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SPEAKING SHEET – AI & CYBERSECURITY (B1)

Part A – Warm-up (whole class or pairs)

1. How often do you use the internet every day?
2. Which apps or websites do you use the most? Why?
3. Do you use any AI tools (for example chatbots, translation tools, image generators)? Which ones?
4. Have you ever had a problem with your phone or computer (virus, hacked account, lost data)? What happened?

(These questions activate personal experience and basic tech vocabulary.)[twinkl]

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Part B – Talking about AI (pair work)

Student A and Student B take turns asking and answering.

1. What is artificial intelligence in your own words?
2. Can you give some examples of AI that people use every day?
3. How can AI help in education, health, or transport? Give one example.
4. Do you think AI can replace some jobs? Which jobs and why?
5. What are some advantages of AI for society?
6. What are some dangers or risks of AI?
7. How do you feel when you know that an AI system is making decisions about you (for example, in banking or hiring)?

(Questions adapted from common ESL AI conversation prompts.)[study]

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Part C – Talking about cybersecurity (pair or small groups)

1. What is cybersecurity? Why is it important for normal users, not only for companies?[englishdiary]
2. Can you name some common cyber threats (for example, phishing, malware, ransomware)? Explain one of them in simple English.[englishdiary]
3. How can a cyberattack affect:
   • a student,
   • a small business,
   • a government office?
4. What basic rules do you follow to stay safe online (passwords, Wi‑Fi, downloads, social media)?
5. Have you ever received a suspicious email or message? What did you do?
6. In your opinion, what is the biggest cyber risk in Burundi or East Africa today? Why?

(These questions follow standard cybersecurity ESL discussion patterns.)[yourenglishpal]

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Part D – AI + cybersecurity (linking the two topics)

Discuss in pairs or groups of three.

1. How can AI help improve cybersecurity? Give one real or possible example.[proofpoint]
2. Do you think hackers also use AI? How?
3. Imagine a “smart city” in Burundi with cameras, sensors, and AI traffic control.
   • What are the benefits?
   • What are the security and privacy risks?
4. Should students learn about AI and cybersecurity at school? Which skills are the most important for them?
5. Do you trust AI tools with your personal data? Why or why not?

(These questions are inspired by current discussions on AI in security.)[proofpoint]

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Part E – Role-play: IT help desk

Work in pairs. Student A is the user; Student B is the IT support / cybersecurity officer.

Situation 1 – Suspicious email

• Student A: You received an email asking you to “confirm your bank account” with a link. You are not sure if it is real.
• Student B: Ask questions to check if it is a phishing email and give clear advice.

Include expressions like:

• “I think this might be…”
• “You should / shouldn’t…”
• “Next time, you must…”

Situation 2 – Lost smartphone

• Student A: You lost your smartphone on the bus. You had many apps (email, banking, social media).
• Student B: Explain what security steps the user must take now and in the future.

(These practical scenarios mirror typical technology role‑plays for B1 learners.)[superenglishesl]

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Part F – Mini-presentation (3–4 minutes)

Ask students to prepare a short talk (alone or in pairs). Give them 5–10 minutes to write notes, then present.

Choose ONE topic:

1. “How AI is changing education in my country.”
2. “Five simple rules for good cybersecurity at school or at work.”
3. “The advantages and risks of AI in everyday life.”
4. “Why passwords are not enough: better ways to protect your accounts.”

Their talk should:

• have a short introduction,
• include at least three main points with examples,
• end with a short conclusion and personal opinion.

This follows common speaking-task formats in B1 lesson plans.[eslbrains]

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Teacher tips (for you)

• For large classes, turn Parts B–D into rotating stations: groups move between AI questions, cybersecurity questions, and AI+security questions.
• You can pre-teach 8–10 key words on the board (AI, algorithm, data, privacy, password manager, phishing, malware, hacker, firewall) based on typical tech vocabulary lists.[test-english]