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SUMMARY:Everyday English
DESCRIPTION:The course is intended for adults (18+) with B1–B2 (Intermediate) English who want to speak more confidently in everyday situations\, actively participate in discussions\, and improve real-life communication skills. \nInstructor\nThe course is taught by Adrienne Lane\, an English language instructor with nearly 10 years of international teaching experience both online and offline. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction (bilingual and bicultural education) and creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable speaking and sharing ideas. \nFormat\nClasses are conducted online via Zoom\, with a primary focus on real-time discussions and speaking practice. \n  \n\n  \nEnrollment is now closed. \nFollow our blog for upcoming courses and new learning opportunities.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/everyday-english/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Minsk:20260702T190000
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SUMMARY:4th of July Virtual Picnic: BBQ\, Fireworks & English Practice
DESCRIPTION:English Speaking Club invites you to a virtual picnic with Anelly Arana\, a native English speaker\, teacher\, and university professor from Florida. \nWe’re celebrating the 4th of July with a conversation about how Americans actually spend the holiday: what goes on the BBQ\, what games people play in the backyard\, what sports everyone watches\, and how the night ends with fireworks. \nExpect holiday traditions\, favourite recipes\, family games\, and a few facts that might surprise you. \nIt is a real conversation with someone who knows this holiday from the inside\, and a great chance to practise your English. Join us!
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/4th-of-july-virtual-picnic-bbq-fireworks-english-practice/
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SUMMARY:Everyday English
DESCRIPTION:The course is intended for adults (18+) with B1–B2 (Intermediate) English who want to speak more confidently in everyday situations\, actively participate in discussions\, and improve real-life communication skills. \nInstructor\nThe course is taught by Adrienne Lane\, an English language instructor with nearly 10 years of international teaching experience both online and offline. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction (bilingual and bicultural education) and creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable speaking and sharing ideas. \nFormat\nClasses are conducted online via Zoom\, with a primary focus on real-time discussions and speaking practice. \n  \n\n  \nEnrollment is now closed. \nFollow our blog for upcoming courses and new learning opportunities.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/everyday-english/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Telephone and the Transformation of Communication
DESCRIPTION:Today\, it is difficult to imagine life without instant communication. Yet just 150 years ago\, the idea of speaking with someone hundreds of miles away seemed almost impossible. The invention of the telephone became one of the most important technological breakthroughs of the nineteenth century\, permanently transforming how people communicated\, conducted business\, and shared information. \nDuring this webinar\, we will explore the history of the telephone\, examine the development of the first telephone networks\, and consider why this invention became such an important step toward today’s digital world. We will also discuss the telephone’s impact on the economy\, politics\, everyday life\, and society\, as well as the ways communication technologies continue to reshape our world. \nThe webinar will be presented by Lee A. Farrow\, author\, Distinguished Research Professor\, and Chair of the Department of History and World Cultures at Auburn University at Montgomery in Alabama.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/the-telephone-and-the-transformation-of-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Minsk:20260715T183000
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SUMMARY:Everyday English
DESCRIPTION:The course is intended for adults (18+) with B1–B2 (Intermediate) English who want to speak more confidently in everyday situations\, actively participate in discussions\, and improve real-life communication skills. \nInstructor\nThe course is taught by Adrienne Lane\, an English language instructor with nearly 10 years of international teaching experience both online and offline. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction (bilingual and bicultural education) and creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable speaking and sharing ideas. \nFormat\nClasses are conducted online via Zoom\, with a primary focus on real-time discussions and speaking practice. \n  \n\n  \nEnrollment is now closed. \nFollow our blog for upcoming courses and new learning opportunities.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/everyday-english/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Minsk:20260722T183000
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SUMMARY:Everyday English
DESCRIPTION:The course is intended for adults (18+) with B1–B2 (Intermediate) English who want to speak more confidently in everyday situations\, actively participate in discussions\, and improve real-life communication skills. \nInstructor\nThe course is taught by Adrienne Lane\, an English language instructor with nearly 10 years of international teaching experience both online and offline. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction (bilingual and bicultural education) and creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable speaking and sharing ideas. \nFormat\nClasses are conducted online via Zoom\, with a primary focus on real-time discussions and speaking practice. \n  \n\n  \nEnrollment is now closed. \nFollow our blog for upcoming courses and new learning opportunities.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/everyday-english/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Capitalism in America: A History
DESCRIPTION:This book explores how the U.S. economy was shaped and why America became one of the world’s leading centers of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and economic growth. \nThe authors trace the country’s journey from a collection of small colonies to a global economic powerhouse\, highlighting the people\, ideas\, and decisions that made this transformation possible. Along the way\, they examine both remarkable achievements and some of the most difficult chapters in American history—from the role of slavery and the Great Depression to the New Deal and today’s economic challenges. \nRather than being a traditional economics textbook\, the book offers a thoughtful exploration of how capitalism\, competition\, and innovation work\, why some ideas change the world while others don’t\, and which lessons from history remain relevant today. \nThe discussion will be led by Book Business Club’s long-standing host\, Yegor Ryasov\, together with Richard Woonacott\, an American diplomat with more than 20 years of experience in government and public policy. He currently serves at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius and previously held senior positions in the California state government\, where he was involved in developing legislation and shaping public policy. \nIf you’re interested in economics\, history\, business\, and the forces that shape society\, we’d love to have you join the discussion.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/capitalism-in-america-a-history/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Minsk:20260723T190000
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SUMMARY:Freedom 250: The American Revolution (1775–1783)
DESCRIPTION:On July 23\, we invite you to join a lecture by David Goldfield\, “The American Revolution (1775–1783)”\, dedicated to one of the most significant events in U.S. history. \nDuring the lecture\, we will explore how the Revolutionary War began\, the key turning points in the struggle between the American colonies and the British Empire\, and how the American Revolution led to the creation of a new nation. This webinar is a natural continuation of our exploration of U.S. history and will provide deeper insight into the events featured in the Freedom 250 virtual exhibition. \nDavid Goldfield is a distinguished American historian\, author\, filmmaker\, and Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is the author of sixteen books\, including Cotton Fields and Skyscrapers and Black\, White\, and Southern: Race Relations and Southern Culture\, both of which were nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/freedom-250-the-american-revolution-1775-1783/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Minsk:20260728T190000
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SUMMARY:Route 66 and the Interstate Highway System: Mobility and the American Dream
DESCRIPTION:This lecture focuses on the roads that helped shape modern America. We will examine how Route 66 became a symbol of freedom\, travel\, and opportunity\, and how the Interstate Highway System influenced economic growth\, urban development\, and American culture.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/route-66-and-the-interstate-highway-system-mobility-and-the-american-dream/
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SUMMARY:Everyday English
DESCRIPTION:The course is intended for adults (18+) with B1–B2 (Intermediate) English who want to speak more confidently in everyday situations\, actively participate in discussions\, and improve real-life communication skills. \nInstructor\nThe course is taught by Adrienne Lane\, an English language instructor with nearly 10 years of international teaching experience both online and offline. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction (bilingual and bicultural education) and creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable speaking and sharing ideas. \nFormat\nClasses are conducted online via Zoom\, with a primary focus on real-time discussions and speaking practice. \n  \n\n  \nEnrollment is now closed. \nFollow our blog for upcoming courses and new learning opportunities.
URL:https://americancenterminsk.org/event/everyday-english/2026-07-29/
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