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.