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Window on America Mariupol - Mariupol University Scientific Library, вУлица Преображенська, 6, каб. 212, Kyiv (2026)

23/04/2026

🌎💚🇺🇸 What a thoughtful, lively, and truly energizing evening at Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club! 🇺🇦✨
On April 23, 2026, Window on America Mariupol hosted a new Speaking Club session on the timely and engaging topic “Green Choices, Big Country: How Americans Talk About Climate and Everyday Responsibility.” During the meeting, participants explored how Americans discuss climate change, sustainability, personal habits, public responsibility, and the environment in everyday life.
Together, we talked about one of the biggest questions behind modern climate conversations: Do small everyday choices really matter in such a large country? The discussion moved from personal habits and recycling to transportation, infrastructure, energy, and the tension between individual responsibility and systemic change.
One of the most memorable parts of the evening was the warm-up conversation about our most realistic green habits — not the perfect ones, not the imaginary ones, but the real choices people actually make in everyday life. That question immediately made the discussion more honest, human, and relatable.
Throughout the session, participants reflected on how climate conversations in the U.S. can sound very different depending on whether people focus on science, lifestyle, economics, policy, transportation, or convenience. We also explored the idea that environmental responsibility is shaped not only by values, but also by the systems and infrastructure around us.
The interactive activity “Greener Everyday America” gave participants a chance to design practical ideas for more sustainable daily life — from transport and education to social habits and everyday consumption. It was especially inspiring to see how thoughtfully participants balanced realism, creativity, and civic imagination.
We are sincerely grateful to everyone who joined us offline and online, shared ideas, listened carefully, and helped turn a global issue into a meaningful, friendly, and deeply human English-language conversation. 💬🌿
Events like this remind us that Window on America Mariupol is not only a place for practicing English, but also a vibrant space for discussing real-world issues, exchanging perspectives, and building a culture of thoughtful dialogue. 🚀📚
Thank you to all participants for your curiosity, your honesty, your green ideas, and your wonderful energy. See you at our next Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club session! 💙💛🌎

16/04/2026

✨📚🇺🇸🇺🇦 On April 16, 2026, Window on America Mariupol hosted a new Speaking Club session on the timely and thought-provoking topic “Banned Books, Open Minds: What Library Debates Reveal About the U.S.” During the meeting, participants explored what “challenged” and “banned” books mean, why certain titles become controversial, and what these debates reveal about American values, democracy, free speech, identity, and public life.💙
This session turned a difficult topic into a lively and meaningful conversation. Together, participants reflected on a powerful question: Who gets to decide what people should be allowed to read? They discussed how arguments about books are often really arguments about childhood, morality, politics, history, identity, and the role of public institutions.
The evening included an icebreaker about books that stayed with us, video-based discussion, and a deeper look at the difference between a challenged book and a banned book. The session also focused on the idea that library shelves can become cultural battlefields where communities debate freedom, protection, representation, and responsibility.
A special part of the discussion centered on the First Amendment and the freedom to read. Participants considered whether education should protect people from difficult ideas or help them learn how to think through them, and whether a democracy can stay strong if it becomes afraid of books.
The interactive activity “You are the Board” invited participants to imagine themselves as members of a library or school review committee and create fair democratic principles for handling controversial book debates. That activity made the conversation especially dynamic and helped connect American public debates to broader questions about openness, public trust, and intellectual freedom.
We are grateful to everyone who joined us in person and online, brought their ideas, shared their reflections, and helped create such a warm, intelligent, and open atmosphere. Events like this remind us that Window on America Mariupol is not only a space for practicing English, but also a vibrant platform for serious discussion, civic reflection, and meaningful cultural dialogue. ✨
Thank you to all participants for your curiosity, your honesty, and your willingness to speak about complicated issues with openness and respect. See you at our next Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club session! 🚀📖💬

09/04/2026

✨🤝🇺🇸 What a warm, thoughtful, and genuinely inspiring evening at Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club! 🇺🇦💙✨
On April 9, 2026, we gathered for a meaningful session on
“Belonging in America: What Makes People Feel Seen, Heard, and Included?” 🌍💬
This time, our conversation focused on one of the most important questions any society can ask:
What truly helps people feel that they belong?
Not just present. Not just noticed. But really seen, heard, respected, and included. 🤍✨
During the session, we reflected on the difference between presence and belonging, discussed why diversity alone is not enough without real connection, and explored how listening, kindness, respect, and everyday actions help create welcoming communities. 🫶🗣️🌎
Participants shared personal thoughts, joined an engaging icebreaker, discussed the American context of belonging and inclusion, unpacked the ideas of being seen, heard, and included, and worked together on an interactive activity to design a truly belonging-friendly space. 💡📚🤝
The atmosphere was absolutely wonderful - sincere, lively, reflective, and full of warm energy. We were so happy to see thoughtful discussion, bright smiles, active participation, and that special Speaking Club magic that turns one meeting into a real community moment. ✨🙌😊
A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us offline and online and helped make this session so heartfelt and memorable! 💙
Thank you for your openness, your ideas, your honesty, and your willingness to talk about difficult but essential topics in English. 🎤📖🌟
Events like this remind us that Window on America Mariupol is not only a place for English-speaking practice, but also a space for dialogue, empathy, reflection, and connection. 🚀📘🤍
See you at our next Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club session! 🇺🇸💙💛🇺🇦✨

02/04/2026

✨📚🇺🇸 What a bright, joyful, and truly memorable evening at Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club! 🇺🇦💙✨
Today’s session, "Books That Built America: Which Children's Stories Still Shape U.S. Values?", turned into a warm and lively conversation about the stories that stay with us for years and quietly shape how we think about kindness, courage, fairness, freedom, imagination, empathy, and community. During the meeting, we explored why children's books are never "just for kids," reflected on the role of reading culture in American childhood, discussed core civic values, talked about the story of Ruby Bridges, and even created our own imagined "Books That Built America" bookshelves together.
💬📖 From personal reading memories to big questions about identity and values, the discussion was full of energy, sincerity, humor, and thoughtful English-speaking practice. We were so happy to see such a wonderful atmosphere in the room - engaged faces, bright ideas, smiles, curiosity, and the kind of conversation that reminds us why Window on America Mariupol is such a special place for learning and connection. ✨🙌
🎉 A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us today, online and offline, and helped make this session so warm, smart, and unforgettable! You brought your voices, your memories, your questions, and your amazing energy - and that made all the difference. 💙📚
🚀 More inspiring discussions are ahead, and we already can’t wait for the next Speaking Club meeting!

26/03/2026

✨🌍🇺🇸 What a thoughtful and inspiring evening at Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club! 🇺🇦💙
Today’s session, “America250 as a Global Conversation,” brought together bright minds, meaningful questions, and a truly engaging discussion on what international friends — including Ukrainians — might want to ask Americans during the Semiquincentennial year. 🎉📚🗣️
Together, we reflected on how a national anniversary can become much more than a celebration — it can become a space for dialogue, curiosity, reflection, and honest international conversation. Participants explored not only the story America may want to tell about itself at 250, but also the questions the world may wish to ask in return. 🌎✨
During the session, we talked about history, identity, public memory, contradictions, pride, and the importance of asking questions that build understanding rather than just debate. We watched thought-provoking video materials, shared personal perspectives, and created a space where English was not just a language to practice, but a tool for real communication and deeper thought. 💬🎤
One of the most memorable parts of the meeting was the icebreaker question:
“If you could ask America one question in 2026, what would it be?”
And from that moment on, the conversation became lively, sincere, and truly international in spirit. 🌐💡
We are very grateful to everyone who joined the session online and brought such openness, intelligence, and curiosity to the discussion. Events like this remind us that Window on America Mariupol is not only a place for English practice, but also a vibrant platform for cultural dialogue, critical thinking, and global connection. 🚀📖
Thank you to all participants for your thoughtful ideas, your warm presence, and your readiness to turn a historical anniversary into a real conversation.
See you at our next Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club session! ❤️

19/03/2026

🇺🇸🍀🇺🇦 On March 19, 2026, Window on America Mariupol hosted another engaging session of its Speaking Club, this time devoted to the topic "Food, Music, Parades: Soft Power and Belonging".
During the meeting, participants explored how celebrations such as St. Patrick's Day can shape a sense of identity, unity, and belonging, sometimes even more powerfully than politics. Through discussion, reflection, and English-language practice, students considered how food, music, symbols, and public traditions help communities feel connected and seen.
The session brought together a thoughtful and active group of participants in the welcoming space of Window on America Mariupol at the Mariupol State University Scientific Library. The atmosphere was warm, lively, and interactive, giving everyone an opportunity to share ideas, listen to different perspectives, and practice spoken English in a meaningful context.
Special attention was given to the idea of soft power - the way culture, traditions, and shared experiences can influence how people relate to one another and how nations present themselves to the world. The discussion showed that celebrations are not only festive moments, but also important cultural tools that build memory, connection, and community.
The session was hosted by Polina and Viacheslav, who guided participants through the conversation and helped create an open and friendly space for learning and dialogue.
Window on America Mariupol continues to be a vibrant place for communication, cultural exchange, and English-speaking practice, bringing together students and young people for thoughtful discussions on important topics related to the United States and the wider world.

13/03/2026

✨What an incredible evening at Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
On March 12, we gathered for a truly engaging, thoughtful, and lively session on "Data, Maps, and Democracy: How Numbers Shaped the U.S." - exploring how the census, electoral districts, representation, and political maps can either support fairness or distort it. The session invited participants to reflect on a key question: When do numbers help democracy, and when do they reshape it in less fair ways?
🌟This meeting was especially meaningful because we had the honor of welcoming distinguished guests from the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. We are sincerely grateful to Leslie Gibson, diplomat in the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, and Anna Sumar, Public Engagement Specialist, U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Public Diplomacy Section, for joining our conversation and enriching it with their presence, insight, and thoughtful reflections. Their participation made this Speaking Club session especially inspiring and memorable.
A huge thank-you as well to our wonderful students and participants from Mariupol State University, Kyiv Aviation Institute, and Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University for bringing such energy, intelligence, curiosity, and openness to the discussion. Your questions, ideas, reactions, and willingness to speak up made the room feel truly alive. 💙
Throughout the evening, we moved from the U.S. Census to gerrymandering, from the meaning of representation to the ethics of political map-making, and from serious civic questions to lively audience interaction, humor, and reflection. We also challenged participants with the icebreaker "If democracy were a number, what number would it be?", discussed why accurate counting matters in a democracy, and explored how maps are never "just lines" - they are often structures of power.
We are especially proud that this was not just a lecture, but a real English-speaking dialogue - full of ideas, debate, curiosity, and community. As our session reminded us, data matters, maps matter, representation matters - but behind every number there is a person, a community, and a voice.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and helped create such a warm, smart, and dynamic atmosphere. Events like this remind us why Window on America Mariupol is such a valuable space for learning, exchange, civic conversation, and meaningful international connection. 🌍📚🗽
We are deeply grateful to our guests, our students, and our growing community for making this session such a success. More conversations, more English, more ideas, and more inspiring meetings are still ahead! 🚀

06/03/2026

🌟On March 5, 2026, we came together for a lively, thoughtful, and seriously memorable discussion on "The Declaration's Big Promises vs. Real Life" - asking ourselves which feels most urgent in 2026: life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness. And wow… our participants brought so much brainpower, honesty, humor, and heart to the room! 💬🔥
We explored freedom as something personal, practical, emotional, and deeply connected to real life. From our warm-up question about what freedom "tastes like", to our fun "Pick Your Promise" activity, to the Hot Take Round - the conversation kept moving, growing, and surprising us.
We also watched and reacted to short videos, unpacked what Jefferson may have meant by "happiness", and tested big ideas through real-life scenarios involving work, crisis, responsibility, safety, and purpose. Yes - there were thoughtful arguments. Yes - there were sharp one-liners. And yes - there was pizza too, which may not be in the Declaration, but definitely helped support the pursuit of happiness. 🍕😄
What made this session special was the atmosphere:
💙 open-minded
💛 friendly
🗣️ brave in English
🤝 respectful in disagreement
✨ full of curiosity
At WoA Mariupol, English is about using language to think, laugh, question, connect, and grow. This meeting was a perfect reminder that speaking clubs can be both intellectually rich and genuinely fun. 📚🎉
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, shared ideas, listened carefully, and made the discussion feel so alive! You made this session powerful. Your English got stronger because you used it for real ideas and real conversation. 💪🌍🫶
Special thanks to our amazing photographer Max Maksym Kladitin as well to our hosts, Polina Поліна Кострюліна and Viacheslav В'ячеслав Кудлай, for guiding the room through history, civic values, present-day dilemmas, and a few very funny moments along the way.
See you next Thursday for more discussion, more laughter, more English, and more big ideas! 🚀🇺🇸✨

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Day with Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club ✨🎄
Today, December 25, 2025, our WoA Mariupol Speaking Club came together for a truly special Christmas Day session under the theme
"An American Christmas Story: Traditions, Movies, and Music that Shape the Nation."
From our MSU WOA Space and online via Google Meet, we created a warm, cozy, and very American Christmas atmosphere ❤️
Together we:
🎄 talked about American Christmas traditions and the rituals people repeat year after year;
🎬 revisited iconic Christmas movies like Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life, and Elf (with laughter, quotes, and a bit of nostalgia);
🎶 listened to and discussed classic Christmas music that every American knows by heart;
🗣️ practiced spoken English through stories, reflections, and shared holiday memories.
The room was filled with lights, slides, smiles, and the feeling of togetherness - proving once again that language learning is also about culture, connection, and shared stories 🇺🇸✨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us offline and online for creating such a meaningful and festive space on Christmas Day 🎁
We wish our WoA Mariupol community peaceful holidays, warm moments with loved ones, and many more inspiring conversations ahead. See you soon in the New Year! 🎄✨

19/12/2025

🥞 Sweet Breakfast English in the Shelter Space!
🍁On December 18, 2025 our Window on America Mariupol Speaking Club turned the shelter space at Mariupol University into a cozy American diner – without leaving Kyiv. 😄 Under the topic “Sweet Breakfast English: National Maple Syrup Day, Diners, and Pancake Culture in America” we practiced English while talking about fluffy pancakes, bottomless coffee, and the eternal battle between real maple syrup and cheap pancake syrup.
🍟Together participants imagined ordering breakfast in a classic U.S. diner, tried out phrases like “short stack”, “sunny side up”, “keep the coffee coming”, and acted out funny “hangry customer vs. tired server” role-plays. We learned new idioms (“selling like hotcakes”, “flat as a pancake”, “to waffle”), watched videos about maple syrup, and proved that you can practice serious English while laughing, taking selfies, and sharing snacks at the same time. 🤳
💙Huge thanks to everyone who joined us offline and online for this sweet, relaxed, and very talkative evening. You made our last club meeting before the holidays feel warm, safe, and full of energy. 💛
😉Stay tuned for our next Speaking Club sessions with Window on America Mariupol – more English, more American stories, and yes… probably more food. 🫶

12/12/2025

✨ WoA Mariupol Speaking Club Recap – December 11, 2025 ✨
💬Yesterday at Window on America Mariupol we turned our edu space into a small human-rights forum with big voices. Our hybrid Speaking Club session “Human Rights Voices: How Americans Talk about Freedom, Equality, and Justice” brought together students who weren’t afraid to ask tough questions, share personal stories, and practice brave English. 🗽
Together we:
🧠 watched short videos about human rights and freedom of speech and broke down the real meaning of words like freedom, equality, justice in everyday American English;
🗣️ tried “respectful disagreement” role-plays - learning how to say "I see your point, but…" without starting a war in the comments section 😄;
🌍 connected American examples with Ukrainian experiences, talking about dignity, safety, and the power of ordinary people to protect rights;
💡 finished with our own "I have a dream…" sentences, imagining a future with less hate and more human rights for everyone.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in room 212 of Mariupol State University’s Scientific Library and online on Google Meet - your ideas, questions, and smiles made this evening truly special. 💙
Stay tuned for our next Thursday session at WoA Mariupol Speaking Club - more English, more stories, and more reasons to believe that voices matter. 🙌

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