English Club on Clothing and Identity with Matt M.

 

 Matt M. /a leader of this activity/

 Introduction Question

 • What place that you have never visited before would you like to visit this summer? Try to think of one place inside Ukraine and one place outside of Ukraine.

 

Discussion Topic: Clothing and Identity

1. Do you think that you can understand a lot about a person because of their clothing? What can you know about a person before you talk with them because of how they dress?

2. Are there any celebrities that you consider to be fashionable?

3. How important is it to always be well-dressed?

4. Do you feel any pressure to dress fashionably?

5. Can you tell which people are foreigners in Ukraine because of their clothes? How?

6. How do Americans and Ukrainians dress differently?

7. What do you think about the statement: “the absence of style is also a style.”

Group Contest

Alex and Max /Club's members/

TALENT SHOW

Hey Everyone!

This is a reminder about our TALENT SHOW club on Thursday, 16 May! The top 3 winners will all receive 2 tickets to the Океан Ельзи concert at the end of the month!

If you are interested in participating, please sign up here OR at the club on Saturday! Please write what you will be doing when you sign up... We need to know who will take part in this event and what equipment we need. It would be great if everyone could please sign up by next Wednesday, the 15th.

Thanks! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mila

FLEX Program 20th Anniversary

English Teens Club on Easter Time

On the 8th of April the participants of English Club had a chance to practice their reading skills. At the beginning of the club everybody took a look at new words that were needed during reading. After that all the participants read the text that was dedicated to the History of Easter. That was very interesting and informative for everybody who came that day. At the end of the club a short movie about Easter was shown to all the members. The atmosphere was as usual warm and easy going.

Майстер-клас з виготовлення пасхальної листівки

 

Такий майстер-клас з виготовлення пасхальної листівки було організовано вперше. Вихованці Вінницького обласного центру соціально-психологічної реабілітації дітей та молоді з функціональними обмеженнями «Обрій» вчились самостійно робити святкові листівки для своїх рідних та друзів. Кожна листівка індивідуальна та іменна, а головне те, що робилась з подумкою про тих, хто близький нашому серцю. До того ж, була й можливість дізнатись трохи більше про значення Пасхи, про традиції святкування як у нас, так і за кордоном.

Shaping the Way We Teach English: Successful Practices from Around the World

IF YOU LIKE READING, THIS AMERICAN E-BOOK RESOURCE PAGE IS AVAILABLE.
Free American English e-books are available in .epub and .mobi format in the "downloads" section of select resources on the American English website.
 The following list includes the e-books that are currently available:
    The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
    The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
    The Autobiography of Mark Twain
    To Build a Fire and Other Stories
    The Children’s Response (TPR)
    The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories
    In the Loop (Idiom Reference)
    Raggedy Ann Stories
    The Red Badge of Courage

Beauty, Body Modifications, and Plastic Surgery

Have you ever thought about Beauty as a philosophical or even to say an ethic definition. If you can say a definite 'yes', then you will discuss this topic with pleasure. How should you keep a health and spiritual beauty? Do you think that standards of beauty are personal, or rather social constructs? Would you say that people spend too much time and money on beauty? Do you have negative feelings toward individuals who “put a mask on” everyday, thus changing their essential appearance in public? If you are interested in these questions, no doubt, you'll be a part of this discussion.

Topic: Beauty, Body Modifications, and Plastic Surgery

Fun Fact of the Day: “One out of four American households own a cat” (blindloop.com).
Topic:
1. What is “beauty”? What do you consider “beautiful”? Do you think that standards of beauty are personal, or rather social constructs? How do these standards change over time? Are they dependent on such factors as age, gender, socioeconomic class, nationality, etc.? Do you agree with the proverb, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”?
2. Do you think that beauty is directly related to success? Do beautiful people get hired for jobs or promoted more easily? What is more applicable to daily life: physical attractiveness, intelligence, or wealth? Is beauty related to “power”? How so? Do you think that beauty is more positive or negative for those considered as “beautiful”?
3. Would you say that people spend too much time and money on beauty? Should there be a limit to modifications of a person’s appearance through natural means? What can people do naturally to change their looks? What is your opinion about cosmetics and hair alterations? Do you have negative feelings toward individuals who “put a mask on” everyday, thus changing their essential appearance in public?
4. What is your opinion about “plastic surgery”? How is plastic or “cosmetic” surgery different from “reconstructive” operations? Do you think there should be a minimum age for such surgeries? What are the most popular surgeries in Ukraine and worldwide? Do you think a person’s desire for such operations is related more to self-esteem or social pressure? Would you ever consider getting surgery?
5. Have you ever felt pressured to or willingly changed your looks to participate in body modification trends? What is “body modification”? What is your opinion about body piercings and tattoos? Do you have any tattoos? Do you think that someone could have too many tattoos or piercings? How do standards of acceptance vary across cultures? What other, perhaps less common, forms of “body modification” have you heard of?
6. What is your opinion about beauty pageants and contests mostly judged on appearance? How do celebrities alter beauty standards for residents in a particular country? Do you think that these institutions reinforce the idea that “beauty is skin deep”? Is there a way to promote healthier standards of beauty? Is there anything in our world do you consider the most beautiful? Are there any “pure” examples of this beauty? Why do you think it is beautiful?
Schedule: Please put topic ideas in the Suggestion Box!

Thursday, 09 May- Holiday
Saturday, 11 May at 10:30