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.

Meetings at the WOA Center in Lutsk Helped Promote Positive Outcomes for Teachers, Students, and Schools.

During these days (April 08-09, 2014) the Window on America Center in Lutsk hosted a meeting for the 23  teachers of English language from local and regional schools.

The two days meeting was a great opportunity to:

• share academic progress and growth,
• discuss strategies to support students' learning
• discuss issues that may be interfering with students' learning and growth.

The main focus of these regular events is learning about technologies that can influence the process of education. It's also important to discuss factors that can affect learning, such as the latest collection of English language learning and teaching resources at the Window on America Center in Lutsk..

 During the first day the audience was proposed to participate at the presentation about the Center, its resources, numerous programs, meetings and clubs. The main emphasis was made on the programs that help the people to practice their English.

The second day had more practical character: the teachers could try how to use modern technologies that provided intense and meaningful practice of language in the classroom and at home:

1.      board games;

2.      language learning programs;

3.      Kindles in teaching and learning English;

4.      the audio books;

5.      audio language courses.

We believe that free access to the Window on America Center resources will result in positive influences on the process of English language teaching and learning.

Nice Way to Attract People into the World of Modern Technologies at the Window on America Center in Lutsk!

On March 26, 2014 the WOA Center took part at the Information Day that was organized at the Volyn Research library.

The main objective of that day was to raise awareness of the electronic resources of the Center and to attract more visitors to the Center. It is also aims to help people to get up to date information about the United States of America.

The visitors (about 27 people) were proposed to look through the audio books and audio materials, classical American Movies on DVDs, resources on CDs that provide a wealth of materials on US business, education, government, media, etc.

Also there was presented an authoritative resource Information USA for audience seeking information about U.S. political processes, America society, culture, etc.

Welcome to WOA Center in Lutsk!

The Window on America Center in Lutsk Training Programs Promote Modern Teaching Methods in Effective Learning of English Language!

On March 20, 2014 English language teachers from local and regional schools visited the Window on America Center in Lutsk.

The WOA coordinator made informative presentation about the Center, its resources, numerous programs, meetings and clubs. 

The main emphasis was made on

    1.        language learning programs;

    2.          Kindles in teaching and learning English;

    3.           the audio books, etc.

 

 During the meeting the present audience learned much that one could find in the center, its services, etc. 

We believe that the acquaintance with the WOA Center is the first step towards the future collaboration!

Educational Advising Center „Osvita“ Provides Services to the Window on America Center in Lutsk Visitors!

On March 17, 2014 the students from Lesya Ukrainka Eastern European National University expanded their knowledge on Education USA and discussed the key points about issues related to international education and exchange opportunities. 

 

 The presentation "Enter to U.S. Universities : how succeed in the accession process and financial aid" was led by Andrew Hatalyak, the Director of OSVITA Educational Advising Center.

During the two hour presentation the main emphasis was made on the following topics:

• the US system of education and the process of entering to universities and colleges in the USA, 
• the possibility of receiving financial aid from universities, international organizations and private foundations,
• finding courses or curricula in universities and colleges in the United States of America;
• information about study materials for preparation for the tests, etc.

At the end of the meeting the present audience asked questions about education in the USA and got profound answers.

The individual talks were of  great help for the visitors.

If You are interested in the topic of Education in the USA we recommend to come to the Window on America Center in Lutsk and use the resources we have on that topic.