Kate Gaidai's Portfolio

This summer I began to communicate better in English. I have got an exercise book where I write down all summer, new words and expressions.
I like learning new words, it's very interesting.
Now I can easy communicated with people. And I think that this year I'll learn english better and this is be realy easy for me.

                                                              This is Berlin.

                          in this city filming a movie "to lie down on the floor in Bruges"

Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry, as you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off.

Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.

If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.

Fashion Comments: It is a check chiffon long shirt showing the reckless Jazz wind. Handsome version of a type belongs to long smock-style shirts. Check style is very typical and elegant snow-fang shows a heavy taste of women! With a small cute gallus, it looks very sexy and good!

Fashion Comments: With standard American-style pattern and long sleeves and slim narrow version cut, it looks very stylish and is not loose! A rich bright color check with a pair of jeans looks very nice. It also can be worn as a jacket.
Fashion Comments: Check long sleeve shirts of anti-folding models are popular in this season. Everyone had better have at least one! This check with the neutral color is very refreshing and looks good! Short-cut and the sleeves of fold back fold design are different from the common style in the market! Whether worn alone or with other cotton T-shirt, is very lovely and good-looking.

Family Tradition

We teach our children about American Culture. We teach them to be good Americans by sharing our traditions of Citizenship, American Holiday Celebration, Craftsmanship, Entrepreneurship, Competition, Leadership, Know-How, and Positive Attitude.

Our Culture

Beyond the walls of our home lies a great Nation with a culture of its own. The structure of our Government, our laws and the way people relate to each other have great influence on our actions and attitudes. What do you think about when you hear the words: The United States of America? On our Freedom Page we display the quote "The land of the free, and the home of the brave". Many of us think of that quote, or quotes from the song: "America The Beautiful", like "spacious skies" or "amber waves of grain".

"Only in America"

There is a culture in this country whether spoken or unspoken that manifests itself in everything we say, do, or think. For example, in the United States we expect to compete in every aspect of our lives. At the same time we expect to compete, we also expect to be given equal opportunity to grow to our potential. We believe we all have equal rights under the law. We expect American Industry to put out a quality product and for our Nation to be a leader in the world. Sometimes we even find ourselves "on the soap box" spouting expectations of our Nation's performance or the performance of American Industry not realizing that unless we each live up to these expectations, our Nation and our Industries cannot. Frequently, many of our competing interests and our strong desire to ensure Individual Freedom, result in extraordinary events taking place that can only be explained by the expression: "Only in America".

Pass on our culture to future generations

Whatever our "National" culture may be, many of us depend on our schools and institutions to teach our children. Should we leave this precious part of our children's education just to schools and other institutions? Emphasis and example at home are very important to the development of our children so that our Nation remains strong into the future. What Customs and Traditions do you observe in your family so that you pass on the important aspects of our American Culture essential to our future survival? What kinds of conversations do you have with your children?

This Web page links to Customs, Traditions and Rituals practiced by American Families. They are listed at right; click on the desired Tradition to view. Our Family and Freedom Web Pages have additional Traditions. If you would like to share with us a Custom, Tradition or Ritual that you find important, please visit our Traditions page.

Kate, 14.
I live in Kiev.
Kiev is the capital of Ukraine.
Kiev is a city which has great weather and fantastic history.
A lot of tourists come here on holiday, but I live here! Ukrainian is the official language in Kiev.
It's the language we use when we read and write at school, but we speak 'Russian' at home and with friends.
This sounds very different to Ukrainian.
In fact, it's almost a different language!
Also in school we study English.
I have been studying English since 2004.
I like to study English!
And now we work with new technologies.
This is very interesting for me!
What about me?
I usually listen to music in my free time.
Music is really important to Kiev.
My favorite band is 'Muse'.
I've got all their CDs.
I like singing songs, and I'd love to be a rock singer, too.
Also I'm like drawing.
It's very interesting for me!