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International Trade
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International Trade

B2en40 min

What you'll learn

  • Talk about international trade with confidence.
  • Read and understand passages about international trade.

Tips for this lesson

  • Repeat new words out loud several times.
  • Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
  • Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 7
1Warm-up

Vocabulary

Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • international
    international
    /international/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 2 of 7
2Reading

International Trade

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.

International Trade

The topic of international trade has become increasingly relevant in today's interconnected world. As societies evolve and new challenges emerge, our understanding must deepen accordingly. This passage invites you to critically examine various aspects, consider multiple viewpoints, and articulate nuanced arguments. The vocabulary and structures presented here will enable sophisticated discussion.

Comprehension

  1. 1.What is the main idea of this passage?

  2. 2.Why is this topic important?

  3. 3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?

Step 3 of 7
3Vocabulary

Vocabulary in Context

Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • international
    international
    /international/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 4 of 7
4Fill the blanks

Practice Conversation

Complete the dialogue with your own answers.

Teacher
Teacher
Let's talk about international trade. What do you think?
Student
Student
I think international trade is very interesting.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 5 of 7
5Q&A drill

Comprehension Questions

Match each question with the correct answer.

  • Q1What is international trade about?
    A____________
  • Q2Why is this topic useful?
    A____________
  • Q3How can you practise this at home?
    A____________
  • Q4What should you remember from this lesson?
    A____________
Step 6 of 7
6Word order

Word Order

Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.

Example
English.learningamI→I am learning English.
  1. Sentence 1
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
  2. Sentence 2
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
  3. Sentence 3
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
Step 7 of 7
7Speak freely

Discussion

Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.

  1. 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of international trade?
  2. 2.How has international trade changed in recent years?
  3. 3.What advice would you give someone learning about international trade?
  4. 4.How is international trade different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?