I’ll try and enjoy it as long as this beautiful feeling exists that makes me happy
The ideas
Ideas are spinning in my head at full speed.
It is an endless number of flashes and images
That become humanitarian realities
It is an infinite sea That the universe provides me
To give light to all those who work culturally.
Mirta Liliana Ramírez has been a poet and writer since she was 12 years old. She has been a Cultural Manager for more than 35 years. Creator and Director of the Groups of Writers and Artists: Together for the Letters, Artescritores, MultiArt, JPL world youth, Together for the letters Uzbekistan 1 and 2. She firmly defends that culture is the key to unite all the countries of the world. She works only with his own, free and integrating projects at a world cultural level. She has created the Cultural Movement with Rastrillaje Cultural and Forming the New Cultural Belts at the local level and also from Argentina to the world.
Van Gogh’s vase with fifteen (count them) sunflowers.
Braque’s monochromatic violin and candlestick,
Cezanne’s jug, curtain, and fruit bowl.
Our urge to catch the apple before it falls.
Chardin’s ray of light upon dark, a live cat lurking hints
at movement, as shocking then as the spoiled fruits
of Caravaggio. Claesz’s glass ball reflects
him painting—self portrait amid still life.
1960’s pop art versions: television, beer bottles, red chairs.
All to convince us we can stop life, knowing we can’t.
What is Next?
—italicized line from Rilke
You must change your life
I say nearly every day
as I crumble like the Colossus
O to be a solid Trojan horse no one sees coming!
No telling what threatening beings
would hop out of me
to wreak havoc for no sound reason
as in any war
You must change your life
I hear before sleep—
And when dreams mine my unconscious
I sense how true this is
This shouldn’t prove difficult
I’ve kept everyone including myself guessing
I’ve never had one life
Always almost who I was meant to become
Marc Frazier has published poetry in over a hundred journals both online and in print. A recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Award for poetry, he has also been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and two “Best of the Nets.” He’s published poetry, essays, flash fiction, fiction, photographs, book reviews, and memoir. His four books are available online. His latest poetry book If It Comes To That recently won Silver in the Florida Writers Association best published anthology. Marc, an LGBTQ author, can be found on his Marc Frazier Author page on Facebook and website www.marcfrazierwrites.com. X @marcfrazier45, Insta mcfj45.
Time has many definitions, such as “flowing river”, “deep wind”, “irrevocable wealth” and it always amazes us. Because sometimes we don’t even have time to feel it. Just yesterday it was summer, the sun was shining, people were tired of the heat and went to cool places, but suddenly today it seems like a severe winter has came and our thick hats are covered with snow. It’s hard to believe that another year behind us is the name “old”. And the summary made at the end of the year will make someone happy and someone’s tongue will be dulled. But, no matter what happened, everyone is happy when they summarize the past year. After all, how many people did not reach these moments, did not make plans and dreams for the new year, did not pass through a passage of high time. I’m happy too, of course. Because, I am finally writing about the past year. Every year is refreshing and rich in memories. 2024 was the most intense, important and special year. Why?
First of all, I graduated from the school where I spent most of the last eleven years with excellent grades. During those times, we grew up, learned letters, met our first teachers, classmates, and achieved our first victories. The first of many unforgettable memories was in our school. And the year 2024 signed and closed the book of this period…
Moreover, this year provided unforgettable moments of learning, realizing its value and living as an applicant. After graduating from school, I specially prepared for university entrance exams in the summer months. I felt like I was drowning in the sea of knowledge, far from my home, without a phone, without distractions. Indeed, knowledge is a sea without end. The best teachers connected me with this sea. Everyone around me worked hard for their future. We have become a family gathered at the same destination for the same purpose. It was very difficult… Sleepless nights, long types of books, painful results… Especially the burden of trust, hope, and responsibility on our shoulders was heavy. The heart was constantly running between poor sweet dreams and fear.
One day… One exam day showed the result of so many efforts and aspirations. I was grateful for my fate. I can’t thank my parents enough for always supporting me. Because they gave opportunities and confidence, taught to be on the path of knowledge and specific goals. “I wish all parents were like them,” I said, crying involuntarily. In the villages, little attention is paid to the education of girls. Grandparents and parents rarely invest in their daughters’ education. But my grandfather and grandmother are the people who expected me to become a student more than me. Their prayer, motivation and faith had a special place in this event.
So, in 2024 I got the name “Student”. As I dreamed, I was accepted to study English philology and language teaching faculty at the University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan with a score of 182.4 on the basis of a state grant. I have achieved one of my biggest goals for the year. I started the fall season as a student. I really felt that being a student was a golden age. Living independently in a new way of life, away from family, is not easy. But this is an inevitable life for everyone. My love for my university is different. In it, my teachers share new knowledge with us, new friends, new agenda, new library and books, new city, new bedroom, new adventures, new photos on my phone, new conversations with my parents, family and scholarship money, my new card… I love all of them. 2024 will be remembered in my future life with this sweet news.
They say, “A person who stops reading books stops thinking.” One of my biggest fears in 2024 was to stop thinking. It doesn’t matter when, where, how much you read. In fact, not to become materialistic in the city where life is boiling every second, emphasizing the economic aspects. It is the most important thing not to become a stranger to activities that you love, that are truly beneficial for you, that bring perfection to your soul, and not to lose your identity. This year I took a break from creativity. Nevertheless, in April 2024, I won the second place in the regional stage of the “Dillarda Vatan Madhi” competition . I was awarded with cash prizes. My creative works were published in newspapers and magazines. There were times when I really wanted to write…I couldn’t. But it is clear that what I felt this year will affect what I write in the future. “The best investment is an investment in science!” I tried to invest in my knowledge. By studying in the educational program of “Kelajak: ilmi qizlar hamjamiyati”, I progressed and developed in a certain sense. I also successfully graduated from the Turkish language classes of “Ibrat Academy”.
I really believe that there is wisdom in all of my losses and unfulfilled plans. As much as possible, people should pay attention to the positive aspects of the events that are happening in their life, be thankful for everything, because then life will start presenting bright gifts. I am happy to have discovered many new experiences, new destinations, new feelings, to be with my family, to live the days I dreamed of. A short summary of this year could have been written much more. But as I said above, time surprises us with its speed. The new year is coming with greetings. Making beautiful intentions for 2025, creating a map for dreams… Oh, there’s still a lot to do. What about you, dears? Have you summed up the year 2024, did you give thanks? Have you set goals for the new year? If your answer is “no”, I would like to remind you: The future happiness, the tears of joy that will flow from your eyes suddenly will be the result of your actions, hard work that you are doing today. Appreciate the time!
Shahnoza Ochildiyeva
Uzbekistan Journalism and Mass Communications
University English philology and teaching languages faculty
Student of Uzbekistan State World Language University
Abstract: As globalization is changing rapidly, knowing and understanding English has become more important and necessary than in past decades. English is a powerful communication bridge that connects people in various fields, such as business, science, and education, across nations. Therefore, the demand for English proficiency is high, and creative teaching methods could be a good solution to meet this request. This article analyzes innovative approaches to teaching English and explores useful methods for improving the quality of knowledge among students.
Introduction: Today, people are struggling with learning English and finding qualified teachers. That is why creating an attractive study environment and teaching students with innovative methods is crucial. Traditionally, teaching methods can seem boring to students, and it is not effective to enhance language skills. Through creative activities and innovative approaches, teachers can capture a student’s attention and make the lesson more engaging. Finding interactive methods can be challenging, but they can be achieved by the following strategies:
Materials and Methods:
Word Games
Students studying English as a second language often face challenges with learning new vocabulary. They struggle to remember vocabulary for long periods and use it effectively in writing and speaking. A solution to this problem could be word games. In this activity, teachers write new vocabulary on online flashcards with numbers. Then, students select a number and provide the definition of the word associated with that number. This method not only helps students learn new vocabulary but also improves their communication skills, which are essential in language learning.
Imposing Stories
Using stories in the educational process, especially for teaching foreign languages, makes lessons more captivating. Stories help students imagine real events and the characters’ situations. Simply asking questions based on the passages is not always effective, because students may focus on finding answers rather than engaging with the story itself. Instead, teachers can assign tasks where students must prepare a role-play in a chapter they like. This approach helps increase student engagement. Additionally, students will better understand the meaning of the story as they immerse themselves in the characters’ perspectives. While preparing for the role-play, students will collaborate with their peers, which helps develop teamwork skills. This strategy also aids teachers in maintaining students’ interest and making lessons more dynamic.
CREAM Strategy
The CREAM strategy is a combination of five key concepts: Creative, Reflective, Effective, Active, and Motivational. Each word carries its own meaning:
C-Creative: Teachers need to encourage students to use critical thinking and give tasks that develop problem-solving skills. This strategy can help students to nurture innovative ideas.
R-Reflective: Teachers should teach students how to analyze their own performance and find mistakes. It can help students to identify strengths and weaknesses and take valuable lessons from them.
E-Effective: In this approach, students learn to organize time, learn about the environment, and use digital technology. It allows students to save time and energy and focus on studying.
A-Active: Being active is a key element in the educational process. Teachers should encourage students to engage actively in lessons and explore further information related to the subject they are learning.
M-Motivational: Motivation is a powerful factor that impacts a student’s academic success. Teachers should reward students for their achievements and motivate them to achieve their goals. This helps students stay motivated and pursue their dreams.
Results and Discussions
This research was conducted over one month with students in a school setting. Teachers selected two classes for observation and research. The first group used traditional teaching methods, while the second group used the CREAM strategy. Before the intervention, only 5 percent (2 students) of the second group scored 5 on their English exams. However, after applying the CREAM strategy, the number of students who achieved higher scores increased to 50 percent (20 students). The first group, taught with traditional methods, showed no improvement in student performance.
Conclusion
Since English is the official language in many countries, the demand for teaching this language is high. Many teachers use various methods, including word games, storytelling, video presentations, the CREAM strategy, and other innovative approaches. These methods help achieve educational goals and improve the quality of teaching. Through creative teaching methods, students can expand their vocabulary and develop their comprehension skills. Furthermore, these methods encourage students to be more creative and engaged in lessons. Therefore, using innovative teaching strategies is crucial, as it contributes to enhancing the quality of education.
References:
1. Kumar, S., Kumar, R., Sankar, G. (2016). Creative thinking in English language teaching for secondary language learners. *International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Culture*.
2. Anburaj, G., Christopher, G., Ming, N. (2014). Innovative methods of teaching the English language. *Journal of Humanities and Social Science*.
3. Kalyani, D., Rajasekaran, K. (2018). Innovative teaching and learning. *Journal of Applied and Advanced Research*.
ALEXANDER FEINBERG IS A GENUINE POET WHO LIVES ETERNAL IN UZBEK’S HEART
Maftuna Bozorova O’lmas qizi
The first-year student in Uzbekistan State World Languages
In the faculty of Foreign languages and literature: English
ABSTRACT: This article basically describes the life of Alexander Feinberg, a pure-hearted and immensely talented national poet, translator, an author of many films, and writer. Alexander Feinberg’s dedication for the development of Uzbek poetry is covered in this article, giving readers a brief detail about his life. The information about his works, career and his importance in Uzbekistan, his great services for the Uzbek people is given concisely. Furthermore, by reading this article, you can learn not only about Feinberg, but also you recognize his true love and respect towards Uzbekistan and its nationality. Despite having some unfortunate moments and bad luck in his life, he managed to keep an interest for literature.
Literature is such a bright sky that has a power of clouds, the brightness of the sun, and the quietness of the moon; such a garden which contains a plethora of fragnant flowers; such a golden bridge that unites all people and develop the bonds of friendship. When somebody asks about the person who has flied confidently and proudly in the firmament of uzbek literature despite being in an another nation, one can definitely remember Alexander Feinberg who was awarded the Pushkin medal in 2008 for his great contribution for the development of cultural relations between Uzbekistan and Russian Federation. He is one of the most incredible and national poets in Uzbekistan. His firm love toward Uzbek nationality led him to be a part of Uzbek literature so that he created many works, scenaries, and cartoons while living in Tashkent fo a long time. Literary works first and foremost determine dazzling remarkable expressive talent and aesthetic level. Alexander Feinberg Arkadeivich is brilliant figure of the second half of XX century’s Russian literature. His works stands out with its deep philosophical meaning, adversities of life and ability to learn people’s inner thoughts. Feinberg’s work make readers think, and leave rich and unforgettable impression emotionally.
One of the most bestseller and well-known book he wrote is called “Border”. This novel delineates events happened during the war years, and tells us about human exploits, boldness and confidence. The collection called “Frightening stories” also brought a huge fame to the writer. His stories make a reader feel threatened, give time to medidate themselves with various thoughts and effects emotionally. The psychology of people, fear and toxic relationships between people is clearly described in his stories.“Chigir”,a book published in recent years, caught the attention of many poetry votaries as a exclusive creative work. It is also worth mentioning that he translated many ghazals, poems and works of various Uzbek writers, including Alisher Navai, Erkin Vahidov, Omon Matjon, and Abdulla Oripov. He contributed for the works of Alisher Navai to be published in Russian language in 10 volumes.
Alexander is an author of fifteen poem collections. After enriching his knowledge of literature and vocabulary, and exploring “mysteries” in poetry consummately, he started to translate works of Uzbek writers and he has achieved many accomplishments in this field. Moreover, based on his scenarios, fourteen long literary films and more than twenty cartoons are shot for television. Generally, he gained a huge respect, love and affection in the soul of Uzbeks. In this process, in the words of V.A. Jukovskiy he tried to be ideal “rival” for those whose works are being translated by others, not the “slave”.
“A flock of swans” published in Tashkent, a capital city of Uzbekistan, “Rebellion of ghosts” by Erkin Vohidov, and such translations of the works of Uzbek poets are the greatest point of Feinberg’s translation performance. Although the poet Alexander Feinberg, who made remarkable contribution for the progress of Uzbek literature did not write in Uzbek language, his poems professionally embodied the characteristics and princeples of uzbek people. His works include “Etyud” (1967), “Soniya” (1969), “Poems” (1977), “Distant Bridges” (1978), “Short wave” (1983), “Free Sonets” (1990) and so on. His poems are printed in magazines named “Smena”, “Youth”, “New World”, “Eastern star”, “New Volga” and also in periodic publishers of foreign countries like USA, Canada, and Israel.
Some of his works covers a sense of humour. For instance, in his epic “Ruboiy tori”, he describes the plov, a national food in Uzbeks’ kitchen with jokes so that it is impossible to read this without smiling. It is noticeable that he managed to connect both Eastern and Western culture, their traditions. His works truly illustrate the link between past and present, traditionalism and progressivism, thereby creating a particular literary world.
A man can be alive, if he defies the lie,
Delay the time, he will never make a plea
You were the river, now turned to sea
You will soon emerge, as the ocean high.
Like grayish surf, the wave will soar,
Right on the arrogant, marble cliff,
With salty and bitter freshness biff.
In eons your images will dissolve,
All your life you have been so desperate.
To find out, that you were born great.
And longed for an angel’s voice for it.
So you he could say, yes, this is your fate.
This poem written by Feinberg has a deep meaning, and leaves a person silent so that he think about its words to understand the core meaning. Its words makes a person reflect and think for some time.
Alexander Feinberg worked as a consultant in the Uzbekistan Writers’ Union during 1965-1969. He conducted seminars for the writers of Uzbekistan in Tashkent for several years. He is an author of the film called “House under the hot sun” (1997, Uzbek film). After being accepted for Tashkent Topographical College, Feinberg wandered around the country as a geologist and it filled his heart with love for nature. At the same time, his first book “Bicycle Pathway” is published. With the great assistance of this book, he upsurged to progressive stages in literature.
Although is childhood ,the most significant moments of his life, coincided with World War II, he developed his passion for learning literature in order to be well-educated and have a shining and successful future. His talent and interest in literature evolved and started to work at the University Publication. Glancing at his literary works, it is not difficult to notice that his collections spread quickly around the world. He managed to become one of the great writers of his period among other Uzbek writers, despite being a Russian. In one of his essays, he wrote, “There is a cheer in my forehead, I live in the independent nation of Uzbekistan… Uzbek writers have helped me several times in the field of literature. Abdulla Aripov, Erkin Vohidov, and many others. During the moments of my career, more writers, artists, musicians, and other professionals have been friendly to me”. These words truly emphasize his huge esteem and admiration to Uzbeks and vice versa.
Why he gained such an honor in Uzbek’s soul? Firstly, he had a advanced level of creating works and poetic eccentric aptitude. Alexander is valuable figure for us, Uzbeks, and for his patriotism and loyalty for his motherland. His works that showcase a real love toward Uzbekistan and his attitude for poetry traditions require special pages in the history of Uzbek literature. His contribution for literature is highly regarded and respected by the government. Honourable awards, “Uzbekistan public poet”in 2004, “Culture personnel who served in Uzbekistan” in 1999 bear witness to endless respect of uzbeks toward such a great person. He absolutely can be a great motivation for everyone and he will continue to be a kind of genuine article for many in a long run. It is fair to say his works have been an intangible and prominent heritage for Uzbek literature.
We have decided with his son Alessio Camardo, to share important moments about the great personality, master painter Nino Camardo, so the people will know more about his amazing and very important artistic work.
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EVA Petropoulou Lianou
Official ambassador for
Maestro Nino Camardo
AS
Responsible
Media partner
Personal curator
Of master
Nino Camardo
Great artist
Alessio Camardo
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An extract from the CV of Maestro Nino Camardo
He emigrated very young, at just 13 years old, crossing skies, seas in search of a life different from the one that presented itself before his eyes, hoping to be able to realize my dreams, his wonderful world, his essence his pride his humanity his dignity and on the gift. Nino Camardo, in the 70s, still young compared to other painters, participated in major events of naive painting, which had created highly successful personal exhibitions and events and distinct artistic movements of naive painting, in Italy and abroad. Famous writers wrote that he was the first Italian naive known in the world, something that few painters could boast.
In the 1960s he received national and international awards such as the award from the Centro di Studio di Roma, an award for art studies, art in the world and loyalty to art, silver medal from the Italian President Giovanni Leone, Honorary Academician of the Vatican State, Ambassador of art in the world, Knight of the Cross of Malta and many other awards and first prizes, medals, cups, diplomas, certificates he was also given a horse.
Inserted in the Getty Museum, Wikipedia in several languages. Numerous were the personal exhibitions. He was one of the first to export his art in the world such as New York, Miami, San Francisco, Mexico, Toronto, Los Angeles etc.. in Italy he was one of the first to have a personal exhibition in the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, department of antiquities, fine arts and cultural problems of the municipality of Rome and many other personal exhibitions in Italy, his works have been sold all over the world.
My father has known a lot in the world of art from Picasso, Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalì, Jo Pomodoro, Guttuso, Giovanni March, etc… being the youngest he defines them as their fathers in interviews made by national radios such as Vatican Radio live from Rome and broadcast in several languages and I attach the others. He was a friend of Mike Bongiorno, the golden couple of comedy Sandra and Raimondo Vianello, Franco and Ciccio Ingrassia, etc.. also singers like La grande Mina, Riccardo Cocciante, Renato Zero and many others.
