Background Notes, Poland
In this well-known clip from the Polish film, ‘How I Began Planet War II’ (Jak rozpętałem II-gą wojnę światową), a Polish prisoner utilizes a false name to thwart the Nazis. You never ever know when speaking a language that sounds like a mouthful of bees could come in handy. Attempting discourse in the Polish language can be terrifying and humiliating, but thankfully for you most Poles, especially young people, have a healthy command of the English language. Our mission is…