In an attempt to make sure that Artificial Intelligence is human-centric, the EU is proposing a new regulatory act. The AI Act will assign applications to different risk categories and ensure that they don’t infringe on personal rights. For example, social credit scoring is considered an unacceptable risk and is to be banned. Applications in high-risk…
1. Learning new skills can be both fun and challenging. 2. We use various tools to communicate effectively with each other. 3. Each country has its own unique culture and traditions. 4. Over the decades, technology has advanced rapidly. 5. Contactless payments have become increasingly popular. 6. A microchip can store a vast amount of information in a tiny space. 7. The new restaurant in town…
Responding to a “Thank you” message in a chat In a chat with a colleague, these are good options: You’re welcome. No problem at all. My pleasure. Happy to help. Glad I could help. Anytime. Of course. Not at all. No worries. — friendly and informal You’re very welcome. — a little warmer Happy to support. — good…
Use 20–40 seconds: Listen once for meaning. Listen again and mark the gaps. Predict the missing language. Check the English subtitles or transcript. Identify why each part was difficult. Listen while reading. Listen again without text. Mimic only two or three especially useful sentences. Give a short spoken summary in your own words. Compact checklist…
The Next Big Thing: 1. Would you be willing to have a microchip embedded under your skin? Why/Why not? 2. What do you think is the biggest danger regarding microchipping? 3. Do you think microchipping will be available everywhere in the world soon? 4. What might be the next step of merging technology and people?…
These evaluations were created by using the same prompt but by three different AI: the ChatGPT (anonymously without logging in), Claude and Gemini. The results are quite different: the same show could come first in one AI and last in another. The prompt: “Let’s take into account that watching TV series and YouTube videos can…
Practical accent model for shadowing I would start with Steve Inskeep. He is probably closer to what you need: clear, intelligent, calm American English, but still conversational enough. PBS and NBC anchors are excellent too, but they can sound more formal and “broadcast-like.” He is a strong model for radio interview English: clear, calm, educated,…
Your ideal 5–10 minute formula 5 minutes: Choose one 10–20 second clip;Listen Repeat line by line Shadow Say one original sentence. 10 minutes: Listen to 20–30 seconds. Repeat each line 2–3 times. Play the clip 3–5 times and speak(shadow) with the speaker.Record once Say 2–3 original sentences. Best shadowing list for you What I would…
In a world where I’m considered normal, he’s considered crazy. In a world where he’s considered normal, I’m considered crazy. Your original is more formal because of I am / he is. The contracted version sounds more natural in conversation. A more polished C1-style version: In a world where I’m seen as normal, he’s seen…
Evaluation 1: 1. Shrinking — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why it’s EXCELLENT: Very natural modern English Real conversations (not sitcom-style exaggeration) Clear pronunciation Emotional + everyday topics What you learn: Expressing feelings naturally Soft, polite phrasing Real conversational flow 👉 This is C1 gold. *************************************************************** 1. Parks and Recreation Why it’s excellent: Natural workplace conversations Repetition of everyday…