Essay Contest

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

Theme: “A Letter from Myself in 2030”

Imagine what an ideal world ten years from now would be like. Write a letter from yourself in 2030 to your present (2020) self, in which you describe the state of the world, the way people are living, and what you, yourself, are doing in society. In addition, include any important message that you might wish to tell your present self.

Essays must be 700 words or less.

Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.

Audible Stories

Get a benefit from your holidays by reading and listening to English books!

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Watch the video about  wild animal abuse in circuses (the link is below) and answer the question:

1. Will you go to the circus with wild animals in the future? Why/Why not? 
2. Don't you think animal cirsuses should be banned in Belarus like in many European countries? Why/Why not?

Animals in the Circus Video

The secret of success

Success is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration according to Thomas Edison.

• Do you agree with this quote?
• What is success for you? 
• Do you agree that success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success? 
• Do you think that you're successful? Why?

Hunting animals must be banned

Africa                                                            Belarus

• Do you think it is right to wear animal skins? Why/Why not?
• Do people have the right to kill wild animals? Isn't it cruel and inhumane?
• Do you think hunting animals for fun and for sport (like in the pictures above) must be banned?

21 February is International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day

21 February

According to UNESCO, the Belarusian language belongs to the group of languages ​​that are threatened with extinction. In the Atlas of world languages ​​in danger, it is designated as vulnerable. This is the first of four steps on the path to extinction.

According to statistics, on average only 3% of respondents do this. But on the so-called "trasianka" an average of 43.5% of the population speaks. People communicate on it in stores, with friends, in the family. But about 18.5% read publications in the Belarusian language.

• Why do you think so few Belarusians speak Belarusian?
• What will happen to our language in a few years? How can we avoid the extinction of our language?

Saint Valentine's Day

On the eve of the most romantic holiday ever, let's talk about love, St. Valentine's day as such and of course valentin's cards. Share your thoughts, feelings and opinion lower in comments.