組別分配結果預計3/31(二)公布。
※分組名單公布後，將會由各組帶領人聯絡成員後續活動事宜，各組小組聚會預計於4/6開始。
張○珍、王○琪、謝○瑩
詹○揚、韓○融、王○豪、王○筑、W***** C**i、陳○妤、呂○婕
羅○昀、洪○檸、杜○承、洪○翔、蔡○宸
邢○恩、蔡○萱、鄭○心、林○妤
S*p**e、F***h S****n、J*****n Mc*****d
Y***-C** C**n、沈○祈、楊○婷
張○琪、陳○潔、林○水、蒲○蓉
徐○蔆、林○婕、張○庭、蘇○鈺、高○筑、黃○妤
陳○帆、羅○羚、C****s L**n、林○安
※請各位同學靜候組長聯繫。組員確認後，即日起即可自由排定時間展開小組聚會，開啟本學期的英語學習之旅！Please wait for your group leader to contact you. Group meetings may begin as of today!
Hi! My name is JJ Solorzano. I’m from Guatemala, a country located in Central America, home of the ancient Maya civilization and some of the natural wonders of the world. I came to Taiwan to pursue a master’s degree and learn Chinese Mandarin.
Previously when I was back home I had the opportunity of teaching for more than five years at a university and ever since I’ve been passionate about education and a firm believer that through reading, discussing and traveling your mind and your knowledge expands bringing you together with other people.
The English Reading Group that I’m proposing will take us on a journey through world history while we read about Dreams. Everyone has had dreams. You dream when you’re awake and when you’re asleep. But dreams, if we take it as a genre, can be considered the oldest form of fiction in the history of humanity. So, for this group we’ll be deep diving into some of the most interesting dreams ever recorded in literature. From the prophetic ones coming all the way from ancient cultures such as Greek, Persian and Chinese, to the playful ones like Lewis Carrol’s or Franz Kafka’s. And why not, if you like you can even share your dreams in the sessions and we’ll try to unpack them! By talking about dreams we will take a glimpse through the looking glass and discuss the many new possibilities for thinking about ourselves and the world.
In these five sessions we will explore how dreams, even today, have the power to disturb us, to make us wonder, but most importantly to make us reflect about who we are!
1st Session: we will explore the many definitions of a dream and some iconic examples from ancient cultures
2nd Session: we’ll start our journey with prophetic dreams and if it’s true that they mean something
3rd Session: we will discuss the nature of the philosophical dream
4th Session: we will take a look at the differences between a dream and a nightmare
5th Session: we will check out how dreams serve as a device in literature and if you like, you can share your dreams too!
The goal of this journey is that through a relaxed discussion you and I can have the chance to explore some interesting dreams or nightmares, have fun, and practice our English skills together! Looking forward to seeing you this semester!
Hey everyone! My name is Kent Payk, and I’m a first year at Shida University, studying Chinese. Although I’m Canadian by nationality, I have grown up in Taiwan for most of my life. This has instilled in me a strong desire to explore cultural perspectives. Since I come from a religious family, I also have an interest in the spirituality aspect of other cultures. From the dawn of human existence until now, every culture has wondered the essential questions of life: Who are we? Where did we come from? What is the meaning of the life? What happens after death? This semester, I propose the reading topic of “Spirituality in Literature,” looking at a variety of novels, we will select from both secular and religious texts. As to secular texts, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, and Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach all provide compelling examples of modern spirituality. From these, we can tackle many questions about the meaning of life, regarding how meaning comes about as well as learning from each other’s perspectives. As to religious texts, some examples we might touch on includes Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, Ecclesiastes by King Solomon, or Tales from the Kojiki. These texts offer much more concrete positionings on life, and therefore we can discuss the similarities and differences, as well as discuss the way these religious works have been influential in their respective cultures.
This is not a debate club. The goal of this book club is to understand differing perspectives on spirituality, and to examine these perspectives in the great works of literature. In order to facilitate healthy discussion, I will have these ground rules set:
1. Do not try to convert others.
2. Critique ideas, not identities. (Ex. Do not say “That religion is oppressive,” rather “I struggle with the concept of karma here.”
3. Disagreement is okay, but disrespect is not. (Our goal is clarity, not victory)
With these understandings in place, I am sure that we may find these discussions to be quite interesting, and I look forward to meeting everyone!
Let’s chat and share ideas!
Hi everyone, I'm Kimberly! Do you love to think and talk about the world? You are very welcome to join my group! This is a happy and safe place for everyone to speak up!
Why join us?
1. No pressure: You don’t need to be an expert or have "perfect" English. If you are shy, don't worry! We talk in small, friendly groups.
2. Fun Debates: If you love to share your opinion, you will love our group! We enjoy "friendly debates" where we look at different sides of a topic.
3. Make New Friends: This is a great place to meet people who also love to think and share.
What will we talk about?
We talk “big picture” topic, like:
1. Should we ban cigarettes?
2. Should the media be free to say anything?
3. Is death penalty okay?
4. Should we send our parents to nursery?
Hello everyone! My name is Sarah, and I’m from Korea. I’m studying at the Graduate Institute of Management, and I’m excited to be leading our discussions on travel and tourism over the next five sessions.
A little about myself—I love exploring new places and learning about different cultures, which is one of the reasons I’m here at NTNU as an international student!
Over the coming sessions, we’ll be exploring various aspects of travel, with the goal of understanding how it impacts us and the world around us. We’ll discuss topics such as the effects of tourism on local communities, sustainable travel practices, current travel trends, the role of technology in travel, and the cultural exchanges that occur when we explore new places.
We’ll be using articles and other reading materials to support our discussions. While it’s not necessary to prepare or read the articles beforehand, doing so can provide more context for our conversations. Don’t worry if you haven’t read them in advance, as we’ll go through the key points during each session.
I’m looking forward to our discussions and hearing your experiences. Let’s get started and hope we can make the most of our time together! Thank you, and see you all soon!
What’s your worth? How about what’s your gift? I’m here to show you how to discover your gift!
Strategy isn’t just about winning a game; it’s about engineering a life where success is inevitable.
Hi, I’m Cookie. I’m a Business Senior at NTNU, but my real training didn’t happen in a library. It happened across the globe—from the deserts of Saudi Arabia and the hills of Jordan to the heart of Mongolia. Growing up in these vastly different cultures taught me one thing early on: No matter where you are, systems rule the world.
Let’s talk results. A few years ago, I was 30kg heavier and lacked a clear path. I didn't just "try harder" to lose it; I engineered a system that transformed my body in just 3 months. I then applied that same logic to my career.
I’ve worked as a professional chess teacher at the Taipei American School, where I taught students how to think three moves ahead and stay calm under pressure. I’ve worked as a tour guide across Taiwan, mastering the psychology of what people truly value and how to tell a story that sticks. I’ve even taught magic, because business—like magic—is often about where you choose to direct your focus and how you manage perception.
Right now, I’m not just studying business; I’m living it. I’m currently developing a dating app called "Sunny and Cookie," and I’m deep in the weeds of the "Money Model" behind high-performing stocks like Nvidia and AMD. I’m obsessed with how AI and technology are shifting the goalposts of wealth in 2026. Whether I’m looking at the ROI of a niche agricultural venture or the scalability of a tech startup, I’m always looking for the leverage point.
That’s exactly why I’m leading this study group: "Mastering the Money Model."
We aren't just reading textbooks that were outdated before they were printed. We’re dissecting how money actually moves today. We’re going to analyze proven mindsets, systems, and directions so you can apply them to your own career. We’re building a mental framework for wealth, period.
In this group, there are no long lectures. No fluff. Just execution. Every session follows my 3-Part Playbook:
First, The Story: A high-speed breakdown of a massive business win or a market shift.
Second, The Strategy: We strip away the luck to find the "Money Model" hidden underneath.
Third, The Move: One tactical experiment for you to run in your own life that week.
I’ve spent my life navigating different cultures, mastering complex games, and building systems from scratch. If you’re tired of theory and ready for the endgame, this is your group. Stop playing the opening. Let’s win the board.
Join me, and let’s build this model together.
Hello everyone! My name is Daniel, and I am a Master’s student in the Department of English. This semester, I am excited to lead an English Reading Group and explore Queer literature with passionate fellows.
Queer literature and cinema are more than just stories of romance. But they are profound explorations of identity, power, and the human condition. In this group, we won't just watch or read, we analyze. In our sessions, we will examine a diverse range of primary texts, including Call Me By Your Name, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Crystal Boys, Blue Is the Warmest Color, Brokeback Mountain, and even the contemporary works. We will use theoretical lenses such as the Male Gaze to deconstruct, explore the weight of Social Class. We’ll even bridge the gap between traditional literature and contemporary hits.
Our sessions will be highly interactive. Whether you prefer the original novels or their film adaptations, your observations are equally valuable. I want to emphasize that this group is a Safe Space. It is a place where we can discuss complex desires and social boundaries without judgment. We will use film clips, short citation, and open-ended questions to spark meaningful conversations, helping you improve your English while engaging with topics that you interested in.
If you’re looking for a place to share your thoughts and see the world through a different lens, join me! Let’s explore these narratives together.
Hello everyone! My name is Alex Socop. I’m an indigenous K’iche’ Maya person from Guatemala, currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Psychology and Counseling at National Taiwan Normal University. I have always been passionate about history, and good storytelling. Therefore, I believe that books offer something special: They present a unique window into history, society, and the human experience.
My intention with this reading group is to have a way for us to explore the world together through literature and history. In our busy, modern lives, it is easy to get distracted and lose perspective about the world. But I think it is incredibly important to build a wider perspective, one that includes voices and stories from cultures and times that might be very different from our own.
Literature, in my opinion, is one of the best tools we have for building empathy. When we read a novel, a short story or poetry, we are not just looking at words on a page; we are stepping into someone else’s life, seeing the world through their eyes, and perhaps understanding a piece of the human condition a little better.
On the same page, understanding history is more than just memorizing dates and events. It helps us see the patterns and connections that explain how we got to where we are today, both as societies and as individuals. We might read a story from the past and find surprising similarities to our world today. We could explore how a historical event shaped a country’s identity and how that still echoes in the present.
As a group leader, I will select the readings and help guide our weekly conversations. We will meet up to share our thoughts in an open, relaxed discussion format. Please keep in mind that this reading group is not a formal class; it is rather a space for all of us, no matter our background, to exchange ideas, ask questions, and maybe see things from a new angle.
I’m really excited about having the opportunity to serve as a reading group leader, and I am looking forward to hearing what you think and I would love to have meaningful conversations with all of you.
This reading group focuses mostly on short stories. The short stories for this group will include works such as “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Lottery,” etc. If the readings are too difficult, the selection can be adjusted. In general, the discussion can be split into two parts:
The first part begins from the background and context in which the stories occur. Though context and background may be important in interpreting works, this reading group introduces it mainly for giving the reader the possibility for different dimensions of experience or understanding.
Following that, the second part would shift to personal thoughts and experiences when reading the assigned work for the meeting. This part focuses on how different readers can perceive and experience the same text but in various different ways.
Through these two parts of group discussion, this reading group aims for every member to finish each session with a varied understanding of the text.
Hello, I’m Yvo Wagian. Welcome to a space where education meets innovation.
In this reading group, we will dive into the intersection of Educational Technology (EdTech) and Gamification Mechanics. Our journey is divided into two phases:
Phase 1: Analytical Deep Dive (Weeks 1-3)
We will explore how global and local powerhouses like Duolingo, SpeakAI, and Junyi Academy(均一教育平台) leverage technology to redefine modern education. We won’t just 'read'—we will deconstruct their success to understand the psychology behind why people love to learn through games.
Phase 2: Creative Workshop (Weeks 4-5)
Theory meets practice. In our final two weeks, we transform into 'Education Designers.' You will have the opportunity to pitch your own EdTech ideas or gamified concepts using any medium—be it a digital prototype, a storyboard, or even a simple post-it brainstorm.
Why Join Us?
I believe your insights are more valuable than any textbook. My goal is to simplify complex reading materials so we can focus on high-level discussion and creative ideation. Whether you are a tech enthusiast or just curious about the future of classrooms, join us to discover how we can play our way into a smarter future.
See you at the frontier of EdTech!
Taiwan is a small island with a big story. It sits at the crossroads of East and Southeast Asia, and that location shaped everything—its people, its history, and its food. Today, Taiwan is known for its vibrant democracy, advanced technology, and a daily life that feels both traditional and modern.
To understand Taiwan, it helps to start with its diversity. Indigenous peoples have lived here for thousands of years, with rich languages and cultures. Over the centuries, Taiwan also welcomed waves of migrants, especially from southern China, and later experienced different periods of foreign rule and global influence. These layers created a society where multiple identities and traditions coexist—sometimes with tension, often with creativity.
Taiwan’s modern history is complex. After World War II, Taiwan entered a new political era, and over time it moved through major social change. In recent decades, Taiwan developed into a free and open society with competitive elections, lively public debate, and strong civic participation. This democratic energy shows up everywhere—from community events to pop culture.
If history is Taiwan’s backbone, food is its heartbeat. Taiwan’s cuisine reflects its mixed heritage: you’ll find Indigenous ingredients, southern Chinese flavors, Japanese-era influences, and modern innovations. Night markets are a great example—crowded, noisy, and delicious. People come for classics like beef noodle soup, xiao long bao, and bubble tea, but also for local snacks that change from city to city.
Taiwan’s fruits also tell a story of climate and craft. With tropical and subtropical weather, Taiwan produces amazing pineapple, mango, guava, and wax apple—often grown with careful farming and strong local pride.
And then there are festivals: Lunar New Year, the Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival—and uniquely Taiwanese traditions like Mazu pilgrimages, temple fairs, and modern Pride celebrations. These events connect people to family, faith, community, and identity.
In this reading group, we’ll explore Taiwan through five themes:
1.Taiwan’s history and mission history
2.People and culture in Taiwan (including Indigenous peoples and Taiwan’s diversity)
3.Festivals and celebrations
4.Food and fruit
5.Biodiversity in Taiwan (including endemic species and habitats)
We will learn through short talks, sharing, discussions, and fun mini-games.
Don’t worry if your English isn’t perfect—this is exactly why we learn, and why you’re welcome here.
At NTNU, our English Reading Group is a friendly space for both international and Taiwanese students. Everyone is welcome.
Welcome you to join GRACE’s English Reading Group!