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Earth and Animal’s Day May 3rd, 2013

On May 3rd, the Access students had their first cultural activity of the year. In order to

celebrate Earth Day and Animal’s Day, commemorated April 22nd and 29th respectively, met in

the auditorium of ARICANA headquarters to carry out some activities related to these special

days. The students watched the documentary "Earth" by Disney, which shows and describes

the journey of some animals in their quest for survival. At the end of the film, students were

divided into groups according to the different topics of the movie: polar bears, the boreal

forest, caribous and the forest, the rainforest, elephants, birds’ migration, humpback whales

and the Antarctica. They worked on some activities to check their understanding and discussed

the different issues. After the group work, students wrote individual promises to show their

commitment to protect the environment and all of them were then displayed on a poster.

The activity was interesting.

I learned a lot about animals.

I was in the group of polar bears.

What I liked the most was the movie.

I also liked to meet new friends. They are Milagros, Micaela and Francisco.

Nahuel Oliva – Access 1A.

The activity was fun and interesting.

I learned a lot about animals.

I was in the group of birds’ migration.

What I liked the most was the movie.

I also liked to meet new friends. They are Cristian,

Facundo, Fabricio and Lucila.

Kurt Toro – Access 1A.

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The activity was fun.

I learned a lot about the environment.

I was in the group of polar bears.

What I liked the most was the pledge.

Franco Scellato – Access 1C.

For this activity we watched a video about the Earth and we

also discussed some questions in groups. It was interesting

because I learned a lot of things about the animal’s day. I

really liked meeting new people and watching a film.

Camila Orttolini – Access 2D.

For this activity we watched a video about the Earth and

we also did some activities. I had to work in a group of

10 people. It was interesting because I learned a lot

about animals and the planet. I really liked the movie

and meeting new people.

Agustina Ballester – Access 2D.

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For this activity we watched a video about places

where animals live and we also answered questions. I

had to work in a group of many people. It was

interesting because I learned a lot of things about the

life in other places that I don’t know. I really liked

meeting other people and working in groups.

Paula Morandini – Access 2D.

For this activity we watched a film about the

Earth and animals and we also answered some

questions. I had to work in the group of birds’

migration.

Natalia Martínez – Access 2C.

For this activity we met to discuss about the Earth and

the animals because it’s very important and we also did

some fun activities and wrote promises. I had to work in

the group of polar bears. It was interesting because I

learned about the polar bears, their environment and its

weather, how they survive and the obstacles they face. I

really liked the part when we watched the film

about the animals, the climate and their

environment.

Ariana Gómez – 2C.

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For this activity we saw the movie Earth and some volunteers were given roles with activities

about the movie and we also wrote in a round piece of paper a promise to take care of the

environment. I had to work in the group of the jungle. It was interesting because I learned a lot

about the animals in our planet and their characteristics and habits, among other things. I really

liked the movie. It is a very beautiful film and shows how awesome our planet is.

Isaias Rojas – Access 2B.

For this activity we saw the movie Earth and did some activities about things we learned during the movie and

we also made a promise to take care of the environment. It was interesting because I learned a lot about the

animals in the planet and how they live, among other things. I really liked the movie because it’s very

beautiful, but it’s sad at the same time because it shows the beauty of the planet but also that men do bad

things.

David Brian – Access 2B.

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About 90 students participated in this activity and we are very happy with their work. We also

want to thank all the former Access students who participated as helpers for this event. We

hope they continue showing such great commitment and enthusiasm to the program.

¡Congratulations!

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator

Access Program Rosario

Yanina Zagarrio

Academic Coordinator


Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


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Cordoba Immersions Camp May 29th to 31st, 2013

From May 29th to 31st, in Tanti, Córdoba, the US Embassy organized a camp called Cordoba

Immersions. Students from the Access program from the 14 Binational Centers in our country

attended this camp and ARICANA was represented by the students Tamara Merello, Sebastian

Merino and Brian Salazar (Access 2A), Nicolas Cianni and Franco Coraglio (Access 2C) and

Yazmín Pollo, a former Access student.

Apart from the integration and work team activities, the camp’s main project was to carry out

a silent movie simulating Back to the Future. The students were able to act, dress and makeup

as real actors. The experience also allowed them to practice their English not only with other

students of the program but also with members of the embassy who participated in the camp.

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It was an important opportunity to learn, to integrate and to have fun. It’s worth saying that

these students had the chance to participate in this camp because of their performance and

commitment to the program Access they have shown.

The best activity I did was to participate in the movie Back to the future. The place was very large and beautiful

with great natural surroundings. What I liked the most was to make new friends and participating in the movie.

This experience helped me improve my English because we were most of the time speaking English.

Franco Caraglio – Access 2C.

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We hope you have had fun on your trip.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


I had a great experience in this trip. I learned a lot of English and I met a lot of new people from

other provinces. In the camp I learned about leadership, teamwork and solidarity. I learned about

other cultures and traditions too. The best part was when all the people were wearing cowboy

costumes. It was so great and funny! The camp was the best!

Nicolás Cianni – Access 2C.

This experience helped me learn English and

also how to work in teams. We played a lot of

games. The place was beautiful and big. I liked

dancing in the SUM. It was a great experience. I

met people from Salta, Tucuman, Mendoza and

Chubut. They were very friendly.

Brian Salazar – Access 2A.

It was a great experience; we did a lot of things.

We made our own end for a movie. I learned to

work in teams. The people were very nice. I

made a lot of friends and the place was

awesome. I really liked to meet all the people. I

also liked the food. It was amazing!

Sebastián Merino – Access 2A.

The camp was a great experience. I really liked it because I made friends with many people from different parts of Argentina. It was fun shooting the film, learn to dance country music and play with pillows. I really want to go back.

Tamara Merello – Access 2A.

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Democracy Lesson June 3rd to 4th, 2013

n June 3rd and 4th, Access students from second year had a special class about

democracy. This was part of the contest organized by the US State Department and

the US Embassy in Buenos Aires, which had the objective of having students learn and

discuss about democracy and other values that this implies. First, students watched a video

explaining the meaning of democracy and worked with some listening comprehension

activities. After this, they completed a mind map with the main concepts related to democracy

and then, discussed some situations in which democracy was present or not. Finally, they were

assigned a piece of writing for homework, which then participated in the contest. Students

were able to reflect upon very important values such as justice, freedom and opportunity.

Good luck to all the students who participated in the writing contest!

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I liked it because we learned about how to see life and respect others, be helpful and share with people who

need it. Also, we learned about justice. That means we can choose what we want, how we want to live and

that we’re free to say what we think.

Paula Morandi – Access 2D.

The lesson of democracy was great. I learned that social democracy is very important for countries. If

we are together, we are stronger! The most important things about democracy are justice, solidarity

and freedom. I am proud of living in a democratic country. I hope to learn more.

Giuliana Piccolini – Access 2D.

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Great job!

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


We did different exercises to learn the

meaning of democracy. I learned that the

most important values for democracy are

solidarity, justice and freedom.

Sacha Gerez – Access 2 B.

I learned a lot on the democracy lesson. I like

learning about freedom, justice and solidarity.

Democracy is about being free to express

ourselves, listening to others’ opinions and it’s

also about everybody being equal.

Agustina Ballester – Access 2 D.

I liked to learn things about democracy because it is interesting. Freedom is the most important aspect of

democracy.

Ignacio Saltamartini – Access 2C.

The lesson about democracy was interesting because we learned very important things.

Ivan Gomez – Access 2C.

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Paige LaPoint’s visit June and July, 2013

Access students received the visit of Paige LaPoint, an intern student form Wisconsin,

who stayed in Rosario and worked at A.R.I.C.A.N.A for about a month. Paige showed

students a Power Point presentation about her life and told them about the lifestyle in

the US. Before this, students were given some words and phrases related to Paige’s life

in order to predict what they meant and then check their predictions by listening to

her. After the presentation, they started a discussion comparing and contrasting the

lifestyles in Argentina and the United States. The students had a great time listening

and practicing their English with a native American girl. Thanks for sharing Paige!

She is Paige, let’s find

out what Access students

have to say about her...

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Paige is from Wisconsin. She is 22 years old. She is

fun and beautiful. She likes peanut butter and the

Green Packers team. She has 2 pets, a dog and a

cat.

Gonzalo Ávalo and Valeria Battaglia (Access 1B)

and Yamila Dufor and Victoria Rivero (Access 1C).

I remember that Paige told us about her life in the

US, about their culture and the different kinds of

food they eat. She has a Canadian boyfriend. She

has two pets. I liked that Paige visited us.

Franco Coraglio – Access 2C.

The talk was very interesting, especially when she

described her family and pets. She told us what life in

the US is like and she answered to our questions.

Ivan Gomez – Access 2C.

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Her name is Paige. She’s tall and has short blond hair. Her family is her mom, her

dad, her brother, her boyfriend and two pets. I think that the most interesting part

was when she talked about the spoon and the cherry, a touristic place in her city. I

liked the visit because she told us a lot about her life and we learned how they live.

Narella Butice – Access 2A.

I remember something about her favorite food, she loves peanut butter. And she also

loves the chocolate cake. The life in the United States is similar to the life in Argentina,

but in other aspects it is different. For example, the American parades are big and a lot

of people attend. One similarity is the people because in both countries they are helpful

and happy. The most interesting thing about Paige is her pets. They are really funny!

Nicolás Cianni – Acces 2C.

It’s such a

beautiful

place, isn’t it?

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Paige’s visit was very interesting because she could show us what life is like in the USA and also

about his personals life. There are many differences between Argentina and the US, for example, the

schools and education in general. Other differences are the customs and traditions they have. I liked

when she talked about her pets and her favorite food.

Ariana Gomez – Access 2C.

I remember she has a brother and he is at University. Her boyfriend is from Canada. Paige is in her twenties.

The life in the US is quieter and safer. The most interesting thing was life in the University. We have some

differences with them. For example, we are adults when we are 18 but they are adults when they are 16. But

apart from this, life in general is similar.

Micaela Lopez – Access 2C.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


We hope you’ve

had a wonderful

time in

Argentina…

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Opening Ceremony July 3rd to 4th, 2013

Students taking part in the 2013-2014 edition of the Access Program had an Opening

Ceremony and received their diplomas of participation on July 3rd and 4th at ARICANA

Bella Vista. During the ceremony, which took place during the classes, we shared a

special message by Ambassador Vilma Martinez and Public Affairs Officer Souheir Carty

from the US Embassy in Argentina. They had very encouraging words for the students

and told them about some of the programs the US Embassy has to offer to them.

Gabriela Venesia, Access Program General Coordinator, also spoke with students and

congratulated them for having this scholarship and encouraged them to give their best

during these two years. We really hope you will enjoy this experience and make the

most of every moment in it. Congratulations and good luck!

In the opening ceremony, when Gabriela

Venesia went to our class, we talked

about some things to do a better world,

with a little help from everyone. Then, we

watched a video in which Vilma Martinez,

ambassador of the USA, congratulated us

for this prize. I feel happy for it because I

never imagined that I'd have this

opportunity to study a language that I like

a lot!

Geremías Brian – Access 2D.

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At the opening ceremony we saw a video about

how important the English language is. On the

video, it was the Ambassador of the United States

in Argentina. Then, thye gave us a diploma. I was

very excited!

Laureano Gomez – Access 1C.

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We hope you enjoy learning English and take advantage of all the opportunities that

this program has to offer.

We watched a video from the US Embassy. Then,

the teachers gave us the diplomas and they

congratulated us. I’m very grateful and happy.

Agustín Perugini – Access 1C.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


The lesson

of

democracy

was great. I

learned that

social

democracy

is very

important

for

countries. If

we are

together,

we are

stronger!

The most

important

things about

democracy

are justice,

solidarity

and

freedom. I

am proud of

living in a

democratic

country. I

hope to

learn more.

Giuliana

Piccolini –

Access 2D.

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Access Winter School July 8th, 10 th and 11 th 2013

During the first week of Winter break, Access students in the first year had the Winter School

and attended special classes on three different topics: American and Argentinean

Independence Day, Friendship Day and Culture (TV shows, sports, music and education). They

worked with the computers in the Lab, with videos, Power Point Presentations and the E-Beam

tool. The purpose of the Winter School is that students don’t lose the contact with the

language for so long and they can practice it using different engaging tools. One of the most

interesting activities consisted of sending letters to e-pals from other cities and countries such

as Palestine, Sri Lanka, Lebannon, Uruguay and Mendoza. Let’s see what they tell us about

their experience at the Winter school.

During the Winter School we learned about

Independence Day and Friendship Day. We

did different activities, for example, going to

the library and reading books. My favorite

class at the library was the one about

American sports. My favorite class at the lab

was the one about American music. My

favorite video lesson was the one about

American and Argentinean TV. My favorite

E-Beam lesson was the one about American

Education System.

Agustina Milanese – Access 1A.

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They are learning… And also they are having fun.

During the Winter School we learned about Independence Day and Friendship Day. We did different

activities, for example, writing a letter to an e-pal from. My favorite class at the library was the one

about American sports. My favorite class at the lab was the one about Friendship day. My favorite

video lesson was the one about Independence Day. My favorite E-Beam lesson was the one about

American Education System.

Franco Picerni – 1A.

During the Winter School we learned about the importance of Independence Day in the United

States. We did different activities, for example, doing crosswords, watching the TV program

“Friends” and other videos. My favorite class at the library was the one about American sports.

My favorite class at the lab was the one about Independence Day. My favorite video lesson was

the one about Friendship Day. My favorite E-Beam lesson was the one about Friendship Day.

Melani Albornoz – 1A.

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Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


During the Winter School we learned about American symbols like the flag, typical celebrations on July 4th and

traditional food. We did different activities, for example, we watched videos, looked for information about

sports and we used the computers to write letters. My favorite class at the library was the one about American

sports. My favorite class at the lab was the one about Friendship day. My favorite video lesson was the one

about American and Argentinean TV. My favorite E-Beam lesson was the one about Independence Day.

Laureano Gomez – 1C.

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Children’s Day. August 23rd, 2013.

Access 2 students celebrated Children’s Day with an activity to raise awareness about

children’s rights. They met on Friday August 23 at ARICANA to plan the activities they would

carry out on Sunday August 25 at a local park. The activities involved cutting out hands made

with eva foam, writing messages on them and preparing a banner. On Sunday, at the park,

everyone was invited to leave their hand print on the banner and was given an eva foam hand

with a message, encouraging everyone to help promote children’s rights. The students showed

a great commitment with the activities and worked all together in order to make the project a

real success.

¡¡¡ Congrats and happy day!!!

I gave out lollipops and hands that had children’s rights written on them. I liked it when people came

to paint the flag with their hands. This activity was very important because it is important to know

about children’s rights.

Brian Salazar – Access 2A.

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I collaborated in the event with my classmates inviting children and their families to put their

hands on a flag. We also explained them about children’s rights. Then we gave kids lollipops and a

hand with a children’s right to take it home and remember what they did. I liked being part of this

celebration and helping children to learn about their rights. This activity was important because it

had an artistic and educational part.

Evangelina Cravero – Access 2A.

I wrote and painted a lot of hands. I liked to work with my friends and I enjoyed the activity with

them because it was really fun. It was important because the children learned about their rights.

Kevin Pérez – Access 2B.

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I wrote words related to children’s rights on hands shaped Eva foam. I liked

it when I cut out the hands. I enjoyed this activity very much because it was

entertaining and interesting. It’s very important to tell people about

children’s rights.

Pedro Rinaldi – Access 2C.

We talked to people to tell them to paint their hands as a

promise for the Children's Day. It was a Sunday morning

in a park that is in front of the river.

I liked it when people painted their hands because people

made a promise to keep children's rights.

Agostina Mizzi – Access 2D.

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¡¡¡Well done!!!

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


We arrived at the park and invited people to paint their hands and print them on a flag. Then,

some people and us wrote the most important values on the flag. All people must respect

Children's Rights!

I liked preparing the colours and talking to people. I loved this activity and it was really fun! We

were together for a great activity on Children's Right and shared a beautiful morning!

Valentina Escobar – Access 2D.

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U.S Embassy’s Members Visit.

ARICANA. August 31st, 2013.

On July 31st we had a really special visit from the US Embassy. Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer,

Mark Naylor, and Cultural Affairs Assistant, Lola Perrone, visited one of ARICANA’s branches at

Bella Vista and met Access 1A students. Mark talked to them and told them about the

importance of learning English and taking all the chances they can to practice it. He

encouraged them to keep on studying hard and congratulated them for participating in the

program. This is what they told us about this special visit.

Last month, we had the visit of Mark Naylor,

from the US Embassy. We talked with him and

took a picture. He studied Spanish for 6 months

and speaks it very well. He’s athletic. He runs.

He’s tall and thin. He has long arms and long

legs. I liked his visit because he supported us to

continue studying English.

Ariana Dicille.

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U.S Embassy’s Members Visit.

ARICANA. August 31st, 2013.

I liked the visit of Mr. Mark Naylor. It was interesting because he

told us about his life in his country. For example, the sport he

likes, soccer. I was surprised that, in only 6 months, he learned

our language so well. I would like him to visit us again next year.

Luciana Grieco.

The other day Mark Naylor visited us. He comes from the

United States Embassy. He wished us good luck and

promised to return for our graduation. He talked a little in

Spanish. He studied for 6 months our language.

Julieta Frenda.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


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Picasso. August 30th, September 5th 2013.

On August 30th, students attended a special class to learn some basic concepts of art and how

to interpret Picasso’s work, which they would then see in an exhibition. The class was

delivered by a teacher of English specialized in Art and Literature, who prepared a very

interesting and didactic class. Then, on September 5th, they visited the Museum of Art and

they could see some of Picasso’s lithography and linoleum. All students enjoyed this wonderful

and different experience in which they could know the work of this famous artist.

Special Art Class

He is Pablo Picasso, he was worn in Spain in

1881.

I learned about Picasso’s life. Although I don’t

like art and I’m not interested in it, I liked the

first part of the exhibition. I like the way he

espressed himself.

Sebastián Paviolo – Access 2A.

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Visit to the museum

I didn’t know anything about Picasso before going to the

museum. I learned that Picasso had seven wives and he

was born in Malaga. He was a very famous artist and lived

in France.

I think Art is very interesting and beautiful. Picasso’s works

were very interesting and they were what I liked the most.

Evangelina Cravero – Access 2A.

I really didn’t know anything about Picasso’s life and work. I learned

when and where he was born. I was really interested in it because I

liked his works and paintings. I liked the whole class.

Clarisa Zacarías – Access 2A.

In the class, I learned a lot about Picasso, a very famous artist. I like

the way he expressed himself through painting. I enjoyed this

activity because he created his personal way to express his ideas and

opinions about the problems in his country. This is important

because he was a genius but I think he was a little crazy too!

Isaias Rojas – Access 2B.

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I learned things about his life and his paintings. I think it’s interesting but I don’t know much about it.

The part of the exhibition I liked the most was the movie that showed how he did the paintings.

Tomás Petitti – Access 2C.

I learned he was an artista, he worked every

single day of his life. I don’t understand art

very well so I don’t like it so much. I liked the

part after the war because the paintings were

happier and more colorful tan the others. The

most interesting fact of his life was that he

had seven wives. He really liked women.

Sebastián Merino – Access 2A.

I learned many things about Picasso. He lived in

France and had seven wives. He was born in

Malaga and died in 1983. I liked the part about

music because the shapes in the paintings were

very interesting.

Narella Buttice – Access 2A.

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Congratulations Young Artists

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


The visit to the museum was very interesting because we learned about his paintings, his

story and the art. The part of the exhibition that I liked the most was the painting of his wife.

The most interesting facts about his life were his personal life about his wives and his

children.

Mariana Minni – Access 2C.

I learned his techniques for his drawings

and his life. I think art is very important

and I like any interesting exhibition. The

drawings were the most interesting.

Iván Gómez – Access 2A.

Picasso was very creative with his paintings. He had 23 names and his personal life wasn’t the best. I don’t like art because I don’t understand it, but Picasso’s life was interesting. He had a lot of wives.


His full name was Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Hepomucero María de los Remedios Cipriano de la santísima Trinidad Ruiz Picasso. He had a lot of wives but one at a time. He was a genious in the art but a selfish person with others. At the museum there were rooms of different colors and different designs.

Sasha Gerez – Access 2B.

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Gabriela Mistral School. August, September 13th 2013.

During the last week in August and the first in September, Access students from

first year organized a collection of books to be donated to “Gabriela Mistral”

school as part of the celebration of ARICANA’s 70th anniversary. On September

13th, a group of student visited the school and gave the donation to the school’s authorities.

They also met students from 6th and 7th grade; they played some fun games to teach them

some English words and had a snack together. Students showed a great spirit of solidarity and

felt really happy with the experience.

We met in ARICANA BV and we went

to the school. We played a memory

game and we ate alfajores and

candies and we drank juice. The

children were happy and very anxious.

I liked the activity because teh kids

had fun and had a good time.

Pablo Villalba – Access 1A.

We went to the school and we met the children from 6th and 7th grades. We played a

memory game and bingo. We ate alfajores and sweets and we drank orange juice. The

children were happy and funny. I liked the activity because we had a good time together.

Daiana Andrada – Access 1B.

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Having a moment together,

a moment just to enjoy and share our time.

We met in ARICANA with Yanina and my partners.

We played a memory game and we ran. We ate

alfajores and drank orange juice. I liked the activity

because we played with other children and we had

lots of fun.

Mara Brizuela – Access 1C.

We went to “Gabriela Mistral” school and we

met seventh graders. We played a Memory

game. We had alfajores with juice and sweets.

The children were veryu happy.

Yamila Luna – Access 1C.

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Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


We went to Gabriela Mistral School. We met the teachers and students. We played a memory games

and bingo. We drankc orange juice and ate sweets. The children were very young and very good people. I

liked the activity because we helped the children to learn English.

Agustín Perugini – Acces 1C.

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Mary McBride. September 24th 2013.

On September 24th, Access 2D students had the chance to meet a famous

country music band from the United States - Mary McBride and her band.

They played a couple of songs and then talked with the students about their

lives as musicians. In the evening, they attended a concert the band gave at

Sala Lavarden and they took a picture all together. The students were really

excited about having the opportunity to talk to Native Americans and real

musicians.

Mary McBride was born in Louisiana

but raised in the Washington, D.C.,

she took to music at an early age.

Mary McBride and her band have

realised four albums: “Everything

Seemed Alright”, “By Any Other

Name”, “Every Day Is a Holiday”

and “The Way Home”.

I’m excited for the visit. I have never heard of them before.

They play country music and sound really well. Before the show we did an interview and asked them questions

about their careers, for example “Why do you play country music?” It was a really good and funny experience.

I love learning new things!

By Ramiro Quintana and Geremias Brian.

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We now know they’re form the U.S. They’re 5 members and

they play country music. They’ve been travelling for 21

different countries and this was their first visit to Argentina.

We don’t usually listen to this type of music but we really

liked it because it’s cheerful and catchy!

We did an interview at Aricana and asked questions. We

asked them if they like Argentina, for example.

It was a beautiful experience because we could meet great

people and learn a lot!

By Maxi Danna, Paula Morandi and Agostina Bernaola.

This band plays country music. They’re 5 members. One young

man plays the guitar; other plays the bass and sings; the girl, Mary,

is the lead singer; other young man plays the drums and other the

keyboard.

We don’t listen to country music but we liked it when we listened

to them for the first time. We asked them a lot of questions about

food, family, sports, likes and dislikes.

We think it was a very funny experience. We felt very excited

when we met this famous band for the first time.

By Micaela López and Valentina Escobar.

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We learnt that this band is from New York and they play country music. Here in Argentina, we don’t

listen to country music but the first time we met them we liked it. They’re nice and cheerful people.

We asked them a lot of questions about sports, family, likes and dislikes and their world tour.

It was a very exciting and noisy experience. We felt excited because we met a famous band and had

the chance to know about them better in private.

By Camila Ottolini and Mauro Lescano.

I learnt the country music band Mary Mc Bride is

from New York.

I don’t listen to this kind of music but I really liked

it when they played at Lavarden.

Before the concert, we did an interview and we

learnt about country music and American culture

and customs.

By Brian García Márquez.

We learnt Mary Mc Bride is a band from New York

which plays country music. Although we don’t

listen to this music, we liked the concert very

much because they ‘re really good musicians and

nice people.

We think it was a beautiful experience. We felt

excited and had fun with our friends during the

concert and the private meeting we had at

Aricana.

By Agostina Mizzi and Agustina Ballester.

Country music is a genre of American popular

music that originated in the rural regions of

the Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes

its roots from the southeastern genre

of American folk music and Western

music. Country music often consists of ballads

and dance tunes with generally simple forms and

harmonies accompanied by mostly string

instruments such as banjos, electric and acoustic

guitars, fiddles, and harmonicas.

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Thank you all for your lovely visit and sharing your time with us.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


“Of emotions, of love, of breakup, of

love and hate and death and dying,

mama, apple pie, and the whole thing.

It covers a lot of territory, country

music does.”

Johnny Cash.

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Youth Citizen Program. October.

Students participated in the Youth Citizenship Program, organized

by the NGO OAJNU (Argentinian Youth Organization for the

United Nations). The program consists of 4 special classes

delivered by members of the NGO in which students learned

about citizenship, values and human rights. Then, they have to

plan and organize a project to deal with a problem they find in

their city or community. The three courses decided to work on the

topics of bullying, environmental pollution and garbage classification.

Access 1A: Garbage classification.

Access 1A carried out a project to encourage people to classify garbage in order to make the

recycling process easier. They decorated trash bins with paint and ribbons and made posters

with information about the importance of classifying and recycling garbage. Then, they divided

into 3 groups and put the trash bins in their schools and in the Binational Center. They also

visited some the classrooms to tell the students about the project and to encourage them to

use the bins.

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The PCJ Project was about Recycling. We decorated 3 garbage bins, we painted them. Then, we

went to Aricana to show the bins to the students.

Sofía Soto, Julieta Frenda, Nahuel Oliva, Franco Picerni, Luciano Godoy, Alex Romero, Kurt

Toro – Access 1A.

The Project was about recycling garbagage. We decorated bins

with paint and ribbon. We showed them in our school and

then at the fair. We also made posters with information about

plastic, paper and cardboard. We went to the Secondary

school “Soldados Argentinos”.

Sofía Haure, Pablo Villalba, Melani Albornoz, Luciana Grieco

– Access 1A.

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Access 1B: Bullying.

This project had the aim of raising children’s awareness about bullying. They invented and

acted out a situation in which a boy was suffering from bullying. The short play was shown to

fifth graders in a public school. After this, the students talked to the kids in order to reflect

upon what they had just seen and upon their own experiences with bullying.

We ran a project together with OAJNU. We decorated some garbage bins to recycle paper, plastic and

cardboard. We put 2 bins in each school. Our school is Zona Parque and we showed them to the

students from 1st and 3rd year.

The bins were painted with a lot of colors we also decorated them with ribbon. They were so beautiful!

Ariana Dicille, Nadine Powell – Access 1 A.

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Closing Fair

We went to the “Guido y Spano” school at 2.30. The Project was about bullying, it’s a very interesting

topic. We talked about bullying with the students of the primary school. They also told us their own

stories.

Hernán Gonzalez, Gonzalo Avalo, Bruno Zappala – Access 1B.

We prepared a class about bullying in the school “Guido y Spano”. We acted out and talked to the

students. They are between 10 and 11. We asked them what they knew about this topic and they

talked a lot. We had a lot of fun!!!

Valentina Almirón, Daiana Andrada, Micaela Alcauza – Access 1B.

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Access 1C: Litter on the city.

This project was about encouraging people to take care of the environment, especially of their

own city. They first met at ARICANA’s branch to prepare posters with phrases related to the

topic. Then, they went to downtown and started talking to people with posters hanging

around their necks. They also picked up litter and offered “free hugs” as a way of accepting a

compromise with the environment.

The project was about the environment. We went

to Montenegro square. We talked to people and

picked up the garbage together. It was important

because people talked about environmental

problems. I liked to teach people about the

environment.

Victoria Rivero – Access 1C.

We went to “Montenegro” square. We did many

things, not only we spoke with people but we also

had that project we had done. It was important

because people don’t understand that there are

rules to throw the garbage out. I liked when we

shared the afternoon snack.

Agustina Fretes – Access 1C.

We went to “Montenegro” square. We

collected garbage and talked to people

about the project.

It was important because we cleaned

the square. I liked to talk to people

about the topic.

Agustin Perugini – Access 1C.

We went to “Montenegro” square. We

carried posters and talked about the

environment.

It was important because we taught

people about our project: the

environment. I liked to collect waste.

Leandro Ibañez – Access 1C.

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We went to “Montenegro” square to talk

about the environment and care of the city.

We did many things such as collecting garbage

and talking to people. The project was about

materializing the message and our opinion to

people. It was important because we raised

awareness about caring for our planet. I liked

it more when my partner Lautaro talked to

people and he was the only one who was

encouraged to speak our thoughts on the care

and protection of the environment.

Daiana Rojas – Access 1C.

We went to “Montenegro” square. What we did

was talk to people who were there and try to

raise awareness to join the project: ecological

environment care.

It was an ecological project of environment care

to raise awareness not to throw waste in the

street, on public roads, that there are containers

for that and if we can help each other we can

keep out city cleaner.

For me it was important because people saw

everything we did about wanting a cleaner city,

commitment to respect, love and care.

Yamila Dufor – 1C.

We went to “Montenegro” square and talked to

many people about our project. We cleaned the

square.

The project was about the environment and the

importance of keeping it clean. It was important

because we must protect our planet.

I liked to join Greenpeace to help the

environment.

Laureano Gomez – 1C.

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Closing Fair:

Students participated in the Closing Fair organized

by OAJNU in which all the schools explained their

projects. They projected Power Point Presentations

and told everyone about the topics they had

chosen and the projects they had carried out. After

this, they watched a video about environmental

issues and were asked to make posters to reflect the message they had got from the video.

Finally, they received their certificates for participating in the Youth Citizenship Program.

On October 24th we went to the fair

organized by OAJNU. It was interesting,

fun and beautiful. We explained our

Project. We watched a video about global

warming and then, we did an activity

about it.

Milagros Arias, Franco Azzaro, Clara

Bravo – Access 1B.

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Congratulation for such amazing job. The enthusiasm and motivation you have shown was great! Lots of wonderful things can be done if we

work together as a team.

At the fair we watched a video about recycling and gobal warming. Then we made some posters

about it.

Kurt Toro – Access 1A.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


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Halloween Party. November 1st, 2013.

On November 1st, students met at ARICANA headquarters for the traditional Halloween Party.

Halloween is mainly celebrated in the USA but it's spreading all around the world. There was a

costume party and students danced and had some snacks and pizzas. They had so much fun!

Then, they participated in a parade and there were awards for the scariest, the funniest and

the most original costumes. The winners were Daiana Mansilla, from Access 2A, Federico

Ramos, from Access 2B and Clara Bravo, from Access 1B, respectively. Congratulations to the

winners and to all the students for participating and wearing such amazing costumes!

The Halloween party was in ARICANA on November 2nd. In that

place we ate pizza and danced. My costume was Jeff the Killer. I

didn’t win a prize. I liked Daiana’s costume it was very beautiful

and scary.

Tamara Merello – Access 2A.

At the Halloween party we had fun. We went to ARICANA

headquarters and we danced a lot. We also had some pizza and

soda. All my partners had really noche costumes. I won the award

for the Funniest costume. I was so happy!

Federico Ramos – Access 2B.

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Happy Halloween everybody!

I loved the halloween party. We danced, ate pizza and drank sodas. I really liked Tamara’s costume. She was

a zombie like me. My partners voted for me and I won the prize for the Best costume. The prize was a box of

chocolates. I loved it!

Daiana Mansilla – Access 2A.

I liked the Halloween party because I danced with my friends and ate pizza. I wore an odalisque costume and

I won a prize for the Most Original costume.

Clara Bravo – Access 1 B.

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The party was at ARICANA on Buenos Aires street. I danced, ate pizza and talked to my friends. I had a mask.

I didn’t win a prize. I liked the costume of Freddy, I don’t know the name of the boy who had it.

Laureano Gómez – Access 1C.

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The Halloween party was in November, in ARICANA. I danced, ate and drank. I wore an American

football player costume. The best costume was Daiana Mansilla’s, it was a zombie.

Nadine Powell – Access 1A.

The party was in ARICANA Sede Central. I danced a lot. I was dressed like Freddy. I didn’t win a prize. I liked a

zombie costume because it was very real, it was a girl’s from another course.


Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


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Thanksgiving Day. November 28th, 2013.

For the last activity of the Access program, students attended a special class about

Thanksgiving on November 28th. They learned about the origin and traditional costums of this

important celebration through a lesson that was prepared with the Glogster educational online

tool. They also wrote messages in which they expressed what they are thankful for. Then, they

met at the library and made decorations of the typical Thanksgiving symbols such as turkeys,

cornucopias, corns, etc. During the special class students learned vocabulary related to

Thanksgiving, they watched a video, read a text, discussed about the importance of being

grateful.

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Thanksgiving special class was very interesting because I learned how the tradition started and it still remains. we did a "Complete the sentence" exercise. also, we went to the library to make some paper turkeys. That part was my favorite one. I thanked for having a nice family and friends.

David Brian – Access 2B.

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I learned that Thanksgiving is a special day that is celebrated by people who live in the USA. It's very popular. In the special class we watched a video in which we learned a little more and we answered a few questions. Then, we drew and painted some drawings. I liked it very much! I'm thankful for the family and friends that I have.

Camila Ottolini - Access 2D.

I learned a lot of things, for example, that pilgrims gave food to the Native people and this is celebrated every year. It's a special day in the USA and Canada. we watched a video and we made a poster with photos of fruits and vegetables that people eat on this day. It was great!

Maximiliano Danna – Access 2D.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


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AFS Visit. 19th and 20th November, 2013.

On November 19 and 20, Access students had a special visit. They received members of AFS,

an organization whose aim is to facilitate international educational experiences for

adolescents. Members of this organization and students who have traveled to foreign

countries through it visited Access students and shared their experiences with them. The

students had the possibility to practice English with students from different countries such as

New Zealand, Italy, Germany and the USA. They learned about the possibilities they have to

travel and also that they can host students from other countries in their own houses. They

were very excited about the visit and the possibility to travel around the world.

The visit of members of AFS was very interesting because they told us about their experiences. I would love to travel to another country but not to receive someone because I wouldn’t know if they feel comfortable in my house. If I could, I would go to the USA but I’d also go to Europe because they are my two favorite places to live this fabulous experience. I think I can learn about new customs, new people and new languages. This experience must be truly unique.

Luciano Godoy – Access 1A.

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The visit of the AFS was really interesting. To have a cultural interchange with AFS you don’t have to repeat any years of secondary school and be between 15 and 18 years old. I’d like to travel or host a foreign student. But I can’t host a foreign student because I don’t have a comfortable house. You can gain new friends and a new family from this experience.

Sasha Gerez – Access 2B.

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The visit was very interesting because the experiences are very good. I'd like to travel to another country because you can learn things like other languages, customs, values, etc.

Franco Coraglio – Access 2C.

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It was an interesting activity because the guys told us how exciting it is to travel to another country and learn about another cultura. I’d like to travel to Italy to visit Rome because of the language and the history.


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The visit was really interesting. The guys explained how show wonderful it is to be in another country. I would like to travel to any place because I can learn about a different culture. I’d like to host foreign people in my house because they are so interesting.

Sebastián Merino – 2A.

The visit was interesting because they told us about experiences in other countries. I want to go th China because I know their culture. I can learn from this experience and know and understand other cultures.

Sofía Haure – Access 1A.

The visit was interesting because the guys told us about their experiences in other countries. We asked them how they learnt to speak the language and addapted to the host family, if they had a good time and what was the way of living in that country. I would travel to another country. I would visit Germany because I’d love to know about their culture and learn their language. I can learn to speak German like them and know their culture.

Gastón Luna – Access 1C.

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It was interesting because we talked about travelling to different countries of the world. I would like to travel to Los Angeles. I can learn the language and about a different culture and traditions. I don’t like an unknown person in my house so I wouldn’t host a foreign student.

Sebastián Paviolo – Access 2A.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


Thanks for sharing

your experience with

us!

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Closing Ceremony. 29th November, 2013.

n November 29th, students met at ARICANA headquarters to participate in the

graduation ceremony of the Access Program 2012-2013. There were speeches

delivered by the Assistant Cultural Affair Officer from the US Embassy in Argentina,

Mark Naylor, and by ARICANA’s staff. Also, two students wanted to read their speeches to

express their feelings towards the Access Program. Then they saw a video with pictures of the

activities the students did in these two years and they received their certificates. Finally, there

were awards for the best average, the best attendance and the best classmate of each class.

There was also a prize for the best student during the 2 years and the winner was Nicolás

Cianni. We hope you have learned a lot from this experience and you can always remember

the program as an opportunity to love the the English language and to grow in values. We’ll

miss you! Good luck and congratulations!

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In the Closing ceremony we received our diplomas. It was very importnt to me. Mark's words were nice and very special for all. Access program was a beautiful experience that we lived, that helped me meet a lot of great persons and I also learned about the language and culture of the US. Thanks to all the people in ARICANA for everything. It was an unforgettable experience.

Ariada Gómez – Access 2C.

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The Closing ceremony was for all the Access students. I didn't receive any award but Valentina won for "Best classmate" and Ramiro for "Best Attendance". Mark said that he was proud of us because we chose the scholarship. The Access Program was important to me because we did a lot of activities.

Agostina Mizzi – Access 2D.

In the ceremony Mark saide how proud he is of us and how important studying English was. I didn't receive any award but Valentina and Ramiro did. Access Programm was important to me because I could learn a lot of things about American holidays, how important it is to help and I also learned more about English and I realized what I wanted to study in the future.

Paula Morandi – Access 2D.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


access journals 2013

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earth day

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