Think Big - English for Architects with Tara Cull

#34 6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Improve Your Language Skills as an English-Learning Architect & Designer

We're diving into AI and language learning in episode 34 of the Think Big Podcast. As an educator and a learner, I believe that ChatGPT and other AI chatbots have the potential to seriously help people take their language skills to the next level. In this episode, I'll be sharing my top 6 tips for how to use ChatGPT to help you with your day-to-day work lives as an architect who is an English learner. Think Big Podcast is for you if English is your second, third, or even fourth language, and you want to build more relevant vocabulary naturally by listening to interesting topics in architecture and feel more confident using the language at work or in your studies. We don't just focus on grammar, we aim to get you excited again about improving your language and communication skills. In this episode, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT to: ✨ Write emails with the correct tone ✨ Get feedback on writing, including looking for grammatical errors, making it more or less formal and giving examples of language to use for different situations. ✨ Ask for examples of questions or comments to ask in a meeting or how to react. ✨  Paraphrasing and finding key vocabulary ✨  Finding inspiration to write your CV, cover letter, and portfolio descriptions. This is just one of the many topics my clients and I discuss in our sessions to build relevant vocabulary and get them to speak and share their thoughts, ideas and opinions! Tara's details: ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher [https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher] ✨ Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/taracull/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/taracull/] 🌐 www.archienglish.com [http://www.archienglish.com/] Extended Show Notes In the extended show notes, you'll find all the links related to this lesson, and you can watch the video, listen to the audio on the transcript player, or find Think Big on all your favourite podcast players. https://www.archienglish.com/post/6-tips-for-using-chatgpt-to-improve-your-language-skills-as-an-english-learning-architect-designer [https://www.archienglish.com/post/6-tips-for-using-chatgpt-to-improve-your-language-skills-as-an-english-learning-architect-designer]

#33 8 Tips for Writing More Effective Emails as an Architect (when English is your second language)

In episode 33 of Think Big Podcast, I give my top 8 tips for writing more effective emails. The first thing many of my clients say to me is that they struggle to write emails with confidence and more efficiently. I want to share some of the ways that many of my clients have taken their email writing to the next level to feel more confident at work. Think Big is a podcast is for you if English is your second, third or (fourth - impressive!) language, and you want to build more relevant vocabulary naturally by listening to interesting topics in architecture and feel more confident using the language at work or in your studies. We don't JUST focus on the grammar, we get you excited again about improving your language and communication skills: In this episode, I discuss: ✨ Why writing emails is so important and why you should care ✨ Tips for the structure of the email ✨ Tips for improving your efficiency, effectiveness and reducing miscommunications This is just one of the many topics my clients and I discuss in our sessions to build relevant vocabulary and get them to speak and share their thoughts, ideas and opinions! Tara's details: ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher [https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher] ✨ Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/taracull/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/taracull/] 🌐 www.archienglish.com [http://www.archienglish.com/] Extended Show Notes In the extended show notes, you'll find all the links related to this lesson, and you can watch the video, listen to the audio on the transcript player, or find Think Big on all your favourite podcast players. https://www.archienglish.com/post/8-tips-for-writing-more-effective-emails-as-an-architect-when-english-is-your-second-language [https://www.archienglish.com/post/8-tips-for-writing-more-effective-emails-as-an-architect-when-english-is-your-second-language]

#32 Prefabricated Vs Bespoke Housing, What Are The Benefits?

In episode 32 of Think Big Podcast, I summarise some of my biggest learnings about prefabricated housing and its impact on the architecture and design profession. Think Big is a podcast is for you if English is your second, third, or (fourth - impressive!) language, and you want to build more relevant vocabulary naturally by listening to interesting topics in architecture and feel more confident using the language at work or in your studies. We don't JUST focus on the grammar, we get you excited again about improving your language and communication skills: In this episode, I discuss: ✨ The differences between bespoke and prefabricated housing ✨ The advantages of prefabricated housing ✨ Some interesting project examples This is just one of the many varied topics my clients and I discuss in our sessions to build relevant vocabulary and get them to speak and share their thoughts, ideas, and opinions! Tara's details: ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher [https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher] ✨ Connect with me on LinkedIn, Tara Cull [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cull-%E2%9C%A8-esl-coach-30bb7018a/] 🌐 www.archienglish.com [http://www.archienglish.com/] Extended Show Notes In the extended show notes, you'll find all the links related to this lesson, and you have the option of watching the video, listening to the audio on the transcript player, or you'll find Think Big on all your favorite podcast players. https://www.archienglish.com/post/prefabricated-vs-bespoke-what-are-the-benefits [https://www.archienglish.com/post/prefabricated-vs-bespoke-what-are-the-benefits]

#31 Paris Mandates Green Roofs - Is it Time for Other Countries to Follow Suit?

In episode 31 of Think Big Podcast, I discuss the introduction of the new law in France to mandate green roofs on all new commercial buildings. It was an excellent opportunity to discuss green roofs and why they will become essential considerations in the future.  Think Big is a podcast for you if English is your second, third or (fourth - impressive!) language, and you want to build more relevant vocabulary naturally by listening to interesting topics in architecture and feel more confident using the language at work or in your studies. We don't JUST focus on the grammar, we get you excited again about improving your language and communication skills, and it's an excellent excuse for me to explore topics I'm passionate about with you.  In this episode, I discuss: ✨ A brief summary of the new law in France  ✨ What green roofs are  ✨ Some interesting project examples in Paris  This is just one of the many varied topics my clients and I discuss in our sessions to build relevant vocabulary and get them to speak and share their thoughts, ideas and opinions! Tara's details: ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher ✨ Connect with me on LinkedIn Tara Cull 🌐 www.archienglish.com Extended Show Notes In the extended show notes, you'll find all the links related to this lesson, and you have the option of watching the video, listening to the audio on the transcript player, or you'll find Think Big on all your favourite podcast players. https://www.archienglish.com/post/paris-mandates-green-roofs-is-it-time-for-other-countries-to-follow-suit

#30 Housing Affordability and the Impact on the Architecture Profession

In episode 30 of Think Big Podcast, the first in season 2, I summarise some of my biggest learnings about housing affordability and its impact on the architecture and design profession. Think Big is a podcast is for you if English is your second, third or (fourth - impressive!) language and you want to build more relevant vocabulary naturally by listening to interesting topics in architecture and feel more confident to use the language at work or in your studies. We don't JUST focus on the grammar, we get you excited again about improving your language and communication skills: In this episode I discuss: ✨ What housing affordability is and why it matters ✨ The role architects and designers should play and the key things we can do ✨ Some interesting project examples This is just one of the many varied topics my clients and I discuss in our sessions to build relevant vocabulary and get them to speak and share their thoughts, ideas and opinions! Tara's details: ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher [https://www.instagram.com/archienglishteacher] ✨ Connect with me on LinkedIn Tara Cull [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cull-%E2%9C%A8-esl-coach-30bb7018a/] 🌐 www.archienglish.com Extended Show Notes In the extended show notes, you'll find all the links related to this lesson, and you have the option of watching the video, listening to the audio on the transcript player or you'll find Think Big on all your favourite podcast players. https://www.archienglish.com/post/housing-affordability-and-the-impact-on-the-architecture-profession [https://www.archienglish.com/post/housing-affordability-and-the-impact-on-the-architecture-profession]