E-commerce

Comprehensive communications facilities have provided new opportunities for conducting business. E-commerce or E-business is the term used to describe any business transactions or activities, using electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks. However, how does E-commerce work? What are its benefits and drawbacks? Is is better than traditional business? Let’s come and join with us to discover answers on this Saturday afternoon at 2:30 pm.

GLN ENGLISH CLUB

E-commerce

Saturday, 21^st April 2012

 No 12, Lane 8, Nguyen Thi Dinh Str, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay

2:30- 2:45: Breaking the ice

•    Making friends with others

2:45- 3:00: Playing games

3:00 - 3:45: Discussing in pairs

·      What is E-commerce? Have you ever bought and sold any products or services over electronic systems?

·         What are differences between traditional business and new e-business?

·         What are advantages and disadvantages of using E-commerce?

·         Do you know any forms of e-commerce? What are they?

3:45 – 3:50: Watching clip

3:50- 4:30: Working in groups

Kendy plans to establish a clothing business. However, he wonders whether he should business traditionally (a physical store) or approaches the e-commerce. As a business consultant, what would you like to advise him to do? Why?

ð  Persuasion: there are two groups. One would advise him to set up a traditional business and another would support the E-commerce. Your job is to persuade him toward your group point of view.

Thank you!