The Future of Work: How AI Is Changing Our Careers

60min
9,500 P
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Discuss technology, careers and workplace trends while building your English confidence.

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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