Topic: Future Is Here
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Brave new influencers
Grammar TechnologyWith this Flipped lesson, advanced students get a great chance to revise and practise grammatical aspects, learn collocations connected to social media activity and have engaging conversations about AI influencers.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Fight for your (copy)rights!
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson, students master vocabulary and engage in dynamic discussions on AI and copyright. Students also work with authentic headlines, and enhance listening and interpretation skills with a news video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The future of the film industry
General TechnologyIn this lesson about the film industry, students talk about the changes that the industry might undergo in the near future. They also learn phrases related to films, watch a news report and read two short texts.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Healthcare innovation
General TechnologyIn this ESL lesson about healthcare, students practise speaking, watch a video and do an optional word formation activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What if cars could fly? (hypothetical situations)
Grammar TechnologyIn this lesson students get a lot of practice with two videos and speaking tasks designed to help them master the use of Second Conditional.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Generative AI tools – worth the hype?
Business TechnologyIn this ESL speaking lesson about generative AI, students listen to an excerpt from a podcast and talk about generative AI applications and the implications of this technology for different professionals.
Standard Lesson 75 min
ChatGPT – a blessing or a curse?
General TechnologyIn this ESL lesson about ChatGPT, students watch a video about schools banning this AI solution. They also learn vocabulary related to cheating and discuss different applications of ChatGPT.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Impediments to e-government
General TechnologyIn this lesson on digitalization students talk about various government services and how they can be improved. They also watch a video about a successful example (e-Estonia), learn some vocabulary and have a lot of speaking practice.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
The stuff of science fiction?
General TechnologyIn this lesson about science fiction, students watch a video about predicting advances in science and technology, talk about sci-fi and learn some vocabulary related to future predictions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
All the data right before your eyes
TechnologyThis speaking worksheet focuses on discussing a new technology. Students answer questions, read and discuss a quote and watch two videos. Students also talk about the future of technology.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Will these lenses change the world?
TechnologyIn this lesson about technology, students watch two videos about smart contact lenses and discuss augmented reality.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Global skills passport
Business TechnologyIn this lesson, students discuss the idea of a global skills passport presented in the article, and practise vocabulary related to the topic.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Have you met the new Dalí?
TechnologyIn this lesson students watch two videos about AI image generators, learn some advanced vocabulary for describing images, and do some speaking practice.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Can robots be chefs?
TechnologyIn this lesson, students discuss the article they read at home, talk about the pizza vending machine and the future of cooking.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Who wants to live forever?
TechnologyWith this lesson plan, students have an in-depth discussion about the idea of recreating dead people as avatars. They also practise useful vocabulary and talk about the metaverse.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Biometrics – applications and implications
TechnologyIn this lesson students discuss biometric technology, its applications and the concerns people have about using it. Students also do a word formation exercise and complete a definition.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Our new friends and teachers
TechnologyIn this ESL lesson, students practise talking about technology. They also watch two videos about a robot companion for kids, learn vocabulary related to the topic, and write short comments about the video.
Standard Lesson 75 min
It’s so hot right now!
Business TechnologyIn this lesson students learn expressions to talk about trends and watch a video about one of new buzzwords, i.e. NFTs.