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B2 – AI & Tech Idioms

This upper-intermediate ESL lesson plan is designed for students interested in technology and AI. It introduces 10 idioms related to the topic, helping students understand and practice them through context, picture discussions, and individual online research. The lesson includes a thought-provoking quote about the future of AI, ideal for group discussion.

Students will also explore a hypothetical scenario involving superintelligent AI tasked with a very specific goal. Although no additional practice materials are provided, we recommend reading the related article and trying the paperclip manufacturing game, which offers a challenging experience. Your B2 students will find this lesson both practical and engaging. Plus, many of the images used in this lesson were created by AI.

TypeLevelVocabularyLesson Time
Regular LessonB2 / Upper-Intermediate10 idioms60 min

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Vocabulary

  • In the loop
  • Crunch the numbers
  • A learning curve
  • Ahead of the curve
  • Game changer
  • State of the art
  • Walk before you run
  • Pull the plug
  • Open Pandora’s box
  • Raise the bar

Contents

  • Lead-in 1
  • Lead-in 2
  • Why idioms are important?
  • Idioms 1
  • Idioms 2
  • Idioms 3
  • Definitions
  • Speaking 1
  • Speaking 2
  • Vocabulary practice 1
  • Vocabulary practice 2
  • Practice
  • Questions
  • Quote
  • Further reading