
Current Live Lessons
Mar 19 2025
Lesson 46/70 60min
Hello Egor!
Today we'll continue with Dutch Suburb plots
Mar 13, 2025
Lesson 45/70 60min
Hello Egor!
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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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
Today, we'll discuss
Humans versus self-driving cars
Feb 27 2025
Lesson 42/70 60min
Hello Egor!
TED Ed lesson
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_how_will_ai_change_the_world?language=en
Hello Egor!
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
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Lee suggests that AI will take over routine jobs but enhance creative ones. Do you agree? Why or why not?
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What are some ways AI can be used to support, rather than replace, human jobs?
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How do you think AI will impact job markets in the next 10–15 years?
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Do you think AI will ever develop emotional intelligence or empathy? Why or why not?
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How can societies adapt to the rapid changes AI brings to the workforce?
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Lee shares a personal story about prioritizing work over family. How does this reflect broader societal attitudes about work?
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How do you define success? Does Lee’s story change your perspective on what it means to be successful?
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How can businesses and workplaces balance productivity with employee well-being?
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In your opinion, what is the most important factor in maintaining work-life balance?
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How can AI help us shift our values from work-centered lives to more meaningful personal fulfillment?
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Lee describes the U.S. as leading AI discovery and China as leading implementation. What factors contribute to these differences?
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How do cultural attitudes toward work and competition affect AI development in different countries?
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Do you think China’s 996 work culture is sustainable? Why or why not?
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What ethical concerns arise from AI-driven data collection and surveillance, particularly in China?
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How might U.S. and Chinese AI development strategies influence global technological advancements?
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Lee argues that AI cannot create, only optimize. Do you believe there are limitations to AI’s ability to be creative?
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Should there be limits to AI development? If so, what should those limits be?
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How can AI be used to enhance education and caregiving, as Lee suggests?
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Lee emphasizes love and compassion as uniquely human traits. Do you think these qualities can be integrated into AI in the future?
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What role should governments play in ensuring AI benefits humanity rather than replacing it?
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Lee suggests that AI will take over routine jobs but enhance creative ones. Do you agree? Why or why not?
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What are some ways AI can be used to support, rather than replace, human jobs?
-
How do you think AI will impact job markets in the next 10–15 years?
-
Do you think AI will ever develop emotional intelligence or empathy? Why or why not?
-
How can societies adapt to the rapid changes AI brings to the workforce?
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Lee shares a personal story about prioritizing work over family. How does this reflect broader societal attitudes about work?
-
How do you define success? Does Lee’s story change your perspective on what it means to be successful?
-
How can businesses and workplaces balance productivity with employee well-being?
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In your opinion, what is the most important factor in maintaining work-life balance?
-
How can AI help us shift our values from work-centered lives to more meaningful personal fulfillment?
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Lee describes the U.S. as leading AI discovery and China as leading implementation. What factors contribute to these differences?
-
How do cultural attitudes toward work and competition affect AI development in different countries?
-
Do you think China’s 996 work culture is sustainable? Why or why not?
-
What ethical concerns arise from AI-driven data collection and surveillance, particularly in China?
-
How might U.S. and Chinese AI development strategies influence global technological advancement
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Lee argues that AI cannot create, only optimize. Do you believe there are limitations to AI’s ability to be creative?
-
Should there be limits to AI development? If so, what should those limits be?
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How can AI be used to enhance education and caregiving, as Lee suggests?
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Lee emphasizes love and compassion as uniquely human traits. Do you think these qualities can be integrated into AI in the future?
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What role should governments play in ensuring AI benefits humanity rather than replacing it?
Feb 18, 2025
Lesson 40/70 30min
Hello Egor,
Today, from Breaking News English:
Food packaging warnings should be on AI books
lhttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/2502/250213-ai-book-warnings.html
Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/1005943871/food-packaging-warnings-should-be-on-ai-books-flash-cards/?new
Next time, more about Kai Fu Lee on the future of AI
https://www.ted.com/speakers/kai_fu_lee
https://www.ted.com/talks/kai_fu_lee_and_chen_qiufan_visions_for_the_future
https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/27/kai-fu-lee-repeats-ai-will-replace-50of-jobs-by-2027/
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
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 30min
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
Hello Egor!
Today,we'll discuss Oriental food beginning with:
Japan store starts selling drinkable mayonnaise
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2412/241209-drinkable-mayonnaise.html
Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/987032141/japan-store-starts-selling-drinkable-mayonnaise-flash-cards/?i=ojbz2&x=1qqt
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?