OpenAI Is Facing Lawsuits over Copyrighted Materials
AI powered tools like ChatGPT are useful, but do you think the scraping of copyrighted material is justified?
Frank
Admin
3 months ago
What Does Nvidia’s Meteoric Rise Indicate About AI’s Potential?
The discovery of petroleum and invention of the combustion engine were revolutionary.
What are other examples?
Frank
Admin
4 months ago
How China Came to Rule the World of Rare Earth Elements
What can happen to consumer goods when supply chains are restricted, the climate changes, or politics get involved?
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
Farewell, Bosses: A Wave of Young Entrepreneurs
Would you like to be an entrepreneur?
Or would you prefer more traditional employment?
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
Many Workers Barely Recall Signing Noncompetes, Until They Change Jobs
Would you object to signing a noncompete agreement?
On what conditions would you be more willing to sign?
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
In Effort to Court Drivers, Lyft Offering Education Discounts
Should business rival Uber offer something comparable?
Or should they instead offer full employee benefits to their drivers?
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
Google and Oracle’s Decade-Long Copyright Battle Reaches Supreme Court
How should copyright laws be interpreted?
Consider the pros and cons.
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’ Trademark Issue Is ‘Handled,’ TikTok Influencer Says
Have you ever wanted a trademark?
What benefit would there be in having a trademark?
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
Disney Is Now Fully in the Sports Betting Business With ESPN Deal
Many consider conflicts-of-interest to be bad for business.
What are your thoughts—any examples?
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
Clothing Retailers Explore an Alternative to Fast Fashion: Rentals
Would you consider renting rather than purchasing your clothes?
Consider the advantages and disadvantages.
Frank
Admin
7 months ago
Kit Kat Kaleidoscope: Far-Out Flavors From Japan
Are you impressed by the choice of novelty flavors?
What influences your decision making at convenience stores?
Frank
Admin
8 months ago
Beyond Slurpees: Many Japanese Mini-Marts Now Cater to Elders
What changes have you noticed in how convenience stores have modernized?
Frank
Admin
8 months ago
People in Tokyo Wait in Line 3 Hours for a Taste of These Japanese Rice Balls
Do you have a similar childhood memory connected to food?
Would you be willing to wait hours for it?
Frank
Admin
8 months ago
Amazon Opens Brick-and-Mortar Stores Meant to Emphasize Convenience
Do you have any privacy concerns about shopping in such a store?
Weigh the pros and cons.
Frank
Admin
8 months ago
How the High Cost of Groceries Is Changing What Americans Buy
How do you indulge while on a budget?
Frank
Admin
9 months ago
Retired Professor Tries to Teach Robots to Sew Clothes
Are you concerned about the increasing amount of automation?
Frank
Admin
9 months ago
Crowdfunding Can Help Build Business, But At What Cost?
Investments, especially in crowdfunding, come with financial risks.
How should government policy limit consumer risk?
Frank
Admin
9 months ago
Are Movie Theaters Back in Business?
Do you enjoy the social aspect of going out to the movies?
Or could you live without it and instead enjoy movies from home?
Frank
Admin
10 months ago
In S. Korea, Samsung’s Recall Troubles Come at an Already Crucial Moment
How should businesses be regulated by the government?
Should there be a clear separation?
Frank
Admin
10 months ago
Can an Algorithm Discover the Key to Laughter?
Describe your sense of humor.
What makes you laugh?
Frank
Admin
11 months ago
A Big Gray Brick With a Tiny Monochrome Screen Became Gaming’s New Smash Hit
Some say video games are simply a waste of time.
What do you say? Do they have merit? Why or why not?
Frank
Admin
11 months ago
3D Printed Houses May Be the Future of the Construction Industry
If not 3D printing, what innovation could make housing more affordable and accessible to the public?
Frank
Admin
11 months ago
A Digital Death? Why Kodak Stopped Clicking
The innovation of digital film changed the photography industry remarkably.
Tell me about another innovation that also had a remarkable effect on business.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
7-11 Returns to NYC to Take On Bodegas
Do you prefer shopping at small local stores or large chain stores? Why?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
23andMe Is on the Brink. What Happens to All Its DNA Data?
To what extent do you think genetic testing companies like 23andMe benefit consumers?
And the risk?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Disney Won’t Use Disney+ Terms to Dodge Wrongful Death Suit
How do you think media coverage of high-profile cases influences public perception of the companies involved?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Why College Football Means Big Business In Certain States
Consider the financial implications of maintaining high-profile college sports programs, such as those in Alabama and Georgia. Do you think the benefits outweigh the costs?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
IELTS Speaking Part II
Describe a memorable meal you had at a restaurant.
You should say:
where the restaurant was
what kind of food you ate
who you were with
And explain why this meal was memorable for you.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Letter-writing Skills for Everyday Situations
Writing Task 1 (150 words)
You recently stayed at a hotel and had an unpleasant experience. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Describe the issues you faced during your stay.
Explain why these issues were disappointing.
Suggest what the hotel could do to make improvements.
Write at least 150 words.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
SpaceX’s Starship Launch a Success
Writing Task 2 (250 words)
Intro: Some people believe that private companies like SpaceX should lead space exploration, while others argue that space programs should be fully funded and controlled by governments.
Question: Provide your own viewpoint on which approach is better.
Explain the benefits and drawbacks of private companies like SpaceX leading space exploration and compare them to the advantages and disadvantages of government-run space programs.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Netflix Loses Nearly 1 Million Subscribers. That’s the Good News
Do you think Netflix’s plan to introduce cheaper subscription options and charge for password sharing will help the company grow, or could it upset current users?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
A Cautionary Tale About Feeding the Raccoons
Share your own advice or cautionary tale. Tell a story and include details.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Zen Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh Dies at 95
Thich Nhat Hanh has inspired many to think and react differently.
Tell me about someone or something that has caused you to consider your life differently.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Why the Sweden-based Company IKEA Has Cut Prices 3 Times In a Year
IKEA has been able to reduce prices despite rising inflation in the U.S.
What other cost saving measures have you considered in business or your personal life?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Does Pantone Have a Monopoly on Colors? Is That Bad?
Tell me another example of a network effect. How has that affected you?
Do you consider the lifecycle of the products that you buy?
Does sustainability factor into your decision making?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
No Tax on Tips Could Complicate Things
What’s your opinion on tips? Should tips be granted some special protection from taxes, or should tipping as an expected source of revenue be abolished entirely?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Durable and Enduring, Levi’s Turns 150
Tell me about your favorite denim item from past or present.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Paintings Show Jeans Were Worn in the 1600s
The word denim comes from “de Nimes” in France, and the word jeans comes from “Genoa” in Italy.
Share with us the origins of some English vocabulary that you know.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Battle of Waterloo
Tell me about a historic military battle that is significant to you.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Off-brand Weight-loss Drugs
Off-brand drugs allow consumers to purchase drugs more affordably. Generic drugs are copies of the brand name drug under a different name. Compounded drugs are similar. They are prepared with the same FDA regulated ingredients, but their manufacturing is not regulated the same way.
Do these differences matter to you? Which drugs would you prefer to use?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Can You Legally Call It Milk?
Do you think the government should involve itself with the naming of products such as soy milk?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Need a U.S. Visa?
Tell me about your experience applying for a visa.
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Understanding the Mangrove
The Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve is located in the coastal area of Ho Chi Min City and is listed as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Have you visited this area before? Would you be interested in visiting?
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
Self-Introduction
Practice your self-introduction here!
Frank
Admin
1 year ago
The GOAT of Cybersquatting Sold HarrisWalz.com for $15k
What domain name would you buy for a potential jackpot investment?
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Copilot provides AI assistance within your everyday apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Share your ideas for Copilot Agents to be created that could increase your productivity!
I recently read made this exercise on syllabic duration:
https://listentalklearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Syllabic-Duration-.pdf
OpenAI Is Facing Lawsuits over Copyrighted Materials
AI powered tools like ChatGPT are useful, but do you think the scraping of copyrighted material is justified?
What Does Nvidia’s Meteoric Rise Indicate About AI’s Potential?
The discovery of petroleum and invention of the combustion engine were revolutionary.
What are other examples?
How China Came to Rule the World of Rare Earth Elements
What can happen to consumer goods when supply chains are restricted, the climate changes, or politics get involved?
Farewell, Bosses: A Wave of Young Entrepreneurs
Would you like to be an entrepreneur?
Or would you prefer more traditional employment?
Many Workers Barely Recall Signing Noncompetes, Until They Change Jobs
Would you object to signing a noncompete agreement?
On what conditions would you be more willing to sign?
In Effort to Court Drivers, Lyft Offering Education Discounts
Should business rival Uber offer something comparable?
Or should they instead offer full employee benefits to their drivers?
Google and Oracle’s Decade-Long Copyright Battle Reaches Supreme Court
How should copyright laws be interpreted?
Consider the pros and cons.
‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’ Trademark Issue Is ‘Handled,’ TikTok Influencer Says
Have you ever wanted a trademark?
What benefit would there be in having a trademark?
Disney Is Now Fully in the Sports Betting Business With ESPN Deal
Many consider conflicts-of-interest to be bad for business.
What are your thoughts—any examples?
Clothing Retailers Explore an Alternative to Fast Fashion: Rentals
Would you consider renting rather than purchasing your clothes?
Consider the advantages and disadvantages.
Kit Kat Kaleidoscope: Far-Out Flavors From Japan
Are you impressed by the choice of novelty flavors?
What influences your decision making at convenience stores?
Beyond Slurpees: Many Japanese Mini-Marts Now Cater to Elders
What changes have you noticed in how convenience stores have modernized?
People in Tokyo Wait in Line 3 Hours for a Taste of These Japanese Rice Balls
Do you have a similar childhood memory connected to food?
Would you be willing to wait hours for it?
Amazon Opens Brick-and-Mortar Stores Meant to Emphasize Convenience
Do you have any privacy concerns about shopping in such a store?
Weigh the pros and cons.
How the High Cost of Groceries Is Changing What Americans Buy
How do you indulge while on a budget?
Retired Professor Tries to Teach Robots to Sew Clothes
Are you concerned about the increasing amount of automation?
Crowdfunding Can Help Build Business, But At What Cost?
Investments, especially in crowdfunding, come with financial risks.
How should government policy limit consumer risk?
Are Movie Theaters Back in Business?
Do you enjoy the social aspect of going out to the movies?
Or could you live without it and instead enjoy movies from home?
In S. Korea, Samsung’s Recall Troubles Come at an Already Crucial Moment
How should businesses be regulated by the government?
Should there be a clear separation?
Can an Algorithm Discover the Key to Laughter?
Describe your sense of humor.
What makes you laugh?
A Big Gray Brick With a Tiny Monochrome Screen Became Gaming’s New Smash Hit
Some say video games are simply a waste of time.
What do you say? Do they have merit? Why or why not?
3D Printed Houses May Be the Future of the Construction Industry
If not 3D printing, what innovation could make housing more affordable and accessible to the public?
A Digital Death? Why Kodak Stopped Clicking
The innovation of digital film changed the photography industry remarkably.
Tell me about another innovation that also had a remarkable effect on business.
7-11 Returns to NYC to Take On Bodegas
Do you prefer shopping at small local stores or large chain stores? Why?
23andMe Is on the Brink. What Happens to All Its DNA Data?
To what extent do you think genetic testing companies like 23andMe benefit consumers?
And the risk?
Disney Won’t Use Disney+ Terms to Dodge Wrongful Death Suit
How do you think media coverage of high-profile cases influences public perception of the companies involved?
Why College Football Means Big Business In Certain States
Consider the financial implications of maintaining high-profile college sports programs, such as those in Alabama and Georgia. Do you think the benefits outweigh the costs?
IELTS Speaking Part II
Describe a memorable meal you had at a restaurant.
You should say:
And explain why this meal was memorable for you.
Letter-writing Skills for Everyday Situations
Writing Task 1 (150 words)
You recently stayed at a hotel and had an unpleasant experience. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Write at least 150 words.
SpaceX’s Starship Launch a Success
Writing Task 2 (250 words)
Intro: Some people believe that private companies like SpaceX should lead space exploration, while others argue that space programs should be fully funded and controlled by governments.
Question: Provide your own viewpoint on which approach is better.
Explain the benefits and drawbacks of private companies like SpaceX leading space exploration and compare them to the advantages and disadvantages of government-run space programs.
Netflix Loses Nearly 1 Million Subscribers. That’s the Good News
Do you think Netflix’s plan to introduce cheaper subscription options and charge for password sharing will help the company grow, or could it upset current users?
A Cautionary Tale About Feeding the Raccoons
Share your own advice or cautionary tale. Tell a story and include details.
Zen Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh Dies at 95
Thich Nhat Hanh has inspired many to think and react differently.
Tell me about someone or something that has caused you to consider your life differently.
Why the Sweden-based Company IKEA Has Cut Prices 3 Times In a Year
IKEA has been able to reduce prices despite rising inflation in the U.S.
What other cost saving measures have you considered in business or your personal life?
Does Pantone Have a Monopoly on Colors? Is That Bad?
Tell me another example of a network effect. How has that affected you?
Why Doesn’t Everybody Buy Cheap, Generic Headache Medicine?
When given the choice between two similar products with different prices, how do you decide which to buy?
What Happens When Stores Let Customers Return Whatever They Want?
If you were the decision-maker at a retailer such as L.L. Bean, what would your policy on returns be?
The Texas Well That Started the Fracking Revolution
Share a remarkable cost saving story that you know.
Fashion Innovators Seek Sustainable Clothing Solutions
Do you consider the lifecycle of the products that you buy?
Does sustainability factor into your decision making?
No Tax on Tips Could Complicate Things
What’s your opinion on tips? Should tips be granted some special protection from taxes, or should tipping as an expected source of revenue be abolished entirely?
Durable and Enduring, Levi’s Turns 150
Tell me about your favorite denim item from past or present.
Paintings Show Jeans Were Worn in the 1600s
The word denim comes from “de Nimes” in France, and the word jeans comes from “Genoa” in Italy.
Share with us the origins of some English vocabulary that you know.
Battle of Waterloo
Tell me about a historic military battle that is significant to you.
Off-brand Weight-loss Drugs
Off-brand drugs allow consumers to purchase drugs more affordably. Generic drugs are copies of the brand name drug under a different name. Compounded drugs are similar. They are prepared with the same FDA regulated ingredients, but their manufacturing is not regulated the same way.
Do these differences matter to you? Which drugs would you prefer to use?
Can You Legally Call It Milk?
Do you think the government should involve itself with the naming of products such as soy milk?
Need a U.S. Visa?
Tell me about your experience applying for a visa.
Understanding the Mangrove
The Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve is located in the coastal area of Ho Chi Min City and is listed as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Have you visited this area before? Would you be interested in visiting?
Self-Introduction
Practice your self-introduction here!
The GOAT of Cybersquatting Sold HarrisWalz.com for $15k
What domain name would you buy for a potential jackpot investment?