Wednesday, January 29, 2014

No Obstacles to English Language Learning and Vocabulary Development!



During the last 7 years the Window on America Center in Lutsk has provide up-to-date information on the United States.
 The mission of our center is to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Ukraine. The Center accomplishes this by: providing information about U.S. history, government, society, culture and other spheres of life in America

The US Embassy Staff helps us a lot with good advice, moral and financial support! 

 The year 2014 begins with wonderful news – the interior of the Center will get a more modern look with new furniture. We are sure that it is the first step for attracting new visitors.



But the process of renovation can’t stop the people to read, learn and communicate. 

 

We are happy that the visitors don’t pay attention to some inconveniences and continue to come. 

 


 
Very soon the Window on America Center wide resources will attract more smart, bright, gifted readers. 
And we in our turn will provide a comfortable learning environment for everyone who wants  to get up-to-date information on the United States. 

Friday, January 24, 2014

Lutsk Window on America Center Visitors Honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day!




During the period of time from January 20, 2014 till January 24, 2014  about 26 people  gathered at the Window on America Center in Lutsk  to have a discussion to honor Martin Luther King Jr. as a leader in the American civil rights movements.

The event was designed to shed light on some historical moments in the USA, mainly the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom that took place in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963.




The paper show “August 28, 1963 March in Washington” was displayed at the Center so that the audience could learn more about the growing struggle for civil rights in the United States of America.

 The meeting was finished with Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech, a spirited call for racial justice and equality.

Monday, January 20, 2014

The Window on America Center in Lutsk Offers Wide Range of Interactive Board Games for Learning and Teaching English.



The idea to get together and learn language with fun attracted 12 people who enjoyed old classics like Monopoly, 10 Days in the USA, Scrabble - one of the most popular board games in the world.



During more than 2 hour meeting the audience played educational games and learned English vocabulary, sentence structures. 







 The games themselves have a wide variety of themes. There’s something for everyone.


Bananagram game is the most popular game among the visitors of the Center. 

It is the great way for learners to develop memory and cognitive skills while learning alphabetical order, word construction, consonants, and vowels, vocabulary, rhyming. 



The audience also was interested at playing more active games that helped to develop critical thinking.



Welcome! The Window on America Center in Lutsk is the place where  learning of the English language can be a fun and enjoyable experience for you.

Monday, January 13, 2014

American Film Lovers at the Window on America Center in Lutsk!



On January12,2014 the Window on America Center in Lutsk visitors (15 people) gathered to talk about American films history.
 Whether the movies were in the form of coin-operated nickelodeons, silent films, epic extravaganzas, or special effects blockbusters, motion pictures have captivated audiences worldwide.




During the meeting there was presented an up-to-date history of many aspects of American film, such as acting, directing, editing. 








The leader of the meeting Vadim prepared a wonderful presentation that helped the magic of American filmmaking came alive.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Christmas Celebrations at the Window on America Center in Lutsk!



For many people all around the world, Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year. It’s a time for families and friends to gather together, and for many Christians it is one of the holiest days of the year. 
And for many Ukrainian people – the Window on America Center visitors - December 25 became a strong tradition to gather at the Center and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
During these days 45 people came to the Center to mark the holiday.

The present audience learned more about the Christmas Holiday in the USA and around the world.  Relaxing instrumental Christmas holiday music was enjoyed with a good company and friendly atmosphere.
The book exhibit “Christmas Day in the USA” was organized at the Center.
 There was presented literature on history and traditions of Christmas celebration in the United States of America. 


The mood was really festive with carols and Christmas songs. : “Christmas is coming”, “White winter”, “Let It Snow”, and others.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to You all!
We wish You a wonderful and festive time with those you love!

Friday, December 20, 2013

The Window on America Center in Lutsk Center: an Important Resource Center for Teaching and Learning!



On December 16 and 19, 2013 the Window on America Center in Lutsk hosted a meeting for the  teachers 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.



Want to implement effective pedagogies in and beyond the classroom?


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


Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Welcome! The Window on America Center in Lutsk Helps You Really Learn English!


The method of language learning is important. And on December 10, 2013 the presentation of a new way to learn language -"English 123 in the library” – gathered 17 people at the Center who showed great desire to learn about the project and to participate in it.


"English 123 in the library” aimed to gather users with different levels of language skills: from beginner to middle level.


The course consists of four levels of training, which includes dialogue, movies, photo lessons.




The WOA Center staff made an informative presentation on "English 123 in the library” as a powerful method of language learning that is quick to learn and easy to use.


This is a very effective course after completing it the participants will receive a certificate of achievement and good knowledge.

Everyone who wants to Learn English is welcome to the Window on America Center in Lutsk!!!