Гостевой курс "Христианская лексика английского языка"
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Юлия Игоревна Широкова
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Week 1
of our studies, we are going
to get acquainted, learn some basic vocabulary, and watch a few videos about the Orthodox Church. We will also learn a short, easy Orthodox prayer and read about the King James Bible and its style of language.
At the end of the week, you will take a test on the material that we have covered so far. In order to proceed to the following week’s programme, you will need to have completed all of this week’s assignments and earned at least a satisfactory grade on the test.
So gather your strength and start the first task!
Deadlines
- Monday - Acquaintance
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Reading, Prayer of the Week
- Saturday - Reading the Gospels, Watching and Discussing
- Sunday - Test
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Week 2
Over the course of the following seven days, we are going to learn some basic vocabulary related to the words “cross”, “incense” and “altar”. We will also read the Gospels, learn a prayer to your personal patron saint, and discuss a speech by Metropolitan Kallistos. At the end of the week, there will be a test. If you are successful, you will proceed to the following week of our course. So grab your vocabulary book and let us get started!
Deadlines
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Reading, Prayer of the Week
- Saturday - Reading the Gospels, Watching and Discussiing
- Sunday - Test
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Week 3
This week, we will enrich our vocabulary with words related to the holy sacrament. Amongst other inspiring activities, we will look back to the story of Father Nathaniel (You have read “Everyday Saints” by Tihkon Shevkunov, have you not?) and learn the Lord’s Prayer. As always, to proceed to the following week, you will need to complete all of your assignments successfully and pass the test. Do not forget to revise words from previous sections!
Deadlines
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Reading, Prayer of the Week
- Saturday - Reading the Gospels, Watching and Discussing
- Sunday - Test
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Week 4
Over the course of the following week, we will continue expanding our vocabulary on the topic of sacraments and reading the story of Father Nathaniel. We will choose the best translation of the prayer of the Optina Elders and will once again (alas, for the last time) listen to Metropolitan Kallistos and his wonderful pronunciation. So recharge your batteries and start the first task!
Deadlines:
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Reading, Prayer of the Week
- Saturday - Reading the Gospels, Watching and Discussing
- Sunday - Test
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Week 5
You have successfully finished the first half of the course. Now on to Week 5!
There is nothing you cannot do if you have made it to the fifth week of our course. Feasting and fasting – these are the main topics of the following seven days. We will read the press, the Gospels (this goes without saying), and listen to Frederica Mathewes-Green (Do you remember her?). Do not be afraid of the test, it will not be so difficult! Good luck!
Deadlines:
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Reading, Prayer of the Week
- Saturday - Reading the Gospels, Watching and Discussing
- Sunday - Test
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Week 6
We have now finished studying our main book “Orthodox Mysteries” and are ready to proceed to more difficult things. We will start studying morning and evening prayers. Do you pray in English? Give it a try and you will see that it will not only increase your vocabulary and allow you to learn connotations of already familiar words, but will also help you focus during prayer time. During this week, we will also learn about British saints and Anthony of Sourozh, whose sermons we have already read. It will be a whirlwind week, so fasten your seatbelts and proceed to the tasks!
Deadlines:
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Reading
- Saturday - Reading the Gospels, Watching and Discussing
- Sunday - Test
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Week 7
Do you have enough space left in your vocabulary books? This week, we will not only be praying in the mornings, but in the evenings, as well. We will embark on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and watch footage of Anthony of Sourozh in 1984. So take a deep breath and dive into the tasks!
Deadlines:
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Reading
- Saturday - Reading the Gospels, Watching and Discussing
- Sunday - Test
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Week 8
It is a pity that we need to part soon. You have become used to your assignments, have you not? This week will differ from the previous weeks. Over the course of the last seven days of our programme, your main task will be to write an essay on one of the proposed topics and prepare for the final test. Revise everything we have learned together and bravely proceed!
Deadlines:
- Wednesday - Vocabulary
- Friday - Writing
- Saturday - Final Test
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