From Bell’s telephone to iPhone

Today’s session at Window on America center Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine)  started with a lively talk with our American friends – PCV Kathryn and Sam. We had a lot to discuss after their extended absence.
-    the girls told about their travels around Ukraine within the framework of Peace Corp projects
-    we told them about the history of the International Women’s Day and its celebration in Ukraine
-    girls  answered the questions about their roots
-    the Club members explained to them some popular myths about the Ukrainian  nation
-    we reviewed the tradition of St. Patrick’s day  celebration in Ireland, the USA and Ukraine.
The conversation was enjoyed by all the club members including several new comers who introduced themselves to the audience.
The official part of the Club session was dedicated to the anniversary of A. Bell – the inventor of the telephone.
We have discussed numerous aspects of telephone communications -
-    the history of telephone spreading in the USA
-    how the telephone works
-    how the mobile phone works
-    how wireless system Bluetooth works
-    what is a Smartphone
-    how to choose a Smartphone.
 The discussion was illustrated by relevant documentaries and You Tube videos on a big screen. The discussion was continued further : the club members answered  questions about the way  modern phones affect  our lives.
The number of visitors – 23 persons.

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Links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX0vAQkMyOY&feature=related  long 11 min history of phone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdIXoceFgk8&feature=related  bell invention

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koylq78LzoM&feature=related  how tel works

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e601moNCA7Q&feature=related  short video about tel prices

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv9dRENgDoc&feature=related  how mobilw phone works

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1p4c7Gf8d8&feature=related   bluetoothe  wireless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROfqitvakJ0  smartphone explanation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlvFHZEI6-4&feature=related  how to choose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHWRkuDlNOE iphone intro by Jobs

1. What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘telephone’?
2. How important is the telephone to you?
3. What would life be like with no telephone?
4. Do you ever talk in English on the phone?
5. How many calls do you make every day? How many of these are necessary?
6. Who comes to your mind first when your telephone rings?
7. Have you ever received any prank calls?
8. Do you think Internet telephone will replace the current telephone system one day?
9. What’s the best and worst news you’ve received over the phone?
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11. Chuck Palahniuk said: "People use a telephone because they hate being close together and they are scared of being alone." Do you agree?
12. Do you like using the telephone?
13. What was your longest telephone call?
14. What is the most annoying thing about using the phone?
15. Do you worry about your telephone bill?
16. Can you remember life before the mobile phone?
17. Do you think you use the telephone too much?
18. Do you like listening to other people’s telephone conversations?
19. Have you ever got really angry with someone over the telephone?
20. Do men or women talk more on the phone? Why?
21. Ogden Nash said: "Middle age is when you're sitting at home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn't for you." Do you agree?