Zakopane is the largest urban center near the Tatra Mountains and is known as the winter capital of Poland, with a large part of the Tatra National Park within city limits. Gdańsk is a cultural, scientific and economic hub located on the Baltic Sea with over 1,000 years of history influenced by different cultures and a large commercial port. Olsztyn is the capital of the Warmia and Mazury region, with the main economic, educational and cultural institutions located in the city along with 15 lakes and 2 nature reserves within city limits.
This document provides information on 5 interesting cities to visit in Poland: Wrocław, Kraków, Warsaw, Zamość, and Zakopane. It summarizes the key details about each city, including their locations, populations, dates of establishment, and historical significance. The cities highlighted range from the largest metropolitan areas like Warsaw and Kraków to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Zamość and the mountain town of Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains.
The document provides information about several major cities in Poland. It discusses Warsaw as the capital and largest city, located on the Vistula River in east-central Poland. It also mentions Kraków as the second largest city and one of the oldest, situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region dating back to the 7th century. Additionally, it provides brief descriptions of other significant Polish cities including Gdańsk, Wrocław, Zakopane, Bydgoszcz, Łódź, and Poznań.
The document discusses several interesting places to visit in Poland, including the main square in Krakow surrounded by historic buildings, the Wieliczka Salt Mine known for its salt production, and the Tatra Mountains forming the border between Poland and Slovakia and containing the highest peaks in the Carpathian range. It also mentions the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, the Warsaw Uprising Museum dedicated to the 1944 uprising, and Westerplatte site of the first battle of World War II in Europe between Polish and German forces. Białowieża Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to 800 European bison, and the Masurian Lake District in northeast Poland contains over 2,000
The document provides descriptions of several notable locations in Poland:
- Łazienki Park is the largest park in Warsaw, located in the city center along the Royal Route linking the Royal Castle and Wilanów palace.
- The Market Square in Wrocław is a large medieval square that is now a pedestrian zone, one of the largest markets in Europe.
- Słowiński National Park is situated on the Baltic coast between Łeba and Rowy, with 32.5 km of coastline as its northern boundary.
- The Masurian Lake District is located in northern Poland covering the central part of the Mazury Lake District region, known for its interconnected lakes.
Zakopane is the largest urban center near the Tatra Mountains and is known as the winter capital of Poland, with a large part of the Tatra National Park within city limits. Gdańsk is a cultural, scientific and economic hub located on the Baltic Sea with over 1,000 years of history influenced by different cultures and a large commercial port. Olsztyn is the capital of the Warmia and Mazury region, with the main economic, educational and cultural institutions located in the city along with 15 lakes and 2 nature reserves within city limits.
This document provides information on 5 interesting cities to visit in Poland: Wrocław, Kraków, Warsaw, Zamość, and Zakopane. It summarizes the key details about each city, including their locations, populations, dates of establishment, and historical significance. The cities highlighted range from the largest metropolitan areas like Warsaw and Kraków to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Zamość and the mountain town of Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains.
The document provides information about several major cities in Poland. It discusses Warsaw as the capital and largest city, located on the Vistula River in east-central Poland. It also mentions Kraków as the second largest city and one of the oldest, situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region dating back to the 7th century. Additionally, it provides brief descriptions of other significant Polish cities including Gdańsk, Wrocław, Zakopane, Bydgoszcz, Łódź, and Poznań.
The document discusses several interesting places to visit in Poland, including the main square in Krakow surrounded by historic buildings, the Wieliczka Salt Mine known for its salt production, and the Tatra Mountains forming the border between Poland and Slovakia and containing the highest peaks in the Carpathian range. It also mentions the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, the Warsaw Uprising Museum dedicated to the 1944 uprising, and Westerplatte site of the first battle of World War II in Europe between Polish and German forces. Białowieża Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to 800 European bison, and the Masurian Lake District in northeast Poland contains over 2,000
The document provides descriptions of several notable locations in Poland:
- Łazienki Park is the largest park in Warsaw, located in the city center along the Royal Route linking the Royal Castle and Wilanów palace.
- The Market Square in Wrocław is a large medieval square that is now a pedestrian zone, one of the largest markets in Europe.
- Słowiński National Park is situated on the Baltic coast between Łeba and Rowy, with 32.5 km of coastline as its northern boundary.
- The Masurian Lake District is located in northern Poland covering the central part of the Mazury Lake District region, known for its interconnected lakes.
Wawel is a fortified architectural complex located in Kraków, Poland consisting of many buildings including the Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral dating back to 970AD. The Wieliczka Salt Mine located near Kraków contains mines within the Kraków metropolitan area. Masuria is a region in northern Poland known for its 2,000 lakes that was formerly inhabited by Polish-speaking Lutherans.
Wawel is a fortified architectural complex located in Kraków, Poland consisting of many buildings including the Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral dating back to 970AD. The Wieliczka Salt Mine located near Kraków contains mines within the Kraków metropolitan area. Masuria is a region in northern Poland known for its 2,000 lakes that was formerly inhabited by Polish-speaking Lutherans.
Poland is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. The capital and largest city is Warsaw, located on the Vistula River with a population of over 1.7 million. Other notable cities include Zakopane in the south, known as the winter capital, and cities in the north such as Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot located on the Baltic Sea.
The capital of Poland is Warsaw, located in the central region. Poland borders Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, and has access to the Baltic Sea. The highest point is Rysy peak at 2,499 meters, located in the Tatra Mountains. Major rivers include the Vistula, Oder, Warta, and Bug. Other prominent cities are Toruń, Gdańsk, Bydgoszcz, Szczecin, Poznań, Wrocław, Kraków, and Łódź. Poland is a democratic republic with a president and prime minister. Notable monuments can be found throughout Polish cities,
Poland is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the west, Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and the Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad Oblast and Lithuania to the north. Poland's territory spans several geographical regions between latitudes 49° and 55° N, and longitudes 14° and 25° E. The national anthem of Poland is called Dąbrowski's Mazurek, written in 1797. The document then provides information on the Polish flag, emblem, administrative divisions, and images and brief descriptions of natural areas and towns in Poland like the Tatras mountains, Gdansk, Warsaw, and Torun.
The flag of Poland consists of two equal horizontal stripes of white and red, which are the national colors defined in the constitution. The national coat of arms is a white eagle with a golden beak and talons wearing a golden crown in a red shield. "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego" is the national anthem also known as "Pieśń Legionów Polskich we Włoszech". Warsaw is the capital and largest city, located on the Vistula River about 260 km from the Baltic Sea and 300 km from the Carpathian Mountains. Łódź is the second largest city, located in central Poland and is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship about
Poland lies in the north-eastern part of Europe and belongs to the European Union. It is divided into 16 provinces, each with its own capital city. Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland, located in the central-eastern part of the country along the Wisła River, which at 1,047 km is the longest river in Poland.
Fat Thursday is a Polish tradition celebrated on the last Thursday before Lent, which is a movable feast dependent on the date of Easter. On this day, people eat high calorie doughnuts and pastries like doughnuts filled with jam, chocolate or marmalade to symbolize having a successful year.
This document contains short bios of several Polish boys who attend Gymnasium in Chelmza, Poland. It introduces Maciek Bogalecki who enjoys music, cars like BMW and Porsche, and wants to work for BMW in the future. It also introduces Maciek Szpankiewicz who enjoys music, plays piano, and wants to be a wizard. Tomek Kopczyk enjoys sports like football and his favorite player is Messi. Tomek Dabrowski enjoys rock and punk music and wants to be a lawyer. Mikołaj Szulc enjoys music, football, and volleyball and wants to be a famous actor or singer.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document summarizes key aspects of traditional Polish weddings. It describes the attire of the bride and groom, with the bride wearing a white wedding gown and the groom in a black suit. It notes that weddings are an important event for Polish families. Traditional weddings involve extensive preparations, including custom clothing, wedding rings, renting a venue, hiring a band, and more. Key events include a civil ceremony, church ceremony, exchanging of rings and vows, and a reception called a "wesele," where toasts are made and dancing occurs into the night.
The document discusses Safer Internet Day (SID), which is celebrated globally each February to promote safer and more responsible online behavior, especially among children and youth. It notes that SID aims to foster positive online experiences and eliminate negative ones. The document outlines various roles different groups can play in creating a better internet, such as educators empowering youth, industry prioritizing user safety, and decision-makers supporting online education. It encourages everyone to participate in building a safer online community.
Many UK families have traditions around the Christmas holiday season. Some of these traditions include using an advent calendar starting on December 1st to countdown to Christmas, children believing that Santa Claus will visit and leave presents on Christmas Eve, and waking up on Christmas day to open presents. A typical Christmas day then involves having Christmas dinner, which often starts with pulling crackers, followed by watching films, eating more food and spending time with family.
The document summarizes Christmas traditions in four Eastern European countries - the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, and Greece. It provides details on how Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are celebrated in each country, including typical meals and when/how gifts are exchanged. Key traditions include a fish soup dinner in the Czech Republic, breaking bread at the first star in Poland, caroling before a large feast in Romania, and Saint Basil bringing presents on New Year's Day in Greece.
This holiday greeting wishes the recipient the magic and wonder of Christmas through together times singing carols, smells of pine and pumpkin pies, and good nights with contented sighs. It also wishes a joyful holiday season and a great new year.
In Poland, Christmas is celebrated by decorating Christmas trees and celebrating with family by eating a Christmas supper consisting of 12 dishes. After the large meal, presents are opened and carols are sung as people attend midnight mass.
Christmas is the most important holiday in the Czech Republic, celebrated over three days from December 24th to 26th. It is preceded by Advent, a four-week period of anticipation. Traditions include decorating Christmas trees on Christmas Eve and exchanging gifts underneath, as well as baking various cookies and pastries made from flour, sugar, eggs, butter and nuts.
The document discusses various Christmas traditions in the Czech Republic. It describes some of the key traditions observed during Advent and on Christmas Eve and Day, including decorating trees, sending letters to Christ Child, having a family dinner, and children receiving presents after midnight mass. It also mentions traditions like fasting on Christmas Day and pouring molten lead to predict the future. The document provides details on popular Christmas dishes in the Czech Republic like fish soup and carp. It lists traditional Christmas sweets and pastries. It discusses both traditional and modern Christmas carols. Finally, it provides some examples of typical gifts given at Christmas to men, women, boys and girls.
Wawel is a fortified architectural complex located in Kraków, Poland consisting of many buildings including the Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral dating back to 970AD. The Wieliczka Salt Mine located near Kraków contains mines within the Kraków metropolitan area. Masuria is a region in northern Poland known for its 2,000 lakes that was formerly inhabited by Polish-speaking Lutherans.
Wawel is a fortified architectural complex located in Kraków, Poland consisting of many buildings including the Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral dating back to 970AD. The Wieliczka Salt Mine located near Kraków contains mines within the Kraków metropolitan area. Masuria is a region in northern Poland known for its 2,000 lakes that was formerly inhabited by Polish-speaking Lutherans.
Poland is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. The capital and largest city is Warsaw, located on the Vistula River with a population of over 1.7 million. Other notable cities include Zakopane in the south, known as the winter capital, and cities in the north such as Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot located on the Baltic Sea.
The capital of Poland is Warsaw, located in the central region. Poland borders Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, and has access to the Baltic Sea. The highest point is Rysy peak at 2,499 meters, located in the Tatra Mountains. Major rivers include the Vistula, Oder, Warta, and Bug. Other prominent cities are Toruń, Gdańsk, Bydgoszcz, Szczecin, Poznań, Wrocław, Kraków, and Łódź. Poland is a democratic republic with a president and prime minister. Notable monuments can be found throughout Polish cities,
Poland is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the west, Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and the Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad Oblast and Lithuania to the north. Poland's territory spans several geographical regions between latitudes 49° and 55° N, and longitudes 14° and 25° E. The national anthem of Poland is called Dąbrowski's Mazurek, written in 1797. The document then provides information on the Polish flag, emblem, administrative divisions, and images and brief descriptions of natural areas and towns in Poland like the Tatras mountains, Gdansk, Warsaw, and Torun.
The flag of Poland consists of two equal horizontal stripes of white and red, which are the national colors defined in the constitution. The national coat of arms is a white eagle with a golden beak and talons wearing a golden crown in a red shield. "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego" is the national anthem also known as "Pieśń Legionów Polskich we Włoszech". Warsaw is the capital and largest city, located on the Vistula River about 260 km from the Baltic Sea and 300 km from the Carpathian Mountains. Łódź is the second largest city, located in central Poland and is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship about
Poland lies in the north-eastern part of Europe and belongs to the European Union. It is divided into 16 provinces, each with its own capital city. Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland, located in the central-eastern part of the country along the Wisła River, which at 1,047 km is the longest river in Poland.
Fat Thursday is a Polish tradition celebrated on the last Thursday before Lent, which is a movable feast dependent on the date of Easter. On this day, people eat high calorie doughnuts and pastries like doughnuts filled with jam, chocolate or marmalade to symbolize having a successful year.
This document contains short bios of several Polish boys who attend Gymnasium in Chelmza, Poland. It introduces Maciek Bogalecki who enjoys music, cars like BMW and Porsche, and wants to work for BMW in the future. It also introduces Maciek Szpankiewicz who enjoys music, plays piano, and wants to be a wizard. Tomek Kopczyk enjoys sports like football and his favorite player is Messi. Tomek Dabrowski enjoys rock and punk music and wants to be a lawyer. Mikołaj Szulc enjoys music, football, and volleyball and wants to be a famous actor or singer.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document summarizes key aspects of traditional Polish weddings. It describes the attire of the bride and groom, with the bride wearing a white wedding gown and the groom in a black suit. It notes that weddings are an important event for Polish families. Traditional weddings involve extensive preparations, including custom clothing, wedding rings, renting a venue, hiring a band, and more. Key events include a civil ceremony, church ceremony, exchanging of rings and vows, and a reception called a "wesele," where toasts are made and dancing occurs into the night.
The document discusses Safer Internet Day (SID), which is celebrated globally each February to promote safer and more responsible online behavior, especially among children and youth. It notes that SID aims to foster positive online experiences and eliminate negative ones. The document outlines various roles different groups can play in creating a better internet, such as educators empowering youth, industry prioritizing user safety, and decision-makers supporting online education. It encourages everyone to participate in building a safer online community.
Many UK families have traditions around the Christmas holiday season. Some of these traditions include using an advent calendar starting on December 1st to countdown to Christmas, children believing that Santa Claus will visit and leave presents on Christmas Eve, and waking up on Christmas day to open presents. A typical Christmas day then involves having Christmas dinner, which often starts with pulling crackers, followed by watching films, eating more food and spending time with family.
The document summarizes Christmas traditions in four Eastern European countries - the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, and Greece. It provides details on how Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are celebrated in each country, including typical meals and when/how gifts are exchanged. Key traditions include a fish soup dinner in the Czech Republic, breaking bread at the first star in Poland, caroling before a large feast in Romania, and Saint Basil bringing presents on New Year's Day in Greece.
This holiday greeting wishes the recipient the magic and wonder of Christmas through together times singing carols, smells of pine and pumpkin pies, and good nights with contented sighs. It also wishes a joyful holiday season and a great new year.
In Poland, Christmas is celebrated by decorating Christmas trees and celebrating with family by eating a Christmas supper consisting of 12 dishes. After the large meal, presents are opened and carols are sung as people attend midnight mass.
Christmas is the most important holiday in the Czech Republic, celebrated over three days from December 24th to 26th. It is preceded by Advent, a four-week period of anticipation. Traditions include decorating Christmas trees on Christmas Eve and exchanging gifts underneath, as well as baking various cookies and pastries made from flour, sugar, eggs, butter and nuts.
The document discusses various Christmas traditions in the Czech Republic. It describes some of the key traditions observed during Advent and on Christmas Eve and Day, including decorating trees, sending letters to Christ Child, having a family dinner, and children receiving presents after midnight mass. It also mentions traditions like fasting on Christmas Day and pouring molten lead to predict the future. The document provides details on popular Christmas dishes in the Czech Republic like fish soup and carp. It lists traditional Christmas sweets and pastries. It discusses both traditional and modern Christmas carols. Finally, it provides some examples of typical gifts given at Christmas to men, women, boys and girls.
1. I love you
Like Belgian fries loves ‘mayonaise’
Like Belgian beer has a ‘kraagske’
Like Belgian chocolate needs a ‘nut’
Like Brussel likes ‘the chinese tourists’
Like Belgian festivals can’t live without music
3. Bad pick-up lines
Ik ben mijn telefoonnummer kwijt. Mag ik het uwe lenen?
I lost my phonenumber. May I borrow yours
Wow, ik dacht dat ik homo was tot dat ik jou zag.
Wow, I thought I was gay, untill I saw you…
Weet je wat raar is? Ik kan niet vliegen en toch ben ik in de
wolken
Do you know what’s weird? I can’t fly, but i’m in the clouds.
Dat mooie haar die mooie ogen ... maar genoeg over mij hoe
is het met jou ?
That nice hear and pretty eyes… But enough about me.. Let’s
talk about you…
4. Other important words…
Ik hou van jou I love you
Je hebt mooie ogen You have nice eyes
Wil jij eens met me uit? Would you like to go
on a date?
6. Belgian lovesongs
Axelle Red – Je t’ attends (http://youtu.be/ZSbuikMdgqA )
Nicole en Hugo - baby Baby (http://youtu.be/Sv1D9IDPFrA )
K3 – Verliefd (http://youtu.be/bl5MOLuIqG4 )
7. Marriage
In Belgium we first marry for the law.
Some coupels choose to marry for the church.