Please watch this video before our meet-up!
Session I
1. Mr. Yong introduces ways animals to sense their umwelt/enviornment. Can you elaborate on your methods of perception or sensing? Additionally, do you possess any tendencies or preferences, and do they change over time?
2. Imagine yourself as a non-human animal, experiencing the world through its unique senses. If you could choose, which animal would you be, and what aspects of its sensory experience do you find most appealing?
Session II
1. Do you enjoy spending time with animals other than humans? If so, what draws you to them?
2. Considering that animals' senses can differ greatly from ours, what small actions can we(human) take to create a more friendly and hospitable world for all beings?
my example of small action-
Personally speaking, I’ve changed subtly after my adopted cat, Archie became part of my life. I've become more attentive to the music I listen to and the tone of my voice, as cats generally prefer softer sounds over loud ones.
3. What does 'respecting animals' mean to you?
**I came across this song while preparing for this meeting and would like to share it with you
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Agenda
6:45 ~ 7:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
7:00 ~ 7:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
7:10 ~ 7:45pm Discussion Session (35 mins)
7:45 ~ 8:00pm Summarization (15 mins)
8:00 ~ 8:05pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 5 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
8:05 ~ 8:40pm Discussion Session (35 mins)
8:40 ~ 8:55pm Summarization (15 mins)
8:55 ~ 9:00pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements
Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $100)
Address: 台北市濟南路三段25號[MAP]-捷運忠孝新生站3號出口步行3分鐘
Important Notes:
1. We advise participants to print out the discussion questions and bring them to the meeting for reference. As for the supporting articles, feel free to print them out, as well, according to your preference.
2. We suggest that participants read the articles and think about the questions in advance.
3. Newcomers should prepare a two-to-three minute self-introduction in English to deliver when called upon by the host before the start of the discussion. The host may also ask you to give brief feedback about the meeting at the conclusion of the meeting.
4. We conduct the entire meeting in English. All participants should have at least moderate English-conversation skills and be able to articulate your ideas for each discussion question.
5. We welcome newcomers and other guests to attend the meetings and join the discussion freely for two times. After that, we hope you will consider becoming a YoYo English Club member. We charge a NT$1500 lifetime membership fee, or NT$1000 for students.