PolishForums.com
POLAND . The Unofficial Guide
 Unanswered | Archives
Republic of Poland Online Witamy, Guest | PF Members | Gold Members

Polish Forums / Penpals, Friends /

British gal looking for friends in Gdansk/ Trojmiasto =)


page 1 of 2:  1  2  Next » posts: 34

maddieplonkThreads: 3
Posts: 9
Joined: Sep 23, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 23, 11, 14:43    #1
Hi, I'm staying near Gdansk, trying to learn Polish and teaching English. I did my CELTA in Krakow where I met a great bunch of people! Now I'm trying to do the same here. Please help me- it seems much quieter here than Krakow...
welshguyinpolaThreads: 32
Posts: 462
Joined: Jan 9, 08 ♂ 		 Sep 23, 11, 15:32    #2
Yep it is a ghost town here, can get u down a lil in winter. Which part of Gdansk do u live in?
maddieplonkThreads: 3
Posts: 9
Joined: Sep 23, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 23, 11, 16:09    #3
Pruszcz...any ideas to fish friends around here? thanks
PWEIThreads: 5
Posts: 894
Joined: Jul 28, 11 ♂ 		 Sep 23, 11, 16:16    #4
Pruszcz

Unlucky: I lived there for a few weeks before realising that Gdansk would be a far better place to live.

There used to be an English conversation club but I have no idea if it is still running.
scottie1113Threads: 11
Posts: 873
Joined: Mar 13, 07 ♂ 		 Sep 23, 11, 16:23    #5
I live and teach in the Old Town. Maybe I can help you. Send me an email or pm and I'll give you more details.
TrixityThreads: 15
Posts: 48
Joined: Sep 26, 09 ♂ 		 Sep 24, 11, 09:47    #6
I'm English and living in Gdansk (Przymorze). There's no expat scene here that I know of and I miss having expats (particularly fellow Brits) to meet up with. I had an English mate here, but he went back to the UK a few months ago. I'm starting to miss the UK lately as well and I think I'm going through the withdrawal phase of cultural adjustment of living in a foreign country, so it would be great to meet up with some fellow Brits who are here, just to not feel so isolated.

Your post is perfect timing because I was thinking of posting something the last few days. There must be other brits living here in Gdansk (Trojmiasto) surely!

Come out, come out, wherever you are!
welshguyinpolaThreads: 32
Posts: 462
Joined: Jan 9, 08 ♂ 		 Sep 24, 11, 13:19    #7
I live in Sopot and wouldnt mind meeting up if ur all up for it. PM me and we can sort sth out.

Maddie, I dont envy you living in Przuszcz, it is the land God forgot. U'd be better off if u could movew to Gdansk
maddieplonkThreads: 3
Posts: 9
Joined: Sep 23, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 24, 11, 14:20    #8
GREAT!! There's hope!! :)

I'm afraid I can't PM because I haven't posted enough yet. My email is maddieplonk@yahoo.com- drop me an email and we can sort something out. I'd love to hear some stories... hear a British accent over a beer.

re: conversation club- I don't think it exists any more :(

Maddie
delphiandomineThreads: 42
Posts: 9,954
Joined: Nov 25, 08 ♂ [Suspended] 		 Sep 24, 11, 14:23    #9
re: conversation club- I don't think it exists any more :(


Start one!

I need to put the photos online, but I've been running the "language exchange club" in Poznan for over 18 months now - and we get about 30-40 people coming every week. Just find a friendly pub with no loud music that will let you make a reservation, post online, post on facebook, stick up some posters in language schools - and people will come.

For instance - our meetings are organised with the Poznan CS community - http://www.couchsurfing.org (also - you're bound to find a few Brits on there that live there)
peter_olsztynThreads: 8
Posts: 760
Joined: Apr 18, 07  Pictures: 1 ♂ 		 Sep 24, 11, 14:44    #10
Maddie, I dont envy you living in Przuszcz, it is the land God forgot.
The only positive thing is that they build a highway passing nearby.
scottie1113Threads: 11
Posts: 873
Joined: Mar 13, 07 ♂ 		 Sep 24, 11, 16:00    #11
I'd love to hear some stories... hear a British accent over a beer.


I have some stories-I've been here for four years. However, I'm American but some of my friends are from the UK. There's really no expat scene here, but most of us go to Absinthe, a pub about 100m from the Golden Gate, next to the Wvbrzeze theater. You can always find someone there.
gumishuThreads: 17
Posts: 3,943
Joined: Apr 6, 09  Pictures: 1 ♂ 		 Sep 24, 11, 16:19    #12
The only positive thing is that they build a highway passing nearby.


there is one very positive thing about Pruszcz - it lies just next to Gdańsk and there is a train to Gdańsk every hour or even half an hour (most through trains stop at Pruszcz as far as I know) - aren't there also city buses that go from Pruszcz to at least Gdańsk Orunia? (you can catch a tram from Orunia to the city centre then)
tabrettThreads: 4
Posts: 27
Joined: Nov 6, 09 ♀ 		 Sep 24, 11, 17:42    #13
I live in Malbork, about an hour away from Gdansk. I have finally got myself sorted here and would be interested in meeting up with some people
welshguyinpolaThreads: 32
Posts: 462
Joined: Jan 9, 08 ♂ 		 Sep 24, 11, 17:56    #14
Maddie and tabrett, why are u here? IS it a relationship that brought u here or sth else???
maddieplonkThreads: 3
Posts: 9
Joined: Sep 23, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 24, 11, 18:22    #15
Well, I'm in Pruszcz (the land that God forgot)haha, because I have family here, and I'm in Poland to learn Polish... It's true though Gumishu, it's not hard to get into Gdansk from here- train/bus/mini van- takes 20 mins.

Call me eager, but, Expat evening at Absinthe bar next Saturday anyone???
scottie1113Threads: 11
Posts: 873
Joined: Mar 13, 07 ♂ 		 Sep 24, 11, 18:28    #16
Expat evening at Absinthe bar next Saturday anyone???



What time? I'll be there and I'll try to round up some friends, though most will probably be Polish.
maddieplonkThreads: 3
Posts: 9
Joined: Sep 23, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 25, 11, 15:45    #17
That's fine by me- 8:00?

I can put it on the meetings page too
scottie1113Threads: 11
Posts: 873
Joined: Mar 13, 07 ♂ 		 Sep 25, 11, 19:29    #18
8.00 is good. If the weather is good, I'll be outside. Just ask at the bar for Scott. They know me. They'll tell you where I am.
TrixityThreads: 15
Posts: 48
Joined: Sep 26, 09 ♂ 		 Sep 25, 11, 19:42    #19
Count me in!
maddieplonkThreads: 3
Posts: 9
Joined: Sep 23, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 25, 11, 20:38    #20
Awesome!
Tabrett- you in? welshguy?
maddieplonkThreads: 3
Posts: 9
Joined: Sep 23, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 26, 11, 12:53    #21
http://www.cafeabsinthe.pl/english.html

Is this the one?
gdyniageordie  Sep 26, 11, 13:59    #22
Hi Maddie

the jazz club near to the cinema in gdynia has an english/expat quiz every thirsday night and it's usually full.
scottie1113Threads: 11
Posts: 873
Joined: Mar 13, 07 ♂ 		 Sep 26, 11, 20:29    #23
Is this the one?



Yep! :) maddie i'm sending you my mobile mumber in a pm.
weetzielynnThreads: 1
Posts: 11
Joined: Jul 31, 11 ♀ 		 Sep 27, 11, 11:03    #24
Hi all!

My husband and I recently moved from Chicago, IL USA to Gdynia Centrum area and have been looking for some English ex-pat gatherings. Would definately love to meet up in Gdansk this Saturday! (Let me just work on a babysitter for the kids :)) Feel free to email me at sarah.tristan@hotmail.com...I also am too new to PM.

Gdyniageorgie - do you know the name of the jazz club? Is it in the cinema building? Any information is greatly appreciated!

Hope to meet you soon!
Aussiechick  Nov 26, 11, 23:46    #25
Hi, I am in similar situation as you. My background is Polish, but am Australian. Been living in Old Town Gdansk for the past month and will be here for one year. It's getting cold so opportunites to go out and mingle and becoming smaller and I need to go out and chat with english speaking people! Where are we all in Gdansk???!! If there are any more Gdansk meet ups please count me in! ( am female, 33yrs, single, no kids)
Wroclaw BoyThreads: 57
Posts: 5,478
Joined: Jul 3, 09  Pictures: 2  Gold Member MEMBER ♂ 		 Nov 26, 11, 23:50    #26
Aussiechick:
am female, 33yrs, single,

Nice looking?
scottie1113Threads: 11
Posts: 873
Joined: Mar 13, 07 ♂ 		 Nov 27, 11, 00:10    #27
Aussiechick:
Hi, I am in similar situation as you. My background is Polish, but am Australian. Been living in Old Town Gdansk for the past month and will be here for one year. It's getting cold so opportunites to go out and mingle and becoming smaller and I need to go out and chat with english speaking people! Where are we all in Gdansk???!! If there are any more Gdansk meet ups please count me in! ( am female, 33yrs, single, no kids)


I've been living in Old Town for 4 1/2 years and I'm always happy to help people here. Maybe we could meet for coffee someday and talk. If you register, you can send me a PM. I've met a couple of the other posters on this thread. Nice people.

What are you doing in Gdansk?
AussiechickThreads: 3
Posts: 13
Joined: Nov 29, 11 ♀ 		Edited by: Aussiechick  Nov 29, 11, 20:38    #28
@ Wroclaw Boy

Haha, ok after writing that, it did seem a little online dating. :p To answer your question, my background is Polish... so of course! :)
AussiechickThreads: 3
Posts: 13
Joined: Nov 29, 11 ♀ 		Edited by: Aussiechick  Nov 29, 11, 20:48    #29
@ Scottie113

Hey Scottie, thanks for the post. Coffee meet up sounds good, am always keen to meet new people. I'm here in Gdansk helping to look after my grandmother for the next year.
THE HITMANThreads: 1
Posts: 416
Joined: Jun 15, 10  Pictures: 1 ♂ 		Edited by: THE HITMAN  Nov 30, 11, 00:07    #30
Aussiechick:
my background is Polish... so of course!

Nice photo - fancy a blind date ? - without babcia. lol

page 1 of 2:  1  2  Next »

Home / Penpals, Friends / Unanswered [this forum] | Similar


Similar discussions:

WOULD LIKE TO MEET PEOPLE IN KATOWICE, POLISH OR ENGLISH :)  35yo guy from western europe looking for Polish GF


Random: To all Polish speaking employees in the UK ("Improper Language Use")

Only registered and logged-in users may post here. Please log in or register.


59 [Guests - 44 / Members - 15] users on live forums now


Home | Unanswered | Archives | Random | Statistics Time in Poland: 21:50 / May 26

About Us | Contact Us | Rules, Privacy | Poland Advertising
© 2005-12 PolishForums.com