ChatGPT-Is It a Problem for Schools or a Learning Aid for Students?
Try ChatGPT, listen to an interview, and say what you think while learning English.
Learn English while listening to REAL programs, stories, news, audiobooks, and podcasts. This listening segment, “How to stop worrying and love (or at least live with) ChatGPT, ” comes to us from the program, “All Things Considered” on NPR.
What is this story about?
ChatGPT is a computer program that can answer questions, write papers, take exams, and make up original stories. Does it sound too good to be true? Well, since it first launched, opinions have been mixed. Some people are very enthusiastic about the benefits of ChatGPT in education, healthcare, and business. However, people are also asking if it will create problems, especially in schools where students could use it to cheat on assignments. Let’s listen to what Ethan Mollick from the University of Pennsylvania has to say about using ChatGPT in the classroom.
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Here are some questions you can ask while exploring ChatGPT:
- What are the best ways to learn English?
- How can I improve my listening skills in English?
- What’s the best way to pass the TOEFL exam?
- Give me an example of a speaking question on the TOEFL exam.
- Write a poem about someone who is studying English.
Now, after trying it, what did you think? Answer the questions below about ChatGPT. This will help you prepare for the listening by thinking about the topic while learning new vocabulary words.
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