Movie Club "Christmas Story"

December 25, 2011 in Lutsk WOA center there was the meeting of our Movie Club. 8 persons were present, one American among them (Terry Mettison). We watched the film “Christmas story”. After watching the film we discussed it answering the questions about the film. 

Happy New Year

Christmas carol "Jingle bells".

Christmas celebrations!

December 18, 2011 in WOA center in Lutsk there was the celebration of Christmas. 20 people were present, two Americans among them (Melissa Krut, Terry Mettison) and one African-American girl from Africa - Christabel M (a student). First there was demonstrated a presentation about the Christmas Holiday in the USA. Then we sang Christmas carols (American and Ukrainian) and the jazz group “Double voice” was invited to our holiday. They performed three Christmas carols: “Christmas is coming”, “White winter” and “Shchedryk”. All people took part in singing. It was very merry, interesting and delightful. All Americans were very grateful for this meeting. It was like a piece of America (with American atmosphere) in the center.

Christmas is coming!

December 15, 2011 in WOA center in Lutsk there was the preparation to the Christmas holidays!

 

An excursion for teachers!

December 12, 2011 in the IC “Window on America” in Lutsk there was the presentation of the WOA center for teachers of English from Lutsk and regional schools (14 persons). The meeting was held by the WOA Center coordinator using modern technologies, mainly slide show. During the presentation the teachers learned much that one could find in the center, its services, etc.

 The detailed information was provided to pay teacher’s attention to the Center Resources that gave current information about the United States of America. The teachers got acquainted with the schedule of working of the center, got to know about the clubs and events that one can visit coming to the center. They also got acquainted with new technical devices that are in the center (iPads and Kindle).

New literature and a lot of new table games in LutskWOA center!

 December 8, 2011 Lutsk WOA center has reached a new literature and many interesting board games, which certainly will contribute to easier and fun learning English. Now in the center there will be days of Table games and if you are 8 or more years and you're actively studying English and want to know more about the U.S., you have one more reason to visit our center! Welcome!

 

An excursion for pupils!

December 10, 2011 in the IC “Window on America” there was the presentation of the WOA center for pupils of secondary school #13, 10^th and 11^th form from Lutsk (24 persons). The meeting was held by the WOA Center coordinator using modern technologies, mainly slide show. During the presentation the pupils learned much that one could find in the center, its services, etc.

The detailed information was provided to pay pupils’ attention to the Center Resources that gave current information about the United States of America. The pupils got acquainted with the schedule of working of the center, got to know about the clubs and events that one can visit coming to the center. They also had such a possibility to work with iPads and got acquainted with information on Kindle.

December 3 "International Day of people with disabilities".

 

December 4, 2011 in Lutsk WOA center there was demonstrated a documentary “First of all we are people” devoted to people with disabilities. 20 persons were present, three Americans among them (Melissa Krut, Terry Mettison, Bernard Cheriff). There were also people with visual impairments. All were positively impressed by the film and everyone could express their opinions on the film after watching it. The discussion took place partly in English and partly in Ukrainian, because there were people who did not speak English. People with disabilities willingly shared with us their stories of how they lost their vision, difficulties which they have first of all in their position and how our society could help them. They also asked don’t sympathize them because the pity is the worst thing and they would like to be on an equal position with others.