Back to All Events

Wednesday English With Charlie: How to Read Old Books

  • America House Kyiv 6 Mykoly Pymonenka Street Kyiv, 02000 Ukraine (map)

In this week's speaking club, we'll be talking about reading. Specifically, we'll be talking about reading old books. How do we go about breaking down a thousand page epic like Hugo's Les Miserables? Where is the value in reading Moby Dick when you can just as easily watch a 15 minute Youtube summary? Join us to discuss all this and more!

Attendance and participation are free. You just need to let us know if you’re coming by registering for the event in advance. We’ll save you a spot and keep you posted about any changes.

📅 When: February 11th, 19:00-20:30.  

📍 Where: America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka, 6).    

Register here

📌 The deadline to register is February 11th, 6 pm Kyiv Time.

The event will take place at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.) Please familiarize yourself with the rules of admission before your visit. Remember to bring your passport or driver’s license to enter America House Kyiv. 

See you soon!

Other upcoming events

Featured
Documentary Film Screening: "The American Revolution” Ep. 2
Feb 7
Documentary Film Screening: "The American Revolution” Ep. 2

Join us this Saturday for a special documentary screening of the second episode of Ken Burns' landmark 2025 historical documentary series on the American Revolution. This episode, titled "An Asylum for Mankind," details the early days of the Revolution: George Washington taking charge of the still-green Continental Army around Boston, and the debate around the writing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Stay after the screening for an in-depth discussion about the documentary.

“Moonlight” – American Film Nights at AHK
Feb 10
“Moonlight” – American Film Nights at AHK

Join us for a feature film screening taking place at America House Kyiv and participate in a discussion about the complexities of identity and the importance of empathy and understanding in overcoming life’s challenges with the film “Moonlight” (2016) from director Barry Jenkins.

Wednesday English With Charlie: How to Read Old Books
Feb 11
Wednesday English With Charlie: How to Read Old Books

In this week's speaking club, we'll be talking about reading. Specifically, we'll be talking about reading old books. How do we go about breaking down a thousand page epic like Hugo's Les Miserables? Where is the value in reading Moby Dick when you can just as easily watch a 15 minute Youtube summary? Join us to discuss all this and more!

Previous
February 10

“Moonlight” – American Film Nights at AHK
Next
February 12

American Identity With Charlie: Foreign Actors in the War