Collaboration of DOUNB and the youth public organization “Ukraine needs you” continues with flying colors. As usually Wednesday is the American Movie Club Day, this time the meeting of lovers of American movies at the information and resource center “Window on America” took place in a non-traditional manner. It was a festive educational and entertaining meeting devoted to St. Valentine’s Day. The meeting was prepared by Anna Motorina, a senior school student, who offered to watch 20-minutes video about the history of St. Valentine’s Day.
Those who were present enjoyed watching this festive and useful video and heartily participated in quizzes. The quiz loved by everyone most was “Guess the romantic tune from the movie”. The prize swiftly found its owner. After it everyone watched the romantic movie about searches of love “Hope Floats” and tried different techniques of making valentines cards. Everyone – children, youth and adults were involved into the process of creating a bright and amazing picture with valentines cards to share High Holiday spirits with the next patrons.
The picture became the highlight of celebration of the St. Valentines’ Day and solemnly decorated Window on America Center.
The festive atmosphere of the meeting was warmed by hot tea with treats.
Number of participants – 16 persons.
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The "Window on America" center resumed sessions of the "American TEEN club" where students can improve their English skills, learn more about the United States and have a nice time with friends. The session was prepared and moderated by the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) program graduate Anna Akastyelova who is a long time WOA’s friend and volunteer.
The focus of attention was on a range of English idioms that might be useful in communication with native speakers. The attention was drawn to the cases where English words resembled Russian words, but had totally different meaning. The group was impressed with the complicated world of set phrases and expressions that exist in English.
Number of participants – 6 persons.
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“American Teen Club Opening” at Window on America center Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.
American Teen Club, running by FLEX alumni Darya Gerasymova and Hanna Akastelova opened up its first meeting for teenagers who are willing to practice their English and find new friends.
Club was happy to welcome FLEX alumni and hear their stories about an experience received in United States. Moreover, teens were interested in procedure of testing and system of selection FLEX finalists. A lot of questions were responded about how to behave yourself in host-family, shopping in America, respecting personal space and different culture differences that were noticed while staying in USA.
Darya Gerasymova (Oxford, MS) presented amazing montage video devoted to her host-family, thanking them for an awesome year she had in US, being an exchange student.
Hanna Akastelova, in her turn, showed a presentation about her time-spending in Wisconsin and shares her feelings about American life style and traditions.
Olha Chychykalo ( Boise,ID) and Karina Turchina ( Salem,OR) were delighted to be part of Club meeting that evening and happy to answer all questions about their experience in United States, impressions about new country ,finding ways to get through homesickness, enjoying all exchange year’s possibilities, travelling, exploring America and making new friends!
Besides, American guests - Mr. Keith Hetman and his son Jacob joined us. It was very pleasant opportunity for our Club members to talk with Native speakers and we enjoyed their presence very much.
Number of participants 25 persons.
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