Book: “Annie Bot”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Practice Your Listening Comprehension
Practice Your Reading Comprehension
One of my favourite books is “Annie Bot” by Sierra Greer. It is a literary science fiction/dystopia novel that tells the story of a world where robots have started to replace humans in romantic and sexual relationships. What makes this book particularly interesting, however, is that it is a coming-of-age story told from the perspective of a robot discovering its artificial intelligence. What will it do as it learns what it means to be human, and how human machines can really be? It is a speculative fiction that is not too far from our current reality.
WHAT TO LEARN
While reading “Annie Bot,” language learners can practice and learn a variety of English skills, including:
American English
the first person singular (I, me, my, mine)
the present simple
imperative
polite language
vocabulary related to:
technology
autonomy
identity
purpose
change
abuse
mental health
sex
decision-making
the female condition
emotions (confusion, anger, fear, joy, sadness, guilt, etc.)
relationships (romance, dating, marriage, friendship, the self, etc.)
and much more…!
What are your thoughts on artificial intelligence? Do you think it should be used as a tool in relationships? Why or why not? Practice your English by letting me know in the comments below.
