The American Center Žilina is a space dedicated to educating, creating, and connecting people with the aim to strengthen good relations and understanding between Slovaks and Americans. It was founded in 2023 and connected to the network of American Spaces Slovakia, to centers in Banská Bystrica and Košice. The center functions on the bases of an agreement about cooperation between the Regional Library in Žilina and the USA Embassy in SR and is a part of a nationwide network of American centers.
E-mail: zilina@americanspaces.sk
Here you can find:
- materials for teaching and studying English language,
- American literature,
- information about exchange study programs in the USA, guidance regarding studying in the USA, and materials for TOEFL, SAT, GRE, and GMAT exams,
- scientific and specialized literature from the fields of American literature, linguistics, history, and politics,
- board games,
- Ozobot, virtual reality headsets.
Events and Clubs:
- events for schools – Cities of USA, Cultural and Natural Landmarks of USA, United States of America, How to Recognize Lies on the Internet (Fighting Disinformation) – more info HERE,
- meetings with American guests – through cooperation with the USA Embassy and other partners, the center occasionally organizes meetings with outstanding people for the public or schools,
- events for pedagogical workers – workshops and meetings for English language teachers,
- debate club – open for all interested above 15 years old; it offers a space for practicing conversational abilities in English. The club meets every other Thursday (odd weeks) at 17:00,
- film club – monthly meetings on Tuesdays at 17:00 and screenings of documents and movies in English language.
Volunteering
Are you a student? Join our team and obtain work experience in English which will diversify your CV. You will meet American speakers, participate in event organizing, use your creativity with promoting the American Center, or come up with original ideas for new activities.
Visit for www.americanspaces.sk more information about American Centers in Slovakia or subscribe to the American Centers newsletter HERE.