[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 23/3 Die Young

DIE YOUNG

  Sunday, March 23, 2014

10 Floor, Keangnam Landmark 72, Pham Hung Str, Tu Liem, Hanoi

A regretful story: “NTH, who lived in Lam Ha district of Lam Dong province drank herbicide to commit suicide, because she did not receive the university offer letter”. Why would teens with their whole lives ahead to kill themselves? It's a question that haunts parents, friends, and even strangers when a teenager commits suicide. Let’s come to GLN English club this Sunday and discuss more about this topic.

  

2:45 – 3:15 Breaking the ice 

Making friends with others.

3:15 – 4:20 Discussing in groups

1. Why do teenagers kill themselves? Are all suicidal people depressed or mentally ill?
2. Why is suicide becoming more popular among teens?
3. If you found out your friend is trying to commit suicide, what would you do?
4. Have you ever thought of committing suicide?

4:20 – 4:50 Relaxing

      Non-verbal language game

4:50 – 5:20 Free talk 

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 22/3 Twenty-Somethings

     TWENTY-SOMETHINGS

      Saturday, March 22th 2014

              10th  Floor, Keangnam Landmark 72, Pham Hung Street, Tu Liem, Hanoi

Twenty-something is the term referring to people who are in their twenties. Because twenty-somethings are young and ambitious, they have lots of time and chances as well to obtain experience, foster their necessary skills and lead good lives. However, they are facing a plenty number of difficulties in the world that is much more challenging and uncertain than ever. What are twenty-somethings’ issues? How should they do to build up themselves to their thirties and their whole lives? Let’s come to GLN English Club on this Saturday afternoon to raise your own voices about the topic.

2:30 – 3:00 Breaking the ice 

Making friends with others

3:00 – 4:00 Discussing in groups

1. How are twenty-somethings in Vietnam? What are their main concerns? (for  example  career, higher education, love…)
2. What are the differences between them and the ones at the same ages of   twenty years ago?
3. What should twenty-somethings do to have well-established careers and build solid foundation for other aspects of their lives? 
4. In your opinion, will the people born from 1985 to 1994 or the younger be the generation leading our country to become a developed one in the world? Give some supporting ideas for your answers.

4:00 – 4:20 Playing a game

4:20 – 5:00 Debating

You will be divided into two groups: One supports getting married at twenty-something while the other agrees with the idea that tying the knot at thirty-something is more appropriate. Work in your groups and then have a debate on this issue.

5:00 – 5:30 Free talk

[GLN EC Sunday] Film Show: “The Last Song”

THE FILM SHOW: “THE LAST SONG”

  Sunday, March 16th 2014

            10th Floor, Keangnam Landmark 72, Pham Hung Str, Tu Liem, Hanoi

“The only way to do great work, is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs.

The fact tells us that if you do something that you really love, you will do it much better than any other things else. That “something” is called passion. Do you know what your passion is? And do you want to know it? Do you want to start your life with your passion? Chasing the passion, sometimes, needs your courage. Let’s share some things together through THE FILM SHOW: “THE LAST SONG” in GLN’s Sunday meeting this week. Have you ever watched this exciting film? If not, why don’t you come to 10th Floor, Keangnam Landmark 72, Pham Hung Street at 2:30 pm,we will watch the film, practice English and have relaxing time together.

  

2:30 – 3:00 Breaking the ice 

Making friend

3:00 – 4:00 Watching the half of the film: The last song

4:00 – 4:30 Brainstorming

1. What is the passion of the main character in the film?
2. What is your passion? Do you want to live with it?
3. Should you do what you love or love what you do?
4. What do you think will happen in the next part?

4:30 – 5:30 Continuing watching the rest of the film

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 15/3 : The West And The East

                                                 THE WEST AND THE EAST

                                                       Saturday, March 15th,2014

                   10th Floor, Keangnam Landmark 72, Pham Hung Str, Tu Liem, Hanoi.

Culture is a specific characteristic of each area. It tells you a lot of things about the country that you concern. Culture may be people, food, behaviors, etc. When you come to other coutries for vacations, or study abroad, culture shock may lead to many problems if you have no idea about it. Especially, differences between Western and Eastern countries are so easy to perceive. This Saturday, we are going to hold a meeting to discuss  the differences between those countries. Let’s come and join us!

(2:30 – 3:30) Breaking the ice:

       Introducing yourself and making friends with others.

(3:30 – 4:30) Discussing in group:

1.  Do you think that cultural differences become barriers for nations to come closer? Why?
2.  Some people say that bias and hate crime is a result of differences in culture. Do you agree? Why?
3.  Cultures in the West and in the East have their own pros and cons. Let’s take 2 America and China for representatives and talk about them.
4.  Please share your experiences in term of cultural diversity.

 (4:30 – 5:00) Relaxing:

1. Watching videos

2. Playing a game

(5:00 – 5:30) Playing dramas:

We will give you some pictures. They tell you some differences between the East and the West of the author Yang Liu in his project named “East meets West”. Your task is creating and performing a scenario which combines all the contents of these pictures below.

[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 02/01: Job Satisfaction

In the world of modern business, everyone always concerns not only about how much money they earn but also how their work is including work content, working environment, their boss and colleagues. Undoubtedly, job satisfaction plays an increasingly important role to keep good human resource working for any organizations or enterprises. Are you satisfied with your job? If not, what should we do to get satisfied? Let's discuss this topic at GLN English club this week.

Job Satisfaction

Sunday, January 5^th ,2014

10^th Floor, Keangnam Landmark 72, Pham Hung Str, Tu Liem, Hanoi

2:30 – 3:00:  Warming up

·       Making friends with others

3:00 - 4:00: Discussing in pairs/groups

1.      What factors contribute to job satisfaction?

2.     Are you satisfied with your work now? Why and why not? What you would like to change in your work?

3.     What should employers do to satisfy their staff?

4.     What can employees do to get satisfied in working by themselves?

4:00 - 4:30: Relaxing

4:30 - 5: 30: Debating

“Money and job satisfaction, which is more important?”.

Form two groups and make a debate to answer this question.

ANNOUNCEMENT: CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR TOPIC 28/12

Dear our beloved members

Due to one internal issue, the location of this Saturday's meeting has been moved to Department of French language and culture, University of foreign language and international studies, Pham Van Dong street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi. Our note has been upated as well, you can revisit it here:https://www.facebook.com/notes/gln-english-club/gln-ec-saturday-topic-2812-review-your-year-2013/410144565783281

For anyone who is unfamiliar with the meeting's new address, please take a look at the attached map below

For further direction, please contact Ms Yen: 01638467525 or Mr Nguyen: 0915558459

We are sorry for this inconvenience

Best regards

                               

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 28/12: Review Your Year 2013

Blossoming flowers, sprouting trees together with the noisy and busy atmosphere of streets decorated with colorful posters and slogans are clear signs of upcoming New Year. 2013 - A year of many ups and downs is nearly coming to an end. As we are standing on the threshold of 2014, it would be great to gather together and take a review at what has happened in the last year as well as set out the strategies for the next year. Come and join us at the last meeting of the year on this Saturday!                  

                     

REVIEW YOUR YEAR 2013!!!

2:30pm Saturday 28 December  2013

10th Floor, Keangnam Office Building, Pham Hung Str, Tu Liem Dist, Ha Noi.

2:30- 2:45: Breaking the ice:

Making friends with each other

2:45- 3:30: Discussing in pairs

1.     Is 2013 considered a successful year for you? Why or why not?

2.     What are the difficulties and challenges facing you in the year 2013? How do you manage to get over it? What do you learn from these?

3.     What are your plans in the next year?

4.     If you have to cast a vote, which event do you choose as the most outstanding of the year?

3:30 – 3:45: Playing games

3:45- 4:15: Discussing in groups: Exchanging best wishes cards

It is common for people worldwide to exchange best wishes to each other on the first day of the year. What would you like to wish other people on this occasion? Let’s exchange cards with your friends.