Info – Caravan is a special ACC program aimed at delivering information to rural regions. It started in 2006. In 2006 “Traveling collection” has been to #23 school (Ust-Kamenogorsk) and Zyryanovsk town library. On the whole over 700 school students and teachers made use of the resource. 3 seminars and 3 open lessons were held by means of our collection.
In March, 2007 the route of the Caravan led to Ridder. Ridder is a small industrial town (130 km far from Ust-Kamenogorsk). Traveling collection of 45 editions on English Teaching Techniques, English Courses (some including video), regional geography and fiction was presented to 22 EFL teachers Town Central Library hosted.
All in all within the program there were arranged Traveling Collections to the East Kazakhstan Humanitarian College, Central Regional Libraries of Zharma, Aksuat, Urdzhar, Katon-Karagai, and to the Resource Center of Social Fund "Steady Education Fund" in Pervomaika.
All in all there are 184 items including books and 6 videos. Antonina Terebova, the President of Ridder Town English Teachers Association, TEA-2000 says “Nowadays when English has become a global language we, teachers and our students, experience constant need in getting new up-to-date information that is not easy in the conditions of our little provincial town. The program meets our needs and now we are challenged to develop everything we’ve got in our work”.
Ridder
Zyryanovs
Music Club
In January, 2008 Music Club starts at ACC. The aim of the Music Club is to explore the English language through its music’s lyrics. English music is very popular in Kazakhstan, and so can provide a good common ground for discussing the idioms of English as well as English speaking cultures. It is run by Casey Meyering, the Peace Corps volunteer who works in Belousovka. (East Kazakhstan oblast).
Movie Club
Every Sunday Movie Club takes place in the American Culture Center. The Club is led by Peace Corps volunteers. During club meetings visitors enjoy movies: classics, musicals, detectives, comedies and the most popular cartoons. Having watched a film the participants discuss the plot of the movie and actors' play; thus they practice in American English and improve their language.
Discussion Club
The last Saturday of each month is remarkable for Discussion Club. Discussion club has conducted since opening American Center in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The club run by Peace Corps volunteers joins people of different ages and interests. A lot of interesting topics are discussed and different games are played in the Discussion Club. It is a great opportunity to improve the language, make new friends and communicate with native speakers.
Model United Nation Club
Every Saturday Model United nations Club is held at the American Culture Center. This Club was formed in February by Peace Corps Volunteers. The Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nations. Students assume the roles of ambassadors to the United Nations and debate the current issues on the U.N.'s agenda. Through diplomacy and negotiation, Model U.N. students seek out solutions to complex global concerns such as environment, economic development, AIDS, conflict resolution, disarmament, and human rights.
Events and Programs
All our events are free of charge
Info-Caravan
Info – Caravan is a special ACC program aimed at delivering information to rural regions. It started in 2006. In 2006 “Traveling collection” has been to #23 school (Ust-Kamenogorsk) and Zyryanovsk town library. On the whole over 700 school students and teachers made use of the resource. 3 seminars and 3 open lessons were held by means of our collection.
In March, 2007 the route of the Caravan led to Ridder. Ridder is a small industrial town (130 km far from Ust-Kamenogorsk). Traveling collection of 45 editions on English Teaching Techniques, English Courses (some including video), regional geography and fiction was presented to 22 EFL teachers Town Central Library hosted.
All in all within the program there were arranged Traveling Collections to the East Kazakhstan Humanitarian College, Central Regional Libraries of Zharma, Aksuat, Urdzhar, Katon-Karagai, and to the Resource Center of Social Fund "Steady Education Fund" in Pervomaika.
All in all there are 184 items including books and 6 videos. Antonina Terebova, the President of Ridder Town English Teachers Association, TEA-2000 says “Nowadays when English has become a global language we, teachers and our students, experience constant need in getting new up-to-date information that is not easy in the conditions of our little provincial town. The program meets our needs and now we are challenged to develop everything we’ve got in our work”.
Music Club
In January, 2008 Music Club starts at ACC. The aim of the Music Club is to explore the English language through its music’s lyrics. English music is very popular in Kazakhstan, and so can provide a good common ground for discussing the idioms of English as well as English speaking cultures. It is run by Casey Meyering, the Peace Corps volunteer who works in Belousovka. (East Kazakhstan oblast).
Movie Club
Every Sunday Movie Club takes place in the American Culture Center. The Club is led by Peace Corps volunteers. During club meetings visitors enjoy movies: classics, musicals, detectives, comedies and the most popular cartoons. Having watched a film the participants discuss the plot of the movie and actors' play; thus they practice in American English and improve their language.
Discussion Club
Model United Nation Club