AI Love

AI Love

This ESL lesson plan explores the topic of emotional connections with AI, targeting listening and speaking skills for B2-level adults. Students discuss questions about AI relationships, watch a video to complete a summary activity, and brainstorm the pros and cons of relying on AI for companionship. The lesson includes an engaging role-play exercise using chatbots, encouraging learners to practice real-world communication. Ideal for fostering critical thinking and fluency!

Skills

  • Can extract the main points from the arguments and discussion in news and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss the following questions in pairs.

1
How do you feel about the idea of forming emotional connections with AI?
2
Have you ever used technology to help you with relationships or social interactions?
3
In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks of relying on AI for companionship?
4
Do you think technology is changing the way we communicate with each other? How?
2

Watch the video about AI romantic partners and complete the summary below.

3

In small groups, brainstorm the potential benefits and drawbacks of relying on AI for emotional connection and affection. Provide examples.

4

Go to ChatGPT or any other chatbot and convince it to go on a virtual date with you.

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