User:Wu Ziyi
我是湖南师范大学23级英语笔译吴子毅，来自广东省韶关市。我热爱翻译，在老师和同学的帮助下完成了多次翻译实践，并尝试进行多模态翻译研究、语料库视角下翻译实践研究及知识翻译学翻译知识传播研究。同时，我也热爱中国传统文化，希望在老师的教导下对中华传统文化有更深的认识，更好地传播家乡的岭南文化。
Nov. 1, 2024
I talked about buildings with talkAI. It introduced towers in Shanghai and Dubai. But when I wanted to know about the buildings in Taiwan, it refused to communicate with me, due to the political issue.
Nov. 2, 2024
Today, I utilized the TALKAI platform to practice my conversational English, focusing on everyday scenarios such as ordering food at a restaurant and asking for directions. I engaged in role-playing exercises that simulated real-life interactions. Using TALKAI has significantly boosted my speaking skills and confidence in everyday conversations. I look forward to continuing this practice to further improve my fluency and understanding of the English language. I'm SORRY I forgot to write the text on the Nov.2. This text is written on Nov. 3.
Nov. 3, 2024
Today, I focused on expanding my English vocabulary using the TALKAI platform. My theme for the session was “Travel and Culture.” I started by exploring various topics related to travel destinations, cultural practices, and local cuisines. TALKAI provided examples in context, which helped me understand how to use them in sentences. I made a list of new words, such as “itinerary,” “landmark,” and “cuisine,” and practiced incorporating them into my sentences.
Nov. 4, 2024
Today, I focused my session on TALKAI around the theme of current events.I began by selecting a few articles on current events, such as climate change initiatives and technological advancements. The platform prompted me with questions, encouraging me to elaborate on my opinions and provide supporting details.Throughout the conversation, I practiced using phrases like “I believe,” “It’s important to consider,” and “In my opinion,” which helped me articulate my thoughts more clearly.
Nov. 5, 2024
Today, I used TALKAI to focus on improving my ability to talk about hobbies and personal interests in English. I wanted to feel more comfortable discussing what I enjoy doing in my free time, as it’s a common topic in everyday conversations.I talk about my love for reading and travelling. I was encouraged to use more descriptive language, such as “breathtaking,” “adventurous,” and “enlightening,” to make my responses more engaging.
Nov.6, 2024
Today, I focused on using TALKAI to practice answering common job interview questions in English. My goal was to improve my ability to respond confidently and professionally during interviews. I started by going through a list of typical interview questions, such as “Tell me about yourself,” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” and “Why do you want to work here?” TALKAI simulated an interview environment, where I was asked these questions and prompted to answer as I would in a real interview.
Nov. 7, 2024
Today, I used TALKAI to practice socializing and starting friendly conversations in English. My goal was to become more comfortable introducing myself, sharing interests, and asking questions to get to know someone better. TALKAI guided me through introducing myself, talking about my hobbies, and asking questions like “What do you like to do in your free time?” and “Have you traveled anywhere interesting lately?” This gave me a chance to practice casual, friendly language and use open-ended questions to keep the conversation flowing.
Nov. 8, 2024
Today, I practiced using TALKAI for English conversations in travel situations. My goal was to become more confident communicating while traveling abroad, specifically in scenarios like asking for directions, checking into a hotel, and ordering food. I practiced checking into a hotel, where I learned how to ask about amenities, room service, and checkout times. I also practiced ordering food at a restaurant, focusing on pronunciation and polite phrases like “Could I please have…” and “Do you recommend any dishes?” TALKAI’s feedback helped me sound more polite and precise.
Nov. 9, 2024
Today, I focused on using TALKAI to improve my English skills in healthcare settings. My goal was to feel more comfortable discussing health concerns, understanding medical advice, and asking the right questions if I ever need to visit a clinic abroad. TALKAI guided me in using clear and precise language to describe symptoms, as well as key phrases like “It started a few days ago” and “It feels worse when I...”
Nov. 10, 2024
Today, I used TALKAI to practice English for situations I might encounter at the airport and during a flight. My goal was to feel more confident asking for information, understanding announcements, and handling potential issues. I practiced phrases like “I’d like to check in for my flight” and “Could I have an aisle seat, please?” TALKAI helped me work on my pronunciation and provided additional useful phrases, such as “Is there a charge for checked baggage?” and “How long is the flight delay?”
Nov. 11, 2024
Today, I practiced using TALKAI to improve my conversational skills around the theme of classic literature. I chose Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen as the focus of my conversation, as it’s one of my favorite classic novels. TALKAI guided me in describing the plot and main characters, helping me use descriptive language like “witty,” “satirical,” and “insightful.”