Translation of polar in German

After breakfast we visited one of the largest markets in the country. It was very close to the hotel and we were tempted to buy souvernirs and other stuff that we would never use ever again.
Oh great, i want to learn English with you. It am so happy that you will help me. Thank you lots and lots. Where do you live? I live in Switzerland, near the city of Basel. I'm a student of economics.
I think there are many similar words in English and in German like park, house, bank and many more. Many people in Germany know these words, although they do not speak English properly.