This article-based ESL lesson delves into the selection of “hallucinate” as the 2023 Word of the Year by the Cambridge Dictionary, emphasizing its novel association with artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, and the generation of misleading information. Designed for C1 level students of all ages, the lesson incorporates vocabulary building, discussions on reflections of 2023, vocabulary exercises, online research, collaborative article reading, and an engaging word game.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Reading time | Lesson Time |
| Regular Lesson | C1 / Advanced | 7 words | 3 min / 394 words | 60 min |
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Teaching guide
For further guidance on activities and a more detailed breakdown of the words, please see the Keys file.
Vocabulary
- Mimic
- Authoritative
- Anthropomorphize
- Curb
- High watermark of worries
- Notorious
- Fictitious
Contents
- Lead-in 1
- Lead-in 2
- Vocabulary match
- Article reading
- Vocabulary practice
- Comments
- Speaking
- Word game
