Last Day in Israel - taking a look at Poland

Last Day in Israel, time to say goodbye but also time to take a look at Poland, where we will meet in a few weeks time. We interviewed some of our friends from Israel, asking them about Poland:

Why do you want to come to Poland?

-We want to meet new friends and try polish food. We want also see for the first time the

snow.

Do you know any celebrity person from Poland?

-Yes, sure. I know the most famous player-Robert Lewandowski.

What do you think about polish teenagers?

-I think that we are similar. Just the language is difference.

Which city do you want to visit in Poland?

-I want to visit Krakow. It is interesting for me to see the old city.

Is it important for you to come to Poland?

-Yes. It is important to see historical places and find out the history of Jews.

Did you visit any country in Europe?

-I visited England, France and many other.

What do you think about Poland?

-When I listen "Poland" it is associate with sad situation in my family. My grandma was in camp but she survived. I want to visit this country and know her feelings when she was there.

Karolina: What do you know about Poland?
Yahav: Not much. I know just two cities Krakow and Warsaw.
Karolina: What about the weather?
Yahav: In Poland it is colder than in Israel, I have never seen snow. But I think that winter in Poland is beautiful.
Karolina: What do you think about Polish people?
Yahav: Before I took part in this project I had heard that they are mean and selfish.
Karolina: What do you want to do in Poland?
Yahav: Meet girls and go to the party and go shopping.

Marta, Dawid and Milena talked to Eyal:

1. -Have you ever been to Poland?

-Not yet.

2. -How often does it snow in Israel?

-Almost never, only in the mountains.

3. -What do you know about Poland?

-There was Holocaust.

4. -Does Poland have access to the sea?

-Yes, we checked the map before you came.

5. -What does a typical Polish boy look like?

-Tall, blonde, with blue eyes.

6. -What is your dream?

-To have a good car and a big family.

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