Should You Let AI Write Your Work Emails?
AI tools can now draft a polished work email in seconds. A B1–B2 English News lesson on the etiquette, risks, and discussion questions behind letting AI write for you at work.
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Is It Okay to Have an AI Friend?
Millions of people now talk to an AI chatbot every day, some even call it a friend. Here’s what researchers are learning about AI companionship, attachment, and loneliness, and what it means for how we define real connection.
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The Human Skills AI Still Can’t Replace
Vocabulary Judgment – The ability to make careful decisions based on knowledge and experience.Example – Good judgment helped the manager solve the problem quickly. Empathy – The ability to understand and share another person’s feelings.Example – Nurses need empathy to comfort their patients. Nuance – A small but important difference in meaning, feeling, or situation.Example…
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Getting Hired in the Age of AI: Skills for the Future Job Market
Vocabulary Adaptability – The ability to adjust to new situations and changes.Example – Workers with strong adaptability can learn new technology quickly. Automation – The use of machines or software to perform tasks automatically.Example – Automation has changed many industries over the past decade. Competitive – Having many people trying to achieve the same goal.Example…
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How Much Energy Do Data Centers Use?
Vocabulary Infrastructure – The basic systems and structures needed for a country, business, or service to operate.Example – Roads, power lines, and internet cables are all part of a country’s infrastructure. Consumption – The use of energy, water, food, or other resources.Example – Air conditioners increase electricity consumption during hot weather. Threshold – A level…
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Are Companies Giving Up on Climate Goals to Focus on AI?
Vocabulary Emissions – Gases released into the air that can cause climate changeExample – Factories and cars produce emissions that can harm the environment. Infrastructure – The basic systems and structures needed for operationsExample – Cities need strong infrastructure like roads, power systems, and internet connections. Renewable energy – Energy from sources like wind or…
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Are Humanoid Robots the Future of Work?
Vocabulary Humanoid – A robot that looks or moves like a humanExample – Scientists are developing humanoid robots for daily tasks. Automation – The use of machines to do work instead of humansExample – Automation is changing many industries. Efficiency – The ability to do something well with little waste of time or effortExample –…
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Are AI-Built Websites Taking Over the Internet?
Vocabulary Generate – To create something automaticallyExample – AI tools can generate full websites in minutes. Trend – A general direction or change over timeExample – Using AI to build websites is a growing trend. Efficient – Working quickly and effectively without wasting timeExample – AI builders are more efficient than traditional methods. Customize –…
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How to Stay Smart While Using AI
Vocabulary Repeat each word, definition, and example sentence after your tutor. Rely (Verb)To depend on someone or somethingMany students rely on AI to help them complete assignments. Evaluate (Verb)To judge or decide the quality or importance of somethingIt is important to evaluate the accuracy of AI-generated answers. Insight (Noun)A clear understanding of a situation or…
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Brain Rot: How Social Media Is Aging Young Brains
Vocabulary Foggy Mind – not able to think clearly Endless – seeming to have no end or limit Cognitive – relating to the process of thinking and understanding Accelerate – to make something move or happen faster Article In 2024, it was chosen as Oxford’s Word of the Year after becoming very popular on social…
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