uk go teacher ecuador april 2013 newsletter

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2013 GO TEACHER SCHOLARWELCOME RECEPTIONThe Center for English as a Second Language welcomed the first group of

2013 Ecuadorian Go Teacher Scholars on February 8.

April 2013

Center for English as a Second Language Newsletter

Snow i Lexingto!

LEXINGTON

WEATHER

MONTH AVERAGE HIGH AVERAGE LOW

January 41F | 5C 41F | -4C

February 46F | 8C 28F | -2C

March 55F | 13C 36F | 2C

April 66F | 19C 45F | 7C

May 74F | 23C 54F | 12C

June 83F | 28C 63F | 17C

July 86F | 30C 66F | 19C

August 86F | 18C 65F | 18C

September 79F | 14C 58F | 14C

October 68F | 20C 47F | 8C

November 55F | 13C 37F | 3C

December 44F | 7C 28F | -2C

Up to date weather information can

be found at http://weather.com by

searching Lexington, KY


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Upcoming Go Teacher Events 5 April: April Birthdays party

13 April: Raven Run Nature Preserve Hike

20 April: Tour of Abraham Lincolns birthplace

4 May: Kentucky Derby Party and Cookout

April 2013


Get Involved!

Ecuadorian Student OrganizationCESL is in the process of developing an Ecuadorian student organi-

zation! When more information is available, CESL will notify all Go

Teacher scholars.

UK's CESL Current Events Group

Join Krista Callahan-Caudill and Lyuda Ivanyuk every Monday, from

12-2pm in FPAT 267, for an active discussion concerning the issues

that affect our world. Well use various media to explore topics from

a variety of cultural perspectives.

http://ukcurrenteventsgroup.wordpress.com/

Check out the UK CESL calendar in the office or online tofind out about other great events and organizations!


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MARYS ADVENTURE IN LEXINGTON

Submitted by Maria Inga

April 2013


Each moment in our lives is an adventure. However, I thank God and my

government for giving me the opportunity to be in Lexington in order to

improve my English. Now, I am going to tell about the most important jour-

ney that I had, a tour of the Town Branch Distillery in February, 2013.

First of all, I was pleased to be in that distillery. It was an interesting and

wonderful place for me. Actually, it was the

first time that I visited a place like that. Theyprepare special alcohol: Kentucky Ale, Town

Branch Bourbon Whiskey, and a liqueur

mixed with coffee called Sundowner. The

staff was very kind and gentle. In addition,

they gave us samples of their products. It

tasted like alcohol and it warmed us because

that day was cold. They were kind and gen-

tle the whole time. They wanted us to feel at home. It was an ideal day; I en-

joyed everything that they showed us about the distillery.

A thing that caught my attention was that this factory kept old technolo-

gy inside it. I admired it. Many factories destroy them and put in the new

one. They do not do that. They keep it like a museum and visitors love to see

it. This is a good point for them and it could attract more people. Other

companies must use it as a pattern in order to increase their profit.

In short, on each journey that

I go, I try to feel at home and to

learn more about this country

that has opened its doors to us in

order to expand our knowledge. I

want to share with my country all

of the magnificent things I experi-ence in Kentucky.


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OUR ADVENTURE AT THE BOURBON DISTILLERY

Submitted by Tania Lopez

April 2013


We, the Go Teachers Program students, were invited by our coordinators

to visit the Town Branch Bourbon Distillery, a historic site in Lexington, where

we learned how bourbon is made and why this good whiskey is the pride

and passion of Kentuckians.

First, the vans driven by Jason, Tom, Maureen, and Lindley transported

us to the distillery buildings. Once we arrived there, we felt impressed by the

staffs hospitality which gave us a sense of friendship. Our guide, Tony,

spoke Spanish well and had even visited our country many times! The tour

began at the visitors center, where we watched a video explaining the histo-

ry and operation. After that, we followed a rout through a small picturesque

distillery; inside it seemed to be an old processing plant where advanced

technology did not exist.

The adventure started

when we passed by and

observed the craftsmenworking in this traditional,

small-scale bourbon whis-

key distillery. We began to

experience this fascinating

tour, looking at each step

of the production of that

precious golden liquid,

while our guide told us

the story of Kentucky

bourbon dates, families

names, and other details. We saw the serious workers dedicated to this fine

art; perhaps they felt the passion of belonging to a historic, traditional herit-

age. We stopped to take a look at the distillery process and take some pic-

tures. It was interesting to see the old fashioned copper pots, stills and bot-

tling machines.

The distillery tour finished, but our peaceful and aromatic walk continued

in the restored house where giant wooden reserve tanks sat next to the

modern stainless steel ones in the fermentation room. Surrounded by the

rich and warm aroma, our friendly guide continued explaining the process,

while a beautiful blond lady appeared with a plate of small glasses with


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Visit UK CESL and Go Teacher

online for more information!

http://esl.as.uky.edu

http://esl.as.uky.edu/Ecuador

CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

(859) 257-7003Fax: (859) 323-0387

1667 Patterson Office Tower

Lexington KY 40506-0027

[email protected]

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