English Speaking Lesson with Ringle Tutor
1) Original
I watched a cartoons about this similar technology when I was a childhood.
Paraphrase
As a child, I watched cartoons featuring a similar technological innovation.
#Refined Expressions (Tutor’s Version)
①feature
In the context of shows, movies, books, etc., we use “feature” to mean “show” or “demonstrate.”
This is a more formal way of saying “show,” and is used most often when analyzing popular culture.
ex) The movie features an argument between brothers. = The movie shows an argument between brothers.
2) Original
But I was surprised by this article, because this technology has been already developed a lot.
Paraphrase
That being said, this article surprised me, because this technology has already progressed far into the future.
#Refined Expressions (Tutor’s Version)
①That being said
We use “that being said” when we have mentioned an idea that slightly disagrees or seems to contradict what we are about to say.
ex) I want to go to Europe on vacation. That being said, Europe is expensive, so it probably won’t happen. (contrasting ideas)
3) Original
Because I think the most controversial issue from this technology… we cannot tell which signal comes from our own willingness, true thought, especially when the signals are mixed.
Paraphrase
In my opinion, the most controversial issue arises when we cannot determine where signals come from. In other words, do signals come from our own thoughts, or are they external? When these signals are mixed, this might cause serious problems.
4) Original
These days, I have watched a lot of YouTube videos some people use AI as a conversation partners.
Paraphrase
I have seen many YouTube videos in which people use AI as conversational partners.
