China’s Viral App for Living Alone

Lesson overview

Bring a real news story into your classroom with this ESL lesson on China’s viral “Are You Dead?” app. Students dive into a strange idea that links technology, loneliness, and modern city life. The lesson uses clear, level-appropriate text and useful vocabulary to help students actually understand what’s going on. It’s ideal if you’re looking for news-based esl materials that lead to real opinions. With discussion questions and creative tasks built in, students practice reading and critical thinking while talking about how digital tools try to solve very human problems in today’s hyper-connected world.