The rise of artificial intelligence

Students discuss artificial intelligence — from algorithms to the singularity — while mastering cleft sentences, an advanced structure for adding emphasis in spoken and written English.

Technology warm-up and debate

The lesson opens with discussion questions about AI's impact on learning, work and society. Students debate whether AI can surpass human intelligence and rank modern technologies by importance and innovation.

Vocabulary: AI and innovation

Learners study key terminology including algorithm, machine learning, neural network, automation, predictive analytics and singularity. Matching, synonym and multiple-choice tasks help students use these terms accurately, not just recognise them.

Grammar focus: cleft sentences

Students practise emphasising people, facts and key information with cleft structures — It was Alan Turing who…, What is essential is ethical AI development. Tasks include matching, sentence transformation and applying the grammar to real technological contexts.

Reading, listening and ethics debate

Learners analyse texts on the evolution of AI, covering deep learning, robotics and ethical challenges such as bias and transparency. Listening tasks focus on responsible AI use and human oversight, and the lesson culminates in a structured debate on innovation versus regulation.