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B2 – Driverless Cars: Yay or Nay?

This video-based B2 ESL lesson plan explores the pros and cons of driverless cars, primarily focusing on the cons by showcasing an American TV reporter’s problematic ride in a driverless taxi. The lesson provides an opportunity for students to express their opinions, learn and practice 10 relevant words, check their understanding through a summary activity and true/false statements, and discuss real-world comments on the video. It features an intriguing dilemma about driverless cars, presenting a challenge for both you as a teacher and your students. You can also follow up this lesson with optional homework: a BBC article on driverless cars.

TypeLevelVocabularyVideo LengthLesson Time
Regular LessonB2 / Upper-Intermediate10 words5:00 min60-80 min
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Vocabulary

  • Pick up
  • Drop off
  • Chillax
  • Be at loss
  • Make a left/right
  • Back to square one
  • Feeling trapped
  • Crutches
  • Frustrated
  • Ordinary

Contents

  • Lead-in 1
  • Lead-in 2
  • Vocabulary preview
  • Vocabulary
  • Video
  • Comprehension
  • True or false
  • Vocabulary practice
  • Comments
  • Discussion
  • Optional article

Oleg

I started teaching English online in 2012, long before it was mainstream. I've lived and worked in China, gaining extensive experience with students from Asia and Europe. Since 2019, I've also taught English in the corporate IT world. I'm passionate about tech, global issues, politics, sports, and motorcycles, and I love keeping my students engaged with challenging tasks, games, and deep discussions.