Cine Forum - Blue Jazmine.

On January 19th,  the Library Coordinator from  Binational Center coordinated a Cine Forum.  In this activity participated 11 English Students of 8th  level .  The students watched the Movie ¨ Blue Jazmine ¨.  English Teachers from BNC and students shared  their opinions about the movie.  At the end of the activity the students were able to write a summary report about the activity.

Webinar15 - BNC Library

On January 14th, the library coordinator  from  Binational Center Library hosted the second meeting of the webinar courses for 14 English teachers from BNC. The theme was "Lesson Planning 101: Structuring Activities to Maximize Learning".  Leda Chavarria English Language Coordinator from US Embassy visited the group and explained about the Application for the SIT Graduate Institute at World Learning´s SIT-TESOL Certificate Course at teacher training Costa Rica and Centro Espiral Mana.

POPCORN DAY CELEBRATION

The Children Corner from Binational Center hosted 8 Children Of CCNN's workers . The children watched a Movie ¨The Cinderella¨ to celebrate the Popcorn Day.The Children With their parents enjoyed this activity and ate pop corn together.

Webinar ‘’ Networking: Making Connections that Last´´

‘’Networking:  Making Connections that Last´´ by Amy Pascucci. This is a series of professional development seminars moderated by John Kotnarowski. In this occasion was attended by 7 Frequent participants who visit American Corner Nicaragua. It was a great space to share of different points of view about topic day, at the same time practicing speaking & listening skills.

Webinar: ‘’Networking Making Connections that Last´´

‘’Networking:  Making Connections that Last´´ by Amy Pascucci. This is a series of professional development seminars moderated by John Kotnarowski. In this occasion was attended by 7 Frequent participants who visit American Corner Nicaragua. It was a great space to share of different points of view about topic day, at the same time practicing speaking & listening skills.

‘´San Valentine´s day Celebration´´

In commemoration of love and friendship this Valentine´s day we celebrated this special date making some handicrafts with kids. This activity was attended by 2 Saturday class group.

The first one was Eighth-level group of children who created a sweet gift box. They also exchanged gifts with each other.

The second group was wonder children group from 5-7 years of age who developed butterflies of sweets.

Anpi Nicatesol 2014 Building the ELT Enviroment in Nicaragua.

 Nicatesol 2014 : English Teaching professional to a full one-day event, which will feature a variety of seminars, interactive workshops, networking and facilitated discussions, all focusing on enabling professional English language teachers to improve their practice.

On June 3 and 4 Access students from Managua , Rivas and Juigalpa visited ACN and Roberto Incer Barquero Library... they recieved information about AC actiivties as well as they get know about new English resources, Trace effect game, E library ,Furthermore they had the chance to practice their English skills with some of ACN members.

American Corner Nicaragua  is glad to invite you to:

 

Our first  Trace Effect Marathon 2014 !!

It is a virtual 3D experience, aimed at students aged 12 to 16 years, serving as a complement to the activities carried out in the classroom. Students can explore and become familiar with the culture of the United States through puzzles, activities and adventures, in an interactive world.

In this game, students of English can make a virtual tour through the United States to know fantastic places like Kansas, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. This game is also available on DVD, both for students and for teachers.

Inaguracion del Nuevo Edificio del Centro Cultural Nicaraguense Norteamericano - Feb

Del 10 al 16 de Febrero el Centro Cultural Nicaraguense Norteamericano se vistio de gala al presentar al público general las nuevas instalaciones.  Contando con un Teatro, Antiteatro, 15 Aulas, 2 laboratorios, 1 biblioteca con nuevos libros.

Durante la semana hubieron presentaciones artisticas tanto nacionales, centroamericanos e internacionales. Dentro del pograma se destaco el grupo de Jovenes  de Jazz de Costa Rica, el grupo nacional de Phillip Montalvan, tarde artisticas con ninos y adolescentes, grupos de poetas jovenes, presentaci'on de libros, presentación de grupo de Hip Hop entre otros.

La Biblioteca del CCNN cuenta con una esquina para ninos que pronto estara equipada con todo el equipo necesario, así como tambien la biblioteca cuenta con 3 computadoras con conexión de internet, libros electrónicos como los audiobooks y Kindle.

Entrenamiento del Programa Prezi para estudiantes del Programa ACCESS - Feb

El 17 de Febrero la coordinadora de American Corner tuvo la oportunidad de entrenar a 15 estudiantes del Programa ACCESS en Managua para el uso y manejo de la nueva herramienta en Linea llamado Prezi.

Con este programa los estudiantes tendran la facilidad de realizar presentaciones de una manera atractiva y compartirla con sus companeros.

Webinar Party - Feb.

El 12 y 26 de Febrero se llevaron a cabo las teleconferencias desde Washington organizado por la Coordinadora de Profesores de Ingles de la Embajada Americana y American Corner.

En cada sección participaron 15 profesores de Ingles de los Colegios Públicos y Profesores del Centro Cultural Nicaraguense Norteamericano.

Los temas que se presentaron fueron " Staying current: getting creative with lessons from the Daily New y Active Learning in Large Classes".

La primera sección se llevo a cabo en las instalaciones de American Corner y la segunda sección se realizo en el Laboratorio del Centro Cultural Nicaraguense Norteamericano.

Colega Bibliotecaria Vida Luz Meneses, presento su nueva Obra Literaria " Flame in the Air" - Feb

El 26 de Febrero se llevo a cabo la presentación de la última obra Literaria " Flame in the Air" presentada por la colega Bibliotecaria Vida Luz Meneses.  Esta actividad se llevo a cabo en el Teatro del Centro Cultural Nicaraguense Norteamericano contando con la participación de artistas, escritores, poetas, amigos de la autora y público en general.

La Coordinadora de American Corner tuvo el privilegio de presentar la  resena historica de Vida Luz Meneses.  La noche se visto de magia ya que la autora y la traductora realizando lectura de los poemas tanto en Espanol como Ingles.

Invitation

Invitation

Book Fair - FACE Camp / English Teachers - jan

FACE CAMP

45 English Teachers  participated at the Book Fair organized by American Corner and Binational Center.

Peper Show - Martin Luther King (jr) at the Binational Center - Jan.

 English Students and English Teacher partipated at the Paper Show "Martin Luther King" and olso watched the Movie Boycott.

eLibraryUSA Presentation / ACCESS Program Intensive English Camp / Jan.

 250 Students from ACCESS Program received training about eLibraryUSA

It was an amazing group

The Embassador  Power with the students

First Webinar12 - 2014 / English Teachers and English Students

 14 English Teachers and English Students participated on the First Webinar 12

"Grammar Sauce 2: Sweeting Up Gerunds".  On January 15th.

XII Nica Tesol Conference / UCA / Dec.

 

Stand Information from American Corner, Binational Center, EducationUSA and English Language from U.S Embassy

 

 

 

 

 

Estudiantes del Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesus de Rivas visito American Corner y la Biblioteca del Banco Central - Dic

 

54 Estudiantes

Recibieron un tour por la Biblioteca e Información sobre los Servicios disponibles en American Corner entre ellos los libros electrónicos

 

 

Summer Camp from Binational Center Nov-Dec.

Frankesteins with Plastics Bottlers

 

Thanksgiving Day - Craft

 

Crafs in the floor

 

 

 

Storytime



 share shack


 

Estudiantes UNAN-Carazo de visita en American Corner - Nov.

80 Estudiantes de la Universidad UNAN-Carazo visitaron American Corner.

Coffe with a Diplomat / Holly Murten / eLibrary Presentation - Nov.

Celebration International Education Week

 

18 Participants - English Students, English Teachers, Alumni and Librarians.

 

 

 

Un Día Regular en American Corner - Presentación Biblioteca Virtual - eLibrary - Nov.

Feria Asociación de Bibliotecarios ANIBIPA - Nov.6

FELICIDADES A TODOS LOS BIBLIOTECARIOS, BIBLIOTECARIAS, ARCHIVISTAS Y TRABAJADORES DE LA INFORMACION

8 Noviembre - Día del Bibliotecario en Nicaragua

 

 En celebración Día del Biblotecario se llevo a cabo un evento en la Universidad UdeM en donde particparon 8 Redes pertenecientes a la Asociación ANIBIPA.  Con un Stand participo American Corner y se distribuyeron separadores de libros, lapices y volante con Información de American Corner.

 

 

 

INVITACION FERIA ANIBIPA - 06 Nov.

English Students from UCA - Mario Collado Teacher - Oct.

October 10, 2013.

30 English Students from UCA and Mario Collado Teacher

EducationUSA and American Corner Services Presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

Shaping the Way We Teach English Webinar Course 11

"DISCOVERING GRAMMAR WITH CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING TASKS"

 

 

 

 

1ra. Convocatoria Elección de Junta Directiva - Asociación de Bibliotecarios ANIBIPA - Octubre.

Estudiantes de la Universidad del Norte visitaron American Corner y la Biblioteca del Banco Central - Oct

76 Estudiantes de la Universidad del Norte visitaron las instalaciones de American Corner y la Biblioteca del Banco Central. 

 

Conocieron sobre los nuevos libros electrónicos

(Kindles y Audiobooks).

 

Cada estudiante recibieron separadores de libros de

American Corner.

 

 

 

Colegio Padre Fabreto visitaron American Corner y la Biblioteca del Banco Central. Sept.

El 19 de Septiembre visitaron las instalaciones de American Corner y la Biblioteca del Banco Central 25 estudiantes del Colegio Padre Fabreto para conocer las instalaciones de la Biblioteca y los diferentes servicios que se prestan.

Opportunities to the Academic Community - Webinar11 / Sept.11

 

12 Profesores de Ingles participaron en el Webinar11 - Teleconferencia desde Washington  para conocer sobre uso y manejo del verbo Present Perfect.  Leda Chavarria de la Embajada Americana visito esta sección realizando pre preguntas sobre el tema y tambien invito a los profesores a que participen y den su comentario en la pagina http://shapingenglish.ning.com.

                             Los profesores recibieron lapiceros y libretas de American Corner.