Minutes of the meeting on 1/4
We had 8 English Talkaholics on 1/4, Me, Jay, Gloria, Kevin, Tony, Alice, Alex and May.
We spent a little bit of time catching up and introducing since there were several members showed up after a long time. We broke into 2 groups for discussions and I bet you guys had all fun talking in your group.
In the vocabulary test from last debate article session, Jay won and took the money, 6,000 won from particiapants of test and others' donations as a reward!! (Congrats!!!) and it was funny the biggest competitor was Kevin who didn't take part in the last meeting. (What a smart guy!)
We debated over the issue of game addiction bill proposed by the rulling party recently which is stirring a row. Proponents thought since there are palpable problems across the country, game industry has to shoulder a reponsibility partly to help those who suffer from addiction. Alice shared her real experience of game addiction and how serious it was, and her experience allow us to voice up that game has huge influence as an addictive material. However opponents believed it is unfair to pin the blame on the industry since there're a lot of different addictions like shopping, and it is obviously different from alcohol or drugs that has actual physical influence directly on our body. For this reason, their alternative method to solve problems is not to make the industry pay, but the consumers pay by tax and with that money, we can treat those afflicted with game addiction, not harming the competitiveness of industry in the international market. They also mentioned negative impact of this bill such as job loss since a lot of game companies are starting to relocate to another country because of the bill. I guess I (I was in support-the-bill group) have to admit that I was a bit convinced by their logic and reasoning. You guys were very impressive and amazing!!
Several members had 순대국 together. It was a perfect choice for freezing weather.
Thank you for coming and your active participation and hope to see everyone again this Saturday! :)
Itinerary (Every Saturday morning 11:00~14:00)
1. FIRST CLASS - Say hello :)
11:00 ~ 11:30 Introduction / catching up each other and grouping
Each group will consist of no more than 4 talkaholics for the second class.
2. SECOND CLASS - speaking chance in a small group
11:30 ~ 12:20 Each English Talkaholic will be given the chance to present their topic
and we will have a discussion in a group.
Prepare your own topic that you've found interesting and share with us with one question on it to discuss together.
12:20 ~ 12:30 Time for a break!
3. THRID CLASS - Bloody debate!!
12:30 ~ 12:40 Vocabulary test from the article of previous debate.
12:40 ~ 13:10 Rephrase paragraph by paragraph and check the vocabularies
while reading the debate topic.
13:10 ~ 13:30 Divide into two opposing subgroups.
Each subgroup to prepare for battle, i.e. build up their strategy for a debate
13:30 ~ 13:50 Let the fun begin - time for a bloody debate between the subgroups!!
13:50 ~ 14:00 Final comments by each member
Preparing yourself for debate beforehand will display you as a good speaker and debater. :)
4. AFTER THE STUDY - Optional
14:00 ~ Dealing with the aftermath - time for lunch and/or coffee to unwind and relax
Continue all the chats and talks!!!!
Even for this hour, we'll be still speaking in English hence English Talkaholic~~~ :)
To participate the study on 1/11
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If you are already a member,
step1.
Please leave your name as a reply to this post. (Example : 1st/ Tia/ I'm in!!)
step2.
Prepare your own topic(anything is ok!!) together with one question that you wish to discuss for the second class
step3.
Read and prepare the debate topic beforehand and think up reasons to support your side
If you are new and wish to join, reach me at my cell O1O 22O6 O957 for a brief interview.
Interveiw is mandatory to participate.
If you're looking for an advanced level group,
If you're keen to study hard and improve your English skill,
If casual chats are no longer enough for you,
you'll be the right candidate.
We will expose you to english-environment as much as possible to meet your strong desire to speak in Engish by using ONLY English EVEN DURING the lunch time~~ :)
* We're already having one new comer this Saturday so no more seating is available for the time being*
ONLY 2 RULES YOU HAVE TO ADHERE TO in the study ![](http://i1.daumcdn.net/deco/contents/emoticon/ani_04.gif?rv=1.0.1)
SPEAKING ONLY ENGLISH
Why we're defying the strong desire to sleep in
and struggling to come and study
is
to improve our English, isn't it?
Then I want you to have as many chances as possible to practice English!!
We're speaking in English even during the lunch time,
so please everybody stick to this policy!
BE PUNCTUAL
Due to the nature of the study, Punctuality matters.
The late arrival means you're intrupting others
which will lead us to using our precious time inefficiently.
Please, be on time. :)
첫댓글 1st/ Tia/ Can't wait to have fun with you guys!
2nd/Kevin/ Mr. Early bird!
I LOVE early bird in every way!!! :)
3rd/ Jay/ me the third bird;p
You've been always the earliest bird! ㅎㅎㅎ
4th/seokjun/finally i will be there
What a surprise that you left a reply by yourself even this early moment! Good boy!!! ㅋㅋㅋ ㅋ
5th/Jeanie/ new to this study. so excited~
Welcome on board! :)
love to join, but won't be able to do due to prior engagement. ㅠㅠ have fun !! see you next time ^^
Hope to see you next Saturday! :)
Have a good weekend!
See you in the near future!
6th/Simon/Back to study. Happy new year for all of you. Seeya^^
Missu
7th/alyssa/lucky number 7 '-'♡
8th/ Alex / see ya~
9th. Ben
삭제된 댓글 입니다.
It is very nice of you to let me know in advance. Thanks. :)
So, can I expect you next Saturday?
Since I'm trying to contain the number of participants within no more than 10,
I will count you in for next Saturday as a new comer.
I'm really looking foward to seeing you!!