The AI Shopper
ESL Lesson PlansThe AI Shopper

The AI Shopper

This C1–C2 discussion-based lesson explores the impact of AI-driven shopping and agentic commerce on consumer behaviour, brand strategy and global markets. Learners analyse a high-level industry article, evaluate competing interpretations, and engage in structured group discussion. The lesson develops advanced reading skills (implicit meaning, argument structure) and supports precise, well-structured spoken argumentation on complex contemporary issues.

Skills

  • Can understand virtually all types of texts including abstract, structurally complex, or highly colloquial literary and non-literary writings.
  • Can develop an argument systematically in well-structured language, taking into account the interlocutor’s perspective, highlighting significant points with supporting examples and concluding appropriately.
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Based on CEFR
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1

As a group, answer the questions.

How has your shopping changed in the last 5 years?
Would you trust AI to choose your clothes?
2

In pairs, brainstorm and complete the lists of pros and cons of using AI in shopping. Compare with the rest of the group. Do you think the pros outweigh the cons? Why?

3

Read the sentences. Pay attention to the phrases in bold. As a group, discuss the meaning of the phrases.

4

Match the phrases to their definitions.

5

Read the "The AI shopper" part of the article. Choose which title fits best.

6

Decide if the statements below are True or False.

7

In pairs, discuss any 3 of the following questions. Then, compare your answers as a group.

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