As I may have mentioned before, part of my job here is co-coordinating DCU’s Summer English Intensive program. Basically, DCI offers all-day English classes to community members for two two-week sessions in July. The mornings are structured English classes taught by trained teachers, and the afternoons are a mix of conversation practice, songs, games, crafts and other hands-on activities that all focus on English learning. Evenings are optional, and usually include an English language movie or free time. This program draws every age of student from late elementary school through mid-40s, and quite a few staff members at DCU take classes. My biggest responsibility is to line up teachers and assistants from the U.S. to come to Ukraine to teach. Almost all of our teachers and helpers come from the U.S., except a few native teachers who teach the lower levels of English.
Although July seems like a long time away, since Christmas I’ve been communicating with prospective teachers and church groups about coming this summer. There are several regulars who come every year, but there’s always room for new people. We still have spaces open for both teachers and assistants – so if anyone is interested, let me know! I’d love to see some familiar faces at DCU. If you want more details, go to http://www.dcu.donbass.com/eng/projects/intensive.htm on DCU’s website. While you’re there you can also learn more about DCU and see some pictures.
-Laura
