For Sessions 11/22-11/28: Souvenirs and Memories

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Write down 3-4 of your favorite vacation / trip memories.

For Sessions 11/29-12/5: Feminism

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Think about feminism. What does it mean to you? How is it viewed in your country? Be
prepared to share this during the session.
❖ Watch this video. Note words that you don’t know and share them during the session.

For Sessions 12/6-12/12: Home

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Think about a typical home in Ukraine. What does it look like? Who is a part of it? Be
prepared to share this during the session.
❖ *Optional: if you would like, take pictures of your home or Ukrainian homes from the
internet to share during your session.
❖ Read this article.
❖ Watch this video. This is from a show on Netflix called “The World's Most Extraordinary
Homes.”
For Sessions 12/13-12/19: Beauty

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video.
❖ Watch this video.
❖ Read this article.
Week of Feb 8: Technology in the Classroom

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about different types of technology that can be used in the classroom.
❖ Read this infographic about 5 disadvantages of technology in education.

Week of Feb 15: Teaching!

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ None

Week of Feb 22: College Preparation

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Read this infographic about applying to college in the United States.
➢ CHALLENGE: Read this article about the college applications in the US.
❖ Watch this video about one boy’s experience with extracurricular activities.
Week of March 1: In the Classroom

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about one girl’s experience cheating on an exam.
Week of March 8: Introduction to Film

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Prepare a 2-3 minute oral response summarizing the plot of your favorite movie and
reasons why it is your favorite. Make sure to include the order of events (what happened
first, second, third, finally) and be as descriptive as possible.
❖ Read the beginning of this article, and also read 3-4 of the paragraphs about different
movies (choose the ones that are most interesting to you)

Week of March 15: Domestic and International Film Culture

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video on whether comic book superhero movies are too violent (feel free to
slow down the playback speed in the settings if it’s too fast!)
❖ Watch this video on movie scenes that were changed for international audiences.
❖ Optional Challenge: Read this article on film censorship and the kinds of content that
are appropriate for different international audiences.

Week of March 22: Movies and Actors

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Look at a few actors’ profiles from this list and be familiar with the way the actors are
described.
Week of March 29: The Movie Theater Experience

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Be familiar with the rules for Jeopardy, although you will be playing a slightly different
online version.
❖ Read this article on different movie theaters around the world.
Week of April 5: Exercise and Diet

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Think about your eating habits - common foods you usually eat, when you eat, special
dietary rules you follow, etc. Be prepared to share this information with other learners.
❖ OPTIONAL: Watch this short cartoon about the benefits of exercise on your body!

Week of April 12: Healthy Habits

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about food waste and how to reduce it

Week of April 19: Food

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ N/A

Week of April 26: Technology and Mental Health

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about how social media impacts your mental health.
Week of May 3: Work Experience

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video and think about what career or job you want to have - What are your
daily responsibilities in this job? How does it relate to your studies at school? Be
prepared to share this information with other learners.

Week of May 10: Employment vs. Entrepreneurship

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about starting a company.
❖ OPTIONAL: Watch this short video about becoming an entrepreneur.

Week of May 17: Where to Live/Work

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about city life vs. country life.

Week of May 24: Life Outside of Work

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Think about your hobbies and interests and come up with 3 to 5 things you do in your
free time. Be prepared to share this information with other learners.
Week of May 31: Developing Skills

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Look through this infographic about the different skills needed for a career.
❖ Read this article about the best online learning platforms.

Week of June 7: Landforms

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Think of a creature you would like to see in the wild. Where do they usually live? Is it
dangerous or difficult to go to their habitat? What would the journey to see the animal
look like? Be prepared to share these answers with the group.
❖ Take this quiz about traveling to a national park. Skip the question about Zip codes.

Week of June 14: Habits and Environment

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Read this article about planning an eco-friendly party.
Week of June 21: Animals

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ N/A
Week of June 28: Technology and Environment

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Read through this article about new inventions that could save the planet.

Week of July 5: Close Friends

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Think about one of your closest friends. How and when did you meet? How often do you
talk with them? What's a fun memory you share? Be prepared to share this during the
session.

Week of July 12: Interpersonal Communication

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about miscommunication. Then, think of a time when
miscommunication happened between you and someone you know. Be prepared to
share this during the session.
Week of July 19: Self-Awareness

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about developing emotional intelligence. Think of 3 strengths and 3
weaknesses you have. How can you or others develop the strengths further? How can
you improve or overcome the weaknesses? Be prepared to share this in the session.
❖ Optional: Take this quiz to assess how emotionally intelligent you are and how to
improve your weaknesses.
Week of July 26: Social Media and Relationships

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Watch this video about how technology impacts our relationships.

Week of August 2: Values

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Take a look at this list of values and take note of unfamiliar words. You can look up their
definitions or ask your volunteer during the session.

Week of August 9: Making a Difference

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Have a pen and piece of paper ready!

Week of August 16: Leadership

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Think about a leader in your community or in the world that you admire. What did they
do? Why are they admirable? Are they an inspiration for you? Be prepared to share this
during the session.
Week of August 23: Social Media Activism

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ N/A

Week of Oct 25: Asking and Answering Questions About Travel

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Before the session, prepare a short story (1-2 minutes) about a vacation or trip. It can be
real or fictitious (fake). You will be presenting this during the session, so you can prepare
notes to use if you like.

Week of Nov 1: Different Ways to Travel

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Read this article about traveling on a budget.

Week of Nov 8: Good and Bad Travel Experiences

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner

❖ Read the short article here.

Week of Nov 15: Food

Pre-Session Instructions for Learner
❖ Watch this video about weird American foods.
❖ Read the article at this link.