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Emma Witter

Emma Witter

Күн бұрын

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@pragueexpat5106
@pragueexpat5106 3 жыл бұрын
Americans are always amazed by how cheap things are in Central and Eastern Europe until they get their first paycheck :D
@kubchpoland6680
@kubchpoland6680 3 жыл бұрын
But some of jobs is well-paid for foreigners. So it can be diversely. It depends from person and having her/his skills. :)
@monikasea
@monikasea 3 жыл бұрын
😀
@apoptose1558
@apoptose1558 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah moving here is not worth it unless you're a highly skilled specialist. Minimum net wage in Poland as of now (2021) 430€, average 865€. Laughable.
@0912sooli
@0912sooli 3 жыл бұрын
@@apoptose1558 better than in Russia tho lol I want to move to Poland just to have better opportunities
@apoptose1558
@apoptose1558 3 жыл бұрын
@@0912sooli If you're coming from Russia then it makes sense, I suppose.
@lublinmetalhead5547
@lublinmetalhead5547 3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about asking directions, most of younger or even middle aged people speak english here :) and we are generally friendly and helpfull
@SuiGenerisAbbie
@SuiGenerisAbbie 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Poland is a surprisingly English-friendly nation! And, it will never hurt you to try and learn a few words of Polish, either. It IS a very hard language, for English speakers to learn, but ... the good news is that it is NOT IMPOSSIBLE to learn, either. The other good news is that Polish is about 85% phonetic, relatively easy to pronounce, there are only four key tenses, and word order does not matter as much as it does speaking English. Set your bar very low at first. And, practice, please. Thank you.
@SuiGenerisAbbie
@SuiGenerisAbbie 3 жыл бұрын
It is also a good idea to never assume that people will speak English, in a foreign country. To do that is to appear to be entitled. And, Americans do have a bit of a reputation in Europe for being a bit full of ourselves, which actually (I am American!) is somewhat accurate.
@fathimafarahna2633
@fathimafarahna2633 3 жыл бұрын
Are Muslims welcome there? Just asking. Since you are local and more aware
@lublinmetalhead5547
@lublinmetalhead5547 3 жыл бұрын
@@fathimafarahna2633 Our current government :) you could say is not wellcoming anyone, even tries to get out of EU, but as for the people I think yes Muslims are welcomed here and there are some Muslims communities here - maybe not as much as in France or UK (statistically - less than 0.1% of the population in Poland is Muslim) but they are in bigger cities, although you need to have in mind that Poland is in 93% Roman Catholic. But Muslims are not something rare or strange here, there is a minority of Polish-Tatars and a lot of people come here to study or work.
@frankkimono2236
@frankkimono2236 3 жыл бұрын
@@lublinmetalhead5547 Our government does not want to get us From UN. Also it is not true that our government is not welcoming anyone. Over 2 milion people from Ukrain work here. Also a lot of people From other countries. Of course our government is not perfect But people like Lublin Metalhead show our country in false image which is very sad.
@raywa5821
@raywa5821 3 жыл бұрын
you definitely need to keep the ticket on the bus or tram because the ticket inspector may show up out of nowhere wearing normal clothes you won’t even notice he’s an inspector, so yeah
@noscraftfan
@noscraftfan 3 жыл бұрын
In Warsaw i saw them only in uniforms, do i might right?
@DueRabe
@DueRabe 3 жыл бұрын
@@noscraftfan dependents on the city, but sometimes there are undercovered inspectors
@NarcoChronicles
@NarcoChronicles 3 жыл бұрын
@@noscraftfan Depends on the city. In my city you'll get two of these fkers dressed like a normal person. They wait until the bus/tram closes doors then they pull out the ticket machine from under their coats.
@shion3948
@shion3948 3 жыл бұрын
@@NarcoChronicles yeah when I hear that 'peep' when I'm in a bus/tram sitting peacefully it sends chills down my spine
@NarcoChronicles
@NarcoChronicles 3 жыл бұрын
@@shion3948 Yep. DUN DUN „Proszę przygotować bilety do kontroli”
@Eirikursson
@Eirikursson 3 жыл бұрын
I had a class of Polish migrant workers teaching them my language, and them having next to know knowledge of my language forced me to teach myself some Polish (I had only them, and was on partial benefits so I had plenty of time), words like 'Słowa dla rodzina', 'ojciec', 'matka', 'syn', 'corka' etc. (sorry for misspelling), and the language, culture and people grew on me. Even though I quit the job, I still try to teach myself Polish from time to time, and I've even been to Kraków once, and while there, I tried to speak as much as possible. Props to you and your journey, and the best of luck!
@vergil1us
@vergil1us 3 жыл бұрын
Words for family is better translated into: "Słowa oznaczające członków rodziny" 🙂
@WoodgemanX
@WoodgemanX 2 жыл бұрын
'Know knowledge'!
@ravysel1258
@ravysel1258 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a great video! You are so authentic, you don't feel pressure to make professional video, you just chill and have fun making it! I really needed to watch something like this.
@AS-010o0
@AS-010o0 3 жыл бұрын
Lol the balcony door in most places in PL opens in 3 ways: handle up- opens to the top (great if u want some wentilation & it’s raining for example); handle 90° opens door to enter (normal); handle 45° microventilation (not everyone has that) - it lets a little bit air in but doesn’t really open the door, it just lets air in through the sides; handle down- door closed
@patrlim
@patrlim 3 жыл бұрын
My door broke and it's stuck in the microventilation mode It's becoming winter
@tomaszmularczyk1524
@tomaszmularczyk1524 3 жыл бұрын
this is exactly how I felt when I moved to UK. I really appreciate this experience after years. Enjoy Poland.
@gsgk9674
@gsgk9674 3 жыл бұрын
19:20 old polish chocolate factory, like XIX century :) Near this small lake a shot down plane crashed during II WW Warsaw's Uprising in 1944. There is a small monument in the park to commemorate the British/Canadian/Sth African crew members. You live in a nice neighbourhood. My grandma lived there for some time.
@tomaszfalkowski7508
@tomaszfalkowski7508 3 жыл бұрын
When I'm done with nursing school in Connecticut I'm gonna move to Kraków, Poland.
@maciejnowak2768
@maciejnowak2768 3 жыл бұрын
@Asadbek Khudayberganov For who? ;)
@lukaszp8246
@lukaszp8246 3 жыл бұрын
Well, moving to Poland to teach English is understandable. Moving to Poland to be a nurse seems like a heroism and / or lunacy. Hopefully better times for Polish health service will come. Good luck!
@tomekwiraszka7312
@tomekwiraszka7312 3 жыл бұрын
Tomasz , please... across the state line in Mass are hospitals paying cold hard cash for nurses, whether as Temps, per diets, or on any other terms you can dream of. if you want to try Poland on for fit, you can. But trust me, Poland tastes best with an American wallet in hand. Best regards, Polish raised retina specialist, living in PA and visiting Poland the way I like to :)
@kajalidia964
@kajalidia964 3 жыл бұрын
Czuję się, jakbym oglądała serial 😁 Super kanał, cieszę się, że wyskoczył mi w polecanych ❤
@frankzelazko
@frankzelazko 3 жыл бұрын
Emma, we are pretty sure you will like it here. You have an open mind and a positive approach. People are gonna love you, especially your students
@lemagnifique1573
@lemagnifique1573 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Is Poland a good destination for me as an Asian and Muslim?
@janekwisniewski3186
@janekwisniewski3186 3 жыл бұрын
Depends what you want to do here my man. If you will be good, respective and accept our rules we will accept you
@lemagnifique1573
@lemagnifique1573 3 жыл бұрын
@@janekwisniewski3186 for example study and then working or open business there. Because i saw on a statistic that Polish people are on the red list of accepting foreigners (on society or marriage) especially on black, asian, muslim, or jew
@SlawekM.
@SlawekM. 3 жыл бұрын
​@@lemagnifique1573 In the quiet words of the Virgin Mary: "Come anytime!" :-) (though it was "come again" actually...). You Asians are world-known to be hard working and well-integrating (see the Vietnamese, for example), and your faith has nothing to do with it, you can even believe in Donald Trump if you wish... (no offence to Prophet Muhammad meant, of course). To sum up, you are more than welcome here, as are all the peace-loving and good-natured people.
@lemagnifique1573
@lemagnifique1573 3 жыл бұрын
@@SlawekM. yes, as I'm from Indonesia. And i saw many indonesians abroad are accepted everywhere (even some of them marry the local) and rarely to saw them treated badly in Europe/America unlike our fellow Muslims from indian subcontinent or Middle East Northern Africa.
@xcolettexx
@xcolettexx 3 жыл бұрын
Girl, I would totally hang out with you there! I moved to Warsaw from my small mountain town when I was 19 and had very similar feelings about it. "Sooo this is where I live, how would it be, can I figure it out?" - I can relate to this kind of thouths so much. In the end it was a great 4 years. Hope that you'll experience amazing stuff there, find your places and, most importantly, your people. You seem like an adventurous, outgoing soul and I'm sure that wouldn't be a problem :)
@spczolka
@spczolka 3 жыл бұрын
nie wiem jakim cudem dostałam twój kanał w rekomendacjach, ale nie żałuję!!! naprawdę dobrze się ogląda twoje filmiki. uśmiałam się nie bój się rozmawiać po angielsku, większość młodych ludzi i tych w średnim wieku mówi po angielsku. Polacy nie lubią tylko innych Słowian (w tym innych Polaków). twój filmik z początkami nauki języka jest super. dobrze ci idzie. powodzenia!!!
@YllaStar95970
@YllaStar95970 3 жыл бұрын
Something amazing will happen in a few weeks time in Warsawa, they will close the roads and people will visit the cemetery to place candles and flowers for loved ones. Here in Mikołajki, we are enjoying all the beautiful colours of Autumn.
@StefanTompson
@StefanTompson 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Poland, Emma! Really excited for you!
@bebekaj
@bebekaj 3 жыл бұрын
Buduje się gwardia polskich imigrantów ;D
@mil3k
@mil3k 3 жыл бұрын
Jak fajnie zobaczyć Stefcia tam gdzie się go nigdy nie spodziewało. Co więcej, tam gdzie samemu się nigdy nie spodziewało być.:)
@brandrunway
@brandrunway 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Poland! Asking someone for help is not a sign of weakness! Go ahead and tease, especially younger people who mostly speak English. When I'm in a new city, I always buy a map and spend a few moments on it to learn the grid. In addition, you can handle communication in Google maps. Just enter point A and B and you will get a detailed itinerary.
@dancing_on_the_valentine_83
@dancing_on_the_valentine_83 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome Emma! Warsaw is a wonderful city, you can do plenty of inspiring things here. I must say that you're very brave! I left Poland to live in another country, but it was still Europe. Moving to another continent is really courageous! I wish you luck! 😊
@mikael5315
@mikael5315 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma! Well, I can see that it's going to be a pretty good series with Emma Witter in the lead role. Its title - "An American in Warsaw". The first episode was suspenseful from start to finish. What will be the next? Will Emma, ​​who plays herself, overcome her fear of speaking English? Bookmakers are betting 2 to 1 that she won't beat - while I'm optimistic. After all, for the average Pole, English sounds beautiful and even magical. There are historical, political and economic connotations behind it, which even Joe Biden himself cannot spoil. We Poles like to listen to English, we also like helping American girls lost in a big city. So take it easy, relax, take a break from the American hustle and bustle and racing. For almost 4 years I lived as an expat in Glasgow (Scotland), which is why I love and appreciate this Warsaw calm, and even Warsaw boredom. You will live here for a while, see what and how, and you will do well, like the rest of the Anglo-American diaspora... In 2019 - 40,082 foreigners of various nationalities were permanently registered in Warsaw, including 425 US citizens and 818 UK citizens. What is their current number, I do not know, but probably more or less the same. So, dear Emma - good luck! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIS7nIuweqqBidU
@nttb4880
@nttb4880 3 жыл бұрын
dont be afraid asking in english, try to use it like a good reason to make new friends, most people are really friendly, and asking in polish is really polite, but you are allowed to say as you have trouble :) most people have phones with wifi and can also translate direction with support. Palace of culture is great starting point. I assure you that most people who live in warsaw dont know how to go to this IKEA and they know only their neighbourhood. Ikea at M1 (Targówek) are easier to get, because it is in the same direction like old town-> dworzec wileński -> and straitght to IKEA with bus for example 190. You have there other malls also.
@azjoe_6310
@azjoe_6310 2 жыл бұрын
I love it!!!! I just came across your video and just returned to Arizona from 3 weeks in Poland! What a beautiful country--and the food--😊 I will retire in about 5 years and if I am well enough I want to move there for maybe 6 months--if not Warsaw--maybe one of the other cities I have been to. Your first days had some of my first days mixed in (I need to go this way and I hope the tram doesn't turn right after the stop 😄). When you went looking for coffee I thought for sure you would hit Green Nero Caffe--that place is so wonderful! I can't wait to see the rest of your videos!!!
@saltysstar
@saltysstar 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great experience!!! Hope it all goes well and love the positive vibes!! 😊
@emmawitter8148
@emmawitter8148 3 жыл бұрын
Hey girl I see you’re here in Poland as well, I hope you have a great time too :))
@Yulietttt
@Yulietttt 3 жыл бұрын
I am sure you're doing great! :) Actually my 3yo son started a preschool this year. He also has an English speaker teacher. It's getting really popular here. I live in Wilanów - Warsaw. If you ever feel like bored or want to go for a coffe or something, happy to drink it with you :)
@deszczowiec1974
@deszczowiec1974 3 жыл бұрын
This was brave girl, im polish and i was once departed from my family it was tough i cried to the pillow and it was just 10 days in London but at that time i wasn`t aware how long ill stay in London.
@Pandase
@Pandase 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Poland, moved to Poland myself 6 months ago from Portugal! :)
@martins1279
@martins1279 3 жыл бұрын
Poland is Great. Really is. Authentic people with good hearts and true values. Very rare these days
@shuttze
@shuttze 3 жыл бұрын
most people are speaking english, dont worry to ask for directions
@igagniwecka3911
@igagniwecka3911 3 жыл бұрын
✨✨CZEŚĆ MORDO✨✨This man won💀
@kamildabrowski1141
@kamildabrowski1141 3 жыл бұрын
on tam mówi "proszę bardzo" xD
@skrzat7663
@skrzat7663 2 жыл бұрын
@@kamildabrowski1141 cześć mordo mówi
@TrismEos
@TrismEos 3 жыл бұрын
This trend will continue to grow. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate Americans from several states, so the speed of the decision to move is important ;P
@charliedubrowski8419
@charliedubrowski8419 3 жыл бұрын
I loved the video and you're adorable! I'll be looking forward to your upcoming videos. Best of luck in Poland. I'll be visiting Poland from the states this summer for two months. I believe overall you're going to love it!
@ViperCraftTV
@ViperCraftTV Жыл бұрын
As a half-polish and half-american, I can say I just found out about your channel and basically I'm able to only say Congratulations. You've been doing amazing as for your time in Warsaw. I was born here, still live here, yet I find it amazing for people like you to find about this country, it even amazes me that you actually moved here without knowing pretty much what is this country. Very proud of you! :D
@kakutoja7060
@kakutoja7060 3 жыл бұрын
I really like your vibe. Wish you luck in ✨Poland✨
@therealjackfisher
@therealjackfisher 3 жыл бұрын
You should visit Zakopane, and take a hike to Morskie oko. You will be in love with that magical place. It is one of the most beautiful places in Poland.
@TheGraphitt
@TheGraphitt 3 жыл бұрын
Just go to Bieszczady, Zakopane is crowded with people and expensive as shit.
@sminem7466
@sminem7466 3 жыл бұрын
Btw I'm based in Krakow. This reminds me a lot of the time when I moved here lol. If you ever visit and need a place to stay or someone to show you around I'd be happy to do so! ✌️
@korporal007
@korporal007 3 жыл бұрын
so positive energy ! im waiting for the next video :) and welcome to Warsaw!
@smiteriuszryceriusz1258
@smiteriuszryceriusz1258 3 жыл бұрын
podlizuj bardziej....
@korporal007
@korporal007 3 жыл бұрын
@@smiteriuszryceriusz1258 proponuję wrócić do szkoły i pouczyć się o zaimkach.
@panagiotisnotiskontis431
@panagiotisnotiskontis431 3 жыл бұрын
Poland is amazing 💖💖💖💖💖
@marzenak2520
@marzenak2520 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Poland Emma! I really enjoyed your video, especially that me and my husband have moved to London from Poland five months ago, and lots of our feelings were exactly the same :) I really recommend visiting Wrocław. I used to live there over 10 years and it is just charming, friendly and beautiful city. Good luck and have a lovely time in Poland! :)
@izzyR0ck
@izzyR0ck 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma! If you are still looking for nice cafes I would definitely recommend places such as MOD at Oleandrów Street (I looove their donuts and also they have great food), Etno Cafe, Stor Cafe, Kukułka (ohh they have delicious cakes and other pastries!), Ministerstwo Kawy, Kawiarnia Fabryczna, Emesen, Secret Life Cafe and Relaks! Enjoy discovering Warsaw and I keep my fingers crossed for you to settle in quickly! xx
@graisu555
@graisu555 3 жыл бұрын
C'mon You've missed Forum! Forum Cafe is the Best in Warsaw!
@MelancholyCrypto
@MelancholyCrypto 3 жыл бұрын
I am an American learning Polish right now and your videos help me a lot. Thank you. ^^
@czaskalskyy1869
@czaskalskyy1869 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this „bad bitches” part in the planner lol
@MrRafterPL
@MrRafterPL 3 жыл бұрын
13:00 I had the same feelings moving to NYC in the late 80's. Speaking just Polish, Russian and German. No English at all. Also mention that Warsaw is not whole Poland. You have to visit other cities and areas. Wish you good luck and have fun in Poland.
@baumi8805
@baumi8805 2 жыл бұрын
Wie kommts, dass Du Polnisch, Deutsch UND russisch sprichst? :)
@melchiorclaromonte4570
@melchiorclaromonte4570 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to see another American coming over to Poland with an attempt to settle and assimilate. super glad. I hope everything will turn out well for you, although I know life in Metropolis like Warsaw sometimes might be complicated and challenging. Hopefully you will enjoy everything with all pros and cons of the country. Its good that you moved to biggest polish city apart of Chicago and not have ended up in a shithole trapped like one Australian girl somewhere in poorer part of Poland in a mid of triangle Rzeszów - Kielce - Lublin. The another one would have been Suwałki-Warszawa-Braniewo - but this one is at least beautiful one! Opportunities in Warsaw are just way better than anywhere else in Poland but if you really want experience polish openness you better resettle to Wrocław a capital of so called Recovered Lands. Up there local Poles are basically so mixed; Poland regained these chunk of territory after WWII so all the Poles who settled in there are from somewhere else, namely, modern Belarus and Ukraine, Germany and in some towns even from late Yugoslavia and France, so down to this fact Poles of Lower Silesia or "Szczecinskie" are more opened and more friendly towards newcomers as they themselves are descendants of migrants and pioneers. Poor Australian girl was also teaching English somewhere but she basically was too fed up with it so she gave up. Anyway, I wish you all the best, wonderful stay, a lot of satisfaction.. take a good care ! My fingers are crossed for your success PS I look forward to hear from you again and can't wait for new episodes and here is Vlog of Australian girl I've mentioned above. kzbin.info/door/l9RflK_uBhqCMg0evXpu2wvideos
@jacekzielinski9880
@jacekzielinski9880 3 жыл бұрын
When I was 23 I did move from Poland to London UK, I know how you feel, you are brave and smart. I think Warsaw will surprise you with all the Christmas decorations. Enjoy it!!!
@zycienazywo
@zycienazywo 3 жыл бұрын
used to live in Warsaw for 12 years, so gonna be coming back for more. Your video(s) make me sentimental. Keep em coming please. You're perfectly catching the mood of Warsaw. Feels like being back. Don't hesitate asking people for directions in English. Especially the younger ones
@alh6255
@alh6255 3 жыл бұрын
Almost every Pole before the age of 60 speaks English, especially in Warsaw. People who are reaching the age of 60 today were just in their 20s when communism collapsed. Everyone learned English at school, and after the fall of communism, they often used it at work or on vacation...
@Darnokk15
@Darnokk15 3 жыл бұрын
@@alh6255 I'd have to disagree on that one.
@alh6255
@alh6255 3 жыл бұрын
@@Darnokk15 OK, not almost every before 60 (50+) but many of them, especially with university education.
@English.with.Mateusz
@English.with.Mateusz 3 жыл бұрын
make a vlog about your first impressions of Warsaw, Poland. That'd be interesting.
@LukasDiSparrowOfficial
@LukasDiSparrowOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Lukasze are the nicest guys in Poland. Lukasz.
@uceee1
@uceee1 2 жыл бұрын
bollocks
@stvoreku
@stvoreku 3 жыл бұрын
Protip for guessing who will speak english better: Poland started to force good english education since mid '90. So if you can guess age, if someone started school around 1995 (so was born after 1989) you can be certain that he will speak english, especially in Warsaw, where public education is very good. So anyone 30 or younger wont only give you directions, but will help you with almost anything. Like, figuring out where that thing you are looking for in store is. Ahahah i got lost running in park skaryszewski too! Those running loops are trippy as fuck.
@gloryofthesnooow
@gloryofthesnooow 3 жыл бұрын
oh i wish this was true. a great majority of the people ive met cannot say anything besides basic phrases despite being in public education for years
@shushuda
@shushuda 3 жыл бұрын
@@gloryofthesnooow Yeah, it's a lottery. But if you're faced with a choice of whom to ask for directions, there's a much higher chance that the younger person will speak English better (or, like, at all). But it depends. If you're close to a tech-focused corporate building (Nokia and stuff), there's a high chance people around it will speak English as well. City centres of bigger cities like Warsaw or Wrocław tend to be full of English speaking ppl 'cause of the tourism. But also keep in mind the "basic phrases and nothing else" thing might be caused by embarrassment. Kind of like with Japanese ppl. Poles tend to be very self-conscious about English pronunciation and thick accent. Most people never really got to actually speak out loud in English to anyone else, so the lack of practice can also make someone seem like they don't know the language, despite being able to write long-ass essays in their English classes and whatnot. I had this problem for a looong while - had pretty good written English and chatted with lots of ppl on the web via text, but as soon as I had to open my mouth - I was paralyzed and my vocabulary shrunk up significantly. It took me an IT job and a mixed-nationality team (had to speak English on meetings) to finally open up. Practice, basically. But yeah, defo easier to find a younger person speaking English than older.
@michalmalec5475
@michalmalec5475 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Welcome to Poland! I enjoy watching your videos. You are so friendly, and positive about moving out to PL. It’s so interesting to look at your first days in PL. Good to have you here! Enjoy, and if you need any help- just ask!
@EyeScreamPL
@EyeScreamPL 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Warsaw, Emma! Looking forward for more vids! :)
@SurMikasMetin2PL
@SurMikasMetin2PL 3 жыл бұрын
3:28 This is the first time you try to say the words: "Przepraszam, nie mówię po polsku"? Surprisingly good pronunciation :P I recommend buying bread in bakeries - compared to supermarkets, the quality is much better. :P
@emmawitter8148
@emmawitter8148 3 жыл бұрын
yes first time! I've gotten pretty good at saying it since being here though haha.
@SurMikasMetin2PL
@SurMikasMetin2PL 3 жыл бұрын
@@emmawitter8148 You have talent - I do not know how long you are planning to stay in Poland, but if you plan to stay longer, you will probably learn the language, if you feel like it :P
@franekw5274
@franekw5274 3 жыл бұрын
@@SurMikasMetin2PL Ty niedługo jak Koprolity będziesz komentował pod każdym filmem... ;))
@SurMikasMetin2PL
@SurMikasMetin2PL 3 жыл бұрын
@@franekw5274 Trudno, jakoś to przeżyje.
@sylmyl
@sylmyl 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I subscribed :) Please continue to film your story :)
@daromacleod
@daromacleod 3 жыл бұрын
You pronounce Polish words really well. I hope you'll enjoy living in my home town. All the best!
@reymond6564
@reymond6564 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Poland Emma! You might be a great native english teacher in our country. I love american culture, language and I'm still traying to improve my english...Good luck
@anonimowyrandom6310
@anonimowyrandom6310 3 жыл бұрын
Recording to the tickets .. If u bought it in the box outside the bus, you should validate that inside the bus in small, yellow validator (also inside the tram etc.). If u bought ticket inside the bus in bigger box than validator xD (it's always somewhere in the middle of bus/tram), it would be underlined on the screen that it will be instantly valid after payment. So, in my opinion, if u really did not do anything with that ticket which was bought outside ... you were using public transport illegal ... and you do not have to show your ticket to anybody to the time, when particular persons (they get to transport randomly in randomly places at randomly time - so some people drive illegal, because there is possibility that they will be not caught. Of course if they will be, then they have to pay a fine) will ask you to show valid ticket. I think that's all ;D
@sebastianlubrecht
@sebastianlubrecht 3 жыл бұрын
You are doing just fine! Take small steps! When I moved to USA I was lost as well! Tip ... watch polish movies with English subtitles!
@bartekbozek1
@bartekbozek1 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to open the balcony door you have to rotate the handle horizontal not vertical (halfway).
@sylwektilleman6661
@sylwektilleman6661 3 жыл бұрын
I am from Missouri as well..and lived in Poland
@piotrcieplucha4405
@piotrcieplucha4405 3 жыл бұрын
Warsaw and Poland and ... Europe in general is a lot nicer in the summer, unfortunately you just missed it :(.
@klaudiasoliwoda7503
@klaudiasoliwoda7503 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Poland, Emma! You're gonna love it!
@sophiewitter2275
@sophiewitter2275 3 жыл бұрын
love ur energy queen
@attemptingmusic0918
@attemptingmusic0918 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I know the language struggle! I am from Boston but work in Warsaw 2/3 months a year (my company has a main tech center here). I love Poland and would love to move here (my husband won't...lol). I hope you enjoy your time here, I know I will until I have to fly home on Friday. :(
@popmart3272
@popmart3272 3 жыл бұрын
Don`t be afraid to speak English because many in Poland, especially in Warsaw, speak English. As for Warsaw I have been there maybe three times. Even though I don't like it (in my opinion there are better cities in Poland) I have respect for this place. In World War II 90% of the city was razed to the ground by the Germans. Poles rebuilt their capital after the war thanks to hard work, although at that time they were occupied and robbed by the Russians. Warsaw has a rather difficult history. If possible, visit Gdańsk, Wrocław, Kraków.
@mayfair_forest_witch
@mayfair_forest_witch 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, unfortunately that's the reason why Warsaw is not the prettiest of our cities because it had to be rebuild after WWI.
@zofiawochna3970
@zofiawochna3970 3 жыл бұрын
That's my gurl, everyone stay back ❤ Love you Emms The biggest fan here
@hermanek8
@hermanek8 3 жыл бұрын
OMG! You are amazing! Girl, you are doing a great job in terms of learning polish, I'm impressed! :) if you ever going to visit Wroclaw let me know I can show you this beautiful city or at least we can grab some beer a talk :)
@polishmadeeasy
@polishmadeeasy 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your time in Poland! Powodzenia!
@michaelshannon9169
@michaelshannon9169 3 жыл бұрын
I dont know what you actually do but you have talent, the editing, the humour, the engagement, the whole content in this is magic, really, keep it up.
@qutuveo6332
@qutuveo6332 3 жыл бұрын
Thats what Im trying to figure out. By the quality of everything I have a hard time believing this is her first YT video, but I don't recognize her from anywhere. Also strange that this channel has had this much success so early on.
@CainAbaddon
@CainAbaddon 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just moved to Poland (Krakow) from England. I really love it here. Don’t think I want to go back.
@borzymirsowianin2907
@borzymirsowianin2907 3 жыл бұрын
You are not afraid that in Poland prices are higher than on West of Europe?
@mpingo91
@mpingo91 3 жыл бұрын
@@borzymirsowianin2907 They're what?
@thunder0356
@thunder0356 3 жыл бұрын
Run when u still can
@starsnheartsx
@starsnheartsx 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Poland and i love my country 🖤💜🤍
@MortSalazar
@MortSalazar 3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing Can land some really well paid jobs in Poland without knowing polish. For some knowing english and german(or spanish) goes a long way, better than just knowing polish and english xd This is a fun and interesting perspective on things though, thank you for sharing.
@Dimmebag25
@Dimmebag25 3 жыл бұрын
Hiii Emma-Polish language is very hard to learn-probably 6th or 7th worldwide i belive?!, good thing about polish grammar is that the way You've spoken some particular word-the same way You will have to write it...Wish U luck out there,and as ppl said there's many fantastic places to see in there.Ps younger,or even middle age ppl they do speak English,but in a back of Ur head You have to remember that its English(Uk),back in USA there are different words like "lift" and "elevator".Greetings
@pondziodzioborein
@pondziodzioborein 3 жыл бұрын
It is def an interesting time to move to Poland considering current social and political situation.
@BRWKarol
@BRWKarol 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you in Poland! I hope you'll enjoy!
@MONTE007100
@MONTE007100 3 жыл бұрын
hi ,welcome in Poland,,,,,,some of us like used to live abroad as well, so we can understand what you are going thru at the beginning,,,,but remember its only an experience and make the best of it,,,,,,,we are more helpfull to people from abroad then to our self,,,,,have fun
@boguslaw2463
@boguslaw2463 3 жыл бұрын
Use an old Polish saying - "end of tongue for a guide" (koniec języka za przewodnika). Never be scared to ask in english anyone for anything :)
@fijau
@fijau 3 жыл бұрын
It reminds me the times before smartphones and Google Maps. Travelling or commuting back then was much harder. I don't understand why you don't rely on your phone more often.
@emmawitter8148
@emmawitter8148 3 жыл бұрын
It took me a couple days to get a Polish sim card! Google maps is my best friend now
@mekhetja
@mekhetja 3 жыл бұрын
I keep my fingers crossed for you, Emma! I don't even know how I get here to your channel, but I'm glad I did! :)
@pamelakielbowska727
@pamelakielbowska727 Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you figured it out by now….but you have to check your own ticket at the machines in the bus (they are everywhere). The machine stamps it or punches holes in it. If the bus control officers come on the bus once in a while they check if you have a stamped ticket. If not, they take you off and give you a fee.
@janban2000
@janban2000 3 жыл бұрын
I recommend great and inexpensive traditional Polish food at the "Fregata" bar. It's next to your apartment, I can see. And, of course, vodka in the "Alpejski" bar, brought back in time from the People's Republic of Poland.
@Nathaniel20
@Nathaniel20 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you will enjoy all of your stay in Poland :)
@mateuszszarawarski1503
@mateuszszarawarski1503 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome in Poland, I like the music in the vlog!
@lukaszkaronski1629
@lukaszkaronski1629 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Poland and have a good time in Warsaw :) (in your free time you can always drive around and get to know new tastes for all regions) Poland is now more open than 20 years ago and easier to communicate with English :)
@sebw3356
@sebw3356 3 жыл бұрын
Your vlog is very funny, intriguing and full of positive vibes :) You should not be afraid asking in English, because a plenty of people can speak in your tong - especially in Warsaw. Good luck and all the best to find your destiny in this world :)
@beorlingo
@beorlingo 3 жыл бұрын
How about German?
@krystynamarkowska1521
@krystynamarkowska1521 3 жыл бұрын
@@beorlingo Not as popular as English, esp amongst the young. Older generations can speak a little bit of German and Russian, not so much English.
@beorlingo
@beorlingo 3 жыл бұрын
@@krystynamarkowska1521 thank you, appreciate your response!
@samtkach5255
@samtkach5255 3 жыл бұрын
@@krystynamarkowska1521 A jak żeby nauczyć się jak mówić po ukrainsku?
@vergil1us
@vergil1us 3 жыл бұрын
@@beorlingo I would even say people have an aversion for german
@insanefull1
@insanefull1 3 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't be worried about asking for directions. We may not be great in english but eager to help ;)
@86_matty
@86_matty 3 жыл бұрын
You must see our mountains and, of course, the sea
@malarskiejul9199
@malarskiejul9199 3 жыл бұрын
You are tiring because the weather in Warsaw is quite dry! I had the same problem, if you want a good night's sleep, go to Gdańsk, the weather is humid there.
@mikegrabarek
@mikegrabarek 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am Polish and my dream is completely opposite to yours: D USA has always been at the top of the list of dreams to come true. I hope that someday I will be able to make this dream come true. Congratulations on your courage and good luck in Poland :)
@strawberrymoon9875
@strawberrymoon9875 3 жыл бұрын
Im from Poland too
@tomekwiraszka7312
@tomekwiraszka7312 3 жыл бұрын
Mike, please hurry, because your dream of America is melting. Faster than the polar ice caps.
@walterweiss7124
@walterweiss7124 2 жыл бұрын
@@tomekwiraszka7312 usa nowe cccp :(
@SacredMatrix888
@SacredMatrix888 3 жыл бұрын
If you are a coffe fan - definately try Pożegnanie z Afryką ! Not far from Old Town. Unique place with coffee !
@piotrtomczak6814
@piotrtomczak6814 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you’re very brave to decide to live here in Poland😉 When you’ll „adjust” to Warsaw you must visit other cities like Wroclaw, Gdansk or Poznan, they’re like 6-8 hours by train from Warsaw. I wish you all the best :)
@bindumalik1010
@bindumalik1010 3 жыл бұрын
First learning for Americans.....Ikea is pronunced as E-Kya in Europe
@mp-jt1gx
@mp-jt1gx 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, so after a month of KZbin suggesting me this channel, I just watched the 1st vid xD I find it pretty cool. I hope you will like it in Poland. I loved your breakfast, never ate bread like this before (from a pan).
@limaoscarjuliet
@limaoscarjuliet 3 жыл бұрын
I moved to Atlanta from Krakow 24 years ago and it felt like this exactly for quite some time. Good luck.
@maxchristianesteffan2321
@maxchristianesteffan2321 3 жыл бұрын
Gee... I can't leave before I express how beautiful you are. All the best luck in Warsaw, Poland. You have the right attitude: learn the language, Polish people will forgive you your little mistakes, so no problem.
@annadrozdowska7055
@annadrozdowska7055 3 жыл бұрын
You are such an amazing person with a great attitude. Wherever you go people will love you! I am based in Wroclaw. If you would like to visit in the future just give me a shout.
@rtservice6858
@rtservice6858 3 жыл бұрын
Best apartments are in the suburbs of Warsaw like in Lomianki.. The apartments in the city are extremely expensive and small.
@jerzy7118
@jerzy7118 3 ай бұрын
n Warsaw you can always ask in your language, preferably middle-aged Varsovians or high school students, they will help you and in restaurants they usually speak your language. You feel exhausted because you are not sure inside in a foreign count😀
@barteatmyshorts8252
@barteatmyshorts8252 3 жыл бұрын
Pople Moving out as quick as possible and she moved in very brave good luck.
@SkyIsThere.
@SkyIsThere. 3 жыл бұрын
i just love how you show simple things that people from abroad may struggle with. a simple bread might be totally different experience to what u are used to in usa. and this is amaizing also about the tickets if you dont know yet. you can get away with not bying it, but you might be fined if there will be a "kontrola" To be honest, i never bought a ticket in my life and never got fined.
@realmanjamal
@realmanjamal 3 жыл бұрын
take the ticket and slide it into a yellow box fixed on bus railing the box scans the ticket and after that when it is done scanning you take the ticket out
@emmawitter8148
@emmawitter8148 3 жыл бұрын
This is so sweet haha I needed you on my first day here
@sajan1
@sajan1 3 жыл бұрын
don't be scared to ask for directions or speak english, tbh i personally think that Poles do not really speak English fluently, but it'll be fine, trust me, enjoy the country, wish you all the best
@TaidaDave
@TaidaDave 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to explore Małopolska there's plenty of places worth visiting there.
@emilcia159
@emilcia159 2 жыл бұрын
tell me how do u like polish food products? when i was in usa everythig tasted like plastic
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