Tag: Polish Language

Linguistic False Friends

False friends in language, much like in life, can lead to misunderstandings. These are words in two languages that look or sound similar but have different meanings. For instance, the Polish “konfident” means an informant or betrayer, while the English “confident” refers to someone who is self-assured. Being aware of such false friends helps avoid miscommunication, ensuring that we use words correctly in different contexts, whether in everyday conversation or professional settings, and makes cross-language exchanges smoother. Read the article and turn false friands to your conversational companions.

“Impro Frycek, czyli Chopin jakiego nie znacie” Katarzyny Huzar-Czub

Jak zainteresować dzieci takimi postaciami jak Chopin, Moniuszko czy Paderewski? To nie lada wyzwanie! Ale Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne i autorka Katarzyna Huzar-Czub znaleźli na to świetny sposób! Sięgając po książkę „Impro Frycek – czyli Chopin, jakiego nie znacie” dostajemy wesołą, rymowaną opowieść o Fryderyku Chopinie. Bez nudy, bez suchych dat,

Wind Inspired Polish Idioms

Anyone who learns a foreign language will sooner or later come across expressions whose meaning does not derive literally from the individual words. Their meaning is metaphorical, established, and understood only within that particular language. These are idioms, fascinating word combinations that, for me, are the colorful embellishments of language,

Wiatrem inspirowane idiomy języka polskiego

Każdy, kto uczy się języka obcego, prędzej czy później natrafi na wyrażenia, których znaczenie nie wynika dosłownie z poszczególnych słów. Ich znaczenie jest metaforyczne, ustalone i zrozumiane tylko w danym języku. Są to idiomy, niezwykle fascynujące związki wyrazowe. Dla mnie są barwną ozdobą języka, kodem kulturowym i jednocześnie zapisem, w

Registration At the Polish School in Seattle

The Juliusz Słowacki Polish School in Seattle is starting enrollment for the 2024/2025 academic year. Classes for adults will be online in the evenings on weekdays and in the morning on weekends, and children’s classes will take place at the Polish Home on Saturdays mornings. The fees for the classes are

Registration at the Polish School in Bellevue

The Fr. Twardowski Polish School in Bellevue accepts new students for the 2024/2025 academic year for classes 0 to 8. The enrollment is based on demonstrated language skills, not on age, and the new students can enroll in person on September 11, 2024, at 7 pm at the East Shore Unitarian

AD: Learn Polish at the Polish School Summer Courses

The Polish School in Seattle will run summer courses at the beginner and intermediate level, from July 1 to August 13.. Tuition is $500 for 8 weeks, with 2 hours weekly. Size of group: maximum 6 students To register click here More: please contact the school at polishschool@polishhome.org

AD: 2024 NAWA SUMMER CLASSES IN POLAND

Welcome to NAWA summer courses in Polish language, history and culture. We invite you to a country with an extraordinary tradition of freedom, tolerance and democracy – a country that created the first constitution in Europe and a union with Lithuania which is a model of integration with equal rights;

AD: Konkurs “Być Polakiem”

Drodzy Uczniowie, Nauczyciele, Redaktorzy i Działacze Polonijni, Zapraszamy do udziału w XV edycji konkursu “Być Polakiem” w Module A (dla uczniów) i Module B (dla nauczycieli polonijnych). Szczegółowe informacje są tutaj https://bycpolakiem.pl/. Termin składania prac jest 18 marca 2024. W ubiegłym roku uczestniczyło w Konkursie prawie 1.300 uczestników z 43 krajów

Welcome Prof. Agnieszka Jeżyk to the UW Polish Studies!

Dr. Agnieszka Jeżyk has just arrived in Seattle for her new position as the Maria Kott Endowed Assistant Professor of Polish Studies at the UW Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. In January 2024 she started teaching her first course “Modern Polish Literature in English” focusing on intellectual and cultural

Registration at the Polish Scouts

Join the Scouts! The local Polish Scouts troop invites children in group ages of 4-6, 7-10, 11-15 and 15+ to join the organization and have fun! Polish Scouts have a long history in Seattle for over 37 years. We welcome children of all ages starting at 4 years old through young adults.

Registration At the Polish School in Seattle

The Juliusz Słowacki Polish School in Seattle is starting enrollment for the 2023/2024 academic year. Classes for adults will be online in the evenings on weekdays and in the morning on weekends, and children’s classes will take place at the Polish Home on Saturdays mornings. The fees for the classes are

Registration at the Polish School in Bellevue

The Fr. Twardowski Polish School in Bellevue accepts new students for the 2023/2024 academic year for classes 0 to 8. The enrollment is based on demonstrated language skills, not on age, and the new students can enroll in person on September 13, 2023, at 7 pm at the East Shore Unitarian

Natasza Caban’s American Bike Trek

Update: Natasza is now expected in Seattle at the beginning of October. Local Polish bikers and fans prepare a welcome for her. If you are interested in meeting Natasza etc. please contact Krzysztof at krystof_pk@q.com. World traveler Natasza Caban has started her motorcycle tour of the America’s. After gaining fame

AD: Polish Festival T-shirts Now Available

Support POLISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE by buying a T-shirt or a hoodie OR by donating money! Get yours today! Polish Festival Seattle is a joyful celebration of Polish culture, traditions, and contemporary achievements. Part of the year-round Seattle Center Festál Cultural Festivals, Polish Festival Seattle is produced by the Seattle Polish

Polish Summer Class at the City University of Seattle

Washington Academy of Languages at the City University of Seattle has a native Polish instructor and has been offering Polish classes. Dr. Ewa Krawczyk will be teaching Polish 1 in the summer quarter on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:20 pm Polish 1 Ewa Krawczyk Thu 6:30 – 8:20PM 7/11/23 9/12/23

AD: Learn Polish at the KF Summer Courses in Poland

Learn Polish at Summer Studies Abroad Program at the Jagiellonian University or the John Paul II Catholic University. You can sign up for paid courses or apply for a Kosciuszko Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 20, 2023. The Kosciuszko Foundation is currently accepting applications for 2023 Summer Studies Abroad

Agnieszka Jeżyk Becomes the UW Professor of Polish Studies

Dr. Agnieszka Jeżyk, Professor of Polish Studies at the University of Toronto, has recently obtained the position of the Maria Kott Endowed Professor of Polish Studies at the UW Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. She will start in Seattle in the 2023/24 academic year. She has won the position