The Future of AI
- Nov 5, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 23
ESL Lesson Plan The Future of AI helps students explore emerging technology, AI innovations, and ethical considerations. This ready-to-use lesson encourages critical thinking and conversation about the future of artificial intelligence.
📄B1 ⏱️50 min 📁15 slides
Skills and outcomes:
Understanding and using key AI-related vocabulary.
Identifying examples of AI in everyday life.
Vocabulary
artificial intelligence
data
software
hardware
generate
programme
human-like
smart devices
technology
Lesson plan
1. Lead-in Discussion
Ask students introductory questions about AI.
Brainstorm words and ideas related to AI on the board.
Show pictures of common AI tools or devices.
2. Vocabulary Introduction
Present and practise key words: artificial intelligence, data, software, hardware, generate, programme, human-like, smart devices, technology.
Use matching, example sentences, and short oral practice.
3. Video: What Is AI?
Watch the short video twice.
Discuss questions from the video with students.
4. Reading
Students read the text about The Future of AI.
Identify examples of AI in daily life.
Discuss narrow AI vs general AI.
6. Speaking Practice
Use speaking cards to discuss opinions about AI.
Practise expressing advantages and disadvantages.
Share ideas with the class.
7. Spot the AI
Look at pairs of pictures and decide which are real and which are AI-generated.
Discuss what clues helped them decide.
8. Writing Task
Write short predictions about AI using the prompts.
Review new vocabulary.
Ask students to share what they learned.
Share or display students’ writing.