The American Center in Moscow invites young learners of English and their parents to our brand-new program, American Holidays for Kids. During our monthly meetings, we will discuss the holidays people celebrate in the U.S., learn some new vocabulary, and do a fun activity at the end (like singing a song, reciting a short poem, or making a card together). The event will be in English and is suitable for learners ages 7-10.
The American Center in Moscow invites young learners of English and their parents to our brand-new program, American Holidays for Kids. During our monthly meetings, we will discuss the holidays people celebrate in the U.S., learn some new vocabulary, and do a fun activity at the end (like singing a song, reciting a short poem, or making a card together). The events will be in English and are suitable for learners ages 7-10. Our host Artem Kotov, a language-teaching and cultural expert is excited to share his experience of celebrating the American holidays and some fascinating facts. These events will be held in English with Russian subtitles.
The first event about Winter Holidays will be on Monday, December 23, 2024, from 6:00–6:45 p.m. MSK.
Program Goals: By the end of each session, learners will be able to…
- name the holiday and key facts related to the specific holiday.
- understand the sociocultural significance of the holiday.
- identify symbols and customs of a particular holiday.
- compare American customs to the ones of Russia.
About the host: Artem Kotov, Adjunct Faculty at the University of New Hampshire, has been working with youth programs since 2016. His English Language Teaching journey began in August 2016 at the American Center in Moscow, where he served as a youth programming facilitator and camp director. He developed and led various programs such as the Children’s Club, TED-Ed Club, and an annual summer camp. With a master’s in Language Teaching Studies from the University of Oregon and extensive teaching experience in English, Russian, and German, Artem is excited to share his knowledge of American holiday traditions with young learners!
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ALL AMERICAN CENTER IN MOSCOW EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE / ALL EVENTS OF THE AMERICAN CENTER IN MOSCOW ARE FREE OF CHARGE
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