Join us on May 23 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about the reality behind Hollywood glamor, and the role of women in science and technology against the background of Hollywood actress and pioneer inventor Hedy Lamarr’s life with the documentary “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story” (2017) from director and writer Alexandra Dean with Hedy Lamarr, Mel Brooks, Jennifer Hom, Anthony Loder.

Each May, Americans celebrate Jewish, Asian, and Pacific heritage. This week at our Conversation Club, we will also be highlighting these rich cultures that contribute to the American identity by sharing stories of power, connection, and liberation.

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 16 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about adolescence, burgeoning adulthood and social struggles connected with identity with “Moonlight” (2016) from director Barry Jenkins, with Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris and Trevante Rhodes in the main cast.

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 9 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about the role of adults in children's lives, and the importance of community in teenagers' path of growing up with the “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012) from director Wes Anderson, and Bruce Willis, Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward in the main cast.

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 2 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about loneliness, isolation, and the meaning of friendship against the background of the challenges of midlife with the “Lost in Translation” (2003) from director Sofia Coppola, and Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson in the main cast.

May 3rd is International World Press Freedom Day. For our Conversation Club this Tuesday, May 2nd, we will be talking about the importance of the commitments of governments to respect and reflect on the freedom of press. It is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Let's also remember those brave journalists who lost their lives in the pursuit of a story to uncover the truth.

How can we leverage the power of storytelling to foster understanding amid global challenges, historical shifts and war? Join us for a discussion between Ukrainian and American creative leaders exploring fresh narratives amidst new challenges. 

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 25 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about African-American music and culture with the documentary “Summer of Soul” (2021) from director Questlove. 

Join us on Tuesday to discuss the wonderful diversity that Arab Americans bring from faith and language to customs and traditions.

Familiarize students with the environment and traditions of a concert hall, equip them with fundamental musical vocabulary, and cultivate a lifelong interest in classical music with educational materials and a workshop from The Philadelphia Orchestra (USA.)

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 18 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about the choice to stay or to start a new journey in a fresh place during times of upheaval with “Belfast” (2021) from director and writer Kenneth Branagh, starring Jude Hill, Lewis McAskie, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Judie Dench. 

It's April! That means this month we are celebrating the heritage and history of jazz music! Who are your favorite jazz musicians? How did jazz music start and become so popular? All of these questions and more will be discussed at our Conversation Club this week.

During the presentation you will explore how various environmental factors have affected human settlements and activities along the Western Black Sea coast over time, and gain valuable insights into how to mitigate the impact of climate change.

This Thursday, we are wrapping up our Building Blocks: Career Development series with a session on career tips. Join us to highlight and discuss what career tips were the most valuable to you and share how you have used the knowledge to advance yourself in your professional journey.

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 11 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about exploring life outside of conventional society with “Nomadland” (2020) from director and writer Chloé Zhao, starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May. 

We'll be diving into the world of food trade and food security with Farmcraft® 2023, an innovative educational program that uses Minecraft Education to explore the challenges faced by agricultural producers and distributors around the world. We will be discussing the question “What happens to food once it leaves the farm?” in the context of Ukraine to learn and spread awareness about agriculture and our connection to the crops.

Don't let grammar get in the way of your English learning! Join us for a special Building Blocks session where one of our own teammates, Andrii, will go over sentence mechanics, give grammar examples, and share tips for learning English especially for Ukrainians.

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, American magazine The New Yorker reached out to Ukrainian filmmakers, beginning a yearlong collaboration documenting the reality of Russia’s war. Join us for a special film screening and discussion in Kyiv, featuring documentary short films produced by The New Yorker magazine

What are the most popular songs in the U.S. right now? What makes them so catchy? Join our Conversation Club this Tuesday to listen to some good tunes and discuss popular music of North America.

Cooler talk or small talk makes people feel comfortable before business or serious conversations begin. In a work setting, colleagues usually meet around the cooler for small talk. This type of small talk might not feel natural to everyone and it requires practice to learn what is appropriate across cultures. Join us on Thursday to discuss topics, listening, and conversation practice of cooler talk. See you there!

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on March 28 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about coming of age and carving out your own path in life with “Lady Bird” (2017) from director and writer Greta Gerwig, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Timothée Chalamet. 

Wildlife has the power to inspire and has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and promote cancer fighting cells. Join us to celebrate World Wildlife Day's 50th anniversary to discuss our human connection with the wild and how we can be responsible stewards to protect our Mother Nature.

America House Kyiv is continuing its joint workshop series with trainers from WW (Warrior Writers) — a U.S. national non-profit with a mission to create a culture that articulates veterans’ experiences, build a collaborative community for artistic expression, and bear witness to war and the full range of military experiences.

Don't miss the discussion about what it's like to work in a very diverse sector, where no two jobs are the same, what skills are sought-after in today's international development sector, and how to manage your career when there is no structured career path.

March 14th is National Pi Day! 3.14 are the first three digits of pi and it also happens to be Albert Einstein's birthday! At our conversation club this week we will be talking about how this special day started and why we should celebrate it. Bring your favorite kind of pie and dig in!

What do Turnitin, Citeknight, Quillbot, Netspeak, Grammarly, and Thesaurus all have in common? These ed-tech tools for university have the potential of making your academic career much more successful. Join our Building Blocks session on Thursday to learn more about these resources and how to apply them to your studies to make your research efficient and enjoyable.

Today women can vote, pursue education, be solo travelers, build careers, decide who to marry or not marry at all, be leaders in any field. Sounds pretty normal, right? Not so long ago feminists were fighting for these privileges, and they succeeded. Still there are many other issues that our society needs to overcome for gender equality. Join us for an undoubtedly interesting discussion in honor of International Women's Day at our conversation club this week!

Plagiarism is a serious offence because it's considered as stealing someone's work and using it as your own. Join us to learn about strategies such as rephrasing and correct citations to avoid your professors from thinking your work was created on ChatGPT.

We all have a story to tell! Some may be more interesting than others, but what makes a story more readable? Is it the content or how you tell it? Learn some tips to lure the reader in and tell us your story at our conversation club on Tuesday.

Приєднуйся на презентацію та обговорення про роль молоді у зміцненні громадянського суспільства, розбудові світлого майбутнього, та захисті демократії у світі, перед яким постали виклики зростання авторитаризму та глобального конфлікту.