ENGin: Practice your English with volunteers | Англійська з волонтерами

Popcorn brain is when your mind constantly jumps between tasks, like popcorn popping in your head 🍿 Do you think you have this popcorn brain? 🤯 - yes ❤️ - no

Let's test your art knowledge and see how many masterpieces you can recognise 🔹Start the quiz Share your results in the comments and let’s see who the real culture vulture is 🙂

40,000 Years of Human Creativity Art is not just a decoration. It is a language. It is heritage. A reflection of the hopes, fears, dreams, and breakthroughs of every generation. This video takes you on a journey through Western art history, exploring how each movement builds upon the last — constantly evolving, always reaching for something new, something that moves us.

Vocab from the video ☘️ Exaggerate – say something is bigger or better than it really is. Fertility – ability to produce babies or crops. Evidence – proof or facts. Carve with – cut or shape using something. Depict – show or describe. Inspiration – something that gives you ideas. Push further – go beyond limits. Cultural explosion – sudden growth of culture or art. Emerge – appear or become visible. Meticulous – very careful with details. Accomplish – successfully do something. Intricate – very detailed or complex. Drapery – hanging cloth or fabric. Opulence – great wealth or luxury. Nobility – high social class or moral quality. Clergy – religious leaders. Transient – short-lived or temporary. Subjective point of view – personal opinion or feeling. Canva – fabric for painting. Showcase – display to highlight.

Being a culture vulture means never missing an art show, a theatre premiere, or that underground jazz gig 🖼 🎵 What’s one cultural experience that totally blew your mind?

Dear ENGin Students and Volunteers! We wish you all a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with love, hope, and renewal. May this special time bring you closer to your loved ones and inspire new beginnings ☘️ Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or in your own way, we hope you experience all the beauty and blessings this season has to offer. Enjoy the moments of joy and connection 🌸 with love, ENGin team

Easter is just around the corner 🐣 If you celebrate it, this is a great chance to share a piece of Ukrainian culture with your volunteer 🗺 * ENGin's Volunteers and Students can find the Easter materials in the Session materials section Share photos of your festive baskets — we’d love to see and celebrate with you 🐰

📣 Запрошуємо практикувати розмовну англійську з англомовними волонтерами Наша україно-американська команда вже 5 років працює для того, щоб українці розмовляли англійською вільно та впевнено. Зараз ми маємо місця у програмі для нових студентів, тож запрошуємо вас, ваших рідних та друзів долучатися ✨ Ми знайдемо для вас англомовного волонтера-співрозмовника, і ви будете зустрічатися раз в тиждень онлайн та спілкуватися англійською. А ще — ви зможете дізнаватися про іншу культуру та розказувати іноземцям про Україну. ✅ до програми вже долучилося понад 55 тисяч учасників (дуже хочемо, щоб було 100 тисяч, тож ласкаво просимо до програми:) ✅ 99% студентів долають мовний бар'єр та покращують свою англійську вже за 3 місяці участі. Участь можуть брати і діти (від 9 років), і дорослі. Приймаємо учасників з рівнем англійської від базового до просунутого. Умови участі: одноразовий донат у 1200 грн на підтримку організації за ЦІЛИЙ РІК участі або безоплатно через стипендіальну програму. ➡️ Читайте більше за посиланням. Долучайтеся самі та поширюйте серед друзів та рідних

for Ukrainians Друзі, привіт! Пишемо до вас із проханням. До нашої програми у березні-квітні доєдналося дуже-дуже багато волонтерів. Всі хочуть спілкуватися з українцями 😊 Тому ми активно зараз запрошуємо нових студентів долучатися. Якщо ви маєте змогу поширити допис серед своїх знайомих, колег, друзів, одногрупників тощо, будемо вам надзвичайно вдячні ❤️✨ Команда ENGin

🔵 sit up and take notice This idiom means to get someone’s full attention by doing something surprising or impressive. 🔊Pronunciation & more examples here. So the next time you want to shine in a conversation, a presentation, or even in your community - do something that makes people sit up and take notice.

Indomitable is not just a word, it is a way of life 🇺🇦 We carry Ukraine in our hearts — strong, proud, and unbreakable.

Nature is not just our home — it's our life support system 🌍💚 Watch the video and see how our planet look like in 30, 50, or even 80 years if we ignore the warnings. Let’s protect what we can’t live without. It’s not just about saving nature — it’s about saving ourselves 🌱

Let nature take its course... and learn some idioms inspired by nature ☀️ Idioms inspired by nature can add a poetic touch to language. So in the comments, I'll share some examples of how to use them. By the way, if you know or find any other idioms related to nature, please share them in the comments 🙌🏻

Natural disasters like floods or earthquakes are often called acts of God🌪 Have you ever heard or used this idiom before? Share in the comments ✨

Humor is an integral part of our lives. Even some scientists have repeatedly said that laughter prolongs our lives. That's why today we decided to share with you different types of humor and examples of their use (check the picts) 🤣 We would also like to share some videos that will cheer you up in this terrible rainy weather (greetings from Lviv) and help you practice your listening skills: Mr Bean's Top 10 Moments | Mr Bean Rowan Atkinson - "Fatal Beatings" The Ones That Make You Laugh | Friends The Funniest Moments In Talk Show History Compilation Vocab from the pictures 👨‍💻: vice - immoral or wicked behaviour exaggeration - a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is by mishap - an unfortunate accident inept (slang) - generally incompetent prop - something you use as a support (like a broom that serves as a prop to hold a door open) What is your favourite meme or joke? Share it in the comments ✨

Dear ENGin participants, We've recently received a heartwarming message from Megan, a dedicated ENGin volunteer and medical volunteer in Ukraine. Megan is a tireless supporter of Ukrainians and even completed a mental health survey for Angels for Ukraine Foundation 🗺 Megan kindly asks for your participation in this survey to gather valuable insights for future to aid future programs benefiting Ukrainians. Your input can make a big difference! Let's show our support and gratitude for Megan's incredible dedication 🫂 Please, follow this link to participate in the survey and share this post widely. Thank you 💙💛

Humor or humour is a powerful tool that helps us navigate life’s challenges with a light heart 🦄 👉🏻 Here you can find about the spelling. Accepting humour not only strengthens our connections with others, but also improves our overall well-being ☀️