[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 02/01: Job Satisfaction

In the world of modern business, everyone always concerns not only about how much money they earn but also how their work is including work content, working environment, their boss and colleagues. Undoubtedly, job satisfaction plays an increasingly important role to keep good human resource working for any organizations or enterprises. Are you satisfied with your job? If not, what should we do to get satisfied? Let's discuss this topic at GLN English club this week.

Job Satisfaction

Sunday, January 5^th ,2014

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

2:30 – 3:00:  Warming up

·       Making friends with others

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

1.      What factors contribute to job satisfaction?

2.     Are you satisfied with your work now? Why and why not? What you would like to change in your work?

3.     What should employers do to satisfy their staff?

4.     What can employees do to get satisfied in working by themselves?

4:00 - 4:30: Relaxing

4:30 - 5: 30: Debating

“Money and job satisfaction, which is more important?”.

Form two groups and make a debate to answer this question.

ANNOUNCEMENT: CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR TOPIC 28/12

Dear our beloved members

Due to one internal issue, the location of this Saturday's meeting has been moved to Department of French language and culture, University of foreign language and international studies, Pham Van Dong street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi. Our note has been upated as well, you can revisit it here:https://www.facebook.com/notes/gln-english-club/gln-ec-saturday-topic-2812-review-your-year-2013/410144565783281

For anyone who is unfamiliar with the meeting's new address, please take a look at the attached map below

For further direction, please contact Ms Yen: 01638467525 or Mr Nguyen: 0915558459

We are sorry for this inconvenience

Best regards

                               

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 28/12: Review Your Year 2013

Blossoming flowers, sprouting trees together with the noisy and busy atmosphere of streets decorated with colorful posters and slogans are clear signs of upcoming New Year. 2013 - A year of many ups and downs is nearly coming to an end. As we are standing on the threshold of 2014, it would be great to gather together and take a review at what has happened in the last year as well as set out the strategies for the next year. Come and join us at the last meeting of the year on this Saturday!                  

                     

REVIEW YOUR YEAR 2013!!!

2:30pm Saturday 28 December  2013

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

2:30- 2:45: Breaking the ice:

Making friends with each other

2:45- 3:30: Discussing in pairs

1.     Is 2013 considered a successful year for you? Why or why not?

2.     What are the difficulties and challenges facing you in the year 2013? How do you manage to get over it? What do you learn from these?

3.     What are your plans in the next year?

4.     If you have to cast a vote, which event do you choose as the most outstanding of the year?

3:30 – 3:45: Playing games

3:45- 4:15: Discussing in groups: Exchanging best wishes cards

It is common for people worldwide to exchange best wishes to each other on the first day of the year. What would you like to wish other people on this occasion? Let’s exchange cards with your friends.

[GLN EC Sunday] 22/12 Mery Christmas

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 21/12: Celebrities

Celebrity is a person who has a prominent profile and commands some degree of public fascination and influence in day-to-day media .Therefore, little wonder  that they not only have fame, wealth, but also suffer from gossips and scandals. Besides, they seems to be the center of heated debates due to non-stop curiosity of general public.

So let’s come and join GLN EC meeting to voice your opinion about this hot topic. 

                                                             Celebrities

                                       Saturday, December 15th 2013

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

2:30 – 3:00 Breaking the ice 

• Making friends with others

3:00 – 4:00 Group discussing

1. 1.     Do you have any idols who are celebrities? If yes, tell us about them.
2. 2.     What are advantages and disadvantages of being a celebrity?
3. 3.     Why do you think people want to know about celebrities’ life?
4. 4.     How do you think celebrities influence general public?

4:00 – 4:30 Playing a game

4:30 – 5:30 Presentation

Recently, many people have been extremely crazy about a character in The Heirs movie named Kim Tan. They talk about him all day long, show their love, on his fanpage by hundreds of comments, make videos about him, and even fight anyone who insults Kim Tan or Lee Min Ho.

Some say that those actions and attitudes are completely ridiculous . However, some argue that this phenomenon is a norm because people have right to express their admiration toward their idol.

Make a presentation to discuss both views.and give your group’s opinion.

[GLN EC Sunday] Topic 15/12: Soulmate

The American writer Richard Bach has said that "A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are." Put it simply, he meant that your soulmate is the half of you and is the one who understands you most and vice versa. But it is not easy to understand the meaning of the word “soulmate” totally because the relationships of soulmates can be very complicated and each person has their own definition of it. Let’s come to GLN English club on this Sunday afternoon and have your say about the topic.  

                                                                SOULMATE

                                              Sunday, December 15 th 2013

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

 

2:30 – 3:00 Breaking the ice 

Making friends with others

3:00 – 4:00 Discussing in groups

1. What is your interpretation of soulmate? Can you clarify the differences between soulmate and close friend and between soulmate and lover?
2. Are soulmates always the best friends? Why (or why not)?
3. Do you have any soulmates? Can you talk about them?

4:00 – 4:20 Relaxing

This part will be revealed in this Sunday meeting

4:20 – 5:00 Debate

Some people hold an idea that a man is never truly happy unless he has a wife, a mistress and a soulmate who is a woman at the same time in his life. How do you think about it? All members will be divided into two opposing groups and you will have a debate on the idea.

5:00 – 5:30 Free talk

[GLN EC Saturday] Topic 14/12: Japanese

Japan has a rich cultural tradition, and many pastimes have been handed down from one generation to the next. Also, it is a highly structured and traditional society. Great importance is placed on loyalty, politeness, personal responsibility and on everyone working together for the good of the larger group. And there are many interesting stories behind Japanese. Let’s come and join us this Saturday to enrich knowledge of such special culture.

                                                                     Japanese

                                       Saturday, December 14th 2013

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

2:30 – 3:00 Breaking the ice

·       Making friends with others

3:00 – 4:15 Working in pairs

1.     What comes to mind when you think about Japan?

2.     What are traits in Japanese norms and traditions?

·     The people 

·     Corporate culture

·     Dress

·     Meeting and greeting 

·     Dining entertainment

·     Helpful hints

·     Body language 

·     Gifts

·     Especially for women

3.     How do you feel when working with Japanese?

4.     Do you know about Karoshi? Tell us in details.

4:15 – 4:30 Playing a game

4:30 – 5:00 Experiencing in Japanese

·       Listen a video

·       Let’s learn Japanese

5:00 – 5:30 Free talk