Movie: 127 Hours

Saturday, 02^nd June, 2012

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

127 Hours, the biographical film of Aron Ralston and his terrifying story of survival in a canyon. He got troubles when a loose boulder pinned his arm against a narrow canyon wall. Despite yelling for help, he could not get out of there. Over 5 days Aron spent his energy trying to free his arm, rationing his water, and with nobody knowing of his where about he was assumed and prepared for the worst.

What would happen to James? Though out this movie, you can gain several lesson learnt if you are going to camp or having a picnic far from home:

                        Lesson 1: Carry Plenty of Fluids:

            Lesson 2: Inform someone of your Plans

            Lesson 3: Sharpen Knives.

            Lesson 4: Don’t go out Alone

           This week meeting GLN English Club is honor to invite English learners to enjoy the film show at 2:30 pm, Saturday, June 2, 2012 

           127 hours Trailer:         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlhLOWTnVoQ

AN UNFORGETTABLE SHOW

As you may know, it is irrefutable that TV with fascinating, entertaining, relaxing and educating programs has been delicious spiritual dish for people around the world in general, Vietnamese in particular. However, do those programs serve only for the audience’s sake? Why have they remained numerous scandals which make audience much disappointed? Let’s take a look at what we excavated after the interesting meeting on 26^th May, 2012.      

       At the beginning of the meeting, we would like to mention the very exciting parts which are breaking the ice and playing game. Undeniably, we could realize exhilarating and eager faces, being ready for the promisingly attracting parts, as well as the unforgettable punishment.

   
The losers took a punishment that they have had to shout a slogan for three times

             

        Next, it is the very informative and heated discussion with many questions to ponder, namely, about favorite TV shows, about some recent scandals on Vietnamese TV shows. It is easy to see that almost participants disapproved of scandals because of their negative effects on both individuals and society.

Everyone are paying attention to discussion in small groups

                      

      Interestingly, we had a chance to play a role of a MC. We are sure that the audience couldn’t forget a new Linkin Park with a person named Linkin and another named Park, and a new Ladygaga with a very “sexy body”, right? Certainly, we have to bear in mind that the idea of becoming a MC requires not only wide knowledge but also problem-solving skills as well.

    Ms. Phuong is professional when she is in the role of an MC

     

     In short, gaining knowledge about TV shows from other members’ opinions, having great time together, practicing English are what we have in hand after the meeting on last Saturday. Surely, we couldn’t have such memorable meetings without you, our beloved members. Let’s join us, share to be shared. 

TV SHOWS IN VIETNAM

Television shows are the inevitable part of our life. They help us relax and enjoy after working hard. Today, there are so many types of TV shows which serve for the purpose of not only entertainment but education as well. However, almost recent contests on Vietnam Television turn to controversial topics due to the great scandals. This real situation makes audience much disappointed as well as reduces the performance of TV as an effective broadcasting channel. Have you ever asked how deeply did you know about TV shows in Vietnam, which hourly provides you with diversified information? Right now, don’t waste a great chance to share your own point of view with other GLN EC’s participants on 2:30pm Saturday this week. This topic promises a burning discussion ever seen.

                    

TV SHOWS IN VIET NAM

Saturday, 26^th May 2012

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

    2:30- 2:40: Breaking the ice

• Making friends with others

    2:40 – 3:00: Warming up

    3:00 – 3:45: Discussing in pairs

·         What are the familiar programs on TV? What are your favorite ones? Tell us the reasons

·         How many types of TV shows in Vietnam do you know? Give examples

·         At present, the scandals behind TV shows are increasingly popular. Can you name some latest typical examples, and what do you think about them?

·          Are there any problems in some recent TV shows? If yes, can you suggest some solutions in order to meet the audience’s expectation?

3:45 – 4:00: Playing a game show       

4:00 – 4:30: Working in groups

• MC plays an important role in each TV show, let’s take a careful consideration in your group, and then choose a person who is most suitable for this position. After that, let’s hold your own group’s TV show with your group’s MC.

Thanks for coming! Have a nice weekend!

Welcome GLN EC's new KeyMembers

Topic 19/05: Confidence

“Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy”

                                                                                              Norman Vincent Peale

Have you wondered about the important roles of being confident in your work and life? How is being confident linked to being successful? How to build self-confidence? From the fact that, the smart people know and use confidence to reach their goals successfully in the modern life because it’s one of the soft skills for human being. Let’s enjoy our interesting and useful discussion and share your ideas about confidence with GLN EC on Saturday Afternoon at Nghia Do Park.

                               

Confidence

Saturday, 19^th May, 2012

                                   Nghia Do Park, Nguyen Van Huyen st, Cau Giay dis, Hanoi

    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

1. Understanding Comprehensive Confidence
• What is Confidence? Could you tell us some advantages of being confident? Give examples for your work.
• What do you think about overconfidence in your life? Let’s give the disadvantages of it?

2.  When we need to be Self-Confident?

• Could you share with us your specific situations that need your confidence? Give examples.
• Do you think confidence helps you to pass the interview successfully?

3.  How to build confidence yourself –the pathway for the success

• How is being confident linked to your success?
• How to build self-confidence? Whether it is inborn skill or not?

3:45 – 3:55: Relaxing with the games

3:55 – 4:30: Working in groups

            “Self-confidence nowadays is a very crucial tool for your success in almost all the aspects of your life. Particularly in the interview, being confident is the key to pass the door of employers, helping you to get the jobs you want”

à What do you think about that idea? Let’s make group performance.

Thanks for coming! Have a nice weekend!

Topic 12/05 - Uncle Ho

Are you a Vietnamese citizen? You always admire and esteem our Uncle Ho who brought us all of a peaceful, independent and happy life, right? Ho Chi Minh was the first President of Vietnam who led the whole nation out of the darkness of enslavement and suffering. His lessons to all Vietnamese people do provide a platform for us to follow in whatever we do. On the occasion of coming Uncle Ho’s 122^nd birthday, GLN EC would like to bring you the topic “Uncle Ho – The greatest hero of Vietnam”. Let’s come and share your feeling with us at 2:30 pm on Saturday this week.

Uncle Ho

Saturday, 12^nd May 2012

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

    2:30- 2:45: Breaking the ice

• Making friends with others

    2:45 – 3:00: Watching a video  

    2:00 – 3:45: Discussing in pairs

• Can you tell us about Uncle Ho’s biography?
• How do you feel about Uncle Ho, his talents and personalities?
• In your own thinking, which aspect is you impressed the most by Uncle Ho? What can you learn from him in practice?  
• What are effects of Uncle Ho on Vietnam society, as well as the world?

   3:45 – 4:00: Playing a small game

    4:00 – 4:30: Discussing in groups

• At present, Ho Chi Minh Thought is a compulsory subject in most of universities in Vietnam. However, a lot of students think that this subject doesn’t directly serve their future career and suggest discarding it. Should it be discarded?

  Let’s debate your group’s ideas. 

                             VIETNAM TOURISM IN OUR EYES

You had great holidays on 30/04 & 01/05, right?

          Did you travel somewhere else or just stay at home?

                        Are you ready to come back to work and study as usual?

If yes, why don’t you come and join GLN EC this week to practice English again? With such a very interesting topic as Vietnam Tourism, we promise to bring you a lot of fun through our amazing and crazy activities! Let’s ready to travel with GLN EC through various interesting landscapes and experience the diversified culture in Vietnam.
So, please quickly register for one seat in the program right now! Welcome!

Here is the timeline for the program:

GLN ENGLISH CLUB

VIETNAM TOURISM IN OUR EYES

Saturday, 5^th May,2012

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

2:30- 2:45: Breaking the ice

• Making friends with others

2:45- 3:00: Warming up

• Guessing “names” through actions

3:00 - 3:45: Discussing in pairs

• Do you often travel far way? What kinds of beautiful landscape do you prefer to travel? Describe them.
• Which do you consider the most important things when travelling? (the scenery, the food, the places for playing or the people whom you go with?)
• How do you feel about Tourism services in our country? (vehicles, services…at the destinations)
• “Backpacking” is an increasingly popular form of Tourism among youngsters now.Have you ever experienced it? What are its advantages and disadvantages in comparison with other forms?

3:45 – 3:50: Watching a video clip

3:50- 4:30: Working in groups

• Participants will be divided into 3 - 4 groups. Each will choose one symbol for the image of Vietnam Tourism. Then, each shall draw one picture of this symbol and present it.

Thanks a lot for joining us!