a) 1. Principal investigator - The person in charge of conducting and overseeing a research project
2. Clinical trial - A scientific study or experiment conducted on humans to test the effectiveness and safety of a new medical treatment or device
3. Neurosurgeon - A medical doctor who specializes in surgery of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
4. Neurologist - A medical doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
5. Paralysis - The loss of movement or function in a part of the body
6. Impulses - Electrical signals that travel through the nerves in the body
7. Implantable - Able to be placed inside the body, usually through surgery
8. Cognition - The mental processes involved in understanding and acquiring knowledge
Unlocking Communication: A Lesson on Brain Implants
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📝 Vocabulary
📚 Word Bank
announcement, principal investigator, clinical trial, neurosurgeon, neurologist, brain implant, paralysis, impulses, implantable, cognition
Matching exercise:
A. Brain implant
B. Clinical trial
C. Neurosurgeon
D. Paralysis
E. Impulses
F. Implantable
G. Announcement
H. Cognition
Matching exercise:
A. Brain implant
B. Clinical trial
C. Neurosurgeon
D. Paralysis
E. Impulses
F. Implantable
G. Announcement
H. Cognition
🔤 Fill-in-the-gap Exercise
c) Fill-in-gap exercise:
1. The _____________ for the upcoming clinical trial is Dr. David Brandman.
2. A _____________ is a scientific study conducted on humans to test a new medical treatment.
3. Dr. Dan Rubin is a _____________ and will be working on the research project.
4. People with _____________ may have difficulty speaking or moving.
5. The brain communicates through electrical _____________ that travel through the nerves.
6. The device is _____________, meaning it can be placed inside the body.
7. _____________ is the mental process of understanding and acquiring knowledge.
1. The _____________ for the upcoming clinical trial is Dr. David Brandman.
2. A _____________ is a scientific study conducted on humans to test a new medical treatment.
3. Dr. Dan Rubin is a _____________ and will be working on the research project.
4. People with _____________ may have difficulty speaking or moving.
5. The brain communicates through electrical _____________ that travel through the nerves.
6. The device is _____________, meaning it can be placed inside the body.
7. _____________ is the mental process of understanding and acquiring knowledge.
🔤 Grammar
1. The present continuous tense is used to describe an action or event that is happening now or in the near future. Example: "We are announcing the principal investigator."
2. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. Example: "The first use case for this is going to be people who can't speak anymore."
3. Modal verbs (can, could, will, would) are used to express possibility, ability, or obligation. Example: "Using a brain implant, they'll be able to communicate their thoughts."
4. Prepositions are used to show the relationship between two words. Example: "The device goes under the skull."
5. Phrasal verbs are verbs made up of a verb and a preposition or adverb, and they have a different meaning from the individual words. Example: "We can record neural activity."
2. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. Example: "The first use case for this is going to be people who can't speak anymore."
3. Modal verbs (can, could, will, would) are used to express possibility, ability, or obligation. Example: "Using a brain implant, they'll be able to communicate their thoughts."
4. Prepositions are used to show the relationship between two words. Example: "The device goes under the skull."
5. Phrasal verbs are verbs made up of a verb and a preposition or adverb, and they have a different meaning from the individual words. Example: "We can record neural activity."
👂 Listening
1. What is the big announcement in the transcript?
2. Who are the two principal investigators for the upcoming clinical trial?
3. What is the first use case for the brain implant?
4. How does the brain implant work?
5. What are some other potential uses for a brain computer interface?
2. Who are the two principal investigators for the upcoming clinical trial?
3. What is the first use case for the brain implant?
4. How does the brain implant work?
5. What are some other potential uses for a brain computer interface?
🎯 Activity
For this activity, students will work in pairs to create their own hypothetical brain implant device. They should come up with a name for the device, a description of its purpose, and how it would work. They can also draw a picture of the device and present it to the class.
📚 Homework
Imagine you are a neurosurgeon and you are conducting a clinical trial for a new brain implant device. Write a proposal explaining the purpose of the device, the potential uses, and how it would work. Also, include any potential risks or concerns that need to be addressed.
✅ Assessment
1. What is the first use case for the brain implant?
2. How does the brain implant work?
3. What is the purpose of the future tense in the transcript?
4. What are some potential uses for a brain computer interface?
5. What is the role of prepositions in the transcript?
Answer key:
1. The first use case is to help people speak after a stroke.
2. The brain implant records neural activity and communicates with a computer to reproduce speech.
3. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future.
4. Some potential uses are for people with paralysis, chronic pain, or mental illnesses.
5. Prepositions show the relationship between two words, such as where the device is placed.
2. How does the brain implant work?
3. What is the purpose of the future tense in the transcript?
4. What are some potential uses for a brain computer interface?
5. What is the role of prepositions in the transcript?
Answer key:
1. The first use case is to help people speak after a stroke.
2. The brain implant records neural activity and communicates with a computer to reproduce speech.
3. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future.
4. Some potential uses are for people with paralysis, chronic pain, or mental illnesses.
5. Prepositions show the relationship between two words, such as where the device is placed.
🔚 Closing
In this lesson, we learned about the exciting advances in brain implant technology and its potential to help people with communication difficulties. We also practiced listening and grammar skills related to the topic. Remember to continue exploring and learning about the amazing capabilities of the human brain.
📄 Complete Lesson Content
1. TITLE: Unlocking Communication: A Lesson on Brain Implants
2. LEVEL: B2
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. Principal investigator - The person in charge of conducting and overseeing a research project
2. Clinical trial - A scientific study or experiment conducted on humans to test the effectiveness and safety of a new medical treatment or device
3. Neurosurgeon - A medical doctor who specializes in surgery of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
4. Neurologist - A medical doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
5. Paralysis - The loss of movement or function in a part of the body
6. Impulses - Electrical signals that travel through the nerves in the body
7. Implantable - Able to be placed inside the body, usually through surgery
8. Cognition - The mental processes involved in understanding and acquiring knowledge
b) WORD BANK: announcement, principal investigator, clinical trial, neurosurgeon, neurologist, brain implant, paralysis, impulses, implantable, cognition
Matching exercise:
A. Brain implant
B. Clinical trial
C. Neurosurgeon
D. Paralysis
E. Impulses
F. Implantable
G. Announcement
H. Cognition
c) Fill-in-gap exercise:
1. The _____________ for the upcoming clinical trial is Dr. David Brandman.
2. A _____________ is a scientific study conducted on humans to test a new medical treatment.
3. Dr. Dan Rubin is a _____________ and will be working on the research project.
4. People with _____________ may have difficulty speaking or moving.
5. The brain communicates through electrical _____________ that travel through the nerves.
6. The device is _____________, meaning it can be placed inside the body.
7. _____________ is the mental process of understanding and acquiring knowledge.
4. LISTENING:
1. What is the big announcement in the transcript?
2. Who are the two principal investigators for the upcoming clinical trial?
3. What is the first use case for the brain implant?
4. How does the brain implant work?
5. What are some other potential uses for a brain computer interface?
5. GRAMMAR:
1. The present continuous tense is used to describe an action or event that is happening now or in the near future. Example: "We are announcing the principal investigator."
2. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. Example: "The first use case for this is going to be people who can't speak anymore."
3. Modal verbs (can, could, will, would) are used to express possibility, ability, or obligation. Example: "Using a brain implant, they'll be able to communicate their thoughts."
4. Prepositions are used to show the relationship between two words. Example: "The device goes under the skull."
5. Phrasal verbs are verbs made up of a verb and a preposition or adverb, and they have a different meaning from the individual words. Example: "We can record neural activity."
6. ACTIVITY:
For this activity, students will work in pairs to create their own hypothetical brain implant device. They should come up with a name for the device, a description of its purpose, and how it would work. They can also draw a picture of the device and present it to the class.
7. HOMEWORK:
Imagine you are a neurosurgeon and you are conducting a clinical trial for a new brain implant device. Write a proposal explaining the purpose of the device, the potential uses, and how it would work. Also, include any potential risks or concerns that need to be addressed.
8. ASSESSMENT:
1. What is the first use case for the brain implant?
2. How does the brain implant work?
3. What is the purpose of the future tense in the transcript?
4. What are some potential uses for a brain computer interface?
5. What is the role of prepositions in the transcript?
Answer key:
1. The first use case is to help people speak after a stroke.
2. The brain implant records neural activity and communicates with a computer to reproduce speech.
3. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future.
4. Some potential uses are for people with paralysis, chronic pain, or mental illnesses.
5. Prepositions show the relationship between two words, such as where the device is placed.
9. CLOSING:
In this lesson, we learned about the exciting advances in brain implant technology and its potential to help people with communication difficulties. We also practiced listening and grammar skills related to the topic. Remember to continue exploring and learning about the amazing capabilities of the human brain.
2. LEVEL: B2
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. Principal investigator - The person in charge of conducting and overseeing a research project
2. Clinical trial - A scientific study or experiment conducted on humans to test the effectiveness and safety of a new medical treatment or device
3. Neurosurgeon - A medical doctor who specializes in surgery of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
4. Neurologist - A medical doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
5. Paralysis - The loss of movement or function in a part of the body
6. Impulses - Electrical signals that travel through the nerves in the body
7. Implantable - Able to be placed inside the body, usually through surgery
8. Cognition - The mental processes involved in understanding and acquiring knowledge
b) WORD BANK: announcement, principal investigator, clinical trial, neurosurgeon, neurologist, brain implant, paralysis, impulses, implantable, cognition
Matching exercise:
A. Brain implant
B. Clinical trial
C. Neurosurgeon
D. Paralysis
E. Impulses
F. Implantable
G. Announcement
H. Cognition
c) Fill-in-gap exercise:
1. The _____________ for the upcoming clinical trial is Dr. David Brandman.
2. A _____________ is a scientific study conducted on humans to test a new medical treatment.
3. Dr. Dan Rubin is a _____________ and will be working on the research project.
4. People with _____________ may have difficulty speaking or moving.
5. The brain communicates through electrical _____________ that travel through the nerves.
6. The device is _____________, meaning it can be placed inside the body.
7. _____________ is the mental process of understanding and acquiring knowledge.
4. LISTENING:
1. What is the big announcement in the transcript?
2. Who are the two principal investigators for the upcoming clinical trial?
3. What is the first use case for the brain implant?
4. How does the brain implant work?
5. What are some other potential uses for a brain computer interface?
5. GRAMMAR:
1. The present continuous tense is used to describe an action or event that is happening now or in the near future. Example: "We are announcing the principal investigator."
2. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. Example: "The first use case for this is going to be people who can't speak anymore."
3. Modal verbs (can, could, will, would) are used to express possibility, ability, or obligation. Example: "Using a brain implant, they'll be able to communicate their thoughts."
4. Prepositions are used to show the relationship between two words. Example: "The device goes under the skull."
5. Phrasal verbs are verbs made up of a verb and a preposition or adverb, and they have a different meaning from the individual words. Example: "We can record neural activity."
6. ACTIVITY:
For this activity, students will work in pairs to create their own hypothetical brain implant device. They should come up with a name for the device, a description of its purpose, and how it would work. They can also draw a picture of the device and present it to the class.
7. HOMEWORK:
Imagine you are a neurosurgeon and you are conducting a clinical trial for a new brain implant device. Write a proposal explaining the purpose of the device, the potential uses, and how it would work. Also, include any potential risks or concerns that need to be addressed.
8. ASSESSMENT:
1. What is the first use case for the brain implant?
2. How does the brain implant work?
3. What is the purpose of the future tense in the transcript?
4. What are some potential uses for a brain computer interface?
5. What is the role of prepositions in the transcript?
Answer key:
1. The first use case is to help people speak after a stroke.
2. The brain implant records neural activity and communicates with a computer to reproduce speech.
3. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future.
4. Some potential uses are for people with paralysis, chronic pain, or mental illnesses.
5. Prepositions show the relationship between two words, such as where the device is placed.
9. CLOSING:
In this lesson, we learned about the exciting advances in brain implant technology and its potential to help people with communication difficulties. We also practiced listening and grammar skills related to the topic. Remember to continue exploring and learning about the amazing capabilities of the human brain.