[GLN EC Sunday] Topic: 02/06 MODERN WARFARE

War is changing tide. It is no longer the fight between swords and spears, arrows and rocks. The development of technology has brought with it the new type of warfare that rapidly changes every day. No longer depending on quantity, the modern warfare is now focusing on quality of every individual combatant. So what is modern warfare? Today we will find out every single detail about it.

MODERN WARFARE

2:30pm, Saturday May 25, 2013

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

2:30 – 3:00: Breaking the ice

3:00 – 3:40: Discussing in pairs

1. What have you known about guns before? Have you ever used them for any purposes?

2. Which environment do you think modern warfare involves in? Tell us about the characteristics of these environments.

3. In every war there are casualties. Do you think casualties in modern warfare could be reduced thanks to the development of technology?

4. They say “the victory of war is thanks to people, not to guns”. Do you agree? Give me your idea about this statement.

15:30 – 15:50: Relaxing

15:50 – 17:20: Brainstorming

Imagine that you and your friends are soldiers in Hanoi fighting against the foreign invaders. You were ordered to bring the only thing besides of your firearms and fighting equipment. What would you bring? Give the reasons for that decision.

[GLN EC Saturday] Outdoor 1/6: INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY

“Children's Day - honouring children”

Children's Day -- a day dedicated to children -- is observed as an event across the world to celebrate childhood and promote awareness of children's welfare. This celebration aims to promote the wellbeing of children and to uplift their social rights. For many parents, it is an important date and they take initiative to celebrate Children's Day by giving them gifts and spend all the day staying with them and making them feel special because they are their future. If we expect a bright future, let bring our children up well today!!! Let’s join with us on Saturday afternoon at Bach Thao Park!

                              

International children’S day

2:30pm Saturday, 1st June 2013

Venue: Bach Thao Park, Hanoi

Duration	Title	Details
2:30-3:00	Making friends	Introduce yourself
3:00-3:20	Warming up	Play a game
3:20-4:10	Discussing in pairs	1.      What is the history of International Children’s day? 2.      How important roles of bringing up children well today are? 3.      Which gifts and presents do children want to receive most in this day? Why? 4.      What should we do to educate a good child?
4:10-4:25	Relaxing	Relax
4:25-4:45	Working in groups	Debate: Should Children be independent or dependent on their parents during their childhood?
4:45-5:15	Free talk

[GLN EC Saturday] Outdoor 25/05: MODERN WARFARE

War is changing tide. It is no longer the fight between swords and spears, arrows and rocks. The development of technology has brought with it the new type of warfare that rapidly changes every day. No longer depending on quantity, the modern warfare is now focusing on quality of every individual combatant. So what is modern warfare? Today we will find out every single detail about it.

MODERN WARFARE

2:30pm, Saturday May 25, 2013

Yen Hoa - Dich Vong Park, Duy Tan Str, Nghia Tan, Ha Noi

2:30 – 3:00: Breaking the ice

3:00 – 3:40: Discussing in pairs

1. What have you known about guns before? Have you ever used them for any purposes?

2. Which environment do you think modern warfare involves in? Tell us about the characteristics of these environments.

3. In every war there are casualties. Do you think casualties in modern warfare could be reduced thanks to the development of technology?

4. They say “the victory of war is thanks to people, not to guns”. Do you agree? Give me your idea about this statement.

15:30 – 15:50: Relaxing

15:50 – 17:20: Brainstorming

Imagine that you and your friends are soldiers in Hanoi fighting against the foreign invaders. You were ordered to bring the only thing besides of your firearms and fighting equipment. What would you bring? Give the reasons for that decision.

Important Note:

- On Saturday, that is our outdoor activity and it will be organized in Dich Vong Park. 

- On Sunday, that is our workshop and it will be organized in Keangnam at 9AM. 

[GLN EC Sunday] Hội thảo 26/05: Các lỗi thông thường và chiến thuật trong kỳ thì IELTS - Phần thi Nói & Viết

Bạn đang chuẩn bị thi IELTS và còn băn khoăn với khả năng nói cũng như viết của mình?

Bạn muốn biết các chiến thuật, những lỗi thường gặp và cách sửa các lỗi sai đó trong kì thi IELTS, đặc biệt là trong 2 phần thi NÓI và VIẾT?

Hãy đến tham dự Hội thảo:

"CÁC LỖI THÔNG THƯỜNG VÀ CHIẾN THUẬT TRONG KỲ THI IELTS - PHẦN THI NÓI VÀ VIẾT"

được tổ chức bởi Trung Tâm Anh Ngữ GLN phối hợp cùng CLB Tiếng anh GLN với sự tham gia của các vị khách mời đặc biệt:

- Cô Contessa: chuyên gia luyện thi IELTS đến từ Trung Tâm Anh Ngữ GLN

- Anh Trần Việt Kiên: Học viên GLN đã đạt 8.0 trong kỳ thi IELTS

Đến với buổi hội thảo, các bạn sẽ có cơ hội giao lưu, đặt câu hỏi với các vị diễn giả, tham gia Speaking Test với giáo viên, đồng thời nhận được các phần quà là các suất học bổng rất có giá trị từ Trung Tâm Anh Ngữ GLN.

Hãy nhanh tay đăng ký tham dự bằng cách điền vào mẫu đơn đăng ký sau:

https://docs.google.com/a/gln.edu.vn/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dElOTzFIeWpBMXYwSmFUcUVROEhuZFE6MQ#gid=0

Hội thảo diễn ra vào: Chủ Nhật, ngày 26/5/2013, 9:00 - 11:00 tại GLN tầng 10, Keangnam, Hà Nội.

Số lượng chỗ ngồi: 100 chỗ

Mọi chi tiết xin liên hệ:

Hotline:   0969.306.375 (Mr Mạnh) or 0989.122.504 (Mr. Lâm)

[GLN EC Sunday] No meeting on 19/05

Dear members,

For some reasons, there will be no meeting on Sunday, 19/05/2013. 

Please come and join us on the day before, Saturday 18/05/2013.

Have a nice weekend!

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 18/05: Our Hanoi

           Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is an one thousand year city. It is the center of politics, economy, culture, education of our own country. It possesses an unique beauty that makes Vietnamese people proud. Hanoi nowadays has experienced many changes as the result of years of urbanization and industrialization. Let’s come and join us and share your own thinking and memories as well about our Hanoi.

OUR HANOI

Saturday,May 18^th  2013

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

2:30 – 2:45 Breaking the ice

Making friends with others

2:45 – 3:35 Working in pairs

1.      How has Hanoi changed over the last ten years? Discuss in detail.

2.      What are the pros and cons of living in Hanoi city?

3.      What are the beauties of Hanoi that doesn’t exist in other regions?

4.      What are the typical personalities of  Hanoians? Are Hanoians polite and generous as they are often considered?

3:35 – 3:50 Playing a game

3:50 – 4:30 Working in groups

What should be done to make our Hanoi city more beautiful and more well-developed ? Let’s make a presentation to show your groups’ ideas.

[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 12/05: Plastic Surgery

Undeniably, plastic surgery turns out a popular trend worldwide. Public attitudes towards this kind of surgery have increasingly become optimistic when more and more people turn to surgery to achieve a desirable look. In the UK, a total of 38 274 cosmetic procedures were carried out in 2012 as compared with only 10 000 ones in 2003 - a significant increase within 7 years. However, everything has a price; many people have to trade off their health, money and even their life for beautifying. Is it worth or not?  What do you think about this? Let’s come and join us at 2.30pm on Sunday to express your opinions about the issue.

PLASTIC SURGERY

2:30 pm, Sunday, 12^th May 2013

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

2:30 - 2:50: Break the ice

●     Making friends with others

3:20 – 4:10: Discuss in pairs:

1     What is plastic surgery in your point of view? Give some examples.

2     Why do people carry out plastic surgery?

3     What are the “gains” and “losses” after experimenting with plastic surgery?

4     Some people say that plastic surgery is against the nature. Do you agree with the statement? Why?

4:10 – 4:20: Play a game

4:20 – 5:00: Discuss in groups

Suppose that you are so in love with a girl who owns a sexy body and a cute face. You also feel so proud of your girlfriend whenever you guys go out together. However, before the wedding day, you find out an unbelievable truth that she used to be an ugly girl. Completely thanks to the plastic surgery, her face has become beautiful as she is now. 

What should you do in the case? Make a presentation or a drama to express your point of views.

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 11/05: Cheating on Test

According to The Global Search for Education on cheating on test, they did a survey of 24,000 high school students in grades 9-12, 95% of students said they cheated during the course of their education, ranging from letting somebody copy their homework to cheating on tests. Not surprisingly, this problem is also popular at universities. So, why do students cheat on tests? What should we do to improve this situation?  We will discuss more about this issue in the GLN EC’s meeting on Saturday, 11^th May 2013 at 10^th Floor, Keangnam Office Building.

                                                     CHEATING ON TEST

                                           2:30pm Saturday, 11^th May 2013

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

                                                    

2:30- 3:00: Breaking the ice

3:00- 3:45: Discussing in pairs      

• What is cheating on test in your mind? Have you ever cheated on test?
• Why do students often cheating on tests?
• What are techniques students often use to cheat on tests?
• Do you approve or disapprove of students doing that? Why?
• What are consequences of cheating on tests?  Explain them in detail

3:45 – 4:15: Playing games

4:15- 4:45: Working in groups

Cheating on test obviously cannot help the teachers to evaluate the real qualification of students as well as makes it unfair among students. As a student or an objective-position person, do you have any suggestions for dealing with this issue?

After discussion, each group will make a presentation in 5 minutes to explain your ideas.

4:45- 5:30: Free talk

[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 05/05: 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 has 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?

                                              

Gender Equality

2:30 pm, Sunday, 05^th May 2013

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

2:30 - 2:50 Break the ice

Making friends

2:50 – 3:20 Warm-up:

            Playing an exciting game

3:20 – 4:10 Discussion in pairs:

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

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

3.   How is your opinion about gender discrimination?  Have you experienced or witnessed any case?

4.  Why does gender inequality greatly affect working orientation between men and women? What have people done to handle with this? 

4:10 – 4:20 Play a game

4:20 – 5:00 Discussion in groups:

 You are working in an Import – Export Company which is on the process to choose a new director. There are two potential candidates 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 make your choice as persuasive as possible.

 5:00 – 5:30 Free talk

[ GLN EC Saturday ] Topic 4/5: Pavement culture in Hanoi

The pavement is for walking and parking in some places but if you come to Vietnam, the pavement is a place for people to do business even it's illegal. Foreign visitors to Hanoi are impressed by the capital’s pavements where they can chat, drink tea or coffee,and even have something to eat. Pavement culture has become the unique culture in Hanoi and has also been known as one of the typical features in the Vietnamese culture. So what is Hanoi pavement culture? Is it really the typical culture in Hanoi? Let’s come and share your own thinking about the topic “PAVEMENT CULTURE IN HANOI” at 2:30 pm in GLN English Club this Saturday.

                                                         Pavement CULTURE in Hanoi

                                                     2:30pm Saturday, 4^th May 2013

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

2:30- 3:00: Breaking the ice

3:00- 3:45: Discussing in pairs

• Do you often enjoy eating or drinking and chatting on the pavement in Hanoi? Who do you often go with?
• Can you share some famous pavement culture in Hanoi?
• How do you feel about having something to eat and drink on the pavement, excited or terrible?
• What is pavement culture in your eyes? Can you describe pavement culture in Hanoi in detail?
• What are drawbacks of building shops, restaurants on the pavement?

3:45 – 4:15: Playing games

4:15- 4:45:Working in groups

“Hanoi pavement culture is the unique culture in Vietnam. It should be preserved and developed”.

=> Do you agree or disagree with this statement? If you agree, let’s plan to develop healthy pavement culture without restrictions as previously discussed. Let’s make presentation within 5 minutes.

4:45- 5:30:Free talk