GLN ENGLISH CLUB , cau lac bo tieng anh

Culture Shock

Culture shock is a problem we face every day, especially when we travel abroad. Culture shock is precipitated by the anxiety that results from losing all the familiar signs and symbols of one’s usual social intercourse. To deal with this, we should find out the reason for it and understand how it influences our lives. To deeply understand culture shock, come to GLN English Club this week with the topic “Culture shock”

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GLN ENGLISH CLUB

Culture Shock

Saturday, August 13rd, 2011

No 12, Lane 8, Nguyen Thi Dinh Str, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay

    2:30- 2:45: Breaking the ice

·        Making friends with others and playing a game

    2:45- 3:15: Discussing in pairs

·        What is definition of “Culture shock”? Can you give some examples?

·        What are the causes of culture shock?

·        How does culture shock effect on some perspectives of life such as daily life, business and studying environment?

·        For people who work or study oversea, do they complain about their own countries when they return home?

·        What should we do to avoid culture shock when entering a new environment with different culture?

  3:15- 3:45: Relaxing

·        Playing an interesting game

 3:45-4:20: Working in groups

Each group will have a situation. Without talking (or using verbal communication), you can act or do role-play to describe what is happening in your situation.