Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like the English language?
- Is learning English difficult for you? Why or why not?
Vocabulary:
- aim /eym/
- improve /im-PROOV/
- oral /OHR-uhl/
- trial /Y-uhl/
- require /ri-KWAHYUHR/
[verb] to plan for a specific purpose
I aim to become the best writer of this generation.
[verb] to get better, or to make something better
She promised to improve her reading skills.
[adjective] spoken; not written
They did not do well in their oral presentation.
[noun] a test, usually over a limited period of time
The trial project was opposed by the people.
[verb] to order or demand something
I require you to always wear your ID when you are inside the office.
Starting 2019, English-speaking Artifical Intelligence (AI) robots will help 500 Japanese classrooms. The pilot project will cost 250 million yen which aims to help the English proficiency of the students and teachers. The project will also help improve the oral and written English skills of the Japanese students.
The trial projects includes AI robots, online lessons, and tablet apps. Also, there will be a change in the national curriculum in two years. This will require children as early as 10 years old to learn English.
The trial projects includes AI robots, online lessons, and tablet apps. Also, there will be a change in the national curriculum in two years. This will require children as early as 10 years old to learn English.
Comprehension Questions:
- When will the English-speaking AI robots start helping schools?
- How much is the budget for the pilot project?
- What is the purpose of the pilot project?
- Aside from AI robots, what are the other trial projects?
- According to the article, what is the minimum age requirement to learn English?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think AI robots will help students and teachers to be more fluent in English language? Please discuss your answer.
- What is your opinion about this project?
- Do you think Japanese people need this kind of robot? Why or why not?
- Do you agree that people should learn English at an early age? Please explain your answer.
- In your opinion, how important is technology in education?