“ChatGPT x Relearning: Let’s Cultivate an English Brain! The Journey of 100 English Conversation Pairs” | Shin Part 1: English is a Language That Travels Through Time! Let’s Make Tense Our Ally (Includes Image Video) [Column] Science of Thought (No. 72)

To cultivate an 'English brain,' which is the concept of this series, I have revised the 100 pairs to be more conscious of 'tense' and reorganized them.💦
Also, I have created videos using Sora to visualize the phrases.🎬

📘 To the me who used to be bad at English
The Journey of 100 English Conversation Pairs Starting with ChatGPT | Shin Part 1: English is a Language That Travels Through Time! Let’s Make Tense Our Ally

Introduction 🌱

Have you ever thought, 'How can I keep up with English?'✨

Actually, I felt the same way. But what I arrived at was a journey of relearning English conversation using ChatGPT.

With features like unlimited questions, instant answers, and the ability to break down difficult concepts, you too can acquire English naturally and without strain.

Starting now, I will introduce 100 English conversation pairs, five at a time.

🌏 The theme is 'Understanding the differences in tense thoroughly and becoming able to use them naturally.'

Through conversation examples, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and 'English brain tips' for each pair, you will significantly deepen your sense of English!

Tips for Learning with ChatGPT 🤖

When learning English conversation with ChatGPT, the strength lies in being able to ask questions immediately about expressions or grammar you don't understand.

'What is another way to say this expression?'
'How do you pronounce this word?'
'What is a simpler way to say this?'

——By asking questions freely and engaging in dialogue, I will firmly support your understanding.

Furthermore, reading aloud is also effective!🎧
By asking ChatGPT to check your pronunciation or by shadowing (repeating after the audio), your listening and speaking skills will naturally improve.

Main Content | Introduction of 5 English Conversation Pairs 🚀

(1) | 🌡️ Scientific Fact: Water boils at 100 degrees

A: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
B: That’s true. It’s a basic scientific fact.

• Grammar: Present tense (universal fact)

• Vocabulary: boil, degrees, Celsius

• Pronunciation: “boils” → /bɔɪlz/

• English Brain Hint: 🌏 English is a 'tense-based' language. Universal facts are always expressed in the present tense. The sun rises when you wake up in the morning ☀️, water boils at 100 degrees 🌡️—in English, these are expressed as 'truths even at this very moment'.

(2) | 🏃‍♂️ Health Habit: Jogging every morning

A: I go jogging every morning.
B: That’s great! It’s a healthy habit.

• Grammar: Present Simple (Habit)

• Vocabulary: jogging, every, habit

• Pronunciation: “jogging” → /ˈʤɒɡɪŋ/

• English Brain Hint: 🌏 Daily habits are in the present simple. 'I always drink coffee in the morning ☕', 'I meet my friends every Saturday'—the trick to English is showing habits along with time.

(3) | 🎥 At this very moment: Watching a movie

A: I’m watching a movie right now.
B: Nice! What’s the movie about?

• Grammar: Present Continuous (Action at this moment)

• Vocabulary: watching, movie, right now

• Pronunciation: “I’m” → /aɪm/

• English Brain Hint: 🌏 'What you are doing now' is the continuous form. 'It is raining now 🌧️', 'A friend is coming over 🚪'—catch the action while it is in progress with the continuous form!

(4) | 🏡 Temporary situation: Staying at parents' house

A: She’s staying with her parents this week.
B: Oh, is it just temporary?

• Grammar: Present Continuous (Limited-time situation)

• Vocabulary: staying, parents, temporary

• Pronunciation: “staying” → /ˈsteɪɪŋ/

• English Brain Hint: 🌏 Temporary situations are also in the continuous form. 'I am here only for now 🏠', 'I have been doing this job for a while 👩‍💻'—use the continuous form for limited periods.

(5) | ✈️ Past memory: Visited Paris

A: I visited Paris last year.
B: Really? Did you see the Eiffel Tower?

• Grammar: Past Tense (Completed Events)

• Vocabulary: visited, Paris, Eiffel Tower

• Pronunciation: “visited” → /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

• English Brain Hint: 🌏 Use the past tense clearly for the "past." "I went to Paris last year ✈️," "I watched a movie yesterday 🎬"—be conscious of the "when" time as well.

English Brain Tips 💡

🧠 An English brain is a state where you can "understand English in English." For example, when you see "It’s raining," how do you feel?

🌧️ English Brain:The scene of rain falling pops into your head immediately.

🇯🇵 Japanese Brain:You first translate it as "Ame ga futte iru" (It is raining).

But English is also a "language that values time"! ⏳
Just by being conscious of tense, your English will become much more natural.

🌏 For example:

• “I’m eating now.” ⏰ → Yourself in the middle of a meal right in front of you

• “I eat breakfast.” 🌅 → A daily morning habit

💡 Tip: When you hear English, try to visualize it: "What kind of situation is this?" "When is this story taking place?" Feeling English without translating it—that is your English brain!

📘 Learning with ChatGPT! | A User Guide for Readers

💡 If there is an expression you don't understand, ask ChatGPT!
Example: "What are other ways to say 'I know how you feel'?"

💬 Try asking for paraphrases or different example sentences!
Example: "How can I express gratitude more casually?"

🧠 Use your dialogue with ChatGPT as a "second teacher"!
You can customize the tempo, grammar explanations, Japanese translations, and even the tone of voice to suit you.

Plus One; Japanese Translation + Listening
It is better to understand it in English as much as possible, but
if you need a Japanese translation,
try copying and pasting the English text into Google Translate!

Furthermore, if you click the 🔈 (speaker) mark,
you can also check the pronunciation!

💡 Tip: ChatGPT can adapt to "your pace."
You can customize everything from the level of detail in explanations and the number of example sentences to whether or not there are Japanese translations, and even the tone of voice!

When you're unsure, try asking like this:

🗨️ "Please explain a little more slowly."
🗨️ "Explain it as if you were teaching an elementary school student."
🗨️ "Try changing it to sound like a native speaker's conversation."

🌱 ChatGPT is a partner that supports your "re-learning" without rushing you.
Let’s grow our English brains little by little and have fun with this series!

Next Time Preview 📌

Next time, we will dive deeper into "tense" through another 5 pairs. For example, the present perfect tense: "I’ve just finished my homework." This expression conveys the feeling that "a past event is influencing the present." Why don't you try to grasp this feeling too?

Summary 🌟

In these 5 pairs, we learned the present tense, past tense, and present continuous tense. Were you able to get a feel for the situations in which each tense is used?

Afterword ✨

Thank you so much for reading until the end! If you found this article helpful, please show your support by clicking the "Like" button. 💖 I also look forward to your follows.

Comments are also very welcome! Please share your questions and thoughts. 😊

“Journey of 100 English Conversation Pairs” Table of Contents

• Part 1, Pairs 1–5: “5 Expressions to Learn Gentleness in Communication”

• Part 2, Pairs 6–10: “Emotional Expressions” and “Words of Consideration”

• Part 3, Pairs 11–15: “Conveying Emotions,” “Making Requests,” and “Showing Empathy”

• Part 4, Pairs 1–5:

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