Biweekly digest
Dear ENGin Student,
Attention all Storytellers, Poets, Speakers, Researchers, Musicians and Artists - We will be holding our first major fundraising event on May 6, 2023 and we are looking for talented guests!
This will be a virtual 12-hour event broadcasted across the globe! The theme of our event is Uniting Ukraine with the World through the Power of a Common Language. This is an excellent opportunity to share Ukrainian culture with the world, while also speaking about topics close to our heart - the power of language.
Click here to find details on requirements and submissions. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2023.
🟣Online events
Appfire Town Webinar (March 22, 3:30-4:30 PM Kyiv time)
ENGin’s corporate partner, Appfire, is hosting a webinar for ENGin students! Members of the Appfire Town Engagement Advisory Council (ATEAC) will discuss topics related to their role at Appfire. They are experts in business operations, interviewing, resume building, and product management. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge in these fields, ask questions, and network!
Deadline to sign up: March 15, 2023. Limited to the first 25 students to sign up!
Learn more and sign up here.
"Fahrenheit 451" with Melissa Wong (March 13, 4 PM Kyiv time)
This is an opportunity for avid readers to discuss the book Fahrenheit 451 with others in a group setting. Please read this book by Ray Bradbury before the event to prepare for discussion with other ENGin students and our fantastic ENGin Advanced Book Club moderator, Melissa Wong! Come prepared with questions and a vocabulary list of new words you learned.
Description of book: In a dystopian society where books are outlawed and burned by “firemen”, Guy Montag finds himself at the crossroads of his job as a fireman and the choice of preserving literary knowledge. Click to sign up.
Tech Trends and Digital Infrastructure in 2023 (March 15, 6 PM Kyiv time)
This is a new event for those who love discussions about technology and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in this field! ENGin Volunteer, Emily, shares the latest technology trends and their potential impact on businesses and society.
Please read articles one and two, and be prepared to share your perspective in group discussion. Also, since the media is overflowing with it, there will be a fun game of “Buzzword Bingo” to get to the true meaning behind so many of these overused terms. Register by the link.
🟣ENGin is looking for younger students!
Our incredible junior volunteers are eagerly awaiting their students! Please tell your friends and classmates aged 10-17 about our program. You may also publish a story or a post about ENGin in your social networks, and share your own experience as a student with ENGin. You can use materials from our website. Open this great free opportunity for others!
🟣10 false friends in English
Have you ever said "I'm an accurate person?" (which is not accurate). If yes, this video is for you! Here we explore false friends in language learning, specifically focusing on 10 false friends that Ukrainians might encounter when speaking English.
False friends can be a tricky obstacle to overcome in language learning, as they are words that look or sound similar in two languages but have different meanings. They can lead to confusion and misunderstandings. Check out the video and share your ideas!
We wish you a safe and positive week!