#IndependenceDayAtHome
July/August 2020 Newsletter
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| Fourth of July by A.Brockie Stevenson, 1971 Courtesy of: Smithsonian American Art Museum |
JULY- AUGUST 2020 NEWSLETTER
#IndependenceDayAtHome
JULY/AUGUST = INDEPENDENCE DAY AT HOME.
At this time of the year, we are usually working on our Independence Day Celebration, Summer STEAM Weeks and discussing vacation plans. Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to celebrate the July 4th together. Think of us as you have your cookout at home and plan for Independence Day 2021 on the USA’s 245th birthday.
At this time of the year, we are usually working on our Independence Day Celebration, Summer STEAM Weeks and discussing vacation plans. Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to celebrate the July 4th together. Think of us as you have your cookout at home and plan for Independence Day 2021 on the USA’s 245th birthday.
As you know, since February 24th we have suspended our Face to
Face Activities. We hope to reopen in September with a full schedule of
courses and activities.
In the meantime, we are offering another Round
3 of 5 weeks of English Lessons from a Distance via Zoom as well as
a Summer
English Full Immersion Week Online Classes for
Elementary123-345, Middle School, High School.
Join us on the American
Corner Facebook Page for free concerts, documentaries, conferences on
American themes.
Enjoy the summer and we hope to see you in September!
JULY
ESSENTIAL SERVICE OFFICE HOURS
July - Thursdays 9-12
We will be open only for receipt pickup and Library returns. Entry: 1
person at a time, respecting social distancing and with a face mask.
Receipts are ready. If they are not urgent, you can also pick them up
directly in September.
LIBRARY BOOKS and DVDs - Don’t worry about overdue items. We will
accept returns as above, otherwise in September. We have also put a
Library Return Bag on the door. Sorry, no new checkouts until further
notice.
ENGLISH LESSONS from a DISTANCE
We’re now in ROUND
3 with 5 weeks of Lessons. Recent themes have included Butterflies
for Kids and Black
Lives Matter (this is the link to the BLM Lesson Plan prepared by
Karoline) for Teens and Adults. We’ve had great discussions with
Live Zoom guests from all over the USA. You’re still in time
to join! New students are welcome, but you will need to become a 2019/20 Member. Did you skip Round 1 or 2? No
problem. Hop on board in Round 3.
SUMMER
ENGLISH FULL IMMERSION WEEKS ONLINE
Elem123, Elem345, Middle School and High School. July 13-17. Full
Immersion English for 5 consecutive days on Zoom! Come and get talking!
New Students Welcome!
SURVEY for 2019/20 MEMBERS
Check your email. We will soon send a survey to our 2019/20 members.
Please participate. Your opinion is important to us.
FALL CLASSES?
Details will be published at the beginning of September. We hope to reopen
regularly in September. We are evaluating options including in-class, a
mix of in-class and distance learning and only distance learning.
ADMINISTRATION
We are improving our administrative procedures. In the FALL, Membership
and Class Registration will be done Online and payment will be via Credit
Card. You will print your own receipts at home. More news in
September.
AMERICAN FILM SERIES
The 4 films that we could not show in the Spring will be shown in the
association in the Fall.
AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE has gone ONLINE
The American Corner has gone virtual, posts daily in Facebook and features interesting
free links for you to improve your English and learn about American culture
from home. Take virtual tours of museums and national parks, check out
eBooks from the finest libraries in the world, take a University Online Course
for free, go to the Opera, enjoy concerts, audio books, children’s books and
films at no charge. Stay up to date on the American Corner Trieste Facebook Page Here are some
online suggestions for the summer:
Wednesdays at 5 pm - GetFit Webinar with
Sports Diplomacy - Live Work outs and inspirational stories from
professional American athletes.
Wednesdays at 6 pm – American
Folk Music Concerts with the Library
of Congress. .
FREE OPEN English
Online Professional English Network Professional Development Webinars
for English Teachers 1 hour Facebook Webinars July 1, July 15 at
2 pm and 8 pm Italian time at American English
for Educators.
FREE MOOC that we like for English Language Learning and English for Business and
Entrepreneurship. Learners to write a business plan, conduct
market research, and communicate with clients and customers.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Looking forward to the A Capitol Fourth on PBS –
the Annual Independence Day Virtual Concert and Fireworks from Washington D.C.
on Facebook, YouTube and the PBS Site. Live on July 5th at
2 am (Italian time) or on any day afterward. Can’t wait? Watch last year’s
show.
VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOUR that we took recently: Museum of the American Revolution.
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO: Norah
Jones Mini Concerts at Home
WHAT WE’RE READING: Alexander
Hamilton by Ron Chernow.
The book that inspired Miranda Lin’s award-winning musical Hamilton, recently
remade into the new Disney film.
VOLUNTEERS
We are a Volunteer Run Non-Profit Association Recognized by the FVG
Region. In ordinary circumstances volunteers run our Library, American
Corner Programs and Activities. In this period, we’re looking for tech
savvy people who can help us record our online classes and turn them into
weekly podcasts. Contact us! aia.fvg@gmail.com
AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Since 2007, we have been
part of the American Spaces Network with over 600 locations around
the world. Programs, consultation of the library, public internet
access computers, and Wi-Fi are always Free and Open to the Public. A
great place to study, meet friends, bring your kids. Specific sections of
the library are dedicated to Educational Advising, Children’s Corner Library
and Women’s Space. Consult our online catalog of Books and DVDs. The
American Corner also offers Life Skills in English Courses for Refugees and
Case Workers thanks to a U.S. Department of State Grant and the US Diplomatic
Mission to Italy. The American Corner promotes the Refugee Bear Integration through Entrepreneurship Project,
and the Community Service Project 28 encouraging
professional refugee tailors to use their skills.
NEWS FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS
2020 is a GENERAL ELECTION YEAR. AMERICANS CAN VOTE WHEREVER THEY ARE.
It’s #OverseasCitizensVotersWeek!
Celebrate by taking the first step in the voting process: Requesting an
absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) at FVAP.gov. Submitting it early is the best way to make
the process go as smoothly as possible. Request your Absentee Ballots by
August 1st now with your Federal Post Card Application, so you
will be sure to receive your ballot for the November General.
Stay up to date on the Covid-19 situation through the US Embassy to Italy at
this LINK
TAKE CARE. We hope to see you in person soon. Enjoy the summer!
Lessons from a Distance: Round 3 - Start - End June / Beg. July 2020
English LESSONS from A DISTANCE (in English Below)
Studiare inglese ovunque - da Trieste a Torino, Tavagnacco o Timbuktu!
Studiare inglese ovunque - da Trieste a Torino, Tavagnacco o Timbuktu!
Una serie di 5 Lessons from Distance.
Siete interessati in Lessons from a Distance Round 3? Accettiamo anche nuovi studenti / soci.
LE LEZIONI:
Metodo Immersion-based. Divertente, Positivo, Interattivo, Pratico con enfasi sulla produzione orale, e l'ascolto.
Lezioni Self-Paced con link a attività, schede, video, musica, lettura.
Nell'Aula ZOOM, facciamo una conversazione sul tema e contenuto della lezione che lo studente dovrebbe consultare prima per prepararsi.
Consegna della Lezione il weekend per la lezione della settimana successiva.
DETTAGLI per CORSO
Inizio 6/7/2020 - Adult Beginner, Adult Advanced Beginner
Inizio la settimana del 29/6 . Middle School, High School,, Adult Advanced Conversation, Adult Intermediate Conversation
Nuovi STUDENTI / SOCI sono BENVENUTI Siamo un'associazine e devi diventare SOCIO e compilare ns. Membership Form. Se Vs. figlio studente ha meno di 16 anni, il genitore diventa socio. Ecco il link WCosa Significa Diventare SOCIO AIAFVG. Intero €35, Ridotto (studenti +16, docenti, +65) €25.
Prezzi veramente speciali con l'incontro ZOOM compreso.
Middle School €50.00 - self paced + Zoom Classroom Mtg - 2 ore
High School €50.00 - self-paced + Zoom Classroom Mtg - 2 ore
Adult €62.50 - self-paced + Zoom Classroom Mtg - 2 ore
High School €50.00 - self-paced + Zoom Classroom Mtg - 2 ore
Adult €62.50 - self-paced + Zoom Classroom Mtg - 2 ore
(Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate Conversation, Advanced Conversation)
LEZIONI INDIVIDUALI? - Yes we can! €45 - ora
DOMANDE NON stiamo in associazione, ma a casa in Smart Working. Contattaci e ci sentiamo!
- Mandaci un EMAIL con Vs. numero di telefono a aia.fvg@gmail.com
oppure
- Mandaci un WhatsApp con la domanda. 3498666667
PAGAMENTO via IBAN
IT 05 M 02008 02230 000005261887
Specificare: Nome dello Studente, Nome del Corso.
Per studenti sotto 16 anni, la ricevuta fa riferimento al Genitore Socio.
Potrete ritirare le ricevute di giovedì mattina in giugno oppure più tare quest'anno quando non ci saranno più vicoli Coronavirus.
Cercate altre RISORSE GRATUITE per MIGLIORARE vs. INGLESE? Consultate ns. LINK ta visite virtuali, corsi, avventure, cultura, biblioteche.
#staycation
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ENGLISH TEXT
English LESSONS from A DISTANCE
Study English Anywhere - From Trieste to Torino, Tavagnacco or Timbuktu!
English LESSONS from A DISTANCE
Study English Anywhere - From Trieste to Torino, Tavagnacco or Timbuktu!
A series of 5 more weekly English Lessons From A Distance.
Are you be interested in Lessons at a Distance Round 3? Registration is for Returning and New Students.
Lessons follow our immersion-based English teaching methodology: Fun, Positive, Interactive, Practical with an emphasis on fluency.
Thematic Self Pace Lessons include links to activities, worksheets, videos, music, readings.
In Virtual Classrooms, we will discuss the contents of the Lesson plan, which the student should consult prior to the lesson.
Lesson Delivery each Weekend with the Lesson Plan for the following week.
DETAIL by CLASS
- Middle School, High School and Adults - Self-Paced Lessons plus Zoom Meetings. Prep includes a lesson plan including readings, videos and preparatory activities for the ZOOM Live sessions. Sometimes American guests are invited!
New Students are Welcome! You will need to be come a MEMBER of the Associazione and fill in our Membership Form. If your child is under age 16, the parent becomes the member. Here is the link regarding What it means to be a Member. Intero €35, Ridotto (studenti +16, docenti, +65) €25.
Are you NEW or just joining us for Round 3? No problem. Hop on board!
Participation Fees at a very special price including Zoom meetings
Middle School €50.00 - including Zoom Classroom Mtg
High School €50.00 - including Zoom Classroom Mtg
Adult €62.50 - including Zoom Classroom Mtg
(Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate Conversation, Advanced Conversation)
Individual Lessons - Yes we can! €45 - hour
QUESTIONS? We are NOT in the association these days, but are in SmartWorking. We'll get back to you.
- Send us an EMAIL with your phone number aia.fvg@gmail.com
or
- Send us a WhatsApp with your question. 3498666667
PAYMENT via IBAN - without discount
IT 05 M 02008 02230 000005261887
Please specify: Name of Student, Name of Course.
As usual, in the case of children under age 16, the reference is made to the Adult Parent Member.
Receipts will be available for pickup on Thursday mornings in June or later this year when the restrictions for Coronavirus are lifted.
Looking for more FREE RESOURCES to IMPROVE your ENGLISH? Here's a LINK to virtual visits, courses, adventures, culture, libraries.
#staycation
June Office Hours on Thursday mornings
Thursday Mornings in June with limited office hours from 9-12 only for ESSENTIAL SERVICES such as:
- Pick up of Receipts
- Drop Off of Library Materials
Remember that you can always contact us via email at aia.fvg@gmail.com
Leave your telephone number and we will get back to you.
Most information is available here on our blog www.aia-fvg.blogspot.com
You can wait until September to pick up receipts and drop off Library Materialsr.
Some Rules to follow for the Prevention and Containment of COVID-19
You can wait until September to pick up receipts and drop off Library Materialsr.
Some Rules to follow for the Prevention and Containment of COVID-19
- Enter 1 person at at time
- Always wear Mask
- Use Hand Sanitizer available at the entrance
- Respect the 1 meter distance between people
GRAZIE PER LA
COLLABORAZIONE
AIA FVG
June 2020 Newsletter
JUNE 2020 NEWSLETTER
American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG
#STAYCATION
JUNE Newsletter on the blog / June Calendar on the blog
American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG
#STAYCATION
JUNE Newsletter on the blog / June Calendar on the blog
SUMMER 2020 = STAYCATION.
We hope that you are well and enjoying the long-awaited Phase 3!
The Association will not open the Library or plan in person events or
classes for the moment. We are all in a
wait and see period. While we would
love to open, we must GUARANTEE the HEALTH and SAFETY of all
visitors.
Enjoy your Summer #STAYCATION. We hope it includes lots of
outdoor activity!
Our Summer Bucket List Includes:
- Sun,
Water, Woods
- Reading,
Relaxing, Running, Riding, Swimming, Painting, Singing...Repeat.
- Following
our Virtual Programs
- Studying
English with Zoom Lessons from anywhere
- Getting
back to "normal" in September
JUNE
ESSENTIAL SERVICE OFFICE HOURS – In June we will be open
only on Thursday mornings from 9-12 for ESSENTIAL SERVICES such
as distributing receipts and accepting library returns. Entry – 1 person at a time, respecting social
distancing and with a face mask. The
receipts are ready. If they are not
urgent, you can also pick them up directly in September.
LIBRARY BOOKS and DVDs - Don’t worry about overdue items. We will accept returns as above, otherwise in September. Sorry, no new checkouts until further notice.
ENGLISH LESSONS from a DISTANCE
LIBRARY BOOKS and DVDs - Don’t worry about overdue items. We will accept returns as above, otherwise in September. Sorry, no new checkouts until further notice.
ENGLISH LESSONS from a DISTANCE
We’re now in ROUND 2 with 5 weeks of Lessons. Recent themes have included Dinosaurs and
Fish for Kids and Science Fiction and Tiny Houses for Teens and Adults. Enjoy the AIA Tiny Home Playlist compiled by our
students and teachers.
LESSONS from A DISTANCE – Round 3– Start on JUNE 29th (lessons sent during the weekend prior to the lesson week).
HOW DO LESSONS from a DISTANCE WORK?
LESSONS from A DISTANCE – Round 3– Start on JUNE 29th (lessons sent during the weekend prior to the lesson week).
HOW DO LESSONS from a DISTANCE WORK?
You can take lessons from anywhere with Internet, whether it be Trieste or
Timbuktu. The price is very interesting in order to allow you to maintain and
improve your English in this period.
- PREK and ELEMENTARY - SELF-PACED LESSONS to work on with parents containing related activities, songs, videos, stories, vocabulary and a ZOOM check-in with your teacher.
- MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL and ADULT - SELF-PACED LESSONS plus ZOOM including readings, videos and preparatory activities for the ZOOM Live sessions.
Are you be interested in continuing or joining Lessons at a Distance Round 3?
Please Register on this GOOGLE FORM. New
students are welcome, but you will need to become a 2019/20 Member. Did you skip Round 1? No problem.
Hop on board in Round 3.
SUMMER CLASSES?
With the restrictions, we do not feel comfortable opening at the
moment.
We will continue our Lessons from a Distance at all Levels.
For the moment there is no Summer STEAM Planned.
FALL CLASSES?
We hope to reopen regularly in September.
We are evaluating options including a mix of face to face and distance
learning. More news in the future.
INDEPENDENCE DAY –Our traditional cookout / celebration is suspended this year. Think of us on July 4th as you are
grilling and eating watermelon!
AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE has gone ONLINE
The American Corner has gone virtual, posts daily in Facebook and features interesting free links for you to improve your English and learn about American culture from home. Take virtual tours of museums and national parks, check out eBooks from the finest libraries in the world, take a University Online Course for free, go to the Opera, enjoy concerts, audio books, children’s books and films at no charge.
HOME THEATER – If you can’t go to the theater, we’ll bring it to you!
Every Tuesday at 3 pm, we host Documentary Watch Parties on Facebook. Themes include various topics about the United States and Live US Webchats.
AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE has gone ONLINE
The American Corner has gone virtual, posts daily in Facebook and features interesting free links for you to improve your English and learn about American culture from home. Take virtual tours of museums and national parks, check out eBooks from the finest libraries in the world, take a University Online Course for free, go to the Opera, enjoy concerts, audio books, children’s books and films at no charge.
HOME THEATER – If you can’t go to the theater, we’ll bring it to you!
Every Tuesday at 3 pm, we host Documentary Watch Parties on Facebook. Themes include various topics about the United States and Live US Webchats.
Every Wednesday at 5 pm GetFit Webinar – Live Work
out and inspirational stories from professional American athletes.
FREE Online Interactive Professional Development for English Teachers
FREE MOOC that we like for English Language Learning and English for Journalism Improve your skills in reading,
drafting, editing, and proofreading of modern journalism.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
Anything about Space! Find out what the astronauts are doing. Enjoy the view of the orbit. Watch takeoffs and landings on NASA LIVE
VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOUR that we took recently: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
WHAT WE’RE READING: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead – 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Fiction and very appropriate for the Black Lives Matter situation in the US. The American Academy of Poets – Lines of Protest
Check our blog and American Corner Facebook Page regularly for updates.
TAKE CARE. Enjoy your #STAYCATION.
VOLUNTEERS
We are a Volunteer Run Non-Profit Association. In ordinary circumstances volunteers run our Library, American Corner Programs and Activities. In this period we’re looking for tech savvy people who can help us record our online classes and turn them into a weekly podcasts. Contact us! aia.fvg@gmail.com
AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Since 2007, we have been part of the American Spaces Network with over 600 locations around the world. Programs, consultation of the library, public internet access computers, and Wi-Fi are always Free and Open to the Public. A great place to study, meet friends, bring your kids. Specific sections of the library are dedicated to Educational Advising, Children’s Corner Library and Women’s Space. Consult our online catalog of Books and DVDs. The American Corner also offers Life Skills in English Courses for Refugees and Case Workers thanks to a U.S. Department of State Grant and the US Diplomatic Mission to Italy. The American Corner promotes the Refugee Bear Integration through Entrepreneurship Project, and the Community Service Project 28 encouraging professional refugee tailors to use their skills.
NEWS FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS
2020 is a GENERAL ELECTION YEAR.
If you’re an American Citizen, you can register to vote… even if you have never resided in the United States. Request your Absentee Ballots now with your Federal Post Card Application, so you will be set for the entire year. Let your voice be heard in the Presidential Primaries and General Election. VOTING REGISTRATION INFO HERE.