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"Story Lab" Reading Challenge Awarding Ceremony

All the participants and parents are invited to the awarding ceremony. Certificates and Medals will be presented to the participants who have taken the first challenge ( reading 6 books), and prizes will be presented to the winners of book review and drawing competitions.

Date: Friday, 7 December 2012
Time: 5:00pm
Venue: British Council Library

LIBRARY TALK

Recycled Art
by San Zaw Htwe

Speaker's biography

San Zaw Htway began making compositions from food wrappers, cake boxes, and plastic bags while in prison in Shan State. Released in the January amnesty this year, he has brought his art to the public. Now we have the chance to introduce his life and his art at the British Council to members and contacts.

Date: Tuesday 18 December
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: British Council Library
Registration: register online or at the library desk.

Both members and non-members are welcome.
Non-members will have to bring their NRC or passport on the day of the event.

16 Days of Activism

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international campaign. It takes place from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
The period includes Universal Children’s Day and World AIDS Day

Speakers : Daw May Si Si Aung (Coordinator, WON) &
                    Daw Hla Hla Yee (Legal Advisor, WON)

Date: Monday 10 December 2012
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: British Council Library
Registration: register online or at the library desk.

Both members and non-members are welcome.
Non-members will have to bring their NRC or passport on the day of the event.

Reading Club
Do you have a taste for scandal or romance, action or adventure? Why not share it with your fellow members?

The aim of British Council Reading Club is to promote the habit of reading, to help maintain reading skills and to facilitate non-competitive book discussions.

How often do we meet?

Twice a month.

Will it be boring?

We are going to read for pleasure and discussion will often lively but never boring. The reading club will be run together by members of staff from the library and the club members so you can decide on how we conduct the future discussions.

What are we going to read in the next sessions?

The Prince of Egypt Brothers in Egypt

Synopsis

In Egypt, the Pharaoh's soldiers are ordered to kill every Hebrew baby boy. But one baby escapes and grows up as a prince in the Pharaoh's palace. There, he lives a happy , comfortable life  without any problems. But one day Moses learns the secret of his past - and his life changes for ever.

Facilitator: Teacher Diana Kyaing
Date: Friday 2nd November 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: British Council Library

If you are interested, please contact Yamin Nyi Nyi.

Libray Orientation and other useful tips for online resources

Date : Wednesday 12th December 2012
Time : 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Venue : Self-Access Centre
Registration: register online or at the library desk.

IELTS VIDEO TUTORING
The IELTS Tutor is containing explanations on the 4 modules of the English Language Testing System and it has been developed to help students to pass the IELTS Test

Date : Monday 5th November 2012
Time : 5:15 to 6:00 pm
Venue : Self-Access Centre
Registration: register online or at the library desk.

English Conversation Club
Would you like to improve your English speaking skills? Join the British Council English Conversation Club to speak English in a relaxed atmosphere and to have fun together. Discussions on topics of general interest will be done in English and British Council library members can join the club free of charge.

Facilitator : Diana Kyaing (Freelance English Language Teacher)
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Venue: SAC, British Council Library and Information Centre
Registration: register online or at the library desk.

Women’s Club
Join our British Council Women’s Club

• If you don’t know how to spend your free time usefully?
• If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the socitey?
• Or if you simply want a friendship?

What is the women club?

We are a group of women who offer friendship, support, advice, information and entertainment. Our club reflects the diversity of our members who come from different backgrounds  students, teachers, doctors, working moms, stay-at-home moms, business women, etc….

What are we going to do in this sessions?