[NOTICE] Since I'm trying to contain the number of participants within no more than 10 due to the nature of this study group and limited seatings, current members are fixed as below. It means that even though you've had an interview a long time ago and joined a few times doesn't automatically give you the green light to participate. If you happen to be absent more than a month in a row, please give me a notice and I won't count you out otherwise I would assume you're not willing to attend anymore so unoccupied seat will be passed to a new commer. CURRENT MEMBERS are... Tia, Jay, (Alyssa), (Sean), Andy, Kevin, Seokjun, (Sancho), (Erin), (Hyoju), (Law), Simon, Gloria, (May), Alex, Alice, Rim, Lucy, Missu, Alisia Minutes of the meeting on 5/17 We had 5 English Talkaholics on 5/10, me, Sean, Andy, Lucy and Seokjun. It was another fun week with Talkaholics as we were very spontaneous last week!!! I don't know why but I suddenly felt a strong desire to go to Han River for a picnic. So I asked our members what they think about going for a field trip lol. Thankfully, they were VERY supportive :D.
Maybe I was way too excited to have Sean back in our study group (what a busy man). Even though he doesn't participate in the study regularly, he is always our royal member! Sean and I were bit shocked when we figured out it has been three years since we've know each other ㄱ-...I was 25? or 26 when I first met him...but now..T_T
Anyways, Sean and Lucy introduced themselves for each other before heading to Han River. We wrapped up the study around 12. We were very lucky that Andy actually brought his car (which was unusual for him as he often takes subway!! how lucky we were!) Also, Andy had mats in his car, so we didn't have to worry about how and where to sit when we got to Han River.
Yay Picni :D Followings are the pictures we took at Han River
Sean the new 유부, Andy the old 유부. We just naturally took a sit on the mat, and we were divided into 유부 vs. Singles @_@
Seokjun didn't want to take a picture, and I was begging him..but ignoring and ignoring..keep texting and texting
FINALLY, he allowed us to have him in the picture!
Sean treated us with Chinese food. Thank you for treating us, Sean.
It was very lovely and peaceful day with Talkaholics :)
Thank you for coming as always!
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 ~ 12:50 Vocabulary test from the article of previous debate. Each participant is subjected to put 1,000 won and collected money is for the winner! 12:50 ~ 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 5/10 If you are already a member (Check the current member list above)
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 6335 4208 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~~ :) ONLY 2 RULES YOU HAVE TO ADHERE TO in the study 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. :)
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첫댓글 What lovely pictures they are!!!!
So sad that I missed such a wonderful time.
Miss you all.
hope that you would have recovered well. anticipating for your come back soon !! ^^
Tia♡ I miss you, too! I hope that you would come back soon after taking care of yourself and your baby well. Take care till then, sincerely♥
@andy2011 Thank you, Andy, for your lovely words.
I've heard from Jay you're the biggest supporter, I appreciate it.
I guess you're the most royal member.
Hope you guys are enjoying the study as always and wish me luck to come back ASAP!!
@Lucy13 Thanks, Lucy♡. Miss you, lovely.
looks like J is a writer. what a good description and plot of the story !! ... i have just figured out you have another good talent~~
OMG....ㅋㅋ I did not expect to see my poor face here!!!! ㅠ.ㅠ I should practice how to move my face muscle and open my eyes well in front of the camera. It always makes me really awkward. kkkkkk;;;;;;;; Anyway, I enjoyed the unexpected picnic a lot~~It was so nice, cool, cosy, and wonderful~:)
I agree you're prettier in person, but you're still lovely, hon. ^^
@Tia~* I did not mean that;;;;...but anyway thanks Tia:) kkk♡;; I cannot attend the study this week since I need to attend my seniors' thesis defense as well as go to my friend's wedding ceremony. ㅠ.ㅠ See you next time, guys~
Wow! Great pics!!
Too bad that I am missing all the fun including this Friday's 벙개..
We do have a Saturday meeting this week, right? I am in~~/Miisu