Students celebrate The Year of English at "Window on America"

Master students of the Electrical Engineering faculty visited "Window on America" center. They got acquainted with various services this center offers to everyone interested in the language and culture of the USA.
One of the most useful was the opportunity to access one of the biggest electronic libraries e-Library USA. This electronic resource can be very helpful in their research and preparation for Master thesis.
You can both work and have fun at the "Window on America" center. 
"Apples to Apples" is one of the various board games the Center visitors can enjoy. This simple game is a funny chance to use your imagination and learn new words and their combinations.
Learning can be fun with Window on America and the Department of Foreign Languages.
The number of visitors – 6 persons.
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Presentation of WOA’s resources for students

Today "Window on America" center (Dnipropetrovsk / Ukraine) had a presentation of free resources for those wishing to improve their English skills. The presentation was arranged for the first-year students group from the Dnipropetrovsk National Mining University of Ukraine (NMUU).
They listened to the presentation of the useful library resources for languages’ study and free resources for improving the English skills. Students examined the WOA’s technical equipment, the DOUNB Library’s collection of documents in foreign languages at the respective department, the WOA’s  book & image display  “If you want to study in the USA” and “America 24/7”.
Students learned about the numerous activities:
-    free access to the digital “eLibrary USA” to prepare scientific papers,
-    possibility to watch US movies with authentic soundtrack  ( in a group or individually),
-    possibility to meet  native speakers at the “Gabfest” English-speaking  club  sessions.
 

The students reviewed the promotional trailer about the library resources and received promotional materials. They were invited to follow the WOA’s announcements via the website, social networks (Facebook), to view reference materials and on-line links to the blog (http://woadnepr.blogspot.com/).
Number of participants – 15 persons.
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Bye for now! It’s a Summer Break!

"Window on America" Center Dnipropetrovsk completes its project of collaboration with students of the National Mining University «From mines to art heights».
American lecturer at the Dnipropetrovsk National Mining University – Mr. Brian Chang – spent 10 months in our city. During all this time he encouraged students to visit the library and participate in its activities. He particularly recommended the WOA’s film collection and screening of the best American movies.
During today’s visit the NMU students watched iconic adventure film about the time travel «Back to the Future» (1985).
 

Mr. Brian stopped the film on a regular basis to explain to the students American idioms and cultural phenomena presented in the movie. He also asked questions on the content of the film to check the students’ comprehension.
We hope for further cooperation with the Mining University students and lecturers!
Number of participants – 11.
 

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Within the framework of the “From mines to art heights” project the "Window on America" Center (Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine) was visited by the group of National Mining University students majoring in IT studies. The group was accompanied by the English language lecturer - Mr. Brian Chung, the Fulbright academic exchange lecturer from New York.
The WOA Center premises were used as a site for an out-of-class training session. The freshmen continued to watch and discuss an American action-adventure movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) directed by Steven Spielberg. Movie ranked among the greatest films of all time in the action-adventure genre and often in general.
The story tells about archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones who hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.
 

Mr. Brian stopped the film on a regular basis to explain to the students American idioms and cultural phenomena presented in the movie. He also asked questions on the content of the film to check the students’ comprehension.
Number of participants – 12.
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Star Wars, IV. A New Hope. From mines to art heights - 10

Within the framework of the “From mines to art heights” project the "Window on America" Center (Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine) was visited by the group of National Mining University students majoring in IT studies. The group was accompanied by the English language lecturer - Mr. Brian Chung, the Fulbright academic exchange lecturer from New York.
The WOA Center premises were used as a site for an out-of-class training session. The freshmen continued to watch and discuss an American movie Star Wars, IV. A New Hope.
Mr. Brian stopped the film on a regular basis to explain to the students American idioms and cultural phenomena presented in the movie. He also asked questions on the content of the film to check the students’ comprehension.
Number of participants – 7.

Groundhog Day

Within the framework of the “From mines to art heights” project the "Window on America" Center (Dnipropetrovsk , Ukraine) was visited by the group of National Mining University students majoring in IT studies. The group was accompanied by the English language lecturer - Mr. Brian Chung, the Fulbright academic exchange lecturer from New York.
The WOA Center premises were used as a site for an out-of-class training session. The freshmen continued to watch and discuss an American movie Groundhog Day (1993). The story tells about a weatherman who finds himself living the same day over and over again
Mr. Brian stopped the film on a regular basis to explain to the students American idioms and cultural phenomena presented in the movie. He also asked questions on the content of the film to check the students’ comprehension.
Number of participants – 7.

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From mines to art heights – 4

Within the framework of the “From mines to art heights” project the "Window on America" Center (Dnipropetrovsk , Ukraine) was visited by the group of National Mining University students majoring in IT studies. The group was accompanied by the English language lecturer - Mr. Brian Chung, the Fulbright academic exchange lecturer from New York.
The WOA Center premises were used as a site for an out-of-class training session. The freshmen continued to watch and discuss an American movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993). The story tells about the adventures of three pets escaped from a California ranch. They plan to find their owners in San Francisco
Mr. Brian stopped the film on a regular basis to explain to the students American idioms and cultural phenomena presented in the movie. He also asked questions on the content of the film to check the students’ comprehension.
Number of participants – 7.

From the mines to art heights

Within the framework of the “From the mines to art heights” project the students of Mining University visited the "Window on America" Center (Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine).
The group was accompanied by the English language lecturer Mr. Brian Chung, the Fulbright academic exchange lecturer from New York.
The objective of the visit was to introduce the students to the American comedy film written, produced and directed by John Hughes  with actors Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara starring.
The film was presented to students who wish to improve their language skills.
Plot: A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite of what the principal thinks of that.
Participants number – 11.
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Celebrating with friends

Today the staff of Window on America center Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, was invited to a formal meeting at the Dnipropetrovsk National Mining University. The Foreign Languages Chair of the University is a long time WOA’s partner. The NMU’s FL Chair actively participates in Fulbright academic exchange programs and introduces all the Fulbright professors to the WOA Centre. The professors become loyal friends of the WOA and it Clubs. This year’s Fulbright lecturer – Mr. Brian Chung – was introduced to the WOA staff during the formal meeting at the Mining University. We have made plans for the future cooperation with Mr. Chung who is the youngest of all the Fulbright lecturers so far.
For the 80th anniversary of the FL Chair the WOA’s Head Svitlana Usenko wrote an article which was published in the University newspaper (edition of 500 copies). The formal meeting today demonstrated to the WOA staff the importance of the English language for the NMU academics and students. We have congratulated the colleagues, wished them many good things and enjoyed a lovely concert performed by the students and lecturers of the University.

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Time Management

At the Information and Resource Center "Window on America» (Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine) the visitors ​​learned to manage time. Moderator of the English speaking Club Gabfest session was a young and ambitious student of the National Mining University – Misha Melnychuk. He introduced the audience to the technology of the Time Management which aims to improve the efficiency of its use. Initially, time management referred to just business or work activities, but eventually the term broadened to include personal activities as well.

A time management system is a designed combination of processes, tools, techniques, and methods. Time management is usually a necessity in any project development as it determines the project completion time and scope. The major themes arising from the literature on time management include the following1) creating an environment conducive to effectiveness 2) Setting of priorities; 3) carrying out activity around those priorities 4) the process of reduction of time spent on non-priorities. Each club member had a chance to speak about their personal experience of time. Together the group formulated the rules / suggestions for the organization of working and private time. All present at the meeting received very interesting and useful information.

Number of participants – 25 persons.

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How to Manage Your Time