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hybrid_monochrome
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 Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:54 am Post subject: New in Wroclaw! |
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| Hi there. I'll be moving to Wroclaw in mid-May or mid-June, and looking for work as an English teacher. It would be great to get to know some other native speakers in the area before I arrive there. Anyone live in Wroclaw? What do you think of it? Where does the non-Polish crowd go for fun? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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wojbrian
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| Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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| There are a bunch of natives in Wroclaw. The nice thing is that there is something always going on. I am not sure that they hang out at anyone spot. |
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Mattthemartian
Joined: 10 Apr 2011
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Location: Edinburgh
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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| wojbrian wrote: |
| There are a bunch of natives in Wroclaw. The nice thing is that there is something always going on. I am not sure that they hang out at anyone spot. |
Never really understood the desire to go searching for 'native speakers' when off on a venture to a new country (then again it takes so long to get to the 'go for a pint' stage with most Poles, it's probably fair enough). If you pop down to Guinness bar on Plac Solny, you're sure to find plenty of 'natives' - and a few Poles as well.
Some information which may prove useful: Highlander is NOT a Scottish pub. Celtic bar is NOT an Irish/Scottish/Welsh pub, nor a Glasgow football team pub, nor in fact does it have anything whatsoever to do with Celtic culture. John Bull IS a slightly English pub though inasmuch that it sells cider!
Manana is kind of Spanishy and you'll find lots of 'natives' there, as well as natives, and the staff will pour you alcohol until about 6am at weekends while you dance your socks off crushed up against some nubile women (yes plural!). Czeski film is also pretty good.
As with most Polish cities, the best bars are underneath you - I won't spoil the fun by telling you where they are - discovering them is the fun part! |
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hybrid_monochrome
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 6:13 am Post subject: Thanks. |
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Thanks for all the advice. I'm moving there to be with my Polish fiance, and I think I've at least been past a few of the pubs.
We're currently in Vietnam, but will be back mid-June or mid-July. Then, the job search begins. I've heard that it's a bit more difficult for an American to get a job there, but I'm already an English teacher and I've got to do something to keep my visa from expiring. If anyone knows anything about THAT, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks! |
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Jack Walker
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah,during my jaunts around the globe,I've always tried to avoid the native speaker gang as much as possible.
Many like to complain and they can be very cliqueish(sp).When you get sucked into their little group,they expect you to be one of their friends even though you may not have much in common with many of them only the language thing.
I made lots of good native speaker friends around the world, but never intentionally went out looking to make friends I guess. |
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scottie1113
Joined: 25 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Jack Walker wrote: |
Many like to complain
Ain't that the truth!
I made lots of good native speaker friends around the world, but never intentionally went out looking to make friends I guess. |
Same here. |
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spiral78
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Location: On a Short Leash
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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The English-speaking expats can be a good place to start building a social network. As previously noted, they're pretty welcoming, and while you may have to boot some opportunistic types out of your flat in the early days, there are usually a few gems in the sandpit as well. Best of all, they can often help open your path into the local society.
Not to be dissed entirely, but enjoy with some reasonable level of caution. |
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Jack Walker
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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| spiral78 wrote: |
The English-speaking expats can be a good place to start building a social network. As previously noted, they're pretty welcoming, and while you may have to boot some opportunistic types out of your flat in the early days, there are usually a few gems in the sandpit as well. Best of all, they can often help open your path into the local society.
Not to be dissed entirely, but enjoy with some reasonable level of caution.
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True.
I remember during my first weeks in Poland back in 2003,the local expat group were very helpful and welcoming.I hung out with them a few times but realized we were quite different personalities.They were all Americans who had been there for a few years and were all good friends.
Anyway,after I had been in Poland for a month or so and got my land legs,I started hanging out with Poles and met a girl and formed my own social group.
The native speaker clique kind of washed their hands with me then as I didn't want to meet up with them at the pub 3 or 4 times a week.
They weren't so friendly to me after that which in retrospect is quite comical and silly.
The situation was much worse in China as all the "whiteys" were expected to be best of friends and hang out together 24/7 because they shared the same skin tone. |
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saintmichi
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