Themes of Peace and Pope have been Discussed at the Window on America Center in Lutsk.

“We are Ukrainians and the Future is in Our Hands”, said the WOA Center visitors who

believed in themselves and their power to change their country.

The discussion was led by Terry Mattison., the former America Peace Corps Volunteer in Lutsk.

Peace and hope were the main themes of discussion.

The dominant idea was that people of Ukraine   needed to be free to choose what they wanted, they needed to let go of the past and move into the future with hope, faith and trust in themselves and God.

The meeting showed that Ukrainian people wanted to choose their direction for the future!

New Insights into American Culture and Society!

On May 28, 2014 the group of American Sport Lovers Gathered at the Window on America Center in Lutsk.

The main goal of the meeting was to increase awareness of:

·        different sports,

·         games for the whole world,

·        women in sports

·        sporting events.

Informative presentation, lovely discussions allowed the students to gain profound understanding of the value of the games that Americans play, the influence of sports around the world, etc.

We hope that numerous WOA Center resources used at the presentation helped to provide to readers not only interesting information about Sports in America, but new insights as well into American culture and society.

English Language Teachers Started Learning WOA Center in Lutsk Resources.

On May 21, 2014 the Window on America Center in Lutsk hosted a meeting for the  teachers (16 people )of English language from local and regional schools.

During the meeting the audience learned about the latest collection of English language learning and teaching resources at the Center.

The focus was made on the resources that help educators in becoming more familiar with modern technologies associated with teaching and learning English language, mainly:

types of learning and teaching resources;

strategies for effective resources development;

 Kindles in teaching and learning English;

guidance on how resources can be effectively used with examples of good practice.

Come to the Window on America Center in Lutsk and use free up-to-date educational resources!

"Happy Mothers' Day!" Wished the WOA Center in Lutsk Visitors to All Mothers

On May 11, 2014 the Window on America Center in Lutsk visitors had a Discussion on Mother’s Day Celebration in the USA and in Ukraine.

  The audience learned about the International history and tradition of the holiday.

The Window on America Center Numerous Resourses helped the present audience when learning about that celebration honoring mothers  and motherhood.

3 years - Mom, you're my best!

10 years - Mom, I love you!

15 - Mama, do not shout!

18 - I want to go away from this house

35 - I want to go back to my mother!

50 years - I am afraid to lose you, mom!

70 years - I would give everything to see you again, mom!

International Jazz Day Brings New Visitors To the Window on America Center in Lutsk

Jazz Day encourages jazz fans all over the world to attend jazz events and parties. Why not take part in lovely and informative presentations and discussions?

The Window on America Center in Lutsk was chosen as the place were during the last week pupils, students and American music lovers gathered to talk and learn more about music genres , mainly jazz, rap, reggae, blues etc.

The events were designed in the form of discussions so every visitor could participate in debates, ask questions and get answers.

 

 

 

                                                                

The colorful paper show MUSIC SCENEAND HEARD made the meetings more informative. 

This exciting exhibition featured about 10 posters from music icons

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 To get the detailed information on the history of jazz, jazz styles and artists the present audience was proposed to talk over the following questions:

·          What type of music do you most like to listen;

·         What is a new popular type of music at the moment

After the present audience shared their knowledge on that subject they could listen to the American music ensembles.

Are You Excited to Celebrate Easter? Come to the WOA Center in Lutsk and Learn More about that Holiday!

The WOA Center visitors in Lutsk hosted a series of events devoted to Easter’s history and traditions.

 Easter is celebrated by many people throughout the world, either out of religious significance or adherence to cultural traditions. 

During the week the series of activities were organized at the Center. The presentation “Facts about Easter” that contained information about popular Easter traditions helped the visitors to understand the meaning of common Easter symbols, the ways to celebrate Easter, etc. 

The Easter events and activities showed that the celebration of Easter became a good tradition to get together at the Center, communicate effectively, and have a good time.

I am wishing you a Happy Easter!

May your days be filled with Love, Peace, Abundance and Brightness!

New Arrivals at the WOA Center in Lutsk! Everyone Is Welcome!

The information resource Center "Window on America" ​​received a significant gift from the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine - new resources.

 

Books, magazines, movie on DVDs, books and manuals, games and brochures we invite You to

to explore, and more—to learn, practice, and maintain English language skills.