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Chunks Conversation · Lesson 13

Impressions

Themed Conversation: Artificial Intelligence

Expression Chunks

I get the impression that + clause

Meaning: Expresses an opinion based on what you have observed, without claiming certainty.

Sample sentence: I get the impression that people are becoming more comfortable using AI every day.

Use it in your answer:

  • What impression do you have of how AI is changing everyday work?Answer using: I get the impression that...
  • What do you currently believe about how companies are using AI?Answer using: I get the impression that...
  • What feeling do you get about how comfortable people are becoming with AI?Answer using: I get the impression that...
  • What impression do you have of younger people's relationship with technology?Answer using: I get the impression that...
  • From what you've observed, how do people feel about rapid technological change?Answer using: I get the impression that...

I'm under the impression that + clause

Meaning: Means you currently believe something to be true, often based on information you have received.

Sample sentence: I'm under the impression that many companies are still deciding how they want employees to use AI.

Use it in your answer:

  • What impression do you have of how AI is changing everyday work?Answer using: I'm under the impression that...
  • What do you currently believe about how companies are using AI?Answer using: I'm under the impression that...
  • What feeling do you get about how comfortable people are becoming with AI?Answer using: I'm under the impression that...
  • What impression do you have of younger people's relationship with technology?Answer using: I'm under the impression that...
  • From what you've observed, how do people feel about rapid technological change?Answer using: I'm under the impression that...

I get the sense that + clause

Meaning: Expresses an intuitive feeling or impression about a situation.

Sample sentence: I get the sense that people want AI to save time without taking away too much control.

Use it in your answer:

  • What impression do you have of how AI is changing everyday work?Answer using: I get the sense that...
  • What do you currently believe about how companies are using AI?Answer using: I get the sense that...
  • What feeling do you get about how comfortable people are becoming with AI?Answer using: I get the sense that...
  • What impression do you have of younger people's relationship with technology?Answer using: I get the sense that...
  • From what you've observed, how do people feel about rapid technological change?Answer using: I get the sense that...

Question Chunks

What do you make of + noun?

Sample question: What do you make of the rapid growth of AI?

Construct 5 of your own questions using the same format:

  1. ______________________________________________________________
  2. ______________________________________________________________
  3. ______________________________________________________________
  4. ______________________________________________________________
  5. ______________________________________________________________

Do you get the sense that + clause?

Sample question: Do you get the sense that people rely on technology too much?

Construct 5 of your own questions using the same format:

  1. ______________________________________________________________
  2. ______________________________________________________________
  3. ______________________________________________________________
  4. ______________________________________________________________
  5. ______________________________________________________________

Topic Phrasal Verbs

Themed Conversation: Artificial Intelligence

take over

Definition: assume control or replace

Sample sentence: AI may take over some routine tasks rather than entire jobs.

Practice questions:

  • What routine tasks do you think AI could take over?
  • Would you be comfortable letting AI take over part of your job?
  • What jobs are unlikely to be completely taken over by technology?
  • Has technology already taken over any task you used to do yourself?
  • What should humans never allow machines to take over?

keep up with

Definition: stay current with

Sample sentence: It can be difficult to keep up with new technology.

Practice questions:

  • What technology is hardest for you to keep up with?
  • How do you keep up with news or changes in your field?
  • Do you find it easy to keep up with new apps?
  • What happens when companies can’t keep up with technology?
  • Is there anything you’ve stopped trying to keep up with?

rely on

Definition: depend on

Sample sentence: I rely on my calendar to remember important deadlines.

Practice questions:

  • What technology do you rely on every day?
  • Who do you rely on when you need advice?
  • Do you rely on AI for any tasks?
  • What is something you rely on more than you probably should?
  • Could you manage for a week without something you normally rely on?

Relaxed Conversation — 10 Questions

  • How often do you use AI in your everyday life?
  • What do you find genuinely useful about AI?
  • Is there anything you prefer doing without AI?
  • Do you think people are beginning to rely on AI too much?
  • Which jobs do you think will change the most because of AI?
  • What skills will become more important as AI improves?
  • Do you find it difficult to keep up with new AI tools?
  • What concerns you most about the way AI is developing?
  • Do you think AI will make people more productive, less skilled, or both?
  • What would you never want an AI system to decide for you?