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Jev (Montri la profilon) 2017-januaro-12 08:17:39
NASK (North American Summer Esperanto Institute) returns to William Peace University in Raleigh, North Carolina, for the fourth time this year. NASK is the longest-running North American Esperanto course and one of the most important programs supported by Esperantic Studies Foundation (ESF). It is a unique educational event that attracts a broad range of students and professional instructors from around the world.
Two outstanding instructors have accepted the invitation to participate: Katalin Kovats (Hungary / Netherlands) and Sylvain Lelarge (France / Netherlands). The couple has successfully taught at the World Esperanto Congresses and led language activities during various Esperanto events for the past 15 years. Katalin Kovats is the editor of Edukado.net, member of the Academy of Esperanto and an experienced instructor at NASK. She will teach at the Advanced Level. Sylvain Lelarge, a professional teacher of French, will lead the Intermediate Level. It will be already his second experience teaching at NASK. Lee Miller (USA), a professional interpreter and one of the NASK organizers, will teach the Post-Beginners’ Level.
The Annual Congress of Esperanto-USA will take place immediately before NASK in the same location so that you can come for the Congress and stay for NASK. The congress dates are June 30th - July 3rd 2017. Students for NASK will arrive on July 4th and leave on July 13th. Lessons will take place from July 5th to July 12th. The evening of the arrival day, students will be able to watch the fireworks in the city center. (William Peace University is within walking distance from downtown, and the fireworks are visible from the campus.)
During the 8 days of instruction, lessons will be in the morning, and there will also be different activities and programs in the afternoons and evenings: presentations, exploring the beautiful museums, shops and restaurants of the city, everything within walking distance of the campus. The basic cost for the 8-day NASK is $790 ($840 after March 1st) which includes housing, meals, and tuition. There are also other options for local students not living on campus. Request a registration form at eddyellen@aol.com or visit the web site: nask.esperanto-usa.org/venonta.
Two outstanding instructors have accepted the invitation to participate: Katalin Kovats (Hungary / Netherlands) and Sylvain Lelarge (France / Netherlands). The couple has successfully taught at the World Esperanto Congresses and led language activities during various Esperanto events for the past 15 years. Katalin Kovats is the editor of Edukado.net, member of the Academy of Esperanto and an experienced instructor at NASK. She will teach at the Advanced Level. Sylvain Lelarge, a professional teacher of French, will lead the Intermediate Level. It will be already his second experience teaching at NASK. Lee Miller (USA), a professional interpreter and one of the NASK organizers, will teach the Post-Beginners’ Level.
The Annual Congress of Esperanto-USA will take place immediately before NASK in the same location so that you can come for the Congress and stay for NASK. The congress dates are June 30th - July 3rd 2017. Students for NASK will arrive on July 4th and leave on July 13th. Lessons will take place from July 5th to July 12th. The evening of the arrival day, students will be able to watch the fireworks in the city center. (William Peace University is within walking distance from downtown, and the fireworks are visible from the campus.)
During the 8 days of instruction, lessons will be in the morning, and there will also be different activities and programs in the afternoons and evenings: presentations, exploring the beautiful museums, shops and restaurants of the city, everything within walking distance of the campus. The basic cost for the 8-day NASK is $790 ($840 after March 1st) which includes housing, meals, and tuition. There are also other options for local students not living on campus. Request a registration form at eddyellen@aol.com or visit the web site: nask.esperanto-usa.org/venonta.
Vestitor (Montri la profilon) 2017-januaro-12 17:27:21
Basic cost plus the fortune it takes to fly to America? Deluded. Like most things it's a course for people with time/money or youth on their side.
salivanto (Montri la profilon) 2017-februaro-21 13:29:38
It has been brought to my attention that the early registration period ends March 1, so if you're thinking about going, now's a good time to decide.
Since Jev wrote the above announcement, I've been invited to co-teach the post-basic level with Lee Miller. Hopefully some of you already know who I am from my comments on Duolingo or my activities on YouTube, for example the Lernu kun Logano course. (Logano is going to be in the class with us, so if you enjoyed learning with him on YouTube, you'll be all set for NASK.)
Here's a video where I talk about our return to NASK.
https://youtu.be/yEj-ohrPpIQ
With regards to Vestitor's comments above, for years I thought the same way. (Especially when the course was 3 weeks rather than 8 days as it is now.) I figured I could travel to Europe for the same cost, and I didn't feel I needed lessons, so I never went. After having been there as a student last year, I see it quite differently. For people within the US, it's actually quite affordable. Compare it to the cost of 8 nights in a hotel - and remember that this includes three great meals a day (cafeteria style, but very good), classes, and accommodation within walking distance of bars, museums, and other attractions. I still don't feel I need lessons (I went mostly to bring my kids) but I still learned a few things in my class.
For those outside of the US, you can apply for a scholarship, or you can look into one of the great events near you. I've heard great things about SES in Slovakia, and that Tim Morley (who taught my kids at NASK last year) will be teaching there. If you can make there, I really recommend it. If you live in Canada, there is an especially attractive NASK scholarship available that I would encourage you to apply for if cost is an issue.
Amike,
Tomaso ALEXANDER
Since Jev wrote the above announcement, I've been invited to co-teach the post-basic level with Lee Miller. Hopefully some of you already know who I am from my comments on Duolingo or my activities on YouTube, for example the Lernu kun Logano course. (Logano is going to be in the class with us, so if you enjoyed learning with him on YouTube, you'll be all set for NASK.)
Here's a video where I talk about our return to NASK.
https://youtu.be/yEj-ohrPpIQ
With regards to Vestitor's comments above, for years I thought the same way. (Especially when the course was 3 weeks rather than 8 days as it is now.) I figured I could travel to Europe for the same cost, and I didn't feel I needed lessons, so I never went. After having been there as a student last year, I see it quite differently. For people within the US, it's actually quite affordable. Compare it to the cost of 8 nights in a hotel - and remember that this includes three great meals a day (cafeteria style, but very good), classes, and accommodation within walking distance of bars, museums, and other attractions. I still don't feel I need lessons (I went mostly to bring my kids) but I still learned a few things in my class.
For those outside of the US, you can apply for a scholarship, or you can look into one of the great events near you. I've heard great things about SES in Slovakia, and that Tim Morley (who taught my kids at NASK last year) will be teaching there. If you can make there, I really recommend it. If you live in Canada, there is an especially attractive NASK scholarship available that I would encourage you to apply for if cost is an issue.
Amike,
Tomaso ALEXANDER