DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)

Target groups

Intermediate or advanced learners Any subject area Any group size

• By the end of this lesson, educators will be equipped to teach learners how to:
• Listen to an AI-generated podcast based on a chosen study text and identify key ideas.
• Use a pre-taught vocabulary list to improve comprehension of the audio content.
• Answer comprehension questions generated by NotebookLM to demonstrate understanding.
• Reflect on unfamiliar vocabulary encountered during listening and seek clarification.

• Answer AI‑generated quizzes to check understanding of a topic.
• Reflect on question types (multiple‑choice, recall, short answer) and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide feedback on the accuracy and relevance of AI‑generated questions.

• Technical Preparation (20 minutes)
• Create a Google account if you do not already have one.
• Access NotebookLM at notebooklm.google.com and log in with your Google account.
• If it is your first time using the tool, test it by clicking "Create new notebook" and uploading a sample document to explore the Studio and Chat features.
• Click "Create new notebook" and drop your selected file(s) into the upload area. You can include several documents; NotebookLM will work across all of them.
• In the Studio section on the right, click the "Audio Overview" button. NotebookLM will generate a podcast-style conversation about the content. Download the audio file once generated.
• In the Chat function, generate a vocabulary list using the prompt: "Create a vocabulary list of 8-12 essential words with simple definitions and example sentences suitable for [A2/B1/B2] language learners."
• Pedagogical Preparation (10 minutes)
• Select a text (textbook passage, newspaper article, government document, etc.) that matches students' proficiency level or is slightly above it. Ideal length: 2-10 pages for a 10-20-minute podcast.
• Review the AI-generated vocabulary list and adjust if needed before sharing with learners.

• (10 min) Vocabulary introduction: Present the AI-generated vocabulary list to the class. Ask students to give examples of how they could use each word in a sentence. Clarify any confusion before listening.
• (15 min) Guided listening: Play the podcast to the class using a shared speaker or individual earphones. Ask students to note any unfamiliar words as they listen. Pause and replay sections if necessary. After listening, invite questions about any words or phrases heard.
• (15 min) Comprehension exercise: Use NotebookLM's Studio section to generate a quiz, or use the Chat function with the prompt: "Create 10 listening comprehension questions about this text - 5 main idea questions and 5 detail questions." Distribute the questions to students and allow time to answer individually or in pairs. Review answers together as a class.