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C1 – Uncanny Valley

In this video-based lesson, your students will learn about the concept of the “uncanny valley,” a feeling of unease people experience when encountering human-like but not quite convincing robots or animations. The video provides examples from movies and explains how advancements in technology aim to overcome this phenomenon, emphasizing that the uncanny valley remains a relevant topic in robotics and animation.

TypeLevelVocabularyVideo LengthLesson Time
Regular lessonC1 / Advanced10 words2:24 min60 min

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Vocabulary

  • Gut feeling
  • Coin
  • Visually revolting
  • CGI technology
  • Prevalent
  • Meticulous
  • Render
  • Pioneer
  • Sophisticated
  • Blend in seamlessly

Contents

  • Lead-in 1
  • Lead-in 2
  • Vocabulary match
  • Video
  • Questions
  • Synonyms
  • Speaking
  • Discussion
  • Extra video