Secret Polish Holiday Destinations Poland is such a visually impressive country, but its so often overlooked as let’s be honest – eastern Europe isn’t everyone’s no1. holiday destination. We’ve previously written about Wroclaw and the Best polish phrases to use on holiday. To expand on this, this week we’ll be looking at the 7…
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World Poetry Day Wednesday was world poetry day, so to celebrate, Aploq would like to introduce you to our most noteworthy poet, Wislawa Szymborska. Ms. Szymorska was the fifth Pole to win the Nobel prize for literature in the last century. In her early life, she was heavily influenced by the Stalinist propaganda that…
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Being Valentines day, we thought it was time to leave translations behind and focus on the language of love 🙂 With the amount of Polish people living abroad, it’s no surprise that there has been a steep rise in the number of ladies lucky enough to get their hands on a Polishman. So, if you’re…
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If you’re interested in languages, you may have asked yourself how Shakespeare’s English has transformed into the English we’re using today? And have other languages changed as much as English has? Polish, just like English, has seen its fair share of changes over the years, which is why we thought we’d take a look at…
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What to do in Wrocław – The home of Aploq Located right in the heart of Europe, once you see the beautiful picturesque architecture of the city, you’ll definitely see a resemblance to its neighbours like Vienna, Krakow and Prague. We’re looking at a city that shares flavours of Polish playfulness, Prussian pride, and…
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An introduction to the Polish language With roughly 21 million Poles living outside of Poland, the Polish language is not an uncommon sight around the UK. From Polish shops to road signs, we’re sure you’ve seen the Polish language in use, but what sort of a language is it? The Polish language in a nutshell…
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A Brief history of Poland Part 2 From bust to boom! In last week’s post, we looked at the how Poland was conquered by the Polans (Polanie in Polish) tribe. Until the end of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1795, Poland’s first republic had fallen at the hands of Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia…
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A Brief History of Poland Everyone has heard of Poland, but not many people know her history. That’s why over the next two weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at Poland’s history. From the humble settlements of the dark ages to the sixth largest economy in Europe, we’ll take you on a journey…
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Poland’s finest holiday spots and the Polish phrases you’ll need to know! Poland is often overlooked as one of Europe’s top destinations to visit. That’s why this week, we’re looking at seven of Poland’s finest holiday spots. But before we start, we’d just like to teach you some of the phrases you might need to…
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This week we’ve decided to step away from translations, and give you an insight into Poland’s rich heritage. To start things off, we thought we’d introduce you to some of the famous Poles who’ve helped to save millions of lives. The Bulletproof Vest Much like the Irish and many other nationalities, Poles have traveled…
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