Random Acts of Kindness Challenge

 


Take the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge.

February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day, but we're making it last for the entire month of February.  

Open to EVERYBODY.  You do not need to be a member or a student with us.

Fill in this RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS CHALLENGE FORM and become a KINDNESS AMBASSADOR.  

At the end of the month you will receive a certificate.  

NEW! SPOTIFY RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS PLAYLIST.  





Congratulations on successfully completing your RAK Challenge to:


 Vittoria, Letizia, Mariasole, Gabriele, Tommaso, Denise, Sabrina, Emma, Janine, Irene, Ascanio, Harvey, Liam, David, Nicolas Ian, Sophie, Eva


CERTIFICATES will soon be sent via email. 





What's the Buzz this Week?

What's the Buzz this Week?  

NEW PROGRAM in February 2021!

Mondays at 11 am - Karoline and Denise Buzz and Chat in English about what's up these days.  What we usually do anyway on Monday mornings, but now you can be a part of it!

Usually 20 minutes.  Periodic Special Guests.


On FacebookLIVE - AIAFVG and American Corner Trieste


If you missed it, you can catch it on our YouTube Channel!   

01/02, 11 am - What's the Buzz this Week?  

Who knows that the buzz is yet?  We'll figure it out on Monday!  Karoline and Denise



08/02, 11 am – What's the Buzz this Week? A Chat about Amanda Gorman – with Karoline Steckley,  President -AIAFVG and Special Guests

Amanda Gorman just wowed the world with her poem The Hill We Climb, composed for and recited at the Presidential Inauguration.  Amanda was the Youth Poet Laureate at age 17.  At 22, she is the youngest poet to read at an Inauguration, and has a reading scheduled at the Super Bowl of all places.  In addition she's a Harvard University graduate, a fashion icon and more!  


Karoline will look at Amanda Gorman and her inspiration to write the Inauguration poem and also take a closer look at some of her interesting facets that made her the star of the inauguration. 

Karoline Steckley is the President of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG, an English Teacher at AIAFVG and CIOFS FB FVG in Trieste, a blogger, a writer, a TESOL Member and Regular Speaker at TESOL Italy Conventions, originally from Racine, WI.

with guests:

Laura Williams teaches Advanced Placement World History, World History, and US History at Elba Central School in Elba, NY.  She has spoken at the TESOL Italy Convention.

Angela Boone Mansfield is an educator in the Minnesota Department of Education, working for Equitable Access to Excellent and Diverse Educators.  She is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Denise Tecchio is the Coordinator of the American Corner Trieste, originally from Cincinnati, OH

15/02 - Carnival Break - We'll have extra buzz next week!



22/02, 11 am - What's the Buzz this Week? with Karoline and Denise.  Open Mic! 

AIA FVG Celebrates 60 years





Associazione Italo Americana FVG 1961-2021

This year in November 2021 AIAFVG we will officially be 60 years young!  



3 generations of Triestini have been connected to the Association.


We’re planning a celebration when we can meet in person.


Think: AIA FVG Alumni AssociationEvents - Documentary Film.

Share your memories with us. Tell your friends and family.

Fill in the AIA 60th Anniversary Info Form and tell us all about it!  Be a part of it!

  • Were your parents of relatives with us?
  • Did you study or teach English with AIAFVG? Who was your teacher?
  • Did you attend the American Film Series?
  • Did you take a US Study Tour? 
  • Attend lectures or programs? 
  • Read every book in the Library?
  • Do you have old photos or diplomas?
By the way... 
Is that your chewing gum under the chair in the Library?  
Did you marry that girl or guy who you used to go to the American Film Series with? 



All'Associazione sono legate 3 generazioni di Triestini.  In novembre 2021, AIAFVG avrà 60 anni!


Compila il modulo per il 60 ° anniversario dell'AIA FVG e raccontaci tutto!

Stiamo programmando una festa quando possiamo incontrarci di persona.

Imaginare: un'AIA FVG Alumni Association - Eventi - Film documentario.

Condividi i tuoi ricordi con noi. Dillo ai tuoi amici e familiari.

  • I tuoi parenti erano con noi?
  • Hai studiato o insegnato inglese con AIAFVG? Chi era il tuo insegnante?
  • Hai visto tutti i film della Rassegna del Cinema Americana negli anni 80?
  • Hai fatto un viaggio stuio negli Stati Uniti? Frequentavi lezioni o programmi? Hai letto tutti i libri della Biblioteca?
  • Hai vecchie foto o diplomi?
A proposito...
Hai forse attacato tuo chewing gum sotto la sedia in biblioteca? 
Come è andato a finire con quella ragazza / ragazzo che veniva alla Rassegna del Cinema Americana con te? 

Fulbright - Celebrating 75 Years

 Fulbright 1946-2021




FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS and US EXCHANGE PROGRAM ALUMNI

The Fulbright program is celebrating 75 years this year.

Were you a Fulbrighter or did you participate in a US Government Exchange Program? 

We'd love to meet you and have you share your story with us. 

Fill in our Fulbright FVG Contact Form.    

Our objective is to set up a local Alumni Group of Fulbrighters and US Exchange Program Participants.  

Would you like to be a Fulbrighter in the future?  Go to this LINK.

February 2021 Newsletter


February 2021 NEWS
Associazione Italo Americana FVG
American Corner Trieste

February 2021 – The shortest month, but packed with activities. 

Join us for Winter English Classes and Virtual Activities in honor of Black History Month. See you on What’s the Buzz this Week? A Chat about Amanda Gorman Help us celebrate the 60th Anniversary of AIAFVG. Register your kids for the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge.  

 
ACTIVITIES and COURSES continue ONLINE due to the Covid-19 health emergency, until further notice, according to the Prefect of Trieste.  We will return to in person lessons and activities when possible. 
 
CARNIVAL VACATION – No Lessons, Admin or Activities – Feb. 15-20
 
AIA FVG 1961- 2021 - 60 YEARS YOUNG.  BE A PART OF IT!
3 generations of Triestini have been connected to the Association. 
We’re planning a celebration when we can meet in person.
Think:  AIA FVG Alumni Association – Events - Documentary Film.
Share your memories with us.  Tell your friends and family.
Did you study or teach English with AIAFVG? Who was your teacher?
Did you attend the American Film Series?  
Did you take a US Study Tour? Attend lectures or programs?  Read every book in the Library?  Do you have old photos or diplomas?  
Did you marry that girl or guy that you used to go to the movies with?
Is that your chewing gum under the Library table?
Fill in the AIA 60th Anniversary Info Form and tell us all about it! 
 
ENGLISH CLASSES for Members
Thanks to those who continued with us the WINTER!  If you took a break, we’re ready to welcome you back in SPRING (starting April 7th).
 
NEW! Online BEGINNER CLASS for ADULTS
The class starts on February 2nd at 10 am for 5 weeks.  If your child takes a class with us, you’re already a member.  Yes.  You Can.  Why Not?  Register now.  This class remains ONLINE.  Call on Monday morning or write an email if you have questions.
 
Online Individual Lessons for Adults and Children are always available.
 
Our online system includes:
  • Small Classes
  • Lessons sent in advance via email
  • WhatsApp groups for each section to facilitate communication with the teacher
  • Zoom platform
ONLINE REGISTRATION
 
 It is possible to pay: 
  • ONLINE by Credit Card
  • In the Association with CASH payment during our morning Office Hours (Monday to Friday 9-13)
  • With Welfare Aziendale
Remember that we are an association and parents, with children under age 16, must become members.  If your child is 16 or over, the student must be a member.
 
AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2020/21
Due to the closure of cinemas and theaters, the series has been postponed, awaiting government decrees on the reopening.  The films will be rescheduled.
 
ONLINE EVENTS
 
The American Corner is offering ONLINE ACTIVITIES. The Themes for the Month are Black History and Random Acts of Kindness.
 
eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Request your personal access code today.  American newspapers, magazines, videos, children’s resources and databases available remotely only during Covid-19 (afterwards only in the American Corner).
 
NEW!  Mondays at 11 am – What’s the Buzz this Week?  New Buzzchats with Karoline and Denise and Special Guests.  New Topic each week with special guests.  Be part of the buzz in English.  Only 20 minutes a week.  On Facebook LIVE AIAFVG and AC TS and later on our YouTube Channel

01/02, 11 am – What’s the Buzz this Week? 1st Edition with Karoline and Denise
 
4/02, 4pm – Transatlantic Thursday - Young Entrepreneurs – Start up US. Applying for the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative on Facebook LIVE–US Embassy to Italy. – Various topics every Thursday at 3pm.

08/02, 11 am – What's the Buzz This Week? A Chat about Amanda Gorman – Webchat with Karoline Steckley – President, AIAFVG, Denise Tecchio American Corner and Special Guests in the US - Laura Williams and Angela Boone Mansfield.

11/02, 7 pm – Women’s Book Club – discussing The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison on Zoom. 

15/02 – Presidents’ Day – Remembering the 46 Presidents of the USA.

17/02 – Random Act of Kindness Day – This one is up to you! Just today or all month long.

22/02, 11 am – What’s the Buzz this Week? with Karoline and Denise

23/02, 11am NEW! Adult Read Aloud – Listen to The Voice of Langston Hughes 1950’s poetry readings by Langston Hughes himself on Facebook ACTS.

25/02 – Transatlantic Thursday with Camille Dungy – Poet and Editor of Black Nature:  Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry on Facebook US Embassy to Italy
 
Recurring Events on Facebook:
 
Every Wednesday at 5 pm Faces and Places across the US on Facebook American English meet and interact with Americans in their homes and learn about their state, city, traditions.
 
ENGLISH TEACHER CORNER
Check out the Resources on American English at State for Educators.
 
10/2, 24/02, 2pm and 7pm - American English LIVE Teacher Development Series 10 on Free on Facebook with the theme: Making the Transition to Online or Hybrid Instruction. Webinars every other Wednesday
 
Coming Soon! TESOL Trieste Local Group Online courses for teachers.
 
STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH

Watching and Re-watching Amanda Gorman’s recital of The Hill We Climb from the Presidential Inauguration.
 
Performing Random Acts of Kindness in the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge
 
Imagining ourselves in New Orleans for Mardi Gras with Louis Armstrong and his big band serenading us with C’est Si Bon.
 
Preparing a Decadent Dessert for Valentine’s Day (or just drooling over the photos).
 
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS and US EXCHANGE PROGRAM ALUMNI
The Fulbright program is celebrating 75 years this year.

Were you a Fulbrighter or did you participate in a US Government Exchange Program? We'd love to meet you and have you share your story with us. Fill in our Fulbright Contact Form.    Our objective is to set up a local Alumni Group of Fulbrighters and US Exchange Program Participants.  Would you like to be a Fulbrighter in the future?  Go to this LINK.

US CITIZENS
STEP – American citizens living and travelling abroad can register in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and receive email updates and advisories from the US Embassy to Italy.  US Citizens enrolled in this site also receive periodic invitations to webinars for American citizens in Italy.
 
Vote from Abroad. You must request overseas ballots every year.  Do it today and don’t miss a single election this calendar year. 
 
US Passport Renewal.  Check your expiration date to avoid surprises.  Adult passports can be renewed by mail. 
 
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN PERSON SOON.  In the meantime, see you ONLINE.  Buon Carnevale!

Black History Month 2021


 February is Black History Month and this year we are celebrating African American Poets.  

What is Black History Month?

Each February, the United States celebrates African- American History Month, also known as Black History Month.  This annual observance recognizes the important achievements by African Americans in U.S. history.

In 1926, just 61 years after the abolition of slavery, the Association for Study of Negro Life and History decided to sponsor a national week dedicated to Black history in February, coinciding with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

By the late 1960s the success of the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity led many U.S. colleges to start teaching African-American history, which until then had been largely ignored. Soon, universities and cities began honoring this important aspect of the American Story by celebrating African-American History Month. 

In 1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”


Programs on this theme include:





08/02, 11 am – What's the Buzz this Week? A Chat about Amanda Gorman – with Karoline Steckley – President, AIAFVG

Amanda Gorman just wowed the world with her poem The Hill We Climb, composed for and recited at the Presidential Inauguration.  Amanda was the Youth Poet Laureate at age 17.  At 22, she is the youngest poet to read at an Inauguration, and has a reading scheduled at the Super Bowl of all places.  In addition she's a Harvard University graduate, a fashion icon and more!  


Karoline will look at Amanda Gorman and her inspiration to write the Inauguration poem and also take a closer look at some of her interesting facets that made her the star of the inauguration. 

Karoline Steckley is the President of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG, an English Teacher at AIAFVG and CIOFS FB FVG in Trieste, a blogger, a writer, a TESOL Member and Regular Speaker at TESOL Italy Conventions, originally from Racine, WI.

with guests:

Laura Williams teaches Advanced Placement World History, World History, and US History at Elba Central School in Elba, NY.  She has spoken at the TESOL Italy Convention.

Angela Boone Mansfield is an educator in the Minnesota Department of Education working towards Equitable Access to Excellent and Diverse Educators.  She is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Denise Tecchio is the Coordinator of the American Corner Trieste, originally from Cincinnati, OH




11/02, 7 pm – Women’s Book Club – discussing The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison on Zoom. 



23/02, 11am NEW! Adult Read Aloud – Listen to The Voice of Langston Hughes 1950’s poetry readings by Langston Hughes himself on Facebook ACTS.




NEW! Adult Beginner Course - 5 weeks




Nuovo Corso!  ADULT BEGINNER Principiante

5 settimane - 5 lezioni di 2 ore ciascuna - €125

INIZIO CORSO - FEBBRAIO 2021


MATTINA - 2 FEBBRAIO 2021- MARTEDI', ore 10-12



Perfetto per iniziare!  Sei interessato?  


  • Chiamaci la mattina da lunedì a venerdì dalle 9 alle 13 - 040 63 03 01
  • Mandaci un mail (specificando anche tuo numero di telefono) aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com
  • Passa in sede - (Mattina) Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - 2° piano Trieste - Italia

PAGAMENTO:  
  • ONLINE con CARTA di CREDITO,
  • IN SEDE in CONTANTI
  • con WELFARE AZIENDALE 
Per coloro che utilizzano i WELFARE AZIENDALI comunichiamo che abbiamo in essere convenzioni con i seguenti partner:

  • DoubleYou
  • Edenred
  • Easy Welfare
  • Tantosvago (Easypay)

Se la vostra azienda non rientra in questi circuiti, segnalatelo! Provvederemo, se possibile, alla stipulazione di nuovi accordi.

Siamo un'ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE RICONOSCIUTA senza fine di lucro.  Per partecipare ad un corso o altre attività è obbligatorio tesserarsi come socio.  (€35 - Intero, €25 - Ridotto per studenti +16 anni, docenti, +65 anni).

TESSERAMENTO e ISCRIZIONE ONLINE su QUESTO LINK

ULTERIORI INFORMAZIONI RIGUARDANTE I CORSI per ADULTI e BAMBINI su QUESTO LINK

Online Individual Lessons for Adults, Children, Teens

 



LEZIONI INDIVIDUALI ONLINE per tutte le età ed ogni essigenza.

Cliccare sul LINK per l'iscrizione ONLINE.

Vi ricordiamo che siamo un ASSOCIAZIONE, perciò per i ragazzi sotto i 16 anni, un genitori diventa soci. Le persone da 16 anni in poi devono avere la tessera personale.

Se avete domande, ci trovate in sede da lunedì a venerdì, 9-13.  040 63 03 01, email: aiatriesteinfo@gmail (nel messaggio fornire anche un recapito per essere richiamato).


Descrizione


Le lezioni individuali sono a disposizione degli studenti che preferiscono un approccio individuale e/o preferiscono svolgere le lezioni online con l’insegnante in presenza. Gli insegnanti sono assegnati basandosi sulle esigenze degli studenti e alle disponibilità individuali. Le lezioni individuali possono anche essere integrate ai corsi di gruppo.

In seguito alla lezione, materiale supplementare è fornito per permettere allo studente di approfondire la sua conoscenza del tema trattato.

Date e orari delle lezioni da concordare con l'insegnante assegnato.

Opzioni di Pagamento: Online con Carta di Credito, In Sede in Contanti, Tramite Welfare Aziendale pre-concordato con l'amministrazione AIAFVG.  

Livello / Costo


PreK / Family - Le lezioni di 20 minuti vengono svolti tramite Zoom.

Pacchetto di 5 lezioni - €75

Pachetto di 10 lezioni - €150

Elementary 123 /345- Le lezioni di 20 minuti vengono svolti tramite Zoom.

Pacchetto di 10 lezioni - €75

Pacchetto di 10 lezioni - €150


Elementary 345 - Le lezioni di 40 minuti (se preferite una lezione più lunga)vengono svolti tramite Zoom.

Pacchetto di 5 lezioni - €150

Pacchetto di 10 lezioni - €300

Middle School - Le lezioni di 40 minuti vengono svolti tramite Zoom.

Pacchetto di 5 lezioni - €150

Pachetto di 10 lezioni - €300

High School - Le lezioni di 60 minuti vengono svolti tramite Zoom.

Pacchetto di 5 lezioni - €225

Pacchetto di 10 lezioni - €450

ADULT - Le lezioni di 60 minuti vengono svolti tramite Zoom.

Pacchetto di 5 lezioni - €225

Pacchetto di 10 lezioni - €450


Description - IN ENGLISH

Individual Lessons are available for students who prefer a one-on-one approach and/or prefer to have online lessons with the presence of the instructor. Instructors are assigned based on student needs and individual availability. Individual lessons can also supplement group courses.

Additional material is supplied to the student to allow them to deep dive into the theme of the lesson.
Method

PreK / Family English - The 20 minute lessons are on the Zoom platform.
Elementary 123/345- The 20 minute lessons are on the Zoom platform.
Elementary 345 - The 40 minute lessons are on the Zoom platform- if you prefer a longer lesson.
Middle School- The 40 minute lessons are on the Zoom platform.
High School - The 60 minute lessons are on the Zoom platform.

Karoline Steckley featured in Il PIccolo 21/01/2021

La Nuova America - Il Piccolo 21/01/2021

Karoline Steckley, President of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG, was interviewed regarding the Inauguration of President Biden.  






Prefettura - Lessons must be held ONLINE

 



Risposta della Prefettura di Trieste riguardante Lezioni a Distanza:  

Trieste, 19/01/2021
Si conferma che i corsi di formazione pubblici e privati possono svolgersi solo con modalità a distanza così come previsto dall’art.1, comma 10, lett. s) del DPCM DEL 14 corrente.


US Presidential Inauguration 2021

Countdown to January 20, 2021 - US Presidential Inauguration 




Activities

20/1, 5:00 pm – Presidential Inauguration Viewing Party on Facebook LIVE  American Corner Trieste. We'll follow the event in English  . 
If you missed it, here is the link to the complete Ceremony in English.  .  
 

21/01, 11 am – Short Story Club - Poetry at Presidential Inaugurations – We’ll read and discuss Presidential Inaugural Poems on Facebook LIVE  American Corner Trieste.  Amanda Gorman, the first US Youth Poet Laureate, will be the reader in 2021.

We'll read the 5 and discuss the poems from past inaugurations:  Robert Frost (Kennedy, 1961), Maya Angelou (Clinton, 1993), Miller Williams (Clinton, 1997), and Elizabeth Alexander (Obama, 2009), Richard Blanco (Obama, 2013).

For more than 200 years America’s citizens have witnessed the Inauguration ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States. From the first Inauguration of George Washington, in New York City, in 1789, to today, as we prepare for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies, the Swearing-In Ceremonies represent both national renewal and continuity of leadership. As each president has offered a vision for America’s future, we reflect on the heritage of Inaugurals past.

Since 1901, and in accordance with the 20th Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) has been responsible for the planning and execution of the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States at the Capitol. 

The Presidential Inauguration will be different this year with very few live spectators, no crowds and a virtual parade.  

Watch the Inauguration of Joseph Biden - President and Kamala Harris - Vice President live from the Capitol Steps on January 20th at 5:30 pm Italian time.  We'll watch the Live Stream from the PBS NewsHour together on Facebook Live.  

Here are some additional resources about the Inauguration:

Voice of America - US PRESIDENTS - Podcast Series

The White House - The Presidents

Farmer's Almanac - All You Need to Know about the Inauguration

The New Republic - Stories from Inauguration History

Abraham Lincoln's Campaign Biography, by Abraham Lincoln

Robert Frost - JFK Inauguration 


Poets.org - Presidential Inaugural Poems


Library of Congress - Poetry and the Presidential Inauguration

Poetry for Presidents https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/poetry-for-presidents

American Writer's Museum - Stories that feature Elections 

Architect of the Capitol - Inauguration Facts 


Corsi di Inglese - Inverno 2021

 


Le iscrizioni sono aperte per la sessione Winter dei nostri corsi collettivi. 

Siamo un non-profit associazione culturale fondata nel 1961 e riconosciuta dalla regione FVG.  

I corsi inizieranno la settimana dell’11 gennaio in modalità ONLINE fino a data da destinarsi.  Appena possibile, torneremo in PRESENZA.  



Abbiamo anche certi corsi per Adulti che sono esclusivamente ONLINE.  Offriamo anche Lezioni Individuali ONLINE per bambini, teens, adulti.

I nostri SOCI possono iscriversi per partecipare a Corsi di Inglese ed Altre Attività.

Insegnamo inglese a tutti livelli a persone da 3 a 99 anni!  


E' possibile pagare ONLINE con la Carta di Credito, in contanti oppure con Welfare Aziendale

La visualizazzione dei film nell'American Film Series è compresa nel tesseramento!

CLICCARE su i link sotto per INFO riguardante corsi, orari, iscrizione e pagamento online


I CORSI WINTER INIZIANO la settimana del 11 GENNAIO 2021


DOMANDE? 

  • Inviaci un email, lasciando anche il numero di telefono al: aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com  Vi contatteremo appena possibile.

  • Passa in Sede. Ci trovete  da Lunedì a Venerdì: 9-13 -Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - 2° Piano - Trieste

  • Chiamaci durante l'orario sopra allo 040 63 03 01 

IMPORTANTE : il tesseramento va di pari passo con il pagamento della tessera stessa.
Prima di tesserarsi controllare la disponibilità dei corsi altrimenti si rischia di pagare la tessera quando il corso è già pieno. 
Prima di tutto, cliccare sul tasto di “VERIFICA DISPONIBILITA’ CORSI” e poi tesserarsi attraverso il tasto “TESSERATI”.
NB Una persona può comunque tesserarsi come socio senza iscriversi subito ai corsi.


Cliccare sul link per le iscrizioni:



Qui di seguito le istruzioni per iscriversi e per pagare i corsi in modalità Online:

Winter 2021 Admin Hours from January 7, 2021

 



From Thursday, January 7th Office is Open for Administrative Issues. 

Courses are ONLINE until further notice.  All Activities are ONLINE.
Library Lending is Suspended.   


Admin Hours:

Monday to Friday - 9 - 13

Tel: 040 63 03 01

Email for Admin:  aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com

Email for other Questions: aia.fvg@gmail.com

Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste


You can contact us by email at any time and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  Please include your telephone number in the message.  


Newsletter January 2021

 

January 2021 Newsletter

Associazione Italo Americana FVG /
American Corner Trieste

2021 is finally here and we’re ALL looking forward to a BRAND NEW YEAR together.  We hope that you are well and were able to enjoy family time during the holidays. Join us for Winter English Classes and Virtual Activities.
 
ACTIVITIES and COURSES will continue ONLINE due to the Covid-19 health emergency, until further notice.

ENGLISH CLASSES for Members
Courses begin the week of January 11th and continue for 10 weekly lessons.  Online Registration is open.  New Members and Students are Welcome!
Courses begin ONLINE.  We will return to the classroom when possible.  We are an Association and not a School.  Online Individual Lessons for Adults and Children are also available.
 
Our online system includes:
  • Small Classes
  • Lessons sent prior to the lesson via email
  • WhatsApp groups for each section to facilitate communication with the teacher
  • Zoom platform
ONLINE REGISTRATION
 

It is possible to pay: 
  • ONLINE by Credit Card
  • In the Association with CASH payment during our morning Office Hours (Monday to Friday 9-13), starting on January 7th.
  • With Welfare Aziendale
Remember that we are an association and parents, with children under age 16, must become members.  If your child is 16 or over, the student must be a member.

Jan. 11 - Winter Session Courses Begin

SUMMARIES of NEW YEAR’S MESSAGES
To view the videos and read the full messages click HERE


Karoline Steckley, President of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG
We are so grateful for the lessons learned (and taught!) at the Association this year. It was a crazy 2020, but we are coming out of it stronger than ever! We look forward to 2021.
 
Janine Sprague Zolle, Director - Associazione Italo Americana FVG
2020 has brought its challenges, which we have faced together. Thank you for your flexibility, feedback, and continued participation in our programs, which has allowed us to innovate and meet your needs in a whole new way.
 
Denise Tecchio, Coordinator - American Corner Trieste
Thank you for participating in our Virtual Programs this year.  We’re all looking forward to the time when we can be together LIVE and in person. Stay well and hope to see you soon in 2021!
 
Francesca Andorno, Accountant - Associazione Italo Americana FVG
This year wasn't easy for me and others, but I had the great gift of working with special people. The Associazione has a great positive staff and wonderful teachers.
 
 
AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2020/21
Due to the closure of cinemas and theaters, the series has been postponed, awaiting government decrees on the reopening.  The films will be recuperated.
 
 ONLINE EVENTS

The American Corner is offering ONLINE ACTIVITIES.  The Theme for the Month is the Presidential Inauguration.
 
eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Request your personal access code today.  American newspapers, magazines, videos, children’s resources, and databases available remotely only during Covid-19 (afterwards only in the American Corner). 
 
14/01, 3pm – Transatlantic Thursday Webchat on various topics on Facebook LIVE–US Embassy to Italy. – Various topics every Thursday at 3pm.
 
14/01, 7 pm – Women’s Book Club – discussing Travels with Charley: In Search of America  by John Steinbeck on Zoom. 
 
19/01, 11 am – Martin Luther King, Jr: I Have A Dream Viewing Party and Discussion on American Corner Trieste Home Theater Facebook Group. The documentary features highlights of major speeches given by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
 
20/1, 5:30 pm – Presidential Inauguration Viewing Party on Facebook LIVE  American Corner Trieste.
 
21/01, 11 am – Short Story Club - Poetry at Presidential Inaugurations – We’ll read and discuss Presidential Inaugural Poems on Facebook LIVE  American Corner Trieste.  Who will be the poet in 2021?
 
27/01, 11 am – NEW!  Let’s Chat in English – Join us on Zoom and we’ll have a conversation in English.  The Meeting Code will be published a few days ahead.  Get digital. Please join us, we’d love to see you online!

Every Wednesday at 5 pm Faces and Places across the US on Facebook American English meet and interact with Americans in their homes and learn about their state, city, traditions.
 
COMING in February! Adult Storytime! Reading an American classic chapter book aloud online on Facebook LIVE.  30 minutes at a time.  Once a week.  What do you think? Do you want to participate? Read? Suggest a book? We’ll start in February with The Old Man and the Sea, the novella by Ernst Hemingway.
 
COMING this WINTER - Virtual Teen Maker Space with STEM Projects for Middle School Students.  Would your teen like to participate in this FREE weekly ONLINE activity? Send us an email and we will contact you when the project begins.
 
ENGLISH TEACHER CORNER
Check out the Resources on American English at State for Educators.
 
27/01, 2pm and 7pm - American English LIVE Teacher Development Series 10 on Free on Facebook with the theme: Making the Transition to Online or Hybrid Instruction.
Webinars every other Wednesday at 2pm or 7pm Italian Time.

Coming Soon! TESOL Trieste Local Group Online courses for teachers.

STAFF PICKS – Our healthy choices and good intentions for 2021

Watching and doing Heather Robertson’s Free 12 Week Workout Plan on YouTube to be in bikini shape by Spring! 
 
Listening to the How Disco Defined 2020 Playlist on Spotify.

Journaling to document these extraordinary times, and to organize thoughts and feelings.

Detoxing from sugar
 
Checking in on elderly neighbors regularly.

 
US CITIZENS
  
STEP – American citizens living and travelling abroad can register in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and receive email updates and advisories from the US Embassy to Italy.  US Citizens enrolled in this site also receive periodic invitations to webinars for American citizens in Italy. 

LOOKING FORWARD to a BRAND NEW YEAR TOGETHER! 

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN PERSON SOON. In the meantime, see you ONLINE.  
 
COVID-19 Office Hours from January 7th
Mornings: Mon-Fri - 9-13
Available Online at aia.fvg@gmail.com  We'll get back to you.
For Administration Queries contact aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com
Sorry, no Library Checkouts until further notice due to Covid-19
 
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