Dnipropetrovsk school No.28 is a specialized school with the focus on foreign languages study (English). The school is located quite far from the DOUNB Library, but it does not hinder its close ties with WOA Dnipropetrovsk; we have been partners for a long time.
The WOA staff was invited to participate in the Foreign Languages Week at school on a day dedicated to the American English.
The WOA’s Head Svitlana Usenko introduced the WOA centre and its resources to the school children and teachers. She demonstrated to the group the authentic maps of the USA available at the WOA Centre – the political and geographical ones. She also briefed the student on her visit to the USA through the “Open World” Exchange program.
The WOA staff member Tamara Gavryliuk created a slide show “Kobzar’s American Friend”.
The PP presentation reminded the students about facts of Shevchenko’s biography with the focus on his painting talent, introduced new vocabulary and art terms. The presentation highlighted the fact of Shevchenko’s acquaintance and friendship with an outstanding African-American Shakespearian actor – Ira Aldridge .The students’ attention was drawn to Ira Aldridge’s portrait by Shevchenko. They read and rendered into English the memoirs of the person who witnessed their friendship.
The 200th Shevchenko’s anniversary is widely celebrated in Ukraine and the information about his friendship with the outstanding American actor has cultural and educational value.
Number of participants – 75 persons.
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