Overview
With a thousand-year history scathed by battles and bloodshed, Poland is well represented in the history books. But its spirit is owed to the fact that it has managed to shrug off this dusty image to emerge like a phoenix from the flames. Since the fall of communism in 1989 it has catapulted itself to the attentions of the outside world as a top tourist destination for its beautifully restored historic architecture, natural beauty and zest for life.
The ravages of World War II are long gone but never underestimated. Moving memorials to the victims of the Nazi concentration camps remain intact, while Jewish communities are thriving in cities like Kraków that are havens for top notch kosher food and klezmer music. The country’s cultural richness is matched by its splendid topography that takes in national parks, a solid stretch of Baltic coastline and lakeside retreats.
- Beautiful country
- Friendly people
- Lots of jobs with decent salaries
- Good students
- Fascinating history
Things you might not know about Teaching English in Poland
- On average Polish families have more people in their households than any other European country.
- Polish pizzas aren’t topped with tomato sauce! The waiters bring the sauce to the table in a separate jug pitcher, and you pour it on yourself!
- The Polish peel bananas from the opposite end to most other people!
- The country’s name comes from the tribe “Polanie”, which means “people living in open fields”.
