On May 27, 2023 the Mary Velayat Library jointly with the Mary American Corner and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted the book fair to celebrate the 31 years of U.S.-Turkmenistan diplomatic relations and the International Children’s Day. The book fair featured an exhibit of the classic American literature translated into Turkmen. Participants had a …
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On November 18, 2022 the Lebap Welayat Library jointly with the Turkmenabat American Corner and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted the book fair dedicated to the 30 years of U.S.-Turkmenistan diplomatic relations, 20 years of Turkmenabat American Corner and the International Education Week. The book fair featured an exhibit of the classic American literature …
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On October 30, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in cooperation with the Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs, and Culture of Turkmenistan, organized the first-ever national spelling bee as a part of the Central Asian Spelling Bee. The competition took place at the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. About 80 talented …
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Currently the American Center in Ashgabat and American Corners in Dashoguz, Mary and Turkmenabat are open by appointment only. Visitors are required to sanitize their hands upon entrance, always wear mask, and follow social distancing during their stay. Visitors should abstain from visiting the American Spaces if they feel sick. How to visit the American …
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Congratulations to the people and the government of Turkmenistan on 30 years of independence! In honor of this landmark anniversary, the U.S. Embassy produced this video featuring congratulatory messages from Americans who are friends to Turkmenistan and positively contributed to U.S.-Turkmen relations. We hope you enjoy! Part 1. Hello Turkmenistan! Turkmenistan’s Independence Day 30th …
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All new short video series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by American Embassy officers in Ashgabat. Please enjoy the videos, and feel free to download, repost and share with friends. Don’t forget to send us your feedback! Please scroll down below for the latest additions! We will be adding …
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Advertisement for Potential Participants Have you graduated from school? Are you having trouble getting a good score on the TOEFL? Have you heard about the SAT? Do you know about college level academic reading and writing? Do you have questions on how to write an essay that will enhance American university applications? American Councils invites …
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Have you graduated from school? Are you having trouble getting a good score on the TOEFL? Have you heard about the SAT? Do you know about college level academic reading and writing? Do you have questions on how to write an essay that will enhance American university applications? American Councils invites citizens of Turkmenistan to …
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Each fall, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in cooperation with American Councils, has welcomed Turkmen students to apply for the Future Leaders Exchange Program, or FLEX. In 2016, over 1,000 students applied for 25 spots to study at U.S. high schools during the 2017-18 academic year. Last year, American Councils conducted testing in Ashgabat, Balkanabat, …
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Ashgabat, November 14, 2017 – On November 1, U.S. Ambassador Allan Mustard cut a ribbon to mark the reopening of the Dashoguz American Corner in a new, modernized space. The date also marked the 15th anniversary of the original opening of the Dashoguz American Corner, which hosts over 12,000 visitors per year. More than 50 …
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The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan held a two-day professional development seminar for English teachers May 20-21, 2017 at Magtymguly Turkmen State University. Three English Language Fellows led the seminar and shared their teaching experiences and methodology with 100 participants from throughout the country. Participants included university …
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Ashgabat, December 15, 2016 – Four classically-trained American musicians and music teachers, Derek Beckvold, Kim Mai Nguyen, Peter Thoreson, and Avery Waite will visit Ashgabat December 14-24, 2016, to train students from the National Conservatory of Turkmenistan and perform a holiday concert. The teachers will hold workshops for students and staff from the classical, vocal, …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy conducted a closing ceremony for the tenth round of the U.S. Government-funded English Language Training (ELT) program for local law enforcement professionals on September 30, 2016. The ceremony took place at the Training Center of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. Over 50 professionals from nine different ministries and agencies participated in …
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On October 30, 2015, the U.S. Embassy conducted a closing ceremony for the ninth round of the U.S. Government-funded English Language Training (ELT) program for Government of Turkmenistan law enforcement professionals. The ceremony took place at the Training Center of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. Over 50 Government of Turkmenistan law enforcement professionals, from …
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