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Talking Points
1. Microchips in the Brain
2. Video Game Detects Autism
3. Doraemon’s 45th Anniversary

Listen Up: Practice talking about future possibilities and use a natural way to compare and contrast.

Focus Phrase: Push the boundaries (of something)

Executive Edition: How to disagree respectfully part 2.

Figure It Out: When to use present simple.

Talking Points

Three quick news stories to help you start small talk conversations in English. Start your conversation with phrases like:

• I read a story about …

• Did you hear about … ?

• Saw something interesting the other day. …

Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm with His Thoughts

Doctors have enabled a paralyzed man to move a robotic arm just by thinking about it. A brain-computer interface helped him pick up and release objects, working effectively for seven months.

Talking points: An interface is something we use to interact with another thing. For example, your mouse and keyboards are interfaces for your computer. This article talked about a brain-computer interface, which is a microchip placed in the brain. Do you think this will become more popular in the near future?

Language tips: Use the words could or might to talk about future possibilities. Using these words also expresses uncertainty. We don’t know if it will or will not happen. We’re simply stating it’s possible.

One-Minute Video Game Diagnoses Autism

Scientists created a video game that can help detect autism in just one minute. The game tracks movement and has an 80% accuracy rate in identifying autism and ADHD.

Talking points: Typically, detecting autism is a costly process. How might videos games like this help reduce the costs for parents?

Language tips: Use phrases like There’s a chance ... or It’s possible … to discuss a possible future result.

Doraemon's 45th Anniversary Celebrated with New Film

To mark 45 years of Doraemon, a new movie, Nobita’s Art World Tales, has been released. The film takes Doraemon and friends on an adventure inside paintings of medieval Europe.

Talking points: Doraemon is not popular in America, but hugely popular in Japan. Why do you think this is?

Language tips: Use It might be … and It could be … to talk about possible reasons.

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