There’s a saying that the best human’s friend is a dog. You may agree or disagree with this statement but the truth is that dogs have very important role in our world. They can be companions of games, walks even watching television. But don’t forget their social role. Dogs are the only animals which help the police and in life saving operations. Of course, they have to go through exact examinations and
Read a part of a story by Rudyard Kipling – famous author of The Jungle Book. Enjoy yourself! Rudyard Kipling How the Leopard got it’s spots (…) the Ethiopian put his five fingers close together (there was plenty of black left on his new skin still) and pressed them all over the Leopard, and wherever the five fingers touched they left five little black marks, all close together. You can see them
the Past Simple Konstrukcja Twierdzenie: os. + II forma czasownika + … I watched this film yesterday. – (Obejrzałem ten film wczoraj.) Pytanie: DID + os. + I forma czasownika + …? Did you watch this film yesterday? – (Czy obejrzałeś ten film wczoraj?) Przeczenie: os. + DID + NOT + I forma czasownika + … She didn’t watch this film yesterday. – (Ona nie obejrzała tego filmu wczoraj.) Użycie Jeżeli
What kind of friends should you look for? Choose A, B or C and find out! 1. You find a wallet (portfel) with documents inside. A. I call the person and tell him/her about the wallet. B. I take what’s inside and throw the wallet away. C. I go to the flat of the owner to give it back. 2. Your parents organize a party but you are very tired. A. I keep smiling. They should
Sport is one of the most popular ways of spending free time. You can do sport almost anywhere. You can choose the sport that you like the most and… have fun! Roller-skating (jeżdżenie na rolkach) is a fantastic way to spend a summer day (or evening if it’s too hot). You skate down the road, with the wind in your hair, you feel as if you were flying. It’s a perfect way to
Is there anything better than sitting with your girlfriend in front of TV and waiting until she jumps up to hold you and saying “I will protect you”? Vampires have appeared in films since the movie industry (przemysł filmowy) began at the end of the 19th century. The first known vampire film was made in 1896. Almost every year a new movie about vampires appears. How to know which is good
Holidays – time of fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, some of us have to go through horrible traumas. Marta It was last year when my friend Joasia and I went on an English summer camp. The camp was organized in the mountains – not very high but perfect for long walks. One night there was a game organized. There were six groups with 6 people in each – you had to try to
When you’re young, you want to try everything (especially during holidays). It’s your decision what you do… Sometimes you don’t want to be rude (być niegrzecznym) by saying “no” when somebody offers you something. Sometimes you may feel uncomfortable with your decisions and regret (żałować) you didn’t say “no”. But there are situations when you mustn’t agree (nie wolno ci się zgodzić)! Such things as alcohol, cigarettes and drugs may
Before you go… Zanim wyjedziesz… You go on a camp this year. Obviously you want to have a good time. Before you go, think of some important points! Problem no 1. How to persuade (przekonać) your parents to give you more pocket money (kieszonkowe)? Tell them you need to send a lot of postcards. They don’t want your friends, grandparents to forget about them during the summer! You are going to a beautiful place
A traveller’s glossary Językowy niezbędnik podróżnika Jeżeli jesteś w obcym kraju, musisz umieć porozumieć się w różnych sytuacjach. Gestykulacja i kilka zwrotów na pewno pomogą. W razie gdybyś nie zrozumiał swego rozmówcy, nie wstydź się uprzedzić go o tym. Bycie uprzejmym to podstawa! Please – Poproszę Thank you (very much) – Dziękuję (bardzo) You’re welcome – Nie ma za co (znaczy także: Witam! Jesteś mile widziany! – zależnie od sytuacji) Excuse me
Sometimes what you say may have two different meanings. Look out for the phrases below. Remember, the context is the most important. I like you = 1. Lubię cię (jako osobę). 2. Podobasz mi się (fizycznie). I fancy a burger. = Mam ochotę na burgera. uważaj jednak: ‘I fancy you’ = znaczy, że ktoś ci się bardzo podoba. I take a lot of photos. = Robię dużo zdjęć. (Zapamiętaj, że
Are you more Polish, more British, or maybe more American? Test yourself and find out your real national identity in this simple quiz. Just answer our questions honestly – and find your score at the bottom. 1. What would you answer to a «How are you» greeting in English? A) How do you do. B) Hi! C) Awful, don’t ask. 2. When you meet a friend, you… A) nod once.
Everybody is extremely happy (niesamowicie szczęśliwi) when holidays start! We want to relax, forget about all our problems and have great time (dobrze się bawić). What can we do to make sure that summer holidays will be great? Make a wish list (lista postanowień)! Let yourself be happy in any situation! 1. I will never moan (narzekać) about the weather! – Rain or shine, there are many different things to
Having (posiadanie) a boyfriend or a girlfriend is a fantastic thing! Unfortunately, sometimes there are some problems as well… Imagine (wyobraź sobie) you wanted to be in the same school with your other half (twoja druga połowa) but he or she decided to go to a different school! What would you do? How would you feel? Asia and Jarek have such a problem – read their diary (pamiętnik) and find
Tomek and Martha have been dating for one year. They met when Martha and her family moved from England. Tomek was the only boy in the class who talked to her in English. They like each other very much and today is their anniversary. They are going for a walk… Tomek: I’m really happy that you are my girlfriend. Martha: Thank you! And I’m happy that you’re my boyfriend! Tomek:
Zuzia I’m a typical woman. I like romantic comedies and dramas. I like love stories when people love each other and of course there has to be the happy end! I don’t like films for men about war, car chases or shooting. I really can’t stand films about mafia. They are so boring! romantic comedy – komedia romantyczna the happy end – szczęśliwe zakończenie war – wojna car chases –
Teenagers are outgoing people. They like different things and they go to different places. Where can you spend time so as not to get bored (znudzić się)? Parties – If your friends are organizing a party, it’s perfect! You meet your friends, you can talk and have fun (dobrze się bawić). If the weather (pogoda) is nice, you can go to a festival or concert organized outside (na zewnątrz). It’s
How do you spend your free time? (Jak spędzasz swój czas wolny?) Darek I don’t do anything special with my free time. I just listen to music and read magazines. Sometimes I go out with my friends but we never do anything special… well, we meet other friends. I believe that during my free time I should relax and rest and I can’t do any difficult or tiring activities, right.
Krzysiek I know one guy who may be my best friend if we get to know each other better. When I first met him, I thought he was just a lazy type. Later, I learned that he is a hard-working and ambitious man. Unfortunately, he’s quite shy so he doesn’t talk to other people too much. I think he has too many complexes! He is slim, tall and has curly,
After a party you are happy and satisfied, or maybe you can’t forgive (wybaczyć) yourself for being so quiet. You love meeting new people, or maybe you are afraid they won’t like your look (wygląd). What kind of person are you? Do you feel comfortable in your own skin (Czy czujesz się wygodnie w swojej skórze)? Do you like yourself? You look in the mirror and you see a very