This ESL lesson is about Uniqlo’s expansion: affordable, quality clothing driven by timeless designs and efficient supply chains, yet marred by concerns over ethical and sustainable practices due to their reliance on cheap labor and materials.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Video (optional) | Lesson Time |
| Flipped Lesson | C1 / Advanced | 15 words | 11:09 min | 60-90 min |
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Teaching guide
This is a flipped lesson. Prior to the session, remind your students to preview 15 words from pages 3-4.
- Lean-in: During class, start with opening questions.
- Vocabulary: Breeze through vocabulary slides, clearing doubts and giving examples if necessary.
- Reading and True/False: Proceed to the reading slide, engaging in shared article reading. Discuss a true/false activity afterward.
- Vocabulary check: Test vocabulary and writing with a short task. Review answers together.
- Comments: Discuss video comments and encourage student opinions.
- 2-min speech: Lastly, assign a speech to each student and enjoy the final slide.
Homework: Consider assigning watching the video below in order to consolidate the knowledge better.
Optional Video (11:10 min)
Vocabulary
- Retail store
- Prioritize
- Supply chain
- Deliberately
- Keep a low profile
- Versatile
- Staple
- Distribution
- Counterpart
- Blend into
- Blend
- Wick body moisture
- Fast fashion
- Vary
- Flagship store
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary
- Reading
- Video (optional)
- True or False
- Vocabulary check
- Comments
- 2-min speech
- Extra task
