元智大學國際語言文化中心

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CENTER

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CENTER

元智大學國際語言文化中心

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英語聊天室 English Chatting Rooms

Just walk in and chat with English teachers!

由國際語言文化中心專任老師們開設的英語聊天室,歡迎大家前來輕鬆地用英語談天說地、聊聊各種主題、分享學習與生活經驗!
無需事先報名!!請依時間表至指定地點拜訪語文中心老師!

每學期第3週開始至第16週進行英語聊天室。
期中考前1週及期中考週,因老師實施課後輔導及學期考試,暫停英語聊天室活動。
請留意國際語言文化中心的公告。

1131學期英語聊天室自113/9/23(一)起至12/27(五)止;請依照公告時間及到場參與活動與活動~

期中考前1週(113/10/28~11/1)、期中考週(113/11/4~11/9)因老師實施課後輔導及學期考試暫停英語聊天室活動。

 

斯婁福老師 Rolf

Monday, 12:00-13:00, R70203

  • current events
  • world issues
  • politics
  • religion
  • philosophy
  • economics
  • movies/TV shows
  • ethical questions
  • predictions about the future
  • the value of pessimism
黃郁蘭老師 Michelle

Thursday, 12:00-13:00, R1204

  1. Daily Activities
    • What are some things that you do every day?
    • Describe a typical daily routine.
  2. Daily Activities
    • Tell what you do at various times throughout the day.
    • Ask your partner to tell you his/her daily schedule.
  3. Occupations
    • What do you know about these occupations?
    • Which one(s) would you be interested in doing?
  4. Occupations
    • What kind of job would you like your son/daughter to have?
    • Some of these jobs are difficult and dangerous. Would you be willing to try them?
  5. Transportation
    • How do people in your country get to where they want to go?
    • Do you often take public transportation? Why or why not?
  6. Transportation
    • What type of transportation do you use when you are in a hurry?
    • How do you travel when you go on vacation?
  7. Hobbies
    • Which one(s) is/are the most interesting to you?
    • What kinds of hobbies do your friends have?
    • How much time every week do you spend on your hobbies?
  8. Hobbies
    • What are the benefits of doing something you enjoy every day?
    • Which new hobby would you like to learn? Why?
  9. Diet
    • What kinds of foods do you eat every day?
    • Do you usually eat fruits and vegetables? What kinds?
  10. Food
    • Where do you usually buy your food?
    • Is the food you eat the best for your health? Why or why not?
  11. Pets and Animals
    • Why do people keep animals as pets?
    • Which one(s) do you like most or least? Why?
    • Which are better pets: cats or dogs?
    • Did you have a pet when you were a child?
  12. Family and Relationships
    • How many people are in your family? Describe each of them.
    • Tell how the people in the picture are related to you.
    • Tell about your extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) if you know them well.
    • Tell about people you know outside of your family.
  13. News stories
    • Which recent news story is the most interesting?
    • Which recent news story is the most impressive?
湯瑪斯老師 Tom

Friday, 12:00-13:00, R70203

  • Food
  • Cultural differences
  • Quentin Tarantino movies.
  • Computer games
  • Origins of the universe.
  • Fashion
  • Music
  • Black holes
  • Environment
  • WWII tanks
  • Global warming
  • Festivals
安琪拉老師 Angela

Thursday, 12:00-13:00, R70203

Week 3: College life hacks

Week 4: Remote jobs

Week 5: Must-see movies

Week 6: Objectivity and bias in media

Week 7: Street food around the world

Week 10: Taboos in other cultures   

Week 11: News headlines

Week 12: Digital era

Week 13: Superhumans

Week 14: Body image

Week 15: Security

Week 16: Food delivery services

 

Trey 文天瑞老師

Tuesday, 12:00-13:00, R3302

  1. Social Media Influence
  2. Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots (ChatGPT)
  3. Financial Planning
  4. Life After College
  5. Environmental Sustainability
  6. The Gig Economy
  7. The Work and Work-Life Balance
  8. Pop Culture and Globalization
  9. Online Dating and Relationships
  10. Personal Branding
  11. Peview and Future Trends
師德霖老師 Sterling

Wednesday, 12:00-13:00, R3302

1) What you did over summer break

2) Comfort food

3) What makes Taiwan in/convenient

4) Introduce your hometown

5) Recommended Music

6) Recommended TV and movies

7) Recommended reading

8) Best ways to use/kill time

9) Dream jobs

10) Managing Money

11) Student-led topic

12) Winter Break Plans

高千文老師 Brian

Tuesday, 12:00-13:00, R70203

  1. Why are several languages spoken in Taiwan? What is the official language in Taiwan?
  2. Can individuals who speak only one Chinese dialect understand another Chinese dialect? Why do some of the older people speak Japanese?
  3. What are Taiwan’s main religions? Which God or Goddess do people in fishing villages worship the most?
  4. What kinds of festivals are held in Matsu’s honor? Which God do farmers tend to worship? Why?
  5. How are many Chinese temples decorated? How are Taoist temples managed? In addition to places of worship, what functions do temples serve in people’s daily life?
  6. Other than folk religions, what philosophy greatly affects Taiwanese society? Who established this philosophy? What are some ideas of this philosophy?
  7. What kind of architecture is seen in a Confucian temple? What kind of ceremony is held every year? When?
  8. Which folk arts do Taiwanese still take an interest in? Who is supporting traditional folk arts?
  9. Where is Taiwanese opera usually performed? Which traditional folk arts are undergoing innovation in the modern world?
  10. What customs and etiquette can confuse foreigners? Do Taiwanese people often compliment guests?
  11. When are children given money as a gift? What are two gifts you should never give people in Taiwan?
  12. Why shouldn’t you give clocks and knives as gifts? What should you do if you want to give an expensive gift?