Learning English through Topic: How to build social relationships ( topic for 3/11 Sunday evening club)

TOPIC (3/11/2013) HOW TO BUILD SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS VOCABULARY: Words used to describe relations and relationships 1.       Acquainted (adjective) if two people are acquainted, they know each other, usually not very well 2.       arm’s-length (adjective) used for describing something such as a business deal in which the different sides avoid having a close relationship with each other 3.       brittle...

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My English club's photos for the last week discussion of Oct (27/10/2013)

This week our club was full of members again. I am very glad that so many old members joined club in this evening. Despite long time no speak, their english is much more improved that really make me happy.  About today's topic, it was "Embarrassing moments". We listened to some interesting and awkward stories. There were a lot of laugh and fun. Now let's enjoy some snapshots here :-> Keep joining and learning English!!! Club's address: 31, Giai Phong street,...

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9 Slang Words For Every College Student

This is  a very funny video to help students upgrade their own vocabulary. You may find some words familiar and popular. If you haven't ever seen these words, this video will help you understand them easily. These 9 slang words are also 9 urban dictionary words that every college student should know. This video says American accent and contains subtitles so you can understand what you're hearing. After listening to the video, how many words can you get??? ...

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Touching love between Jane and Roschester in "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre is a well-known story written by Charlotte Bronte. The story does not only impress the readers by the main character’s stormy life but aslo make them moved by Jane and Roschester’s love in particular. Their love is truly described as Rose Franken’s quote “Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly”. It is silly but true love. When Jane decides to return to Thornfield, she lost in touch with this place for long time. She has no ideal about it, especially her master...

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Learning English through Topic: Time management ( topic for 27/10 Sunday morning class)

Time management is the act or process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity. Managing your time effectively will not only help you get more done each day, but also bring you important health benefits. By managing your time more wisely, you can minimize stress and improve your quality of life. But how do you get back on track when organizational skills don't come naturally?...

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Learning English through Topic: Embarrassing moments ( topic for 27/10 Sunday evening club)

Embarrassing moments mean the awkward moments that occurred by accident. Vocabulary: Feeling words (click to zoom out) Now let's see how to express embarrassment in English. Here are some funny pics I grabbed in the Internet :)) So... Questions for discussion: 1. Tell us at least 2 most embarrassing moments that you wish they never happened. 2. How do you react if you get embarassed? 3. Do you learn something from those awkward moments? 4. What makes some...

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My Oedipus Complex by Frank O'Connor

My Oedipus complex was an attractive short story by Frank O’Connor. This story, as its own unique title, was about the complicated feelings of Larry – the main character and his parents from beginning of the First World War until it ended. The war was the most peaceful period of the boy’s life but everything became complex right after its end and father returned. Summary: Father was away for the first world war. Larry was his mother's only concern during that time. She and Larry would...

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Best songs by women 2012 for this special day!!

Happy Vietnamese women's day :-* :-* :-* Here's the list of 10 favorite songs released by women in the last 2012, ranging from feel-good car radio sing-along tunes to dance floor favorites to tracks made for headphones and downtime.  Hope you like them ;) 1. “Diamonds” -- Rihanna 2. Anything from "Girl On Fire" -- Alicia Keys 3. "Stronger" -- Kelly Clarkson 4. "Die Young" -- Ke$ha 5. "Bel Air" -- Lana del Ray 6. Anything from "Red" -- Taylor Swift 7. "Good Girl"...

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My English club's photos for the 3rd week discussion of Oct (20/10/2013)

Right on this special day, our club was still lively though fewer members joined club. We did have a lot of things to share with each other. On behalf of club's female members, I was very happy to receive a bunch of flowers from Mr. vice president of club. That gift was so surprising and cute. By the way, I'd love to send my best wishes to you girls, your mother, your grandmother! Thanks for joining today! Club's address: 31, Giai Phong street, Ha Noi (LESH English Center) Time:...

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Check out 10 mistakes you will make at least once in your life!

Let's see what those "10 mistakes" are and if you're a frank person, just answer questions below (lol) 1. Is it right to you? 2. How many times do you make one of those mistakes? 3. Do you feel regret? 4. What lessons do you learn from your mistake? 5. Any mistakes are too serious? Here are 10 most common mistakes that everyone will make! 1. Spending too much on something unnecessary. For example: you buy an expensive coat, but it really doesn't fit you or you soon find it no longer...

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Top 5 HIT on Billboard for third week of Oct.

For this third week of Oct, three powerful women Lorde, Miley Cyrus and Katty Perry continues dominating Hot 100 Billboard chart. There's no much difference in comparision with the last week. No.1 still belongs to the song "Royal" by Lorde, "Royals" crowns the subscription services-based On-Demand Songs chart with 2.8 million on-demand U.S. streams and "Royals" tops Digital Songs for a fourth week with 293,000 downloads sold, according to Nielsen BDS (up 1%).  It pushes closer...

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Video: Tips for Halloween costume ^^

Hey guys, It's Halloween coming soon!!! Who are you gonna be? Do you have any ideas about Halloween costume yet? Check out some tips over here! But, first of all you may have to take a look at some Halloween vocabulary right on this video! Ok, so now let's see some Halloween costume tips! 1. A beloved little red hooding ( plus Make up) 2. A very cute minion ( why not?) 3. A sexy vampire (plus Make up) Now, you got any ideas? Let's share! Hope those videos helpful for you...

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Video: The Vampire Diaries Season 5 - Damon And Elena Won't Last

Are you a fan of  "The Vampire Diaries" movie? Let's update the newest information about this movie for season 5. And don't forget to take a look at some vocabulary below! Vocabulary: To have their happily ever after = to have a happy ending forever To deal with = to handle with To break them apart = to seprate them To be isolated = to be alone To stay up to date = to keep updating...

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Video: British and American

For most English learns, they're taught English at school with British version. However, when speaking many learners tend to be mixed up between British and American version because of the influences of mass media. So, how to distinguish these two versions? Let's watch this video made by Rachel and Ango-link. They're gonna help you find out the differences and practice concrete examples. After watching, tell me which version do you tend to speak? British or American? ...

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