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International Women's Day

To commemorate the International Women’s Day, Friday 8th March 2013, the British Council Library will organize the following activities:

Quizzes on Women’s Social Affairs

Debate sessions :

• Being a woman is harder. Vs. Men have a tough life ( 10:00 am- 11:00)
• Housework should be shared between husband and wife. Vs. It’s a woman’s job. (12:00pm-1:00pm)
• Women should keep up the traditional culture values. Vs. Women can adapt according to the current fashion. (1:30-2:30)

If you are interested, please register at the library desk.or online register

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

Summer Programmes for Children

• Would you like your children to have an enjoyable time in a safe and secure environment?
• Have great fun and improve their English Skills, Art Skill and Social Interaction Skills?
• Then get your children access to best Children’s corner at the British Council Library.

We have over 9 000 books in the young learner collection for fun and learning with bright, colourful books for the young ones and a wide range of fiction for the older ones.  We also have an interesting collection of DVDs for children.

We have also planned and organised the following programmes for 6 to 14 year olds during the summer school holiday:

• Story Telling/Spelling games/ General Knowledge Quiz with Auntie Diana at 3:00 p.m. every Tuesday
• Colouring/Drawing/Origami/Paper Art with Ma Ma Thawdar and Ma Ma Shar Shar at 3:00 p.m. every Thursday

Detailed programme are as below:

If you would like to let your children join this programme, please get them to sign up for the library membership.

You can register online for launching ceremony on 11th March 2013.

For more information contact the British Council Library and Information Centre.
No.78, Kanna Road, Yangon
Telephone: 254658, 256290 ext: 3316
Email: enquiries.library@mm.britishcouncil.org

Library Talk

Introducing Business Models
A business model explains the rationale of how a company establishes, provides, and captures value. It includes the product or services offered sources of revenue, customer base, organizational structure, strategies, operational process, and financing. A business with a model that maximizes opportunities and avoids threats is positioned for long-term success.

Speaker:  U Myo Min(Principal of PS Business School)
Date: Thursday 21 February 2013
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: British Council Library and Information Centre
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 Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Synopsis

It is in 1942 in Holland and the Germans have invaded. All Jewish people are frightened for their lives, so the Frank family hide. Life is dangerous but they hope for the best – until they are finally discovered. Anne Frank was a real person, and this is her diary.  

Facilitator: Teacher Diana Kyaing
Date: Friday 25 January 2013
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: British Council Library

Meteor & other stories by John Wyndham

Synopsis

It was just a smooth round metal ball, less than a metre in diameter. Although it was still hot from its journey through the huge nothingness of space, it looked quite harmless. But what was it, exactly? A meteor, perhaps - just one of those pieces of rock from outer space that occasionally fall down on to the planet Earth. But meteors don't usually make strange hissing sounds ...In this collection of four of his famous science-fiction stories, John Wyndham creates visions of the future that make us think carefully about the way we live now.

Facilitator: Teacher Diana Kyaing
Date: Friday 8 February 2013
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: British Council Library

The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Synopsis

On a mythic island of women "where on our skin, the warm rain fell like pomegranate seeds" powerful spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and fenugreek whisper their secrets to young acolytes. Ordained after trial by fire, each new spice mistress is sent to a far-off land to cure the life pains of all Indian seekers, while keeping a cool distance from the mortals. Only stubborn, passionate Tilo, disguised as an old woman merchant in present-day Oakland, California, fails to heed the vengeful spices' warnings. Fragrant with spice and sensuality, this winning tale rolls off the tongue.

Facilitator: Teacher Diana Kyaing
Date: Friday 22 February 2013
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 20th March 2013
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 18th March 2013
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?

DIY (Do It Yourself) Crafts Projects

Facilitator: Teacher Nwe Nwe Yi
Date: Tuesday- 5, 12, 19 March and 2 April
Time: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Venue: SAC, British Council Library and Information Centre
Registration: register online or at the library desk.

Limited Places. Register at the library desk to join the session.