How should I put it?
In my view, the members of Yoyo are a very fortunate group of people (myself included). We have opportunities to practice English together regularly, which in a way means we are not burdened by the worries of daily life. On the other hand, we are confident and disciplined because we can discuss various topics in not our mother language. However, my dream is that one day Yoyo can step outside. On that day, we will not only be just a group practicing English and having fun but also can help rural areas to inspire the children there, to ignite in them a passion for English and a curiosity about the world. I hope we can bridge the gap in English learning resources between them and urban children. I would like to invite everyone to discuss this together.
In the first session, I will explore the case of TOMS shoes. But plz don’t watch the second video before you figure out and discuss the first and second questions.
Session I
1. In the past few years, TOMS Shoes was famous for its "One for One" model, where for every pair of shoes sold, another pair was donated to someone in need.
Would you like to support their products if you needed a pair of shoes, and their design and functionality perfectly met your requirements? Why or why not?
2. TOMS Shoes has successfully used storytelling to connect with consumers emotionally. Can you think of other brands that use similar strategies to create a social impact?
3. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this approach for both the company and the communities it serves? Such as concerns about creating dependency or undermining local economies. How do you think TOMS could address these criticisms while still maintaining its social mission? What changes or improvements would you suggest to their business model?
Session II
Session I is just a warm-up. For Session II, we’ll use a TED Talk that we’ve discussed before as a useful reference. 1. What are practical and achievable suggestions for helping children in rural areas learning English? Can you share any specific ideas or examples?
2. To avoid repeating the mistakes of TOMS Shoes, try to imagine yourself as a child or parent in a rural area. What do you think Yoyo could do to truly help you?
2-1. Besides rural children, who else do you think Yoyo could help? And in what ways?
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3. Please watch and remember the children's smiles in video above. Do you think a touching slogan and belief or emotional appeals are enough to sustain altruistic behavior and acts of kindness? What mechanisms could be used to make altruism as a lasting tradition or a proud achievement for Yoyo?
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Agenda:
3:45 ~ 4:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
4:00 ~ 4:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
4:10 ~ 4:50pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
4:50 ~ 5:10pm Summarization (20 mins)
5:10 ~ 5:15pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 10 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
5:15 ~ 5:55pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
6:00 ~ 6:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
6:20 ~ 6:30pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements ********************************************************************************************************************************************
聚會日期：列於該貼文主題內
聚會時間：請準時 4:00 pm 到 ~ 約 6:30 pm 左右結束
星期六聚會地點：丹堤濟南店
地址、電話：台北市濟南路三段25號 地圖 (02) 2740-2350
捷運站：板南線 忠孝新生站 3 號出口
走法：出忠孝新生站 3 號出口後，沿著巷子(忠孝東路三段10巷)走約 2 分鐘，到了濟南路口，左轉走約 2 分鐘即可看到。
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注意事項：
1. 文章是否需要列印請自行斟酌，但與會者請務必自行列印 Questions for discussion。
2. 與會者請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作！
給新朋友的話：
1. 請事先準備2~3分鐘的英語自我介紹；會議結束前可能會請你發表1~2分鐘的感想。
2. 請事先閱讀文章以及主持人所提的討論問題，並事先寫下自己所欲發表意見的英文。
3. 全程以英語進行，參加者應具備中等英語會話能力，對任一討論問題，能夠以5到10句英文表達個人見解。
4. 在正式加入之前，可以先來觀摩三次，觀摩者亦須參與討論。正式加入需繳交終身會費 NT$1,000。
