English Grammar Club

 English Grammar Club began to work In February. It is headed by Robin Devos, volunteer from Belgium.  Robin has a very good knowledge of English and agreed to head an English Grammar Club. During the Tuesdays’ meetings members of the Club learn and repeat the rules of English Grammar and find out different features of English usage as well.  

English - Speaking Club

Welcome to the English-Speaking Club! Many interesting topics were discussed In February:

7.02 – Employment interview.

14.02 – St. Valentine’s Day.

   Every February, 14, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?

During the meeting members of the Club remembered the history of this celebration, how it all began and why. After that they exchanged views on habits to celebrate it in Ukraine and in different countries of the world especially in English speaking ones. Certainly Colin gave much more detailed information about the way it is celebrated in his family. As usual It was very useful and   

joyful.

21.02 – Words starting with letter “F”.

28.02 – Role Playing.

Welcome to Window on America center!

On February 27 Sumy Window on America Center presented its resources and services to 16 Ukrainian language teachers. We told the teachers about the various new clubs, programs, meetings, events in which they can participate with their schoolchildren. There are many services, programs and resources available to help instill a love for learning and reading in children in our center. We hope that visiting Window on America Center motivated our quests in studying the English language.

English Grammar Club

Join us every Tuesday and learn all about English Grammar.

English Grammar Club is for anyone who wants to learn English.  English Grammar Club is for students of any age.  It is an open discussion about English Grammar Rules and how to Speak Great English. 

English Grammar Club is a great way for anyone to learn new grammar and to refresh grammar learned in the past.  Bring a friend or family member. Minimum English Level should be Elementary, but everyone is invited.

Education USA

 On February, 10 the presentation “Study in the U.S. Here is your Opportunity” was given by Bulgakova Nataliya, the director of EducationUSA Center (Kharkiv) for 50 students of Sumy Branch Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs. During the presentation our participants knew about Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) and Opportunity Funding Program, which support talented foreign students, allow future leaders to study in the United States in order to improve knowledge and to learn about US culture and traditions.

Role Playing

Welcome to the English-Speaking Club! Many interesting topics were discussed in January:

10.01 and 17.01 – Role Playing

The first two meetings of the Club were devoted to the role playing. Members of the Club were divided into pairs and some of them in groups of three. The goal of each group was to represent in acting manner the prearranged situation. Colin beforehand prepared cheerful scenes and assigned roles. After a little preparation people showed their scenes. There was a storm of applause and laughter. After that a cheerful discussion took place.

24.01 – Australia Day

31.01 - Motivation

English Teachers in Sumy WOA

   On January 15, 20 English teachers from Sumy and Sumy region attended a meeting at the Sumy Window on America Center. We told the teachers about the resources of the American Center, which were designed to help them in their work, spoke about the various new programs of the Center.  Also we gave presentation on online resources for English teachers. At the center of attention was elibraryUSA. Magazines on teaching foreign languages and teaching materials also became subjects of interest to our guests.