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US interactive learning space launched at An Giang University

An interactive learning space called American Hangout was inaugurated at An Giang University on November 18 with the sponsorship of the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
US interactive learning space launched at An Giang University ảnh 1At the ceremony (Photo: VNA)
An Giang (VNA) – An interactive learning spacecalled American Hangout was inaugurated at An Giang University on November 18with the sponsorship of the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.

The ceremony was attended by US Consul General in Ho ChiMinh City Marie Damour.

The space provides over 100 books about the US, 300 e-booksabout the US socio-economy-culture, science and technology; English languagelearning materials, and magazines, CDs and DVDs. It is also equipped withInternet-connected televisions to broadcast programmes from the Americancentres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as well as link students with theEducationUSA advising services.

Speaking at the event, Vice Rector of An Giang UniversityTran Van Dat said the space will help students improve their English skills.

According to the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, theinauguration marks an important milestone in its close ties with An GiangUniversity, as well as between the people in the US and the Mekong Delta.

Over the past years, An Giang University has receivedsupport from the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City in the form of Englishcourses for disadvantaged students, and seminars and training courses to improvethe capacity of students and teachers./.
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