Resources

Web Sites


  • Poznan life! - Great website with many useful information related to Poznan and Wielkopolska region. Find where to eat, sleep, shop and play. Cultural sponge, click here to find the cultural attractions waiting for curious visitors. Shopper - it is also place for your findings.
  • Poznan's Past -  Historian, this is a great starting point for your research related to the history of Poznan
  • Tours in and around Poznan - Be inspired by tour offered by professional organization. Maybe it would be more beneficial to sign up for one of these options?
  • Weather Forecast - Don't let the weather surprise you! Enter Poznan, Poland in the search bar to get forecast for city of Poznan.
  • Shops and shopping in Poznan - Attention shoppers! Poznan is a large city and can offer variety of shopping experience from tiny locally owned businesses and open markets to the large malls. This website will help you finds some popular shopping areas and directory how to get there.

Gadgets


  • Type of the Gadget (title) - Short description of how it pertains to student's use for the activity.
  • YouTube video titled " Poznan city for you. Short Walk."  -  Get the authentic experience of walking on the streets of Poznan captured with amateur camera.


  • Currency Converter:  Although Poland is now part of the European Union, its citizens still use the Polish currency. To survive in Poland, one will need to know how to calculate the value of Polish Zloty (PLN).


  • Translator: To better enjoy Polish culture it is good to understand the language. This simply translator will let you translate Polish words in to English and vice versa.



Computer Based Non-Internet


  • Media Type: "Title"; Author and/or ; Publisher ; (Year of Publishing). - Short Description
  • DVD: "Poland Adventure - Steam Around the World"; CustomFlix (2006) - At the turn of the 21th century, the area of Wielkopolska in Western Poland was the home of one of the last regular steam operated railways in the world. Experience a ride in the cab of one of the magnificent Polish steam locomotives, and enjoy the disappearing experience of regular steam railroading with Poland adventure.
  • Spreadsheet Learning Tool: "Do we have time for that?"; Magdalena Galloway (2008) - There is a lot to see during such a short trip. Make sure that your scheduled attractions will not overlap and planned activities won't take longer than scheduled time. This spreadsheet will help you to keep track of your schedule and to calculate the total time allocated for different activities during your trip.

Non-Computer, Traditional Media


  • Media Type: "Title"; Author; Publisher; (Year of Publishing). - Short Description
  • Book: "Poland - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!)"; Greg Allen; Kuperard (2006). - These concise guides include explanation of customs, values, and tradition historical, religious, and political background, life at home leisure, social, and cultural life do's, don'ts, and taboos and many more
  • Book: "Eat Smart in Poland: How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure"; J. Peterson; D. Peterson; J.V. Medaris; Ginkgo Press (2000)- contains fascinating food history, insight on regional specialties, great recipes to preview the tastes of the country, useful phrases, handy shopping tips, and two extensive bilingual dictionaries to simplify navigating menu and market. Travelers can now easily determine whats on the menu, whats in the market, whats on their plate, and what they can ask for as they travel.
  • Map: "Poland Map by ITMB (Travel Reference Map)"; International Travel Maps and Books; (2006) - Folded paper road and travel map in color. Includes inset map of Poznan.
  • Audio CD: "Basic Polish"; Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur; Pimsleur; (2006) - Learn to Speak and Understand Polish with Pimsleur Language Programs


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