MONEY 


Saturday, February 25th, 2012
                             No 12, Lane 8, Nguyen Thi Dinh Str, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay

 Would you like to own a number of goods and things that you like? Perhaps you need Money. Which type of currency is used in purchasing in US? It’s dollar. Which is used in England? It’s pound. Which is used in Japan? It’s yen. Which are used in China, Germany, Russia and Vietnam? That’s about Money and Currency in the world, in which they have their own currency for payment in almost every transaction. Why are they different in different countries? Are the links between money and economics and politics? Why do they exist in our world? And How do you manage your finance?Let’s join and share with us about your ideas and knowledge about this hot topic on Saturday afternoon in 25th February.




    2:30- 2:40: Breaking the ice
  • Making friends with others
    2:40 – 3:00: Warming up
  • Playing an interesting game
    3:00 – 4:00: Discussing in pairs
  • What is money & currency? Can you name the list of all types of currency in the world?
  • How do you manage your finance (money management skill)? In your opinion, what do you think about money and its roles in your life?
  • Is the value of money accordant with the nation’s economics and politics state? Let’s give reasons.
  • Which are the top of the strong currency in the world now?
4:00 – 4:30: Working in groups
     What would you do if you had a billion of dollars now? Let's give your ideas and demonstration for them.

Thanks for coming! Have a nice weekend!



Inflation

           Vietnam is in the top Asian countries which have the highest inflation rate. The previous year- 2011,  we struggled with over 18% inflation rate which significantly hurt the sensitive economy like Vietnam. “Inflation, inflation and inflation...” people talk about it and are obsessed over this figure, however, do you really understand about INFLATION? Come and join with us to discuss  the  hot topic this Saturday afternoon at 2:30 PM.



INFLATION
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
         No 12, Lane 8, Nguyen Thi Dinh Str, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay


    2:30- 2:40: Breaking the ice
  • Making friends with others

    2:40 – 3:00: Warming up
  • Playing an interesting game

    3:00 – 3:45: Discussing in pairs
  • What is inflation?  What are differences between inflation and deflation?
  • What are causes of inflation? Analyze your ideas.
  • How does inflation hurt consumers? Does it strongly affect you?

    3:45 – 4:00: Watching a video

    4:00 – 4:30: Working in groups

               You and your group will be a role of Vietnamese government who are in an annual economic conference. What would you predict the 2012 inflation rate and how to reduce it? Present your group ideas

Thanks for coming! Have a nice weekend!

Valentine’s Day

        Valentine’s Day on February 14 becomes a very important day all around the world. It is considered as the most romantic day of year for love. It creates a good chance in order that people show their affection for others by sending anonymous cards, flowers, or chocolate with messages of love. Each person prepares different plans to make it meaningful to their lover. What about you? Have you made any plans in the Valentine’s Day this year? Or whether you are only finding your other half? Please come and join in GLN EC this week. We are sure to bring good opportunity to make your Valentine’s Day more special 


                                  Valentine’s Day

                                         Saturday, February 11, 2012
                      No 12, Lane 8, Nguyen Thi Dinh Str, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay

 
2:30- 2:40: Breaking the ice

• Making friends with others

2:40 – 3:10: Getting Knowledge about Valentine’s Day

• Can you tell us about the history of Valentine’s Day?

• What do you usually do in Valentine’s Day?

• In the Valentine’s Day, they often exchange boxes of chocolate with symbols of love and affection on them. Can you share the meanings of boxes of chocolate in love?

3:10 – 3:20: Relaxing with a video

• Watching an interesting video about Valentine’s Day

3:20 – 4:20: Playing a game show “perfect couples”

1. Combination some couples, as much as possible

2. Games show to choose the most perfect couple.

                              Thanks for coming! Have a nice weekend!

Tet Holiday Review!!!



                                               Tet Holiday Review
                                                Saturday 4th February 2012
                  No 12, Lane 8, Nguyen Thi Dinh Street, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay


       For Vietnamese people, Tet holiday is the most interesting time to enjoy with the family and friends. Each person, however, has his own ways to enjoy it in different areas in our country, which makes our identity and our culture more diverse. Someone likes Tet because it’s time for them to gather with the family and relatives; someone considers Tet as the great holiday to relax and entertain themselves after a hard-working-year while others like to travel during Tet such as going to some famous places in Vietnam or some festival places in the countryside and so on. How about you? Let’s join and share with us about the topic: “Tet Holiday Review” on Saturday, 4th February at GLN EC.


Here is the timeline for the program:


2:30 - 2:45: Breaking the ice
  • Making friends with others
2:45- 3:15: Discussing in pairs 
  • How do you feel about this Tet? Could you tell us the most interesting and special thing you find out this holiday?
  • Do you know some traditional customs or manners at Tet in Vietnam (before, during and after Tet)? Are they different in different areas?
  • What are the meanings of those customs or manners in Vietnam?
  • What are the changes of Tet in the past and today? Let’s give examples.
3:15- 3:45: Playing an interesting game

3:45-4:20: Discuss in groups 
  •    Draw a picture of the Tet holiday that you dream about and make presentation of your job.
4:20-4:30: Ending the meeting

                                                                      Thanks for coming! Have a nice weekend!