PAS Program Calendar
Events for public in December 2008
In December 2008, the American Center closes on Christmas Holidays (December 25-27, 2008).
All of the below events are open for the public. Please click here to register for event(s) you want to attend.
If you would like to be an American Center member, please register.
Our office is located on the 1st Floor of the Rose Garden Tower at 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi. You can leave your vehicle at VKO Supermarket's vehicle keeping area. Remember to take your ID with you.
Time: 15:00-17:00, December 3, 2008
Venue: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
In this workshop, participants will first complete a listening test to determine their knowledge of pronunciation features of American English. They will then practice a series of activities to understand how syllables, word stress, sentence stress, speech rhythm, thought groups, focus words, final sounds, linking, intonation, and reductions can all affect comprehensibility. Participants will be encouraged to evaluate their own speech to perceive patterns of strengths and weaknesses in their own pronunciation of English.
Time: 14:00-16:30, December 12, 2008
Venue: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
(Editorial Reviews from Amazon.com)
This delightfully funny holiday gem tells the story of Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsly) a 1940's nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present.
Time: 17:30-19:00, December 17, 2008
Venue: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Michael Honnold, Counselor for Economic Affairs, will discuss the global financial crisis, U.S. efforts to address it, and the growing U.S. - Vietnamese economic relationship. Please join him for an evening of insights into the current situation and ways in which the United States is moving forward internationally.
Time: 14:00-16:30, December 19, 2008
Venue: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
(Editorial Reviews from Amazon.com)
To heck with the kids--this is one of the best holiday presents you can give yourself. Adapted from the children's book by Dr. Seuss, this charming story is one to watch every holiday season. It is just edgy enough to help you forget the more cloying aspects of Christmas, yet it is also sweet enough to remind you of the reason for all that holiday cheer. Animation genius Chuck Jones directed this 1966 television production featuring the voice of Boris Karloff as the mean greenie. Bitter and selfish, the Grinch decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, the sweet little folk who live at the bottom of his mountain home. When little Cindy Loo Who returns his hateful act with kindness, she melts the old miser's heart. There are many reasons to watch this: inventive wordplay, Karloff's impressive narration, and a very memorable soundtrack. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Time: 17:00-18:30, December 22, 2008
Venue: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Join Eric Alexander to learn about the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem over 1800 years ago. This is an opportunity to learn about the origins of this holiday, as well as to participate in some traditional songs and games. You will also have a chance to taste some traditional Hanukkah foods.
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