Group members: Azul, Jude, Camila

Contextualization 

• Target Age - adult learners 

• Target Language Level (based on CEFR) - A1/A2 

• Location - Classroom (possibility for a take-home exercise as well)

Instructions: 

1. Choose a destination, time of year, and activity that you need new clothes for.  

Example 1: Mexico, summer, a football game, the beach, a museum 

Example 2: Colorado, winter, skiing, hiking, the movies 

2. Ask Lana for shopping suggestions based on the context you have chosen. 

1. With the help of Lana you must choose and buy three outfits for your pre-selected destination. 

2. The outfits should include clothes, shoes, and accessories that are appropriate for the place, weather, and activities you have specified. 

3. Share with a partner where you are going and what you will be packing based on your conversation.  

Lesson Aims: 

- To enhance learners’ ability to discuss and describe clothing and fashion choices in context. 

- To practice real-life conversational skills related to shopping for clothes, including asking for suggestions and making decisions. 

- To improve students’ interaction in a target language (using vocabulary related to clothing, colors, sizes, and styles). 

CEFR Competencies Integrated: 

1. Interaction: 

• Students will engage in conversation with the chatbot “Lana”, simulating a real-life shopping interaction. They will ask for suggestions, respond, and share their choices with peers. 

• CEFR Activity: A1/A2 – Can ask for and give personal details or preferences when shopping or planning a trip. 

2. Production: 

• Learners will produce sentences related to their clothing preferences, context, and activities. They will explain their outfit choices based on location, weather, and purpose. 

• CEFR Activity: A1/A2 – Can use simple phrases and sentences to describe their plans, such as what they’ll pack for different activities.  

Learning Objectives (SWBATs): 

• SWBAT 1: Ask for and give information about clothing preferences, including color, size, and appropriateness for weather/activities. 

• SWBAT 2: Use simple structures to describe and justify their clothing choices for a specific trip or event. 

• SWBAT 3: Practice conversational exchanges in a digital, interactive environment, and collaborate with peers to discuss shopping choices. 

Preparation for the App Task Cycle: 

(Completed before class) 

• Students will have been presented with the vocabulary necessary for this task, including question formation, clothes and accessories, colors, adjectives, etc. 

• Test the Chatbot (this preparation task is for the teacher only): Teachers should go through the chatbot prompt to ensure the students’ experience will go smoothly. 

(Estimated Preparation Time: 5 minutes)

• Connecting to the teacher Site: Students connect to the site via QR Code or link provided by the teacher.

• Putting Names: Students type their names when they connect to the site.

Main Task

(Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes)

• Familiarizing with Task Instructions: Students should spend a few minutes exploring the chatbot interface to get comfortable with the task and the site.

• Students will be given instructions on the activity they need to complete and the type of interaction they should have with the chatbot selected for this particular lesson. 

• The students must follow these steps to complete the task:

  • Step 1: Choose a destination, time of year, and activity that you need new clothes for.  

  • Step 2: Ask Lana for shopping suggestions based on the context you have chosen. 

• Materials

  • Link to the site  or QR code.

  • Equipment (smartphones, computers, or tablets)

  • Reliable wi-fi connection

Post-Task

(Estimated Time: 10 minutes)

At the end of their conversations with the chatbot, in Step 3 of the activity, students will share the outcome of their shopping experience with a peer and give feedback or share their thoughts with each other.

• Step 3: Share with a partner where you are going and what you will be packing based on your conversation.