English Access Microscholarship Program, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan

On February 14 guys learning English at the Oblast Pushkin Library (program English Access Microscholarship) celebrated Valentine's Day – Holiday of Lovers which is honored by the young people of the world. The holiday was in a burst of inspiration, funny and cheerful. Beginners are very grateful to students of the senior group for this great event, which was called "Love rules the world». Moreover there was a love song from the movie "Titanic" in English sung by all together. And a quiz with the "hearts", where you have to find your soul half and make a phrase. And compliments contest, you see, not everyone can say a nice compliment, not only you need to say more and beautifully but also you need to say in English. But the most striking and challenging competition was sounding dialogue of popular lovers from national classics: "Kyz Zhibek and Tolegen", "Romeo and Juliet", "Tatiana Larina and Eugene Onegin." And we must admit that on this day the guys were on top, showing excellent knowledge of English. Guests of the festival, Assistant Fulbright James O'Leary said cognition and significance of such competitions to learn English. The holiday was over, but no one wanted to leave. Participants were not only fun, but also a greater incentive for further study of the English language.James: "Access Valentine's Day was a very entertaining and productive event. the students did most of the planning for the event, and I was impressed with their creativity, organization, and high common of English".

The word Christmas has originated from the term Christ's Mass which is an old English word. 'X' is the first letter of the Greek word 'Xristos' which means Christ. Therefore Christ's Mass is also known as “Xmas”. This and other interesting facts about Christmas Access Program students learned on December 25. A special party was held at the library conference-hall by Serik Toktarkhan, EAMP student 2011-2013. After introducing themselves and a short presentation on Xmas facts, the students enjoyed playing games (Relay Race, Draw with your back, Runway, Balloon Dance, Crocodile). Madina Tursynova, EAMP 2011-2013 student, performed her first rap track. The presents liked modern tune and true-life words written by the young talent. Christmas tree was additionally decorated by the students’ wish lists where they wrote their wishes for the New Year. The party finished by singing Christmas songs such as We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Jingle Bells, and Last Christmas.
EAMP students (36 people) who participated in the party not only learned something new about Christmas but also found new “Access” family members.

Access Program students took part in AC Oskemen Christas Party

December 16 - Independence Day of Kazakhstan. We congratulate all the people of Kazakhstan and wish happiness and prosperity to the country and its citizens! Happy Independence Day =)

EAMP students are very talented children. Some of them can play dombra, some of them dance and sing, and also make different sweets...

Recently, Sergei Mokin, EAMP 2012-2014 student, won Robot technology contest in Saints-Petersburg. Well done, Serezha! We are proud of you =)

Усть-Каменогорск Искусственный разум (+фото) 30 ноября в ЦДК «ULBA» состоялись показательные выступления и состязания по робототехнике воспитанников Станции юных техников города.

Access Program students 2011-2013 celebrated new Kazakhstani holiday - the First President's Day on November 22, 2012. Students learned facts from President Nazarbayev's life, played games and performed as presidents.

Thank life for today! Happy Thanksgiving!

On November 20, 2012 Jennifer Uhler, RELO Central Asia visited Ust to meet EAMP students.