Explore the future of healthcare with this thought-provoking C1 ESL listening and speaking lesson.

Built around the authentic Gizmodo video Can Your Doctor Be Replaced by AI?, this lesson encourages students to examine the role of artificial intelligence in medicine while developing advanced listening, vocabulary, and discussion skills.

Students begin by exploring the topic before listening for gist and specific details. They expand their vocabulary related to AI and healthcare, practise word formation, and apply new language in communicative speaking activities that encourage critical thinking and balanced discussion.

In this lesson, students will:

• Discuss the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence in healthcare

• Learn advanced vocabulary related to diagnosis, accuracy, misinformation, and non-clinical tasks

• Improve listening skills using authentic video content

• Practise word formation to expand vocabulary

• Develop confidence expressing and supporting complex opinions in discussion

Perfect for C1 adult and teenage learners, this ready-to-teach lesson requires minimal preparation and promotes meaningful communication through authentic materials and a highly relevant, contemporary topic.