On 5 June, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities organised the student event “English Around Us: Culture, Communication and Everyday Life” at David Aghmashenebeli University of Georgia.

The event was held within the framework of the English Philology Student Club and was attended by the programme students and professors. The aim of the meeting was to support students in the practical use of the English language, the development of public speaking skills, and familiarisation with various aspects of English-speaking culture.

Within the framework of the event, students delivered presentations in English on topics related to British and American culture, music, traditions, media, tourism and literature. Presentations were delivered by: Kristine Kvikvinia — “Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Comedy, Chaos, and a Reflection of Modern America”; Anastasia Masurashvili — “The Beatles and Their Impact on British Culture”; David Kipiani — “Georgian Cuisine and Wine in America”; Ana Jeiranashvili — “British and American Traditions”; Eka Chaduneli, Ana Ishkhanishvili and Teona Mikeladze — “Strange” Traditions in British and American Cultures; Mariam Laliashvili — “The Sights of London”; Lana Khabazishvili — “Literary Reading: Selected Excerpts from Shakespeare”.

One part of the event featured culture corners prepared by the students, where various aspects of English-speaking culture were presented through posters and visual materials. The meeting ended with fun and educational thematic quizzes.

The students’ work was supervised by Prof. Rusudan Kavtiashvili, Assoc. Prof. Lasha Chakhvadze, Assoc. Prof. Inga Kokaia, Assoc. Prof. Nestan Akobia and Invited Lecturer Tamar Khetsuriani.

The organising committee of the event consisted of Prof. Zhaneta Kilasonia and Assoc. Prof. Lasha Chakhvadze.

The event contributed to students’ active engagement, the development of creative and communication skills, teamwork, and the use of English beyond the classroom.