[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 30/06: Family

No matter who you are, your family where you grow up by the great love of your parents is always  the most peaceful place that protects you, solaces your soul and makes you strong to get over the hardest times of you life. And it’s undeniable that families play a pivotal role in modern societies because they are the background of every society. Let’s come to GLN English Club in the Sunday afternoon and share your own ideas about the topic.

FAMILY

Sunday, 30^{t h} June 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.      What is family’s definition in your mind? Please share something about your family (how many people are there in your family, who influences you the most, etc.)

2.      How many types of family do you know? Which ones do you prefer the most and why?

3.      Why are families important with individuals in particular, with the whole society in general?

4.      What do you think about the increasing divorced couples nowadays?  Is it always bad?

3:35 – 3:50 Playing a game

3:50 – 4:30 Working in groups

Suppose that you are parents of a homosexual (a gay or a lesbian) but u don’t know this. And suddenly your child take his or  her lover who is also homosexual to your house and tell you about their relationship. What would you do in this case ? Work in your groups and then make a drama to resolve the situation.

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 29/06: Into the wild

Backpacking is a form of low-cost, independent travel. It includes the use of a backpack or other luggage that is easily carried for long distances or long periods of time. Nowadays, more and more young travelers have been seeking extreme freedom by picking up the method of “backpacking into the wild”. It’s getting familiar to see many youths jumping into the wildlife adventures, witnessing the ruthless power of Mother Nature. Why? That’s the reason why we’re here today in the meeting of GLN English Speaking Club to find it out.

INTO THE WILD

14:30 – 17:30 Sunday, June 29^th 2013

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

14:30 – 14:50: Break the ice

Introducing each others

14:50 – 15:30: Discussion in pairs

1.    What is “backpack travel” in your point of view?
2. Have you ever taken part in a “backpack travel” before? If yes, then tell us what you experienced there?
3.    A “backpack traveler” could travel either in groups or alone. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each one?
4. Do your parents allow you to participate in “backpack adventures”? Why? Why not?
5. Which do you prefer to travel, common travel or backpack travel? Why?

15:30 – 15:50: Relaxation

Game Time!

15:50 – 17:20: Brainstorming

Imagine a situation when you’re about going to Sapa in a few days with your friends by the backpack travel way. But your parents don’t let you go because it is risky and dangerous. What would you do to persuade them?

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[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 23/06: Acting

It is undoubted that everyone needs a job to make a living. One may decide to become a teacher, a doctor or a hard-working driver, but many others choose to become an actor/actress. Have you ever wondered what lure them to make a decision to participate in the movie industry? To have deeper understanding about this topic, let’s come and join with us on this Saturday afternoon.
                                          

ACTING
2:30pm Saturday, 23^rd  June 2013
10th Floor, Keangnam Office Building, Pham Hung Str, Tu Liem Dist, Ha Noi

2:30-3:00: Warming-up

Introduce yourself and make friends

3:00-3:50: Discussing in pairs

1.      What is your favorite actor/actress?

2.      What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous, particularly in the entertainment industry?

3.      Are there any ways in which famous people could use their fame to do good things for the world?

4.      Do you think acting is a good profession for young people to enter? Why/ Why not?

4:10-4:25: Relaxing

Play a game

4:25-4:45: Working in groups

         It is generally believed that some people are born with talents for acting , and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good actor/actress. Discuss and make presentation for your opinion.

4:45-5:15: Free talk

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 22/06: Television

Television is one of the greatest inventions of humankind, which has changed the world incredibly. You can watch blockbusters, hot news, big football matches or advertisements of famous brands through television. And with the latest breakthroughs in sciences and technologies, you can surf the Internet or buy or sell something with your boxes. All of television related issues will be discussed in our meeting in this Saturday afternoon.

TELEVISION

Saturday,22^{t h}  June 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.      What is television? How many kinds of television are there?

2.      Tell us your favorite television channels or shows? Why do they interest you ?

3.      What are the pros and cons of television?

4.      Compare television with other media such as radio or the Internet? Is it true that today television is not the most preferred medium ?

3:35 – 3:50 Playing a game

3:50 – 4:30 Working in groups

Nowadays it’s very common to see violent movies and films with a lot of sexual scenes on television. What can we do to prevent  their negative influences with the development of children ? Work in your groups and then make presentations or dramas to express your groups’ ideas.

[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 16/06: Brain Drain in Vietnam

Many of Viet Nam’s best and brightest are departing for higher-paid jobs in other countries, sparking concern that a brain drain could impede economic progress. In recent years, the country has seen an increasing number of academics and scientists leave for developed countries. Some people did not return home after being sent by the Government to study abroad and others could not find suitable jobs here. Others left because they were working for foreign-invested enterprises or simply preferred to work abroad. The above information is not all about brain drain phenomenon in Vietnam, let’s come to GLN English Club to discuss more with the topic “Brain drain in Vietnam”

For more information, please look through our agenda:

BRAIN DRAIN IN VIETNAM

Sunday, June 16^th, 2013

10^th F, Keangnam Tower, Pham Hung Str, Hanoi

2:30-2.45: Break the ice

·   Making friends

2:45-3.00: Warm up

·   Playing a game

3:00-3:45: Discuss in pairs

·   What is brain drain?

·   What are the causes and effects of brain drain?

·   Does brain drain occur in Vietnam? How can we deal with this problem?

·   Can you suggest some solutions to reduce the brain drain’s rate in developing countries?

3:45-4:00 Play game

·   Playing a game

4.00-5.00: Working in groups

In 2010, Vietnam was proud of mathematician, named Ngo Bao Chau. He is the first Vietnamese to receive the Field Medal. We all know that he is a brilliant and talent person, unfortunately he decided to go over. That is a brain drain case in Vietnam. 

How could you convince him to stay in Vietnam? Make a presentation or drama.

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 15/06: Positive Thinking

People have become more and more busy nowadays. They often have little time to relax and easily get into stress and negative thinking. As a result, more and more people have mental diseases. According to many researches, there is a way for people to stay healthy and happy is thinking positively. If you have a positive thinking and attitude, you will experience pleasant feelings, visualize the results you want to achieve. This brings you more energy and happiness, and brightness to your eyes. However, what is positive thinking and how can people keep thinking positively? Let’s come to GLN’s Saturday meeting and we will have more discussions about this topic.

positive thinking

2:30pm Saturday, 15^th June 2013

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

2:30 - 3:00: Warming-up:

•        Introduce yourself and make friends 

3:00 - 4:00: Discussing in pairs:

1.      How do you understand about positive and negative thinking?

2.      Do you often think negatively? What do you do when you get into negative thinking?

3.      Is positive thinking important to people? Why or why not?

4.      What do you think about how people can keep thinking positively?

4:00 - 4:30: Relaxing

•        Play a game

4:30 - 5:00: Working in groups:

If you are an optimistic person who always thinks positively, what do you do to deal with the following cases:

a.      You lose one million on the way go home after work.

b.      You realize that your boy friend/ girl friend has blurred relationship with another one.

c.      Your company needs to be narrowed and you are one of 5 staffs who are dismissed.

d.      You’ve applied for a lot of jobs but still don’t have any call back.

e.      You’ve got a new expensive mobile phone but suddenly it is robbed when you are using it on the street right after your leaving phone shop.

5:00 - 5:30: Free talk