It’s a real game changer! In this lesson, students will discuss autonomous vehicles and their impact on society. The lesson features a video about the testing of self-driving cars in urban environments. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms related to the topic through clear, real-life examples. It includes various interactive exercises and stimulating questions designed for students at upper-intermediate and advanced levels.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will use mixed tenses such as Present Simple, Present Perfect, and First Conditional, while discussing the features and impact of autonomous vehicles. They will also practice using the "Would you rather..." structure to express personal preferences and compare hypothetical situations (e.g., “Would you rather ride in a fully autonomous vehicle or drive yourself?”). These grammar activities will help students develop fluency in using real-life conditional and preference-based expressions.

Listening: Students will watch a video about self-driving technology, focusing on how autonomous vehicles operate in urban areas. They will improve listening comprehension by identifying key information about sensors, AI, and safety features. Questions will require them to recall details and analyze the benefits and challenges mentioned in the video.

Speaking: Students will express their views on the future of transportation, using prompts and questions related to autonomous cars. They will participate in opinion-based discussions, including “Would you rather” questions, allowing them to practice using new vocabulary and idioms while building confidence in speaking fluently about technology and innovation.

Vocabulary: Students will learn and use key terms and tech-related idioms such as autonomous, navigation, collision avoidance, AI, cutting edge, hit the brakes, plug and play, turn up the dial, and in the driver’s seat. These expressions will be introduced through matching activities, gap-fills, and situational dialogue to help students use them in real contexts.

Homework: Students will complete exercises that reinforce vocabulary, idioms, and key concepts from the lesson. Tasks include multiple-choice questions about idioms, fill-in-the-blank sentences using words like AI, transform, and cameras, and a writing assignment discussing how autonomous vehicles could improve mobility for people with disabilities. These activities will support both comprehension and real-world application.

Video

                                                Hit the brakes! Could you give up control on the road? Watch this video to learn about the testing of self-driving cars in urban environments and the impact autonomous vehicles have on society. 
												
                                            