GEO 3-2 student shares valuable GEO radio feedback

Hello, I'm EunJin, I'm a GEO 3-2 student :)

I'm glad and excited to talk about GEO radio! Yeah~

A couple of Wednesdays ago, I listened to the GEO radio for the first time in my life. ^_~

(In photo: Eunjin and her friend listening to GEO radio in CUK's Global Lounge)

It was very interesting and it had good programs. However, I couldn't understand most of the words they were saying. It was very hard to understand because the DJ spoke too fast and didn't pause or rest during their talk session so it was kind of boring because I couldn't understand much. In addition, based on my GEO Radio experience, the DJ's voice was quite uncomfortable to listen to. Also, I think they have specific accents and tone, so it was difficult to understand.

And also, GEO radio took away our dinner time! T_T

I remember the Wednesday that we were required to listed to the GEO radio, we had to practice for Sports night, but our team, New Zealand, must go to the Global Lounge for the GEO radio program. And our team professor Jerry said that after GEO radio, we have to practice for the sports night, so we didn't have enough time for dinner. Actually, Jerry allowed us to eat our dinner, but I thought that we have to practice, so I had already eaten something in advance. But I regret eating early, because I feel a little hungry late at night.

So, I highly suggest to the GEO radio committee to change their broadcasting time and for the DJs to speak slowly next time.

In addition, my friend recommended that, if we'll listen to the GEO radio with the same level, it would be better if GEO radio DJs will adjust accordingly to each level so that it would be easier to understand and fun to listen.

My nation, New Zealand, may go to the OBF and listen to GEO radio again. I think that GEO radio prepared some programs, like something that involves the audience which makes GEO radio better. I hope that future GEO radio episodes in future camps will be interesting and will give its audience many useful information!

If GEO radio accepts our advices, GEO radio will be more useful and interesting. Please consider our advices and opinions. I hope that GEO radio shows more improvement in the next vacation or camp. Thank you!

By Eun jin , GEO Class 3-2 (Professor Johan Reiners and TA Andrew)

Guess who’s back?

Aside from the GEO 15 Clubs – where YOU Learn English while YOU’re having FUN… ^_^

Guess who’s back?
The GEO Radio is BACK!!! Listen LIVE in GEO Global Lounge Mondays to Thursdays 5 to 530pm.(＾▽＾) See you there! (＾▽＾)

by: Abigail Go, GEO Blog Editor

Feedbacks: The GEO Radio Broadcast

Listening GEO Radio is wonderful experience to us. Until we listened to GEO radio, we didn’t know a lot about the GEO Radio broadcast. Upon listening to GEO Radio, we learned that there are many diverse topics discussed. We could choose different kinds of topics we like through GEO radio broadcast website. The topics for GEO radio were not difficult to listen to. GEO radio talks about topics of our interest including love, friendship, culture, food and daily issues, among others. That’s why we enjoyed listening to the radio broadcast so much. At some point, we could not only agree and share our thoughts with each other, but we were also encouraged to think further.

GEO radio DJ’s pronunciation were really good to listen to. When DJs gave us information or quizzes, we know that they try to explain slowly and accurately. It helped us understand the broadcast easily and it enabled us to follow the content of the discussion. We listened without any fear or stress. We think GEO radio is really good for us to raise our listening skills.

GEO Radio Hosts - DJ Alex & DJ Rae

Initially, we thought that listening to the radio in English could be a challenge. But on the contrary, it was really fun. They played the exciting music we liked, and we felt really great. When it seemed like boring, they play current English songs. It is a good strategy to play some English songs during the broadcast. However it seemed that GEO radio has some electronic problems. When it starts, we could hear some squeaky microphone sound and some pauses for a couple of seconds. We hope GEO radio makes improvement soon so it can run smoothly. Except for those of problems, we think that GEO radio is a good program. We could listen to it with so much fun.

Other talents behind the GEO Radio Broadcast - Twanzy, Hani and China with GEO Admin TA Carol

We couldn’t believe that our school’s Filipino students are running the GEO radio. They sound like real professional radio DJ’s. The pronunciation and tone (their way of speaking) are really nice to listen to. It seems like they enjoy running the radio too. When we listened to the GEO radio at that time, our class TA was the guest of the day. We really enjoyed hearing her opinions. During the radio discussion, DJs shared their opinion about the day’s topic and it was really nice to follow them and compare our opinion with them.

by students of GEO Class 3-4 (Professor Roger & TA Sarah)

Listening to GEO Radio

DJ Alex (left) and DJ Rae (right)

The GEO radio program is helpful to upgrade our English listening skills. We listen to songs and DJs discuss their thoughts. Sometimes it can be a bit difficult to hear because of the microphone, so we hope it can be improved. We think many more students should know about the GEO radio. It would be interesting to listen to special guests and maybe students can request topics as well. The use of twitter is a good idea to involve many visitors. How about giving some presents to good reviewers?

By students from GEO Class 3-6 (Professor David, TA Keith)

Fun Radio!

GEO students have to visit Global Lounge at 17:00 for GEO Radio two times a week.

So, Team New Zealand have to go on Wednesday and Thursday.

Team Australia should go on Monday and Wednesday.

Team Ireland goes on Monday and Tuesday and Team Jamaica goes on Tuesday and Thursday.

Students with DJ Emerald!

DJs Twamzy, Hani, and China

When we go there to listen to the GEO Radio, each team's member must be the guest of GEO Radio. 

Sometimes the GEO Radio DJ invites some special guests such as Young Jun and Ara (GEO's lovely couple). Also, the DJ remembers Seung Jae because he was very active in GEO Radio time. 

Team Ireland

Team Jamaica

Every guest is given some questions in advance so the guest prepares special answers.

In our case, we had to prepare something about special places to travel.

For example I introduced Seoul Land which is "not in Seoul."

Also, other team members must guess the correct answers for the GEO Radio quiz on-air.

If someone sends a text message with the correct answer on their first try, the person gets a bonus point card.

We personally think that Team New Zealand(our team!) is the most passionate team in GEO Radio. ^_^

By Jee Won Lee and Jeong Yoon Lee