Przeciwdziałanie rasizmowi i dyskryminacji Workshop on racism and discrimination. (Leszno, October, 2013)

On 11 and 12 October, held in Leszno, the workshop on discrimination and racism, by Stowarzyszenie dla Dzieci i Młodzieży  Szansa. Obviously, this workshop was held exclusively in Polish. Even so, I wanted to participate because it is a challenge for me and  it is a very good opportunity to get used to polish and practice listening and learn how to develop a workshop of this nature. It was a little hard for me but I could participate in dynamic and practical exercises. In addition, I met very interesting and enjoyable people. Next date: November!!

ALL ABOUT POLAND

In previous posts, I told you, some aspects of Polish culture that I had known. In this post I want to continue telling you more about this fascinating culture.

I want to tell you that it is very typical that you meet on the streets, crows. Most are kind of smaller crows, but you can see normal crows. For me it is very strange, you can see birds, but the most abundant are crows, but are harmless. The Magpies are also present in the streets. Many times, at sunset, the crows fly and emit their characteristic sound. It looks like a scary movie! But really, give the city a magical mystery that I love.

Moving on, another thing that surprised me is that Poland, is the paradise of men and women care. In each store, you can find huge halls filled with products for skin care, hair, teeth, etc.. For me, a paradise, especially in terms of capillary topic because I found very good products, good value, as in Spain, are hard to find. Now I understand why the people of Poland is reputed to be good looking! ;)

About the language, every time I advance more, slowly but surely! I can tell you, that here, when they say Nooo! means yes. That "pies" means "dog" in Spanish (pies in spanish means foot) and we have many common words such as "tractor", "guitarra", "meble" ("mueble", etc.). The hardest part of this language are the cases: depends on the case, the word changes. So my name, for example, depends on the situation, it changes. I can be Sary, Saro, Sara ... etc.. as well as seven different cases ... Anyway, long story ...

About the personality of the Poles, I can say that you can still find the typical gentleman. He open the door for you,  he gives a way to you,  he gives you flowers ... etc.. As in everything, there are gentleman men and there are gross men, but generally, men here, have much respect for women.

To be continued...

This information is subjective. Part of the opinion of the author.

SPANISH LESSONS IN DOBRZEJOWICE :D

Yesterday afternoon I was, like every Tuesday, at Dolina Miłości . But we did not go to Bukwica, this time we went to Dobrzejowice, another village near Głogów. There, after taking a hot tea and a delicious cake by Bogusia, I was slowly getting to know the children who were excited about my arrival. I am foreign, from another country, so they are always very curious about this! As Monika said: They do not know you but  they love you! I think the only girl resists me is the small Magda, who always tells me: go away!! hahahaha. First we went to the park, there the children collected leaves and tree nuts. Then we returned to the center where they meet and start Spanish classes. Children and adults laid great interest! The people there were very nice to us! Thank you very much for a fantastic afternoon. We will see soon! 

WITHOUT TRANSLATOR!! ;)

Dzień dobry!!

Jak się masz?

Nazywam się Sara Garcia i mam 28 lat. Jestem z Hiszpańii ale mieszkam w Głogowie (Polska). Mówię po Hiszpansku i Angielsku. Teraz rozumiem i mówię trochę po Polsku.

Moja siostra, Laura, ma 25 lat i moja siostra, Judith, ma 11 lat. Mam też dwa koty .

Mam jasne, długie włosy i niebieskie oczy. Nie jestem wysoka.

Jestem sympatyczna, wesoła i wierna. 

Do widzenia! Do jutra! ;)

                                       

                                  (Dziękuję bardzo, Darek!!)

21 OCTOBER: WELCOME TO ACTIVITIES IN SZANSA!!

The next day, 21 of October, will begin activities that I am going to instruct in Zsansa!

On Mondays, from 16.00 to 18.00, "Aula Española", my project about Spain: culture, history,food, etc... I hope it will go well and will be great fun! Gantalcalá: this is for you! ;)

On Tuesdays, from 16.00 to 17.30 hours: Spanish classes for children.

And on Tuesday, from 17.30 to 19.00: salsa classes! Because people really like this kind of dance and  they want more, I will offer salsa and merengue, to have a fun time!

The agenda is full! And I love it! I am excited because I feel useful and I love to offer what I do best!  

So...Welcome!

SPANISH LESSONS IN BUKWICA (DOLINA MIłOśCI)

On 1st  of October, I started Spanish classes for children (also for some adults) in Bukwica with Dolina Miłości . I started with the basics, the Spanish alphabet and basic words of daily use: "Good morning", "Hello", "thank you", etc.. For the class was not boring, I prepared some puzzles for the children to composed it and painted. Finally among all create a mural, which we painted words in Spanish. It was very nice! Thank you all for putting so much interest in the lesson!

FIRST EVALUATION: TWO MONTHS IN POLAND

Two months ago that I live in Glogów...And all I can say is that this two months have been really perfect. I have no complaints about anything or anyone.

Last Friday we met Darek, Martyna and me, to do a little evaluation about these two months of my EVS project. First, I asked about if I needed more money for food, if I needed something for the flat, etc.. to which I replied that everything was fine, I did not need anything. Then Darek told me that, from that moment, my tutor is Martyna, which I greatly appreciated, because she is a beautiful person and I have enough confidence to her about personal issues, etc.. So I agreed. They also asked about my work in Dolina Milosci, to which I replied that everything was fine, the only thing I want to know what they think about me and what they expect me to do there.Darek told me that he thinks that everything with me there is ok. Then, he offered me the activities plan. He will send this plan and then, I must choose what I want to learn, how and when. Also, I will teach Spanish. On that topic, I have been working and creating my own project. It is a thematic workshop about Spain based on Euroaula, from my sending organization,Gantalcalá . It consists of 10 sessions of 2 hours. These sessions will cover topics such as the history of Spain, Spanish culture, current situation of Spain, food, etc.. All developed so playful and fun. Darek liked the idea, so probably, Spanish Aula, will start soon. Thank to Gantalcalá for being my inspiration!

Finally, Darek offered me his opinion and that of the organization about me and my work here in Szansa. He told me that everyone was happy with me, they did not have any complaints. His words to me were very nice. I could hardly contain my desire to mourn with joy! This makes me want to work with enthusiasm and offer the best of me because they trust me and I want that them be proud of me.

For my part, I have also made ​​a self-assessment. In these two months, I have improved my English, I learned a lot about Polish language. I can better guide me through the streets of unpronounceable names and I can easily go shopping. I have met many great people and I have visited many beautiful places. I am very happy working with children. I think they like me, they show it to me with love and with small gifts. They are adorable. It is hard to describe what I feel for these kids, but I look them and I just want to hug and protect them. I do not need to know Polish to communicate with them, I know what they want just watching them. I think that is good, right? 

I have learned to enjoy the small pleasures of life, I do not need much to be happy: a good conversation, the smile of a child, a walk through the city, the sunlight coming through the window ... I think that is the most important thing. At last, I have finally discovered where garbage is deposited (in the same building where I live, in the hallway, next to the stairs there is a door, you can open it and tachán! there is a hole where you leave the garbage bag that falls to a room next to the gate.) I know that people are very cautious when crossing streets, always with green light and on the zebra crossing. I also know that children always call adults Sir (pan) or Madam (pani),  they are extremely educated. And I know that here there are a lot of tea drinkers.

I know enough about Polish culture and I love it! but I still have much to discover! I have a lifetime to find out!