[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 23/3 Die Young

DIE YOUNG

  Sunday, March 23, 2014

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

A regretful story: “NTH, who lived in Lam Ha district of Lam Dong province drank herbicide to commit suicide, because she did not receive the university offer letter”. Why would teens with their whole lives ahead to kill themselves? It's a question that haunts parents, friends, and even strangers when a teenager commits suicide. Let’s come to GLN English club this Sunday and discuss more about this topic.

  

2:45 – 3:15 Breaking the ice 

Making friends with others.

3:15 – 4:20 Discussing in groups

1. Why do teenagers kill themselves? Are all suicidal people depressed or mentally ill?
2. Why is suicide becoming more popular among teens?
3. If you found out your friend is trying to commit suicide, what would you do?
4. Have you ever thought of committing suicide?

4:20 – 4:50 Relaxing

      Non-verbal language game

4:50 – 5:20 Free talk 

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 22/3 Twenty-Somethings

     TWENTY-SOMETHINGS

      Saturday, March 22th 2014

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

Twenty-something is the term referring to people who are in their twenties. Because twenty-somethings are young and ambitious, they have lots of time and chances as well to obtain experience, foster their necessary skills and lead good lives. However, they are facing a plenty number of difficulties in the world that is much more challenging and uncertain than ever. What are twenty-somethings’ issues? How should they do to build up themselves to their thirties and their whole lives? Let’s come to GLN English Club on this Saturday afternoon to raise your own voices about the topic.

2:30 – 3:00 Breaking the ice 

Making friends with others

3:00 – 4:00 Discussing in groups

1. How are twenty-somethings in Vietnam? What are their main concerns? (for  example  career, higher education, love…)
2. What are the differences between them and the ones at the same ages of   twenty years ago?
3. What should twenty-somethings do to have well-established careers and build solid foundation for other aspects of their lives? 
4. In your opinion, will the people born from 1985 to 1994 or the younger be the generation leading our country to become a developed one in the world? Give some supporting ideas for your answers.

4:00 – 4:20 Playing a game

4:20 – 5:00 Debating

You will be divided into two groups: One supports getting married at twenty-something while the other agrees with the idea that tying the knot at thirty-something is more appropriate. Work in your groups and then have a debate on this issue.

5:00 – 5:30 Free talk

[GLN EC Sunday] Film Show: “The Last Song”

THE FILM SHOW: “THE LAST SONG”

  Sunday, March 16th 2014

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

“The only way to do great work, is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs.

The fact tells us that if you do something that you really love, you will do it much better than any other things else. That “something” is called passion. Do you know what your passion is? And do you want to know it? Do you want to start your life with your passion? Chasing the passion, sometimes, needs your courage. Let’s share some things together through THE FILM SHOW: “THE LAST SONG” in GLN’s Sunday meeting this week. Have you ever watched this exciting film? If not, why don’t you come to 10th Floor, Keangnam Landmark 72, Pham Hung Street at 2:30 pm,we will watch the film, practice English and have relaxing time together.

  

2:30 – 3:00 Breaking the ice 

Making friend

3:00 – 4:00 Watching the half of the film: The last song

4:00 – 4:30 Brainstorming

1. What is the passion of the main character in the film?
2. What is your passion? Do you want to live with it?
3. Should you do what you love or love what you do?
4. What do you think will happen in the next part?

4:30 – 5:30 Continuing watching the rest of the film

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 15/3 : The West And The East

                                                 THE WEST AND THE EAST

                                                       Saturday, March 15th,2014

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

Culture is a specific characteristic of each area. It tells you a lot of things about the country that you concern. Culture may be people, food, behaviors, etc. When you come to other coutries for vacations, or study abroad, culture shock may lead to many problems if you have no idea about it. Especially, differences between Western and Eastern countries are so easy to perceive. This Saturday, we are going to hold a meeting to discuss  the differences between those countries. Let’s come and join us!

(2:30 – 3:30) Breaking the ice:

       Introducing yourself and making friends with others.

(3:30 – 4:30) Discussing in group:

1.  Do you think that cultural differences become barriers for nations to come closer? Why?
2.  Some people say that bias and hate crime is a result of differences in culture. Do you agree? Why?
3.  Cultures in the West and in the East have their own pros and cons. Let’s take 2 America and China for representatives and talk about them.
4.  Please share your experiences in term of cultural diversity.

 (4:30 – 5:00) Relaxing:

1. Watching videos

2. Playing a game

(5:00 – 5:30) Playing dramas:

We will give you some pictures. They tell you some differences between the East and the West of the author Yang Liu in his project named “East meets West”. Your task is creating and performing a scenario which combines all the contents of these pictures below.