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Mar 19 2025
Lesson  46/70 60min  

Hello Egor!

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Today we'll continue with Dutch Suburb plots

 

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Mar 13, 2025
Lesson  45/70 60min  

Hello Egor!

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Today we'll begin Dutch Suburb plots

You have to find your own recipe’: Dutch suburb where residents must grow food on at least half of their property

 

 

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Hello Egor

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Today, we'll discuss 

Humans versus self-driving cars

Mar 11, 2025
Lesson  44/70 60min                       

Mar 6, 2025
Lesson  43/70 60min                       

Mar 4, 2025
Lesson  43/70 60min                       

Hello Egor

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Today, we'll discuss 

Humans versus self-driving cars

Feb 27  2025
Lesson  42/70   60min

Hello Egor! 

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Today, we'll discuss an old TED talk by Kai Fu Lee, an Taivanese IT genius.

lhttps://www.ted.com/talks/kai_fu_lee_how_ai_can_save_our_humanity​​​

Quizlet 

https://quizlet.com/1007847580/kai-fu-lee-ted-talk-2018-flash-cards/

TED Ed lesson

https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_how_will_ai_change_the_world?language=en

Feb 21  2025
Lesson  41/70   60min

  1. Lee suggests that AI will take over routine jobs but enhance creative ones. Do you agree? Why or why not?

  2. What are some ways AI can be used to support, rather than replace, human jobs?

  3. How do you think AI will impact job markets in the next 10–15 years?

  4. Do you think AI will ever develop emotional intelligence or empathy? Why or why not?

  5. How can societies adapt to the rapid changes AI brings to the workforce?

  1. Lee shares a personal story about prioritizing work over family. How does this reflect broader societal attitudes about work?

  2. How do you define success? Does Lee’s story change your perspective on what it means to be successful?

  3. How can businesses and workplaces balance productivity with employee well-being?

  4. In your opinion, what is the most important factor in maintaining work-life balance?

  5. How can AI help us shift our values from work-centered lives to more meaningful personal fulfillment?

  1. Lee describes the U.S. as leading AI discovery and China as leading implementation. What factors contribute to these differences?

  2. How do cultural attitudes toward work and competition affect AI development in different countries?

  3. Do you think China’s 996 work culture is sustainable? Why or why not?

  4. What ethical concerns arise from AI-driven data collection and surveillance, particularly in China?

  5. How might U.S. and Chinese AI development strategies influence global technological advancements?

  1. Lee argues that AI cannot create, only optimize. Do you believe there are limitations to AI’s ability to be creative?

  2. Should there be limits to AI development? If so, what should those limits be?

  3. How can AI be used to enhance education and caregiving, as Lee suggests?

  4. Lee emphasizes love and compassion as uniquely human traits. Do you think these qualities can be integrated into AI in the future?

  5. What role should governments play in ensuring AI benefits humanity rather than replacing it?

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  1. Lee suggests that AI will take over routine jobs but enhance creative ones. Do you agree? Why or why not?

  2. What are some ways AI can be used to support, rather than replace, human jobs?

  3. How do you think AI will impact job markets in the next 10–15 years?

  4. Do you think AI will ever develop emotional intelligence or empathy? Why or why not?

  5. How can societies adapt to the rapid changes AI brings to the workforce?

  6. Lee shares a personal story about prioritizing work over family. How does this reflect broader societal attitudes about work?

  7. How do you define success? Does Lee’s story change your perspective on what it means to be successful?

  8. How can businesses and workplaces balance productivity with employee well-being?

  9. In your opinion, what is the most important factor in maintaining work-life balance?

  10. How can AI help us shift our values from work-centered lives to more meaningful personal fulfillment?

  11. Lee describes the U.S. as leading AI discovery and China as leading implementation. What factors contribute to these differences?

  12. How do cultural attitudes toward work and competition affect AI development in different countries?

  13. Do you think China’s 996 work culture is sustainable? Why or why not?

  14. What ethical concerns arise from AI-driven data collection and surveillance, particularly in China?

  15. How might U.S. and Chinese AI development strategies influence global technological advancement

  1. Lee argues that AI cannot create, only optimize. Do you believe there are limitations to AI’s ability to be creative?

  2. Should there be limits to AI development? If so, what should those limits be?

  3. How can AI be used to enhance education and caregiving, as Lee suggests?

  4. Lee emphasizes love and compassion as uniquely human traits. Do you think these qualities can be integrated into AI in the future?

  5. What role should governments play in ensuring AI benefits humanity rather than replacing it?

Feb 18, 2025
Lesson 40/70  30min

Feb 13, 2025
Lesson 39/70  30min

Hello Egor,

Today we'll finish our Onestopenglish article discussing Australia's  social media ban


 

Feb 11, 2025
Lesson 38/70  30min

Feb 4, 2025
Lesson 37/70  30min

Hello Egor,

Today we'll be doing a Onestopenglish article discussing Australia's  social media ban


 

Jan 30, 2025
Lesson 36/70  30min

Hi  Egor

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Today we will finish the bitter future of chocolate. How drought and a youth exodus threaten Mexico’s prized cocoa

 

Jan 28, 2025
Lesson 35/70  30min

Jan 16 2025
Lesson 34/70  30
min

Hi  Egor

The bitter future of chocolate? How drought and a youth exodus threaten Mexico’s prized cocoa

 

Jan 14 2025
Lesson 33/70  30min

Dec 24 2024
Lesson 32/70  30min

Hello Egor!

Today, since New Year's and Christmas are coming, we will read and talk about 
Santa Claus. Who is he?- SAINT NICHOLAS  
 

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1712/171210-st-nicholas.html
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/face-of-real-st-nicholas-reconstructed-with-3d-tech-shows-he-did-look-like-santa-claus/
https://orthodoxwiki.org/Saint_Nicholas
https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra

Historical Roots: How does the story of Saint Nicholas challenge or enhance your understanding of the origins of Santa Claus?

 

Facial Reconstruction: What do you think about the use of 3D digital facial reconstruction in studying historical figures? Can it help make history more relatable?

 

Cultural Evolution: How did the combination of Dutch, English, and American traditions shape the modern Santa Claus? Can you think of other cultural figures with similarly blended origins?

 

Physical Appearance: Why do you think the depiction of Saint Nicholas from the 3D rendering aligns closely with the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas? Is it coincidence or something deeper?

 

Gift-Giving Traditions: Saint Nicholas is remembered for his generosity. Why do you think gift-giving became such a central theme of Christmas celebrations worldwide?

 

Scientific Methods: How do you feel about science, such as forensic analysis, being used to reconstruct religious or historical figures? Does it bring value, or is it unnecessary?

 

Cultural Influence: Why do you think Saint Nicholas became such a popular figure in early Christian sects compared to other saints?

 

Symbolism: The article mentions the robust and stocky appearance of Saint Nicholas. How do you think physical traits contribute to the perception of a figure as strong, kind, or generous?

 

Technology and History: Do you believe AI and technology like statistical proportioning and tomography are changing how we view history? In what ways?

 

Modern Relevance: How do stories like this one, connecting history with modern technology, affect your perspective on traditions like Christmas? Do they make these traditions feel more meaningful or less so?

Dec 12, 2024
Lesson 30/70 60min

Dec 19, 2024
Lesson 31/70 60min

Hello Egor,

Social media ban for kids in Australia.

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