What are your predictions for the year 2012

You wonder what the future holds for you or what lies ahead for humanity. Will we get to see 2012 peaceful? A rogue planet, solar storms or a planetary alignment, a magnetic pole reversal on Earth? What should you expect in your private life?

You’ve got a chance to discuss the following questions with us:

Introduction Question:

 Task with Partners
- How did you meet the New Year? What was the best New Year’s   celebration of your life?

- Did you ever give/receive any nice gifts for New Year? What kind of presents are the best to give to the people you care about?

Discussion Topic: 2012

1.    What are your predictions for the year 2012? What will happen this year?

·       What new inventions will there be?
·       What will change in Ukraine?
·       Will Euro 2012 be a success?
·       What will be the most important world news stories of the year?
·       What celebrities will be the most successful this year?

2.    What changes would you like to see in your life in 2012?
·       A new job?

·       New friends/contacts?

·       A new adventure?
·       A visit to a new city or country?
·       A new hobby/language/activity?

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Thursday, January 12 – 17.30
Saturday, January 14 – 10.30
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The Best Book-to-Film Adaptations of 2011

'As the year 2011 winds down and we begin to look ahead to awards season, let’s take a moment to look back at the year in adaptations. And what a year it was. High drama met high-brow in more than a few book-to-film/tv adaptations, and gave us plenty of fodder for the “What’s better – the book or movie?” conversation. Herewith, in no particular order, the dozen productions from television and theaters that Word & Film considers the best of this year...'

Read More: http://www.wordandfilm.com/2011/12/12-best-book-to-film-adaptations-of-2011/

2011: The Best Books of this Year

What is everyone's obligatory coffee-table book this

Christmas time?

'Once the ritual traditions of giving are over, that quiet, becalmed period between New Year and Christmas is the perfect time for catching up on all the books you've missed during the year'.

After a rich year for fiction, the novel most likely to be placed under the Christmas tree will surely be Julian Barnes's Booker winner, The Sense of an Ending. The Sense of an Ending is a 2011 novel written by British author Julian Barnes. In October 2011, The Sense of an Ending was awarded the Man Booker Prize. The following month it was nominated in the novels category at the Costa Book Awards / http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sense_of_an_Ending/

 Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000698051

1. Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoff.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_in_Shangri-La

2. The Tiger's Wife: A Novel by Tea Obreht.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tiger's_Wife

3. In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Garden_of_Beasts:_Love,_Terror,_and_an_American_Family_in_Hitler%27s_Berlin

4. Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton.

http://www.openlettersmonthly.com/a-raging-appetite/\

5. The Tragedy of Arthur: A Novel by Arthur Phillips.

http://indigestmag.com/blog/?p=5297

6. Bossypants by Tina Fey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossypants

7. 22 Britannia Road: A Novel by Amanda Hodgkinson.

http://www.bookreviewsfor.com/22-britannia-road-a-novel-amanda-hodgkinson.html

8. Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel by S.J. Watson.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before_I_Go_to_Sleep

9. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonwalking_with_Einstein

10. Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_Kyung-sook

'Happy New Year' Greetings From Lutsk WOA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q_dPx5g8xmg

Dear Users and English Club's Members!

Heartfelt Season's Greetings!

May the splendor of the season surround you with joy,
May your home overflow with Love, Warmth and Happiness!

English Speaking Club's Schedule:

29 and 31 of December- No Club
05 of January at 5:30- Club!
07 of January- No Club
12 of January at 5:30- Club! Resume normal Thursday/Saturday schedule
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Making To-Do List

The first item on a highly successful to-do list: Make a better to-do list. With the new year comes the urge to accomplish all the things that were meant to be done the year before, and it often starts with long to-do lists. There are, of course, all kinds of ways to stay on top of tasks. Some people like the tactile experience of hand written to-do lists on paper, embellished with doodles or designs.

Read More: Huffpost Daily Brief

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204296804577124742529431640.html

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"Happy Holidays" Club

Fun Fact of the Day: The “snowiest city in the U.S. is Blue Canyon, California” (www.funfunnyfacts.com).

Topic: Happy Holidays

1. The two biggest holidays at this time of year in the U.S. are Christmas and Hanukkah, i.e. the “Festival of Lights.” Do you celebrate either or both of these holidays? They are both full of symbolism. What symbols from either holiday can you name? Colors? Foods? Decorations?

2. What is your favorite Christmas tradition? How do you usually spend Christmas? What are you favorite activities or pastimes on or around this holiday? Based on what you know, how do you think Christmas in Ukraine differs from the U.S.? Are there alternate traditions, activities or meals?

3. What is your favorite New Year’s tradition? How do you usually celebrate the New Year in Ukraine? Do you have a favorite activity, such as decorating, gift giving, or cooking? How do you think New Year celebrations differ between Ukraine and the U.S.? Do you know any traditions that are popular in the U.S. On New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day that you find interesting?

4. If you could spend Christmas or New Year’s in any other country around the world, where would you go and why? What traditions would you bring with you to this celebration and what would you hope to learn?

5. What are New Year’s Resolutions? Do you make them? If so, what will be your Resolution for 2012? Do you think that Resolutions are important? Why or why not?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!!

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Schedule:

29 and 31 of December- No Club

05 of January at 5:30- Club!

07 of January- No Club

12 of January at 5:30- Club! Resume normal Thursday/Saturday schedule