Language learning with Rosetta Stone

On February 10, 18 students of Sumy Arts College visited the WOA for the first time. They were interested in the WOA center information resources and what public events related to the English language they can attend. The WOA coordinator made a presentation and acquainted them with the Rosetta Stone for learning English, the most popular world multi-media English language leaning software. It teaches language in a very dynamic way and help to teach what words mean without dull and boring.

Homes. Interiors. Traditions.

Welcome to English-Speaking Club. Last month we had a variety of topics discussed:
11.01 New Year Celebration
18.01 Homes.Interiors. Traditions.

A home is a place where a person lives. And it’s also a good chance to get acquainted not only with the personality of its owner, but also with the customs and traditions of his country. A home can tell much about the way people think, live, spend their free time. Today we’ve made a virtual trip to American homes. We’ve visited few apartments and houses. Some of them were typical American homes. We’ve seen the way American people furnish their apartments and what color gamut they prefer. We’ve paid special attention to details of the interiors and various accessories that make homes more comfortable.

25.01 Belgium

Great thanks!

We are very much glad to inform that Window on America Center had received nearly 50 new books. These books were donated by the Book Darien Aid Plan and the Cobb County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The AAUW is a national women's organization that does a great deal to advance women's rights and promotes the higher education of women through the granting of scholarships.
The necessity of fiction books is very high here and they are very popular among our customers.
Thank you so much and if there’s an opportunity we are always welcome efforts of people sending us books.
Please come to view our display!

The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA)

The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States. The international participants will travel to the United States in spring or fall 2012.
Application deadline: 4 April, 2011.
More about the program:
http://ukraine.usembassy.gov/programs-grants/current-programs-and-grants.html

Study in the USA

Academic ProgramThe Global Undergraduate Exchange Program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Ukraine for one year of full-time, non-degree study in the United States. First-year students will attend two-year community colleges and live in campus housing (dormitories) or with American host families. All other students will attend four-year universities and colleges and will live in campus housing.
Information on the program, criteria and application process are below, as well as at the IREX website (http://irex.ua/en/education/ugrad).
Applicants are urged to apply online at http://oas.irex.org/ugrad.
Deadline January 14, 2011

Christmas is coming…

Welcome to English - Speaking Club. Last month we had a variety of topics discussed:

7.12 Playing the Game “Mafia”

14.12 Christmas Carol ( party and movie)

Christmas is coming… It is the time for the whole family to get together at Christmas dinner. Christmas is one of the most popular and important holidays in the USA. And today we had a chance to learn more about Christmas traditions of the American people. We watched the film “Christmas Carol”. And it was a pleasant surprise for us that our volunteer Arden arranged a small stand-up party. So we enjoyed the national American drink and food.

Thanksgiving Day.

Welcome to English - Speaking Club. Last month we had a variety of topics discussed:

2.11 Communication

9.11 Playing the game "Let's get Acquainted"

16.11 Thanksgiving Day

23.11 Thanksgiving Party. Thanksgiving is a holiday in November and it is a time for people to think about the things they are thankful for. Families and friends come together to celebrate Thanksgiving. They gather around a large table to give thanks for all blessings they have received during the year.
On Tuesday our volunteer Arden decided to make a Thanksgiving party and everyone was welcome to enjoy the warm atmosphere of the holiday. Every guest tried to bring something to eat: fruit, sweets, chocolates, cookies, juice, rolls, and buns. Some people made their best to cook something themselves so they brought home-made food. Before sitting down to dinner, all the participants paused to give their thanks in turns. Then they learnt about Thanksgiving in the USA, discussed interesting issues, took part in playing activities and just communicated with each other. The party was of great success.

30.11 Signs of the Zodiac.