Arthur

“Wednesday Movie Club” at Window on America center Dnipro (Ukraine) the film Arthur was presented to all who wish to improve their language skills.
Arthur is a 2011 American romantic comedy film written by Peter Baynham and directed by Jason Winer. It is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name written and directed by Steve Gordon. It stars Russell Brand in the title role, with Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, and Nick Nolte in supporting roles.
Plot: A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn't like.
WOA’s patrons enjoyed the film and the discussion that followed.

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Xmas SPEED ENGLISH at DniproWOA

Speed English game allowed the Gabfest Club members to practice their Xmas conversations and share the experiences about Xmas celebration.
 (in Window on America Dnipro (Ukraine).
Participants number – 25 persons.
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Orthodox Christmas at WOA Dnipro

This afternoon the Gabfest Club (Window on America center ‪‎Dnipro‬, ‎Ukraine‬) had a big number of first-comers. The new people introduced themselves and explained why they need English skills. Several newcomers were fluent in English, some of them have interesting back grounds. So the introductions took a lot of time as the regular club members asked the first-comers a lot of questions.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
The official topic of the session was the Nativity story. We have watched several videos that told the Xmas story in a simple way and introduced the basic vocabulary. The group practiced to explain in English why the Orthodox Xmas is celebrated on a different date.
Speed English game allowed the Gabfest Club members to practice their Xmas conversations and share the experiences about Xmas celebration. After this conversation the club members will be able to speak about Ukrainian Christmas traditions.
The session was very educational and was enjoyed by all the participants.
Participants number – 27 persons.
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Xmas Greetings from American Partners

Our American volunteers visited WOA Dnipro for the first time in the new year 2018. They have extended their Xmas greetings for the Orthodox Christians.

We have offered them a hot drink and shared the latest WOA news. The plans for the year 2018 have been shared as well.

River of No Return

“Wednesday Movie Club” at Window on America center Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine the film River of No Return (1954) was presented to all who wish to improve their language skills.
River of No Return is a 1954 American Western film directed by Otto Preminger and starring Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe. The screenplay by Frank Fenton is based on a story by Louis Lantz, who borrowed his premise from the 1948 Italian film The Bicycle Thief. It was made in Technicolor and CinemaScope and released by 20th Century Fox.
Plot: The title river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son, and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others.
WOA’s patrons enjoyed the film and the discussion that followed.
Number of participants – 14.

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EDUCATION in the USA display

The Dnipro Window on America center presented a book & brochure display for the ambitious patrons who consider study abroad.
The recent brochures sent by USA universities interested in Ukrainian students provide a lot of useful information about the study in the USA.
The Universities offer graduate and post graduate courses. Their colorful brochures give details of the courses as well as beautiful images of the campuses in different states.
All WOA’s patrons interested in studying in the USA receive advice about the procedures and the “Education USA” center in Dnipro.
The display reviewed by all visitors of WOA center in January.

Christmas Fun in the Library

New Year’s Atmosphere.
The "Window to America" Information Center invites you to learn more about Christmas and New Year traditions of the USA. Travel guides, artwork, photos, Hollywood movies on DVD, Christmas decorations, hand-made postcards – all this will please the eye and create festive mood for WOA’s visitors.
All materials are donated to the DOUNB library by the US Embassy in Ukraine and the Saber-Світло Foundation (USA) within 25 years of friendship between Ukrainian and American people.
 

Welcome to Dnipro Window on America center in January 2018!

Schedule for December