Level A2 – High beginner / ElementaryCEFR A2
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Researchers built a tool called NeuroBridge to help non-autistic people learn autistic communication preferences. The system uses large language models, a type of AI, and creates short conversational examples based on user information.
At points in a conversation the tool offers three reply options that mean the same thing but use different tone or clarity. The idea is not to translate on demand but to help people practice clearer, more direct speech. Researchers tested the tool and users said the feedback helped them see how messages might be received differently.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies and tests ideasResearchers
- autistic — related to autism, a brain development difference
- communication — the act of giving and receiving messages
- preference — a thing someone likes more than anotherpreferences
- model — a computer program that makes predictions or textmodels
- clarity — the quality of being clear and easy to understand
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever tried to say something more clearly for someone? What did you change?
- Would you use a tool that gives three reply options? Why or why not?
- How can you practise clearer, more direct speech in daily life?
