Part 1 – Warm-up Discussion
10–12 minutes
What's the most important trend in tech right now, and why?
If you could solve one major problem with technology, what would it be?
What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone starting their career in tech?
How has your English fluency improved throughout this program?
What topic from the fluency program did you find most valuable?
Part 2 – Target Language & Vocabulary
15–20 minutes
📖 Key Vocabulary
Learn these important words before using them in phrases:
| Word/Phrase | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| roundtable | a discussion among equals | We're having a roundtable about AI ethics. |
| weigh in | to contribute your opinion | Everyone should weigh in on this decision. |
| stance | position or opinion on an issue | What's your stance on cryptocurrency? |
| hot topic | controversial or popular subject | AI regulation is a hot topic right now. |
| wrap up | to conclude or summarize | Let's wrap up by reviewing what we discussed. |
| take on | opinion or perspective on something | What's your take on the future of web development? |
🎯 Practice Exercise: Drag & Drop Vocabulary
Complete the text below by dragging the vocabulary words to fill in the blanks. The text uses the context from this lesson's topic.
roundtable
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Welcome to our tech discussion today. Everyone will have a chance to on the questions we'll discuss. What's your on whether AI will replace developers? The ethics of AI is definitely a in our industry right now. I'd like to hear your regarding remote work versus office work. Let's by sharing one key insight we've gained from these fluency sessions.
🔤 Key Phrases & Expressions
| Phrase | Example |
|---|---|
| To summarize my thoughts... | To summarize my thoughts, I believe AI will reshape the industry in the next decade. |
| From my perspective... | From my perspective, the biggest challenge is making tech accessible to everyone. |
| I'd like to add that... | I'd like to add that continuous learning is essential in this field. |
| Building on what was said... | Building on what was said, I think ethics should be part of every tech curriculum. |
| Looking back, I realize... | Looking back, I realize how much my communication skills have improved. |
| This program has helped me... | This program has helped me articulate my ideas more clearly and confidently. |
| One takeaway is... | One takeaway is that explaining tech clearly is just as important as understanding it. |
| Moving forward, I plan to... | Moving forward, I plan to continue practicing and expanding my technical vocabulary. |
Homework Assignment
Complete after class
📝 Writing Task
Final Reflection Essay (300-400 words): Reflect on your journey through the fluency program. Discuss how your communication skills have evolved, what challenges you overcame, which sessions were most impactful, and how you'll continue improving your English fluency in professional contexts.