Leadership, skills and more
Popular American snack Peanut Butter and Jelly will be served while your questions about studying in USA are answered. We'll discuss the 5 steps you need to know to apply to schools in America and what you should think about before you begin.
This event is free to attend. RSVP by emailing learninghousenepal@gmail.com.
Movies are a great way to develop your English language skills! Join us and bring a friend along. All are welcome.
Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly, fun atmosphere. Our instructors will help you build confidence and improve fluency. Free to attend. All are welcome.
Draw, paint, sculpt, build, sketch. Create with us! This event is free to attend. Materials provided.
Welcome guests from The Netherlands and learn more about their home country in this "Meet and Greet" designed to help you practice English and broaden your worldview. Free. All are welcome to attend.
Practice your English and conversation skills with special visitors from Holland! All are welcome to attend. Free.
A skillfully written resume will highlight personal strengths and effectively market experiences to potential employers. Learn about different resume formats and the benefits of each. Bring your current resume for formatting and layout assistance.
100NPR per participant. Email learninghousenepal@gmail.com to register.
Learn how to put your best foot forward and make a great impression, whether delivering a TED talk or a business presentation. You'll leave this workshop with tips and techniques to feel more relaxed in front of your audience and connect with groups of all sizes. This intensive is also helpful for those planning on taking the IELTS exam or preparing for an upcoming work or visa interview.
500NPR per person. Advance registration required. Email learninghousenepal@gmail.com to confirm participation. This workshop will be conducted in English.
The ability to communicate effectively in English is essential for those working in hospitality, restaurant, and service industries. In this intensive seminar, learn how to improve customer relationships through key phrases, active listening skills, empathy, and first impressions.
To register, email learninghousenepal@gmail.com. Limited seats. 1000NPR per participant.
Happy Birthday, Ngawang (July 27)!
Happy Birthday, Chhiring (August 4)!
Happy Birthday, Michelle (August 6)!
Let's celebrate these special humans with cake, music, and fun.
Grab a friend and practice your listening skills! Students will listen to four sample IELTS recordings and answer corresponding questions. Answers will be provided.
200NPR per student.
Maheshwor Pokhrel, Lecturer at TU University PN Campus, will review basic research methods and processes for advanced level university students. Those pursuing or interested in academic thesis writing are welcome to attend this free seminar. Please call 9806642192 to confirm your participation.
"Should I study abroad?"
In this seminar, we will discuss professional and personal considerations for students wondering whether abroad study is right for them. All are welcome to attend this free session. Bring your questions!
Create with us! Draw, paint, color, and sketch. All are welcome. Materials provided.
Board games, chess, Jenga, and more...
Join us for a fun afternoon of laughs and friendly competition.
Get ready to fly! We will discuss what to expect while you travel, things you should pack, and some of the opportunities waiting for you as a first-year student in America. This event is specifically for those students who have secured student visas. Bring your questions!
Practice your conversation skills and build confidence in our free session. All are welcome to participate.
We are pleased to announce the winners of our first Learning House Scholar program, a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing degrees in the arts. We believe arts degrees are important, and we want to recognize and encourage these efforts. Skills in the arts go beyond the visual; creativity and the ability to "see" is relevant in problem solving, leadership, and social change. Since competition was tough, we have decided to award two 25,000NPR scholarships, the cash prizes paid directly to each winning student. Please join us for this celebration.
Can you throw an egg off Learning House's roof...without cracking the shell?
Think carefully about ways you can protect an egg: A cushion, a way to decelerate speed, a buffer. Create something that can absorb impact!
Allowed materials: paper towels, straws, popsicle sticks, tape, recycled paper, glue, plastic bags, boxes, used material, plastic containers.
The person whose egg remains intact wins. This event is open and free to attend. Contact our office with questions.
See photos from our last competition here.
Movies are an easy way to learn vocabulary and copy speech patterns of native English speakers. Plus, with our baristas serving up hot and cold drinks, Move Night Fridays are always fun with friends new and old. Join us! Free to attend.
Create with us! Draw, paint, sculpt, build, sketch. Materials provided. This event is free to attend.
Come wish Matthew well before he returns to America. Matthew Nelson, English Language Fellow, has been a treasured asset to our Learning House community. His creativity and energy will be missed! Let's send him off with a "bang" and express our gratitude for his willingness to serve. Thanks for everything, Matt!
Competitors will race against the clock to free pour and etch latte designs of their choosing. Designs will be ranked by a panel of judges from hospitality, food and beverage, and service industries. Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. Grand prize winner will receive cash prize and a trophy. All competitors will receive a t-shirt.
To register: Visit Learning House 500NPR (advance registration) or day-of event at Dorje's Bar & Grill (750NPR).
See photos from last year's competition: http://bit.ly/BaristaCompetitionPokhara
This annual competition aims to encourage community participation and support for hospitality, entrepreneurship, and creativity.
For event updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/259342124637806/
Join Learning House's Book Club! We will read The Startup Playbook, an inspiring book on business, entrepreneurship, opportunity, and perseverance.
In our weekly meetings, we will discuss the writing and share ideas on specific sections. Meetings will be held in English; attendees will develop English speaking, reading, and critical thinking skills. Participants can borrow books from Learning House to participate. Coffee will be provided.
Three Mondays, starting May 28th, from 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
To register, please email: learninghousenepal@gmail.com.
Brand identity is key to marketing and business success. This seminar will review key components of branding, how it impacts marketing efforts, and the role of clear communications in advertising. Participants will leave with brand guidelines and action plans for developing organizational identity.
Email learninghousenepal@gmail.com to register.
This seminar will be conducted in English. Seats are limited.Cost: 1000NPR per participant.
About the facilitator:
Michelle Welsch (M.S.W.) has advised Fortune 500 brands, produced large-scale events, and has raised over $550,000USD for various social causes. Her experiences in government, private, academic, and public sectors have provided her unique insight to help businesses and entrepreneurs refine communications and strategy.
After founding Project Exponential, an invite-only dinner series, she raised over 500k to help buy a mountain, fundraised 9k for a NYC nonprofit and brought solar to a monastery. Her attention is now focused on the Learning House, a community center she built from the ground up to foster creativity and learning.
Michelle earned her masters from Columbia University in the City of New York and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder. She considers Seth Godin one of her greatest teachers.
Anyone can join our free introductory class. We will introduce the SAT exam format, basic test-taking strategies, and review Reading Comprehension questions.
A scholarship opportunity for students pursuing degrees in the arts: Writing, visual arts, photography, music, psychology, and more. We believe arts degrees are important, and we want to recognize and encourage your efforts. Skills in the arts go beyond the visual; creativity and the ability to "see" is relevant in problem solving, leadership, and social change.
If you are entering or enrolled in a B.F.A, B.A., M.F.A, or M.A. program, you are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to students who are able to express direction that is both insightful and inspired. One student will be chosen for a 50,000NPR scholarship, the prize amount paid directly to the winning student's academic institution of choice.
To enter, please submit an essay describing the role arts have played in your life and the goals you hope to achieve with your degree. Essays must be in English and no more than 700 words.
Required materials:
Your essay
CV or resume
One letter of recommendation
Photocopy of Nepali citizenship card or passport
Academic Transcripts (+2 and university, if applicable)
Proof of enrollment in program
Optional:
Sample works or artist portfolio
Application Fee: 1000NPR per applicant
Application materials must be delivered to Learning House in Pokhara, Nepal.
Deadline to apply: May 20, 2018.
What is the GRE, who should prepare for the exam, and why is it important? We will answer these questions and more while reviewing the format of the GRE exam and providing basic study tips. All are welcome. This seminar is free to attend.
One of our qualified team members will ask you sample questions taken from the IELTS exam. You'll be given feedback on your performance and individual tips to improve. 100NPR per exam.
Practice your IELTS writing skills in a timed environment. You'll be given two sample tasks to complete in 60 minutes. A qualified instructor will mark your essays and provide tips so you can improve your score. All are welcome. 100NPR per exam.
We'll be closing early to recognize our team and their hard work serving our community. Say "thanks" when you next stop by the office. We appreciate you, Learning House team members!
We'll answer frequently asked questions regarding F1 student visas, the application process, and your U.S. Embassy interview. All are welcome to attend this free informative event.
Since 2012, Pokhara Astronomical Society (PAS) has helped bring the world of Astronomy and Space Science to star gazers in Nepal through workshops, seminars, water rocket competitions, documentaries, star parties, and Night Sky Observations.
Each April is celebrated as Global Astronomy Month. In support, this free event will introduce participants to basic concepts in Astronomy and Space Science. With the software Sterallium, attendees will learn how to observe night skies and look for different heavenly bodies. All are welcome to attend.
We Art One brings art and art education to schools in Nepal. Join the Learning House team and help paint a huge mural for a local school in Pokhara. Anyone can participate! Art experience not required. Volunteers will be awarded certificates. Snacks provided. Meet at Learning House or at Shamrock School in Ranipauwa. To register, fill out this form: http://bit.ly/weartonelhnepal.
Practice English in a friendly environment. Our Learning House team will help you increase your confidence and build fluency. Free for all to attend.
Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking --- Choose one section or practice them all! A Learning House team member will provide you with test-taking tips after reviewing your results. All are welcome. 100NPR per exam.
This course will provide an introduction to techniques and technology of computer-based music. Participants will learn how to create beats, program synthesizers, manipulate samples, and sequence MIDI data to compose electronic music tracks. After completing this course, participants will have a basic understanding music production software and resources for future learning.
Requirements: Participants must have their own laptop and will need to download required software.
REGISTER ONLINE: http://bit.ly/ElectronicMusicLHNepal
Classes: April 4, 5, 6 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Final presentation: April 8 at 3:00pm
This course is taught by Matthew Nelson, an English Language Fellow in Pokhara, Nepal. Originally from California, Matthew has lived in over a dozen cities in the U.S. and abroad. He has taught English as a Second Language in a variety of contexts, including at public schools and adult education programs in the U.S., at a program for military officers in Lithuania, and as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Russia. He has an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University and a B.A. in Foreign Languages from Lewis and Clark College. In addition to teaching English, Matthew produces electronic music and does freelance video editing.
Questions? Email learninghousenepal@gmail.com.
Limited seats. Selected participants will be notified. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and participate fully. Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate of accomplishment from the U.S. Embassy.
