Thursday, November 27, 2014

Words of Thanks From Window on America Center Visitors!



During November 24-26, 2014 a group of pupils gathered at the WOA Center in Lutsk to learn  about the Pilgrims, the Indians, the Mayflower, and the First Thanksgiving.

During the meetings the audience explored the Thanksgiving Day history, the First Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving today.



The book exhibition “Thanksgiving Day in the USA” contained up to date books and articles in which this holiday, its customs and traditions were described. 




The best of the WOA Center resources were presented and helped the audience to understand the history of the United States of America, mainly the national holiday – the Thanksgiving Day!

Monday, November 24, 2014

Children about the United States of America!






 On October 19, 20, 23, 2014 three different groups of pupils in grades 6 through 8 together with English language teachers visited the Center.

The presentations displayed the United States of America with wonderful resources for learning. Useful facts about US states, US geography, famous people, famous places, and history – were the main topics of discussion among pupils.






The first meeting brought together the group of pupils (19) who had a great chance to explore America's diverse history.




The second meeting that was held on October 20, 2014 the audience (20) learned about Washington D.C - the city of museums, monuments, and political power.

 
The third gathering was led in discussion format so the pupils (21) could talk over a range of topics in American history and utilize interesting and engaging sources that are available at the Window on America Center in Lutsk.



Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Language Learning with Modern Technologies at the WOA Center in Lutsk!



On November 04, 2014 a group of young teachers of English visited the WOA Center to get acquainted with the latest collection of English language learning and teaching resources at the Window on America Center in Lutsk..
The meeting attracted the audience who enjoyed the ways of teaching language in different ways.



Of great interest among the teachers were modern and unusual technologies that provided meaningful practice of for young learners – board games.





The audience lovely participated in discussions and came to the right conclusion – English language learning games are the perfect approach in teaching for those who love learn English by playing.

Happy teaching and learning with modern resources at the Window on America Center in Lutsk!