The Future of Work: How AI Is Changing Our Careers
Description
Level
Intermediate to Advanced (B1-C1)
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Discuss artificial intelligence and workplace trends confidently in English
- Express opinions, predictions and concerns about the future
- Develop business and technology-related vocabulary
- Improve fluency through guided discussion and debate
Introduction & Warm-Up (10 minutes)
A discussion about student's experience with AI.
Questions:
- Have you ever used AI tools such as ChatGPT?
- How do you use AI in your daily life or work?
- Do you think AI is helping or harming society?
- What jobs do you think AI might change in the future?
Vocabulary Focus (10 minutes)
Key vocabulary:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Automation
- Productivity
- Innovation
- Efficiency
- Adaptability
- Digital Skills
- Ethical Concerns
- Workforce
- Reskilling
Discussion:
- Which of these words are most important for the future workplace?
- Which skills will become more valuable as AI develops?
Article Discussion (15 minutes)
Before the lesson, student will be sent a recent article:
"AI Will Reshape More Jobs Than It Replaces"
Student will discuss:
- What was the main message of the article?
- Which points did you agree or disagree with?
- Which jobs do you think will change the most?
- Which skills will remain uniquely human?
- What surprised you most about the article?
The focus is on expressing opinions rather than understanding every word.
Useful phrases:
- I believe that...
- In my opinion...
- I agree because...
- I'm not convinced that...
- It is likely that...
- There is a possibility that...
Future Predictions (10 minutes)
Imagine it is the year 2040.
Discuss:
- What will a typical working day look like?
- Will people work fewer hours?
- Will AI become our colleague?
- Which professions will still require human interaction?
- How will education change?
Students are encouraged to make predictions using future language:
- I think...
- I predict...
- It is likely that...
- I wouldn't be surprised if...
Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 minutes)
Final Questions:
- What is your biggest hope for AI?
- What is your biggest concern?
- What is one new thing you learned today?
Optional Homework
Write 150-200 words:
"How do you think artificial intelligence will change your life over the next 20 years?"
Students can submit their writing before the next lesson for personalised feedback.
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