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AGNES INGLESE English for real life AI Data Centres: What’s Behind the Screen? Benefits, costs and useful English for a conversation with more than one point of view. By Agnes Inglese · Technology & everyday English  The story Key vocabulary Useful phrases Conversations Your turn You ask AI to explain a word, write a message or create a picture. A few seconds later, an answer appears. But where does the work actually happen? Much of it happens in a data centre . These buildings are becoming a common topic in conversations about technology, jobs and the environment. People often have different views about them. This B1+ English reading explains the main ideas and gives you vocabulary for discussing AI data centres. You can use the phrases to express support, explain concerns or say that you have not decided yet. British English: data centre . American English: data center . This article uses the British spelling. ...

B1+ English · Reading & speaking Summer Is Over. Hello, Autumn. Autumn vocabulary and useful English phrases for the change of seasons By Agnes Inglese 24 useful phrases · 2 conversations Yesterday, you were planning a summer trip. Today, you are looking for a jumper. Your calendar is filling up again. Someone says, “I can’t believe summer is over,” and you know exactly what they mean. In this B1+ English reading , you will learn autumn vocabulary and natural phrases for talking about the end of summer, changing weather and getting back into a routine.  A jacket in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon. The seasons are changing. Read the story Autumn words 24 useful phrases Conversations Your turn 01 · Read & notice Why did summer go by so fast? At the beginning of summer, three months can feel like plenty of time. You imagine long evenings outside, a few trips and perhaps a chance to do...

English for real life Small Talk at Work: What to Say Before a Meeting By Agnes Inglese · 7 min read B1 English B1 English · Work & conversation You arrive five minutes early. Two people are already in the meeting room. You say hello, sit down and open your notebook. There is a short silence. You would like to say something, but you cannot think of a question. A few minutes before the meeting. What could you say? Small talk at work is a short, informal conversation about everyday things. Before a meeting, you might talk about your morning, the journey to the office or your plans for the weekend. You can use simple English and keep the conversation short. Here are some questions, answers and short dialogues you can use when those quiet moments happen. One question to remember “How’s your day going so far?” It gives the other person a choice. They can tell you about work, mention something outside work or simply say, “Good, thanks. How about you?” 01 How to start small talk before a...