than 1500 square meters, out of which 620 square meters are within Polish borders. One of the best known residents of the woodland is the European bison, a cousin of the American buffalo. The European bison also lives in other places in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine. It is, however, a very rare species that seldom comes out of the thick forest. Therefore, Białowieża Forest, in which more than six hundred head live, is an ideal place to meet this noble animal. Bison are the real rulers of the woodland in their own opinion, and they usually treat humans with ostentatious indifference, but it by no means indicates that they would let you come close. The best way to take a closer look at Their Highnesses would be a trip to the Exhibitory Bison Reservation in Białowieża Forest. To those not impressed by big animals, the woodland is offering something even bigger—the trees. In woodlands as old as Białowieża Forest, one stumbles upon trees older than their grand-grandparents almost every step. The oldest and the biggest of the trees have their own names and tourist paths. There are many different stories attached to them, like the one about Jagiello\'s oak, under which one of the Polish kings was supposed to be sitting and meditating. The truth is the scientists have already proven that Jagiello\'s oak, before it was knocked down by a storm, was no more than 450 years old,　and the king Jagiello, who ruled over Poland and Lithuania in the fourteenth century, couldn\'t have even stepped over it. But it doesn\'t bother the tourists or the locals, and the great, silent trees don\'t seem to mind such little stories. Besides, who knows, maybe somewhere in the deep forest a real Jagiello\'s oak is still growing, undiscovered. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! PolishPod101.com No No 4:38 Tue, 09 Feb 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/AB_S1L2_071410_ppod101.mp3 Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Poznań – interesy z koziołkami Poznań jest piątym co do wielkości, a jednocześnie jednym z najstarszych miast w Polsce. Jest stolicą Wielkopolski, a w średniowieczu pełnił także rolę stolicy młodego państwa polskiego. W Poznaniu warto zwiedzić Bazylikę świętych Piotra i Pawła na wyspie Ostrów Tumski – najstarszą polską katedrę, w której pochowani są pierwsi historyczni władcy Polski. Z drugiej strony również w Poznaniu znajduje się najmłodszy europejski zamek – Zamek Cesarski, chociaż może mylć neoromańskim stylem, tak naprawdę powstał na początku XX wieku. Poznań kusi turystów także długą tradycją muzyczną, w tym występami licznych w tym mieście chórów (najbardziej znany w kraju jest chor chłopięcy Poznańskie Słowiki), konkursami skrzypcowym i lutniczym, koncertami Orkiestry Kameralnej Polskiego Radia i operą. Amatorzy muzyki rozrywkowej też na pewno znajdą coś dla siebie w większych i mniejszych klubach, pozostaje więc tylko uważać, by nie przegapić najciekawszych plakatów. Chociaż Poznań jest starym, przepięknym miastem, Polakom z innych stron bardziej niż z historią kojarzy się ze współczesną kulturą i… z interesem. O Poznaniakach mówi się czasem trochę żartobliwie, że to największe skąpiradła w Polsce, ale tak naprawdę Poznań jest po prostu świetnie prosperującym miastem, którego mieszkańcy najwyraźniej wiedzą, do czego służą pieniądze. To właśnie tu odbywają się Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie, które obejmują kilkadziesiąt corocznych imprez o różnorodnej tematyce – od targów bielizny, przez wystawy "obiektów artystycznych" aż po maszyny rolnicze. Przed przyjazdem to Poznania warto zajrzeć do kalendarza targów i sprawdzić, czy przypadkiem przy okazji wakacji nie uda się ubić jakiś dobry interes. Na koniec ciekawostka, kiedy zegar poznańskiego ratusza wybija południe, ze środkowej wieżyczki wychodzą dwa małe koziołki i przez minutę trykają się rogami. Skąd pomysł na umieszczenie w mechanizmie zegara dwóch koziołków zamiast zwyczajnej kukułki? Wyjaśnia to zabawna legenda, ale jaka – o tu już zapytajcie Poznaniaków! ----Formal English---- Poznań – Business with Little Goats Poznań is the fifth city with regard to size, and at the same time, one of the oldest cities in Poland. It is the capital city of the Greater Poland region. During the Middle Ages, it also served as a capital city of the then-young Polish country. In Poznań, it\'s worthwhile to see the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul on Ostrów Tumski island, the oldest Polish cathedral, in which the first historic rulers of Poland are buried. On the other side, the youngest European castle, the Imperial Castle, is also located in Poznań, although it may mislead you with its neo-romanesque architecture style. In fact, it was built at the beginning of the twentieth century. Poznań tempts the tourists with its long musical traditions as well, including performances of numerous choirs active in this city (the best known in Poland is Poznańskie Słowiki boys\' choir), violin and lute contests, concerts of Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra, and an opera. Fans of light music will surely find something for themselves too in bigger and smaller clubs, so the only thing left to do is watch out not to miss the most interesting posters. Although Poznań is an old, very beautiful city, Polish people from other parts of the country associate it with modern culture and…with business rather than history. Sometimes it is said a bit jokingly about Poznań residents that they are the biggest misers in Poland, but the truth is, Poznań is simply a prospering city, residents of which apparently know how to use money. It is here that the Poznań International Fair is held, containing several dozen of yearly events of diverse themes, from lingerie fairs to exhibitions of artistic objects all the way to fairs about agricultural mechanization. Before you come to Poznań, it is a good idea to check out the fair calendar and see whether you can get a good bargain by chance on the occasion of your vacation. At the end, we\'ll tell you about a curiosity: when the clock of Poznań\'s town hall calls midday, two little goats come out from the central tower, and for a minute, they connect and detach their horns. Where did the idea come from to put two little goats into the clock mechanism instead of a regular cuckoo? A funny legend explains that, but what is it? Ask Poznanians about it! --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! PolishPod101.com No No 3:58 Mon, 08 Feb 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/AB_S1L1_070710_ppod101.mp3 Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- 5 najciekawszych miejsc w Warszawie Warszawa jest miastem w centralnej Polsce, które od czterystu lat jest stolicą Polski, a także ważnym ośrodkiem naukowym, kulturalnym, politycznym oraz gospodarczym. Najwieksze atrakcje turystyczne w Warszawie to m.in. Stare Miasto, Trakt Królewski, Łazienki Królewskie, zabytkowy cmentarz – Powązki oraz Palac Kultury I Nauki. Stare Miasto to Rynek z otaczającymi go charakterystycznymi kamieniczkami i centralnie umiejscowiona fontanna z Syrenką. Stare Miasto, to także Plac Zamkowy, przy którym stoi Zamek Królewski oraz kolumna Zygmunta. Na uwagę zasługuje również zespół murów miejskich i Barbakan (budowla obronna). O tragicznych wydarzeniach z okresu Powstania Warszawskiego przypomina pomnik Małego Powstańca oraz wiele tablic pamiątkowych. Niewątpliwie ulubionym miejscem spacerowym Warszawiaków i przyjezdnych są Królewskie Łazienki. Na terenie całego parku znajduje się wiele cennych zabytków architektury i rzeźby takich jak Pałac na Wodzie. W Łazienkach jest także dużo zieleni, stawy i zwierzęta takie jak wiewiórki, kaczki oraz królewskie pawie. Najsłynniejszy pomnik Chopina również znajduje się w Łazienkach Królewskich i jest symbolem polskiej państwowości. Pod pomnikiem, w letnie niedziele odbywają się koncerty muzyki Chopina. Cmentarz Powązkowski jest najstarszym, najbardziej szacownym i najpiękniejszym cmentarzem w Warszawie. Jego historia liczy już ponad 200 lat. Można powiedzieć, że cmentarz Powązkowski jest muzeum rzeźby na wolnym powietrzu. Dlatego właśnie tu wielu artystów pozostawiło swe wybitne dzieła, w różnych stylach artystycznych. Są to zarówno skromne, proste nagrobki, jak i wspaniałe pomniki, a także kaplice i rodzinne grobowce. Pałac Kultury i Nauki jest położony w samym centrum Warszawy, przy placu Defilad. Ta charakterystyczna budowla stanowi pomnik minionej epoki komunizmu. Jednocześnie jest jednym z najbardziej znanych i najłatwiej rozpoznawanych budynków w Warszawie i w Polsce. Pałac Kultury i Nauki byl prezentem narodu radzieckiego dla narodu polskiego, zaś jego pomysłodawcą był sam Józef Stalin. Pałac wybudowano w 1955 roku w niecałe trzy lata i od tej pory stał się nieodzownym elementem pejzażu stolicy. W Warszawie oprócz historycznych budynków i zabytków, turyści mogą znalezć także wiele nowoczesnych centrów handlowych, kawiarni oraz restauracji, w których można rozkoszować się polską tradycyjną kuchnią. Tuż obok Dworca Centralnego i Pałacu Kultury mniej więcej trzy lata temu otwarto centrum biurowo - handlowe Złote Tarasy. Ogromny, szklany kompleks stał sią ogrmną atrakcją, która przyciąga i miejscowych i turystów. ----Formal English---- Top Five Sightseeing Places in Warsaw Warsaw is a city located in the center of Poland, and for the past four hundred years, it has been the capital as well as an important scientific, cultural, political, and economic hub. The biggest tourist attractions in Warsaw are, among others, the Old City; the Royal Tract; the Royal Bathrooms; the Fryderyk Chopin statue; the historic cemetery, Powązki; and the Palace of Culture and Science. The Old Town includes a central marketplace surrounded by many distinctive tenement houses and a centrally located mermaid fountain. The Old Town also includes Castle Square, with the Royal Castle and King Sigmund Column. The old fortification walls and Barbakan (defense building) are also must-see attractions. The tragic events of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 are commemorated by the statue of a Young Upriser and numerous plaques of remembrance. The most popular walking and relaxing place for Warsaw citizens and tourists is the Royal Bathrooms. Inside the park, there are many valuable monuments, sculptures, and architectural treasures like Palace on the Water. The Royal Bathrooms also have a lot of greenery, ponds, and animals such as squirrels, ducks, and royal peacocks. The most famous Chopin statue is also located in the Royal Bathrooms, and it serves as a symbol of the Polish nation. On Summer Sundays, Chopin piano concerts are often held at his monument. Powązki Cemetery is the oldest, most noble, and most beautiful cemetery in Warsaw. Its history spans over two hundred years. You could say it is effectively an open-air sculpture museum. Many artists have left outstanding works in various artistic styles in the cemetery. They may be either modest simple gravestones or magnificent monuments as well as chapels and family vaults. The Palace of Culture and Science is located in the very center of Warsaw next to the Parade Square. This distinctive building is a monument of the past Communist period. At the same time, it is one of the best known and most easily recognized structures in Warsaw and in Poland. The Palace of Culture and Science was a gift from the Soviet Union\'s people to the Polish people, and its founding father was Joseph Stalin himself. The Palace was built in 1955 within three years, and from that moment, it has been an integral part of Warsaw\'s scenery. In Warsaw, besides historical buildings and monuments, tourists can find many modern shopping malls, cafes, and restaurants where one can enjoy traditional Polish cuisine. Right next to the Central Station and the Palace of Culture, the Golden Terraces commercial center was opened approximately three years ago. This massive glass construction has become a significant attraction for both tourists and locals. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! PolishPod101.com No No 4:42 Mon, 20 Jan 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/S_S1L3_071910_ppod101.mp3 Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Proszę. To, proszę. Tamto, proszę. ----Formal English---- Please. This, please. That, please. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! PolishPod101.com No No 4:37 Mon, 19 Jan 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/S_S1L2_071210_ppod101.mp3 Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Proszę. Nie ma za co. Drobiazg. ----Formal English---- You\'re welcome. Not at all. It\'s nothing. --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! PolishPod101.com No No 3:58 Mon, 18 Jan 2006 18:30:00 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/polishpod101/S_S1L1_070510_ppod101.mp3 Learn Polish with PolishPod101! Don\'t forget to stop by PolishPod101.com for more great Polish Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Dziękuję. Dziękuję bardzo. Dziękuję za wszystko. Dzięki. ----Formal English---- Thank you. Thank you very much. / Thanks a lot. Thank you for everything. Thanks. (informal) --------------------------- Learn Polish with PolishPod101! 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