AI Chatbots for Teen Emotional SupportCEFR A1
18 Oct 2025
Adapted from Hong Kong Free Press, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Russel Bailo, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Teens in Hong Kong use chatbots for support.
- Jessica talks to an AI chatbot for comfort.
- She prefers it over friends or family.
- Sarah also used a chatbot for her feelings.
- Chatbots give fast replies, which is nice.
- Some people worry about too much use of chatbots.
Difficult words
- chatbot — A computer program that talks to people.chatbots
- support — Help or encouragement for someone.
- comfort — A feeling of being relaxed and safe.
- feelings — Emotions like happiness or sadness.
- replies — Responses to questions or messages.
- worry — To think about problems or fear something.
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about using chatbots for support?
- Do you think chatbots can replace friends?
- What are the good things about using chatbots?
- Have you ever used a chatbot? How was it?
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