- When we watch the news, the feed often cuts to presentations by or interviews with experts who share their expert knowledge on a certain field. Name one type of expert you often see on TV.
- Tell me about a famous TV expert; someone who shares their knowledge about crime, politics, celebrity gossip, medicine, technology, meteorology, fashion, culture, finance etc.
- Tell me about a time when a famous ‘expert’ got something spectacularly wrong.
- When you were growing up, what kind of specialist knowledge did you wish you could have? Did you pursue it? Why?
- Tell me about a time when you have had to consult someone with specialist knowledge; an architect, detective, doctor, lawyer, broker, technician, psychiatrist etc. Were they able to help you and did they provide an excellent service? Why?
- What would you consider yourself an expert on or competent at?
Question 1
When I watch New Zealand news via the internet, there is a lot of news about COVID with my favorite news outlet employing an immunologist to consult and provide expert opinion.Question 2
I am not sure whether she is an expert, but I think Matsuko Deluxe is a very famous social commentator.Question 3
I cannot remember the person's name, but I remember an expert who claimed that COVID-19 would come and go within 6 months of it first outbreak. How very wrong he was...Question 4
When I was in high school I wish that I had expert knowledge in understanding a woman's brain. I have tried to pursue this but I have failed in my understanding of this extremely complex topic.Question 5
I had to consult a lawyer as to write my will and testament. He was very professional and very helpful.Question 6
I think I am compentant at New Zealand rugby and betting who will win the match.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| immunologist | 免疫学者 |
| consult | 諮る |
| social commentator | しゃかいコメンテーター |
| complex | 煩雑 |
| will and testament | 遺言書 |