Information Resource Center

Services to schools in Hong Kong and Macau

To enhance the understanding of the United States among the students in Hong Kong and Macau, the Information Resource Center welcomes Hong Kong and Macau schools to utilize the following services and products. Interested parties can contact us by fax at (852)2525-9195 or by email at: information_resource_center_hk@yahoo.com

Videos

The Information Resource Center has a number of videos on different topics about the United States and also on other global issues. These videos are all available on loan to schools in Hong Kong and Macau. To assist the students to better understand the messages carried by the videos, we can also arrange speakers to talk to the students on related subjects. Please take a look at our video list and select the one that is useful to your school and let us know.

Free Publications

To help people from the other countries to understand the United States better, the International Information Programs of the U.S. Department of State has published a number of books and pamphlets on different aspects of the United States. If your school is interested in obtaining them for your students, book list will be available upon request through email or fax.

Learning American English

It is only through a thorough understanding of each other's cultures that we can establish and maintain a foundation of international cooperation and trust. The U.S. Department of State's Office of English Language Programs provides teachers and students from around the world with low cost English learning materials. These materials include books, and audio-visual materials. Lists are available at the Office of English Language Programs. They can be purchased through the Consulate General. Please contact us for details if you are interested.

Mr. Damon Anderson, Regional English Language Officer (RELO) is currently stationed in Beijing and is willing to share with local teachers and students on English teaching and learning in Hong Kong and Macau. His website is at http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/relo.html. Information about his recent trips to Hong Kong and Macau can be found at http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/relo_ea.html.