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American Corner, Kandy

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😠 Before, this was a great place to relax, learn, and work as a co-working space. However, the new location with new staff is terrible. I visited yesterday to work on my laptop and take notes, but they did not allow me to use my laptop or even my phone. They told me that there are scammers who downloa... People often mention staff, American, Corner, courses, great,


Address

D. S. Senanayake Memorial Public Library, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Website

lk.usembassy.gov

Contact

+94 812 203 944

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (60 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm

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  • 1/5 Tharusha L. 1 year ago on Google
    Before, this was a great place to relax, learn, and work as a co-working space. However, the new location with new staff is terrible. I visited yesterday to work on my laptop and take notes, but they did not allow me to use my laptop or even my phone. They told me that there are scammers who download movies through their internet, so they cannot give me access to wifi or electronic devices. (One solution to prevent such attacks could be to use a torrent blocker software or to get security updates for your system. Do not ruin everyone's experience at the American Corner in Kandy.) Additionally, they only seem to treat their family members, relatives, and friends well. If you want to have a pleasant experience and access their goods at the American Corner in Kandy, it seems you need to know their staff well like typical Sri Lankan Government Office. Summery: Old Location👍🏽, Old Staff members👍🏽 = Great New Location,👍🏽 New Staff members👎🏽 = Worst
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yasodhara b. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to improve one's own professional skills. The best service provider in terms language facilitation and communication. After all, a friendly environment , unlike any other.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yasas W. 2 years ago on Google
    I have followed a few courses conducted by the American corner kandy and it was extremely useful. I was able to improve my self confidence and my English Knowledge.I highly recommend the courses Conducted by the ACK. It will be very useful for your Future.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seedra O. 5 years ago on Google
    They giving a good service. They offer valuable courses from of charges. There is a good collection and a CD collection. There is a reading club for kids.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dilhara J. 4 years ago on Google
    A great resource center with a long history, sponsored and run by the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka. Consists of library, Internet, multimedia and classroom facilities as well as free courses and workshops for youth. Friendly and helpful local staff.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuzrah Nilamdeen (. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good service provider. Academic skills can be improved.. Very friendly and supportive staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ayantha S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best library in kandy very useful courses available hear
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yc V. 1 year ago on Google
    First, I came to the American Corner to access internet for one of my projects. Very clean and user-friendly space, friendly staff, printed and video resources made my first impression of the place an impressive one. Over time, this place became my frequent destination for educational purposes. Here I have participated in many short term and long term programs which enhanced my educational and social objectives. From my first program to the one I'm currently following, I have got unforgettable support from all staff (including former staff) and I have met great friends at the American Corner in Kandy. Their advices and motivation was very helpful to me along the way . When you visit whether as a visitor, a library user, or call the Corner to get information, you receive a great service and you see and feel that difference. I hope it will never change. Another important thing is you don't have to pay to use the library, to follow their programs or to get their services. Every thing is totally free! Finally, a huge thank you goes to the US Embassy because this place was created by them and is still maintained under their supervision and funding, including a few other centres across the country. I hope that the embassy will expand their network and establish new centers in other areas of the country such as Polonnaruwa where public get similar and great services. "This place changed my imagination."
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Himaanthri S. 1 year ago on Google
    American Corner, Kandy (ACK) was introduced just as a library for. But eventually, when I started to visit that place quite often, the place with amazing books and magazines turned out to be a place filled with wonderful opportunities. The classes and events conducted by ACK are super helpful for the people who use the place appropriately. It's being a great source of unity through their Youth Forum, which creates a leader within every individual who joins it. Moreover, everything the staff of ACK is super helpful and supportive. It is always a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mohammed S. 5 years ago on Google
    A best place to refer American Books
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dilina B. 2 years ago on Google
    The American Corner which is situated in the D. S. Senanayake Memorial Public Library, Kandy has uplifted and empowered society for decades promoting understanding between the people of Sri Lanka and the United States of America. It is a place that I would personally recommend visiting for any individual interested in broadening their knowledge by enrolling in the courses and programs offered by the ACK. I've completed many courses such as Business English, Cyber Security, and Entrepreneurship with the best teachers and mentors absolutely free of charge, and to learn more about these programs you can visit ACK's social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. I highly recommend anyone interested in developing their skills and knowledge pay a visit to ACK also their social media pages to stay updated and to get more information.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chaminda J. 11 months ago on Google
    i have a request. can you add psychology and counselling course, and not limit the age. if you got that kind of course please let me know. i never got a chance to visit the ack.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 avishka Chathu s. 6 months ago on Google
    The best eco system to learn english language. "Zero to Hero" ❤️📈
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 NIPUN S. 5 years ago on Google
    Good Place to improve your English knowledge

  • 1/5 thilini s. 1 year ago on Google
    It's good..i like to work in american corner.

  • 5/5 Akila W. 7 months ago on Google
    Better place to learn English.Its totally free.


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