English Competition, May 14 – 16, 2009
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Members of the English Club of the University of Parakou
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On May 14, 2009, IRC Director attended the English Lovers’ Week, organized by the English Club of the University of Parakou. Each year, students from University of Parakou celebrate this event to encourage and motivate their peers in English learning. Generally activities included conferences, film show and entertainment activities like dance and sketches.
This year, activities were planned through May 14 – 16 and comprised a conference on the importance of language clubs in the process of English learning, a film show and a contest named “The Best Orator”. The Conference was held on May 15 and conducted by Mr. Mathias AZOUA, Chief of Post-graduate Studies at the University of Parakou. In his presentation, he focused on advice regarding elements in setting and management of an English Club. He spoke of the best venue, the rules or routines, the equipment needed and ways to attract other members to the club activities.
Before Mr. AZOUA made his presentation, Bienvenu Akodigna, IRC Director at the American Cultural Center delivered the PAO’s message to participants. In the speech delivered on behalf of PAO Rhonda Watson, the IRC Director called participants’ attention to the keys of success in life, which include education and communication skills. The speech focused on these keys of success, explaining that education encompasses more than reading and writing. Education refers also to cultural aspects of life such as art, music, dance and even gardening.
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