台中快樂英語讀書會 Taichung Happy English Club

05/06/2026

Time：第 663 會，2026 年 6 月 6 日（週六）下午2:30~5:30
Place：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Session One
15:30~15:50 Speech Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Session Two
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: George
Assistant Host:

Topic:
MP3 turns 30: Is it still relevant in 2026?

Source:
https://www.elmedia-video-player.com/blog/thirty-years-mp3/

Please Note:
Venue:台中市南屯區 大業路182號 Mos Burger二樓
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Questions:
1. What are the advantages of MP3, compared with streaming services? Has streaming made music more accessible or less personal? What is your favorite way to listen to music? Why?

2. What do you think of the music industry with shrinking profits because of the new musical revolution? Why? Should people still buy and collect digital music files?

3. What role did the internet play to make MP3 succeed? Can MP3 still be useful in areas with limited internet access? Which do you prefer, downloading online MP3 files or streaming music? Why?

4. Why do some people still use MP3 files in 2026? Do you think convenience is more important than sound quality?

05/06/2026

20260523Taichung happy English club gathering in 大業路 Mos-burger.

22/05/2026

Time：第 662 會，2026 年 5 月 23 日（週六）下午2:30~5:30
Place：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Session One
15:30~15:50 Speech Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Session Two
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Hope
Assistant Host:

Topic:
The Brain Benefits of Social Connection

Source:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/202303/the-brain-benefits-of-social-connection?msockid=1f85bd8d02306c6831e4ac7b034d6d61

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Venue:台中市南屯區 大業路182號 Mos Burger二樓
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Questions:
1. Do you think social connection is as important as diet, exercise, and sleep for brain health? Why or why not?

2. What kinds of social activities make you feel happiest or most connected?

3. Why do you think modern people feel more disconnected today?

4. Have you ever reconnected with an old friend? How did it feel?

5. Which of the five tips in the article do you think is the easiest to try?

6. Why do meaningful conversations help reduce stress and improve mental health?

7. Do you think volunteering can improve both personal happiness and community health?

8. What is one small action you can take this week to improve your social connection?

Your relationships are even more important for your brain than you thought.

22/05/2026

20260509Taichung happy English club gathering in 大業路 Mos-burger.

08/05/2026

Time：第 661 會，2026 年 5 月 9 日（週六）下午2:30~5:30
Place：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Session One
15:30~15:50 Speech Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Session Two
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Micro
Assistant Host:

Topic:
Mother day around the world

Source:
https://www.flowersnext.com/blog/index.php/2026/03/mothers-day-around-the-world-how-every-country-celebrates-moms/

Please Note:
Venue:台中市南屯區 大業路182號 Mos Burger二樓
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Questions:
1. What are your most cherished or vivid memories of your mother? How do you usually celebrate Mother's Day with your family?

2. Can you see the intergenerational changes in motherhood, in terms of family finances, children’s education, Self-care for health, and well-being? What causes these changes?

3. What do you think is the biggest challenge that modern mothers face in the 21st Century? How to strike the right balance between caring for and disciplining your children?

4. How do you define a perfect mother? What characteristics do you believe the perfect mother should possess?

Mother’s Day is one of those special holidays that crosses borders, languages, and cultures. No matter where you are, it’s a day to honor the women who nur

08/05/2026

20260425Taichung happy English club gathering in 大業路 Mos-burger.

24/04/2026

Time：第 660 會，2026 年 4 月 25 日（週六）下午2:30~5:30
Place：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Session One
15:30~15:50 Speech Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Session Two
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: George
Assistant Host:

Topic:
What is 5G vs 4G ?

Source:
https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/topics/networking/5g-vs-4g.html

Please Note:
Venue:台中市南屯區 大業路182號 Mos Burger二樓
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Questions:
1. How has mobile internet changed your daily life?

2. Is upgrading from 4G to 5G currently worth it? Please explain your opinions.

3. Except for smartphones, what are some other applications of 5G technology? What is the importance of website speed? What are the strategies to improve website speed?

4. How to save money on your mobile phone bill?

5G is the next generation of cellular connectivity technology that will achieve better performance than 4G in terms of speed, latency, capacity, and coverage.

24/04/2026

20260411Taichung happy English club gathering in 大業路 Mos-burger.

11/04/2026

Time：第 659 會，2026 年 4 月 11 日（週六）下午2:30~5:30
Place：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Session One
15:30~15:50 Speech Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Session Two
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: George
Assistant Host:

Topic:
The rise of the 4-day work week

Source:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/01/rise-of-4-day-workweek

Please Note:
Venue:台中市南屯區 大業路182號 Mos Burger二樓
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Questions:
1. Is the four-day workweek realistic for all industries? Which industries are best suited for the four-day work week?

2. Can a four-day workweek improve employee productivity? Why or why not? Could it cause more workload stress during the working days?

3. What is the normal working hour in Taiwan? Has there been any talk of shortening the workweek in your company?

4. Would it be better to shorten the workweek or offer flexible working hours? Why?

Employees are enthusiastic about shorter and flexible schedules.

11/04/2026

20260328Taichung happy English club gathering in 大業路 Mos-burger.