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As part of the European Solidarity Corps project “Learning foreign languages ​​is fun”- 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177 Seniors participate in free English language classes. Classes are held once a week and last 90 minutes.
Participants are divided into two groups depending on the level of language proficiency. Group I are Seniors starting their adventure with the English language, that is “beginners / from scratch”. 11 people participate in the classes. From the beginning of the project, the course discussed, among others, the following topics:

1. My name is … – basic questions and answers. Personal pronouns.
2. The verb to be – building affirmative sentences.
3. Real-world classes – public transport in London (video material); activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.
4. Personal and possessive pronouns. Names of countries and nationalities.
5. The verb to be – questions. Family members.
6. Real-world classes – we are visiting London (video material); activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.

Group II are Intermediate Seniors. 8 people participate in the course. The topics of the classes included:

1. Me and my family – statements based on video material.
2. Homework – vocabulary.
3. Real-world classes – public transport in London (video material); activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.
4. Public transport in my city – statements based on the acquired vocabulary.
5. We buy a ticket – video material. Dialogues.
6. Real-world classes – we are visiting London; activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.

The “Colors of Life”- 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535 project is in full swing. Another month has started, so what does it mean? We will present another health issue that is worth paying attention to, this time it will be about mental health. This month, we’ll find out what mental health is and how to properly care for it! In May, green will be the leading color.

Mental health, also called well-being or mental equilibrium, is the foundation of proper human functioning. It not only translates into well-being and emotions, but is inextricably linked with physical health. What is mental health? According to the WHO definition, mental health is a state thanks to which a person can fully participate in social life, is capable of productive work, fulfills his needs and, moreover, copes with various situations. It is also the basis for the proper functioning of the individual in society. Importantly, there is a very fine line between mental health and an illness resulting from an disorder. You should also be aware that the proper condition of the psyche is inextricably linked with the lifestyle and condition of the organism.
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The month of April is devoted to Parkinson’s disease in our project “Colors of Life”- 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535, and the color that accompanies this month is – orange!
For this reason, on Wednesday at the Technical Secondary School No. 4 Transport, an action summarizing getting used to Parkinson’s disease was completed. It was orange!
There are many myths about this disease and it is often confused with Alzheimer’s disease. In order to dispel any doubts, you should get to know the facts.
For this purpose, a questionnaire was conducted among the students (5 short questions). In order to answer them correctly, it was necessary to read the content in school display cases. There were also (traditionally) giving out orange bows and tangerines. There were Pilates classes. All this so that our awareness (knowledge) was greater, which may translate into real help for sick people.

In March 2022, thanks to the project “Learning foreign languages ​​is cool” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177, preschoolers attending the Non-public Nursery and Kindergarten “Children’s World” in Siewierz started their adventure with the English language. Classes are conducted in two groups: Smurfs, Skrzaty. They are held once a week at the kindergarten. The workshops are conducted by Ms Paulina – an experienced and qualified teacher with appropriate qualifications to work with children. The curriculum is implemented in accordance with the principle: teaching through playing, teaching. During the classes, games and activities, picture cards, everyday objects and toys are used. Children also learn songs and rhymes in English. The thematic scope of English classes for groups: Skrzaty, Smurfs in March and April included:

• Greetings,
• Pets,
• Wild Animals,
• Weather,
• Raibow,
• Farm Animals,
• Happy Easter,
• Fruits,
• Healthy juice.

Preschoolers with great pleasure participate in language classes conducted by Mrs. Paulina. Learning a foreign language through play is the most interesting form of acquiring knowledge, especially among the youngest.

The youngest group of participants in the project “Learning foreign languages ​​is fun” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177 are preschoolers. Foundation for education SMART implements the above-mentioned project, among others in two kindergartens,
namely in:

• Public Kindergarten in Psary ul. Malinowicka 16.
• Non-public Nursery and Kindergarten “Children’s World” in Siewierz at ul. Freedom 2.

Language classes at the Public Kindergarten in Psary are held according to the schedule, always on Wednesdays. They are run by Mrs. Magdalena, who has qualifications and experience in working with preschool children. Classes are conducted in two preschool groups. Children aged 5-6 take part in them. So far, the subjects of English language classes have included:

• the ability to introduce yourself,
• numbers, colors,
• body parts.

During the classes, there were no shortage of games, plays, rhymes, rhymes and songs, thanks to which children absorbed the acquired vocabulary more easily. The youngest used worksheets in which they performed exercises to consolidate the issues they learned. Preschoolers participate in the classes with great enthusiasm and commitment – they learn very willingly. And what have the preschoolers in the Non-Public Nursery and Kindergarten “Children’s World” in Siewierz have learned so far? We will answer this question in the next post.

In March, computer classes for seniors from the project “Never too late to learn” – 2021-1-PL01-KA122-ADU-000021044 started. Seniors were divided into two groups: intermediate and beginner. The beginner group, as the name suggests, learns the basics of computer skills. People in this group try to get used to the computer. During the classes, they try to write descriptions of their days in the notebook, thus they will learn how the keyboard works and what keyboard shortcuts must be used for the Polish character or capital letter to appear. The intermediate group knows the basics of computer skills, so their classes focus on surfing the Internet. Classes are held every two weeks at the Technical Secondary School No. 4 Transport in Sosnowiec.

As we mentioned earlier, the Polish language course has started! The group in Opole meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Classes last 1.5 hours. During the classes, the citizens of Ukraine have learned about basic phrases such as “Good morning” or “How are you?”. Currently, the group is learning how to inflect verbs by persons. During the classes, participants not only write and read in Polish, but also sing. All this to make learning Polish easy and pleasant for them!

In the month of April, the participants of the project “The world on the plate” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040182 will prepare Italian dishes. Italian cuisine is classified as Mediterranean cuisine and is considered one of the most popular cuisines in the world. A large amount of fresh vegetables, an abundance of aromatic spices, such as:

• oregano,
• basil,
• tarragon,
• rosemary
• thyme,
• strong cheese aroma, especially Parmesan cheese,
• and olive oil with a beautiful golden-green color

Here are the most important distinguishing features of Italian cuisine. The first culinary workshops on the preparation of Italian cuisine took place on Friday, April 8, 2022. 12 seniors participated in the classes. The meeting lasted 3 hours. During the classes, the participants prepared the following dishes:

• pasta with blue cheese sauce;
• minestrone with noodles, i.e. vegetable soup in Italian style;
• tiramisu with mascarpone;

The classes ended with a joint tasting of previously prepared dishes. The workshops were very interesting. Seniors in a nice group can experience an unforgettable culinary adventure, get to know the broadly understood culture of Italy, expand skills and techniques of preparing Italian dishes. The next culinary workshops in Italian cuisine will be held on April 22, 2022.