31st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Coca-Cola reaches British Shores
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Today's episode is about Coca-Cola and when it arrived in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com) Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click here for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What is Coca-Cola known for, and why is it surprising that it took a while for it to be available in Britain? Who created Coca-Cola, and what was its original purpose when it was made in 1886? Why did it take a long time for Coca-Cola to reach places like Britain, even though it was popular in the United States? What significance did Coca-Cola hold for the people of Britain when it finally arrived there? Besides being a fizzy drink, what does Coca-Cola represent in today's world, and what does its journey tell us about globalization and branding?
