& nbsp;   &n bsp;      TIME

    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;     ;         & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p; DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE?

Time waits for no man and it will not stop no matter how often we wish we could turn back the hands of time. The American culture puts a high priority on being on time. This is especially the case with appointments for work and school. Don't forget there are several time zones in North America. On tthe mainland of the United States, there are four. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Central Standard Time (CST), Mountain Standard Time (MST) and Pacific Standard Time (PST).

If you feel like you have no time to loose, you are probably in a hurry. When someone says that you have time on your side, it may imply that you have plenty of time to complete something. If someone says take your time, then you have the leisure to go slow or as fast as you wish.

Discussion Points :

1) What is the difference between on time and in time?

2) Do you usually come on time for the appointment?

3) How much time do you need if u are with friends?

4) How much time do you spend for a meal?

    & nbsp; DRASTIC ENGLISH

    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;     ;         & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;BETTER ENGLISH SKILLS

In Korea there has been a small minor of parents that have begun taking their young children to the plastic surgeon to get their tounge cut to make it longer. In the hope for them to be able to pronounce English better. This is only one of the drastic measures Koreans are willing to go in the hope to better their children's English skills. If it stopped there it would OK but legislation has been recently suggested  that Korean students should be first taught the Roman alphabet before Hangul.

This is going to extremes. korean children need to learn their own laguage first. Hangul cannot represent English sounds. Mixing the two will only confuse the child. Most people seem to agree that children learn languages, especially pronunciation, better when they're young.

But what Korean children really need is to develop positive attituted toward English and not be forced to learn it, as it is not necessary for a comfortable life in Korea.

Discussion Points :

1) What do you think about the government trying to force school to teach the English alphabet before Hangul?

2) What is your opinion about parents taking their children to a plastic surgeon to get their tounge longer?

3) Why is it so important for children in korea to learn English?

4) Do you have any unforgattable experience learning English?

    & nbsp;   &n bsp;  DREAMS

    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;     ;         & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;WHEN YOU DREAM

We dream every night of our lives. When you dream your mind is free to wander without restriction you place on it during the day. Often we dream about things that happen in our past and present. In our dreams, we explore a world that is much bigger than the world we live in.

In the past people looked into their dreams to hopefully see into the future. There has never been proof that dreams can tell anything about the future but analyzing your dreams can help you identify your emotions, discover your feelings towards the people in your life, and solve problems.

The most common type of dream is the dream about being chased by someone or something and often it means that you are feeling threated.  The second most common dreams are the falling and flying dreams, both meaning totally different things and often have different interpretations depending on which country you live in.

Discussion Points :

1) What was the last dream you can remember having?

2) Tell me about the nightmare you had.  What do you think it meant?

3) Do dreams have meanings in your country?

4) Have any of your dreams come true? What happened?

5) How do you sleep? Do you sleep in the bus, car, train, airplane?

        SHOPPING

    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;     ;         & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp; PASSION FOR SHOPPING

Many people across the United States and canada love to shop. One expression that describes this passion for shopping is shop until you drop. This implies that some people will shop until they have no more energy or money have spent all of their money. Many people love to go to malls for window shopping. They might have no intention of buying anything but enjoy the atmosphere of the mall. Another commond trend found im malls are mall-walkers. They are usualy older people who enjoy walking for health and like to take advantage of the space to walk around in a mall.

Discount stores are also very popular. They try to meet the average needs of all people. They compete with one another by trying to offer larger discounts, higher quality, and longer hours. In many large urban areas, discount stores and supermarkets are open 24 hours a day.

Discussion Points :

1) How often do you go shopping? How careful do you shop?

2) Why women enjoy to shop than men?

3) Have you ever bought anything over the internet ? What and When?

4) What is the most important thing for you to buy something? Price? Brand name? Explain your answer?

    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;     ;         & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;  FOOD

    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;     ;     EAT OUT AND GET MORE

Henry Snowden, 31, decided to eat out one friday nigh. He pulled into a drive-up window at Burger king. Hungry as a bear, he ordered a large burger, large fries, and a king-size soft drink. Snowden got his fast food as well as a big surprise. Stuffed inside one of the paper bags was $4,10!

"I looked at the money as I ate. I knew immidiately I should give it back," Snowden said. But Snowden did not return the money right off the bat. He went home to sleep on it. "I've got to say I was tempted to keep it," he admitted.

Snowden went back to Burger King the next day to give back the money. Restaurant workers greeted him with tears in their eyes and gave him lunch on the house. They explained that the restaurant puts its bank deposits in paper bags to prevent robberies. By mistake, a clerk gave Snowden the wrong paper bag. Burger King may offer Snowden a reward. But Snowden says there's something even better-- he has a clear conscience. "I"m glad I did the right thing. I feel better than I've ever felt."

Discussion Points :

1) What do you think of Snowden? Is he a good person? What would you do if you were in his shoes?

2) What do you like to eat when you are as hungry as a bear?

3) How often do you eat out? with whom? Do you go to "norebang" after meal?

4) Tell something you did by mistake?

5) How important is it to have a clear conscience?