Announcement - No meeting on 01/09 & 02/09

Dear friends,

      We kindly announce that there will be no meeting as usual in both GLN EC Nguyen Thi Dinh and GLN EC Keangnam this week due to Vietnam's National Independence Day - 2nd September. 

      And just for reminding, GLN EC are currently recruiting 50 volunteers for the Landmark 72 Vertical Run. For more information, please refer to the below ads. 

Thông báo tuyển Tình nguyện viên cuộc thi chạy Landmark 72 Vertical Run

I. Giới thiệu

Năm 2011, cuộc thi chạy bộ dọc tòa nhà lần đầu tiên được tổ chức tại Việt Nam với sự tham gia của rất nhiều vận động viên đến từ các quốc gia khác nhau chinh phục 1020 bậc thang của tòa nhà Bitexco. Tiếp nối thành công, năm nay cuộc thi sẽ diễn ra tại Hà Nội với tên gọi “Landmark 72 Vertical Run”. Cuộc thi dự kiến diễn ra vào ngày 30/9/2012 với sự có mặt của hơn 500 vận động viên trong và ngoài nước, vượt qua 1914 bậc thang để chinh phục tòa tháp 72 tầng cao nhất Việt Nam.

Thông tin chính thức về cuộc thi xin theo dõi trên website chính thức: www.hanoirun/vn

Tại cuộc thi chạy Landmark 72 Vertical Run, trung tâm Anh ngữ GLN vinh dự trở thành nhà tài trợ tình nguyện cho chương trình. Được thành lập từ năm 2008, trung tâm Anh ngữ GLN hiện là một trong những địa chỉ tin cậy nhất ở Hà Nội trong việc đào tạo tiếng Anh và luyện thi IELTS. GLN được biết đến là đối tác bạc của Hội đồng Anh và là đối tác quan trọng của IDP trong việc đăng ký thi IELTS tại miền Bắc. GLN hiện có 3 cơ sở tại Keangnam, Nguyễn Thị Định và Trần Đại Nghĩa.

III. Mô tả công việc tình nguyện viên

Chúng tôi hiện có nhu cầu tuyển 50 tình nguyện viên cho cuộc thi chạy bộ Landmark 72 Vertical Run.

Tập hợp trước ngày đua:

- 05 tình nguyện viên làm việc thứ 6 ngày 28/09/2012: 16h – 20h

- 05 tình nguyện viên làm việc thứ 7 ngày 29/09/2012: 10h30 – 17h

Ngày thi đấu:

Tầng	Nhiệm vụ	Số lượng TNV
Tầng 1 (Ground Floor)	Start Line Bag Drop Info Desk	05 04 02
Tầng 72 (Finish)	Finish Line Water Station	04 03
Tính giờ	Race Timing	08
Tầng 37	Water Station	04
Race Marshalls		12

IV. Yêu cầu:

- Có tinh thần làm việc nhóm tốt

- Giao tiếp bằng tiếng Anh tốt

- Có sức khỏe tốt

V. Quyền lợi của TNV

- Được tham gia vào một sự kiện thể thao mang tầm cỡ quốc tế

- Có cơ hội thực hành tiếng Anh trong thời gian diễn ra sự kiện

- Được nhận chứng chỉ tình nguyện viên từ đơn vị tổ chức

- Được hỗ trợ ăn uống trong thời gian làm nhiệm vụ

- Được nhận đồng phục tham gia chương trình

- Được tặng thẻ VIP từ trung tâm Anh ngữ GLN: Giảm 10% lệ phí khóa học; Giảm 20% phí thi thử IELTS.

IV. Cách thức đăng ký:

Vui lòng gửi CV đính kèm ảnh về địa chỉ: glnclub@gln.edu.vn. Đối với các bạn đăng ký online, vui lòng điền vào mẫu đăng ký này và gửi kèm CV về địa chỉ email nói trên.

Hạn nộp CV: Hết ngày 15/09/2012

Hotline: 0977.252.156 (Ms. Hiền) ; 0167.813.4691 (Ms. Loan); 0989.122.504 (Lâm)

[GLN EC Keangnam] Topic 26/08: Body Languages

Body languages are the important part of communication that constitutes more than 70% in people’s communicating. It is sure that you use body languages at all the time and have not recognized them completely. So what are body languages? What are Vietnamese body languages and their meanings? How important are they in our working life? What ways should we use to improve our body languages? Those will be discussed at GLN EC on Saturday afternoon. Let’s join with us to share your body languages experience!

GLN ENGLISH CLUB

Body languages

Sunday, 26^th August 2012

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

2:30-2:40: Breaking the ice                     

•        Making friends with others 

2:40-3:00: Playing an exciting game

3:00-3:45: Discussing in pairs 

• •      What are body languages? Can you list names of body languages?
• •      Why do people use body languages in their work and life? Give examples
• •   Can you give some popular body languages that Vietnamese people use? What do they mean?
• •      How can we improve our body languages? 

3:45-3:55: Watching a video 

3:55-4:30:  Working in groups 

       Body languages are popularly used in eastern countries like US, Britain … they are considered as their distinct culture with western ones, including Vietnam. However, many Vietnamese people now try to learn and use body languages as many as possible to support in work, which may fade our identity away. Do you agree with that opinion?

[GLN EC NTD] Topic 25/08: Traveling Abroad

Many people love traveling to distant parts of the world to see wonderful landscapes, splendid buildings, works of art, learn new languages, experiencenew cultures and taste different cuisines as well. These activitiesbring us unforgettable moments in life. However, we can find some problems that make our journey not as good as we could hope. Furthermore, this situation becomes even worse if we are travelling abroad for the first time. So what makes travelling abroad interesting for you? Do you get any difficulties when traveling abroad? And what should you do to overcomethese inevitable difficulties.Many other issues related to traveling abroad will be discussed on this Saturday afternoon at GLN Nguyen ThiDinh. Don’t miss a chance to be involved in our meeting, which is expectedly fascinating.

TRAVELING ABROAD

Saturday, 25 August 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

3:00 – 3:45: Discussing in pairs

• ·       Have you ever traveled abroad? Tell us your adventure
• ·      Could you name some famous tourist destinations around the world which you may know through Internet or other media?
• ·    Traveling abroad brings usnot only interesting things, but inevitable difficulties as well. Can you name some advantages, as well as some disadvantages you can encounter when you go abroad to travel?
• ·      How can we overcome mentioned above difficulties?

3:45 – 4:00: Playing a game    

4:00 – 4:30: Working in groups

Let’s take a look about Vietnamese tourism. What are limitations of Vietnamese tourism compared with tourism in the world? What should we do to improve it?

ð  Let’s discuss and make five-minute presentation.

[GLN EC NTD] Postponed meeting on 18 August

GLN EC kindly announces that today meeting on 18 August in GLN Nguyen Thi Dinh will be postponed due to the upcoming Kai-tak storm this morning. 

The usual meeting will be as normal next week 25 August 2012.

Please notice that GLN EC Keangnam on Sunday 19 August will NOT be affected, so it will be occurred as usual. 

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience,

[GLN EC Keangnam] Topic 19/08: Communication Skill

          Communication is a mode which helps us to express or transfer our messages, thoughts, feelings, thinking, imaginations and ideas. Nowadays, effective communication is an important key to success in everyday life.    People have lost many jobs and marital relationships because they failed to express thoughts and feelings in an appropriate and professional manner. Can you recognize this very essential role of communication? What should you do to communicate effectively or improve your communication skill?  It seems to be an useful topic. Let’s come and improve English communication with us on Saturday afternoon this week. The topic “Communication skill” will be promising to bring you an interesting meeting at weekend.

                                                         

For further information, let’s look through the following timeline:

GLN ENGLISH CLUB KEANGNAM

COMMUNICATION SKILL

3:00 pm, Sunday, 19^th August 2012

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

                                                                       

    3:00-3:20: Breaking the ice

·         Making friends with others

   3:20-3:30: Watching a clip

   3:30-4:15: Discussing in pairs

·         What is communication? Does it play an important role in human life?

·         Could you name some kinds of communication? Of all which skills do you usually use most in daily life?

·         What barriers prevent effective human communication?

·         What should we do to communicate effectively and successfully, especially in English? Could you share your own experiences of  using and improving communication skills?

    4:15-4:30: Playing an interesting game

·         Presenting based on  words given in 1 minute as funny as possible (just for 10 quickest members), who performs the best is our winner.

    4:30-5:00: Discussing in groups

·         Between two main kinds of communication: verbal and non-verbal, which is more important in your group’s opinion?  Give your reasons.

    5:00-5:30: Free talk

[GLN EC Keangnam] Topic 12/08: Gender Equality

   The matter of equality between women and men has long been the controversial topic for numerous discussions for years. As can be seen clearly, lots of struggles for women’s rights have been taken. However, can there be complete equality between men and women or there be always borders which women must hardly try to get over? Are you for or against gender discrimination?  What should we do to improve the situation, especially in poor countries like those in Africa? Let’s join us on Sunday, 12^th August to experience the very useful meeting ever!

                                             

Gender equality

2:30 pm, Sunday, 12^th August 2012

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

2:30 - 2:50: Breaking the ice

·        Make friends

2:50 – 3:20: Warming-up:

·        Play an exciting game

3:20 – 4:10: Discussing in pairs:

·         What is gender equality in your point of view? Give examples if possible ( at workplace, studying, family and so on)

·         What do you think about roles of your father and mother in your family? Who has big say over the other?

·         How about gender discrimination nowadays? What & Why? Have you ever experienced or witnessed any case?

·         How should we do to handle gender discrimination?

4:10 – 4:20: Watching a video

4:20 – 5:00: Discussing in groups

            Suppose that Import – Export Company is on the process to choose a new CEO. There are two potential candidates for this position who are a man and a woman (in the post cards). You are randomly assigned who you have to vote for.

·        Discuss in groups and present your choice as persuasive as possible.

 5:00 – 5:30: Free talk

[GLN NTD] Topic 11/08: WESTERN VS EASTERN CULTURE

Thank to globalization, many people have more chances to approach different cultures in the world. Travelling abroad, studying overseas and working at foreign markets are experiences that make us closer to new societies and new cultures. However, as eastern people, in some cases, problems occur when we communicate with westerners, which are caused by cultural differences between two parts of the world. So what factors create those remarkable dissimilarity? How are eastern and western cultures  different from each other, as well as ? Let’s participate in our meeting on this Saturday afternoon at GLN IELTS Review center Nguyen Thi Dinh. It is  promising to bring you a burning and helpful discussion. Don’t miss a chance to come and share with us your ideas.

WESTERN VS EASTERN CULTURE

Saturday, 11 August, 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

3:00 – 3:45: Discussing in pairs

     1.      In your opinion, what is culture? Tell us typical cultures in the world (in wertern and eastern cultures)
     2.      What factors cause the remarkable differences between two cultures?
     3.       How do western and eastern people differ from with each other, in terms of:
                  ·    How to confront a problem
                  ·    How to express themselves: feelings or opinions
                  ·    The lifestyle: independent vs dependent
                  ·    How to handle the relationships: teachers and students, boss and staff, parents and children…
                  ·    The attitude to punctuality
                  ·    Behaviors at social places such as queuing or sound at restaurants…
                  ·    The standard for beauty
      4.      As eastern people, Can you give examples of some problems caused by these differences when working and living with western people?

3:45 – 4:00: Watching a clip            

4:00 – 4:30: Working in groups

“Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity.”

 Robert Alan Silverstein

ð  Let’s work in groups and make presentation to show us your group’s ideas.

4:30 – 5:00: Free talk

PROFILE 04 & 05/08: THUNG NAI – HOA BINH AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMMORIES

The life is increasingly interesting and loveable as we have a chance to spend much more time traveling with the friends we love. It is because it is time for us to understand deeply our friends, as well as to share secret stories with each other. For me, at the moment being with extremely nice members of GLN English club, I was always happy and unforgettable. Similarly, the Thung Nai – Hoa Binh trip on 4^th August 2012 was really very exciting, beyond my expectation.  Each member had impressed me in different ways which I wanted to keep in mind forever.

Mr. Ngọc, who is our respectable brother and has accompanied with GLN EC for a long time is professional photographers. He took a lot of beautiful pictures which anyone appreciates constantly.

Mr. Đoàn Văn Ngọc, Facebook: Topaz Map, Tel: 0904658 202

Ms. Pham Dao, who is always energetic and dynamic, is the second person I want to mention. If you ever talk to her, you will feel funny and comfortable thanks to her openness.

       Ms. Phạm Thị Son Đào, Facebook: Pham Dao, Tel: 0168.994.6859

            Ms. Hoàng who looks very beautiful and gentle was hot girl when she wins the hearts of many boys during the trip. In the “saying truth” game, there are three boys, choosing her as a wife if they have a chance^^

Ms. Trần Thị Hoàng, Facebook: Tran Thi Hoang, Tel: 0966.429.306
Mr.Trương Chí Trung, Facebook: Tư Không Tinh Nhi. Tel: 0167.646.2174

Ms. Hằng – one of our MCs is not only beautiful, but also very active and dynamic. She raises many funny games, especially “secret friend” game which connects among all members.

Mr. Phú: A handsome man (the boyfriend of a very beautiful girl – Minh Hang). Although he does not talk so much, but he is a caring man, and sometimes quite funny^^

Mr. Nguyễn Minh Hằng. Facebook: Nguyễn Minh Hằng. Phone: 0989 764 882

Ms. Hien – our leader of the trip is in x-teen and active fashion. For her, keeping talking with others and smiling makes her life always happy. She is an optimistic and friendly girl.

Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hiền, Facebook: Giang Trực Thụ, Tel: 0977.252.156

Ms. Loan kept bright smiles in any photos. Taking nice photos made her happy. She was also a potential photographer when producing soulful pictures.

Ms. Khue with friendly and loveable face was one of our hot girl:D

Ms. Nguyễn Thị Loan, Facebook: Loan Nguyen, Tel: 0167.813.4691

Ms. Lê Thị Khuê, Facebook: Khue Le, Tel: 0975.093.906

Ms. Nhung (Chua), I don’t know her full name but this name impresses me rather than her true name, seems to be simple and dynamic girl. Perhaps, because her voice is a little bit sour, everyone calls her “Chua”.

Ms. Nhung, Facebook: Sữa Chua

Mr. Lam and Ms. Le, we called Lâm Lê, are a perfect couple. Mr. Lâm: A very enthusiastic key member of GLN English. He was quite funny & crazy in the role of the cheer leader of the game “Thượng đế cần”. This game really made us feel so hot & crazy

Mr. Trần Quốc Lâm, Facebook:  lamtrancc, Tel: 0989.122.504

Ms.Vương Thi Lê, Facebook: nuhoangkhoaitay_212

Ms. Lan: A small and cute girl with two braids. She is also kind to Ms. Tú’s son when she took care of him.

Ms. Nguyễn Thị Lan, Facebook: Ali Nguyen, Tel: 01656.297.847

Ms. Phương: A young girl in comparison with her age. She is open-minded and harmonious.

Ms. Phương, Facebook: Huong Cua Bien. Tel: 0976.800.836

Ms. Trang was the most beautiful girl as Mr. Minh said. She was commented to be quiet and was always in protecting her skin carefully from the sunlight.

Mr. Nguyễn Thu Trang, Facebook: Nguyen Thu Trang, Tel: 0933.788.172

Ms. Nhung: A brave girl to learn how to swim and overcome by herself. She is also beautiful and gentle.

Mr. Trung: A special man. He said that it was difficult for everyone to understand him. But it seems not to be true.

Ms. Phan Hồng Nhung, Facebook: Petalia Rose. Tel: 0168.994.9425

Mr. Cường & Ms Tú: They are a very happy couple with the two little kids. Despite their age, they are very funny and comfortable to join almost all of our games. This really makes us feel surprised!

What a pity that we don’t have the photos of their whole family! But let’s see the photo of one of their cute boys to remember them!

Their handsome son - Khôi

Mr Nguyên:  Kind of a hardworking man in learning English. He made us impressed with the image of “a professor”

Mr.Nguyễn Bình Nguyên. Facebook: Bình Nguyên Nguyễn, Tel: 0915.558.459

Mr. Thái: A very young & handsome man (in comparison with his real age).

Mr.Trịnh Ngọc Thái, Facebook: Trinh Ngoc Thai, Tel: 0987.436.656

Mr. Minh: He is the youngest man in the trip. Quite warm – hearted, we are impressed with his card in the game “secret friend” with a very meaning message about GLN English Club.

Mr. Phạm Vũ Minh, Facebook: Minh You Known. Tel: 0166.373.3800

Mr. Bắc: A very funny man with a very beautiful conical hat (but finally, he has a new beautiful hat from Ms. Dao)

Mr.Nguyễn Viết Bắc, Facebook: Bac Nguyen, Tel: 0982.101.910

Mr. Vương: A “forest” man in Mr Bac’s eyes but a “manly” one in the girls’ eyes. Especially we are impressed with his present and the way he presented it to Ms. Hien. He makes us smile a lot during the trip

Mr.Trương Quốc Vương, Facebook: Tony Vuong, Tel: 0988.958.368

Mr Khoa: A “silent” man but quite warm – hearted. Remembering him, the first image would be “a sweater in the style of the Southern people”

Mr. Vũ Xuân Khoa. Facebook: Khoa Vũ Xuân. Tel: 0975.098.124

Mr Bình B: He is a “newly – emerging” hot boy. He looks quite caring and especially played with the kids like a father^^. (He is the tallest one in the photo below)

Mr. Bình. Facebook: Cơm Quán. Tel: 0979 332 892

Mr Bình and Mr Tú: They have very funny and strange smiles. They have been classmates for a long time. Now, they still keep close friendship.

Mr.Đinh Ngọc Tú, Facebook: Dinh Ngoc Tu. Tel: 0905.875.109

Mr. Đỗ Thanh Bình, Facebook: BinhĐoThanh, Tel: 0978.334.156

And here is family of key members of GLN EC. Thank the six key members so much for their efforts to make the trip greater than ever!

              Each person with different personalities together made a very funny and unforgettable trip. On behalf of GLN English Club, I would like to say many thanks to you, who I never forget. Hopefully, all of you always keep your smile in your life. Be lucky and successful! Let’s accompany with the development of GLN EC & keep those beautiful memories in your mind forever!!! Keep in touch as well!!!

WE LOVE GLN EC!!!