Listen to the sounds of nature and take a few deep breaths. That way you can begin the unit with a clear mind.
River
talk with your partner
speak the dialogue again
Listen to the dialogue while reading the text.
I think it's unfair how companies take advantage of the countries in the global south.en
How do they take advantage?en
They produce products under bad working conditions and don't pay much.en
What kind of work? Can you give an example?en
For example, the clothing industries in Asia.en
But they provide jobs and income to the people there.en
That's true, but if they would pay a decent wage, people could actually improve their lives.en
But then our clothing would cost more here. I don't want to pay more.en
And that is why I think it's unfair. Because you want to save money, other people suffer.en
You're right. I never thought about it like that. But I don't have that much money either.en
I know you don't. But we need to support better companies.en
You're right. If nobody buys these shirts, they will have to change something.en
Complete the dialogue.
 
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Listen to the short dialogue and select the correct response.
Speak your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Record your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Then replay your recording and compare each recorded part to the original.
David
I think it's unfair how companies take advantage of the countries in the global south.en
You
How do they take advantage?en
They produce products under bad working conditions and don't pay much.en
What kind of work? Can you give an example?en
For example, the clothing industries in Asia.en
But they provide jobs and income to the people there.en
That's true, but if they would pay a decent wage, people could actually improve their lives.en
But then our clothing would cost more here. I don't want to pay more.en
And that is why I think it's unfair. Because you want to save money, other people suffer.en
You're right. I never thought about it like that. But I don't have that much money either.en
I know you don't. But we need to support better companies.en
You're right. If nobody buys these shirts, they will have to change something.en
Speak your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Record your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Then replay your recording and compare each recorded part to the original.
You
I think it's unfair how companies take advantage of the countries in the global south.en
Ashlee
How do they take advantage?en
They produce products under bad working conditions and don't pay much.en
What kind of work? Can you give an example?en
For example, the clothing industries in Asia.en
But they provide jobs and income to the people there.en
That's true, but if they would pay a decent wage, people could actually improve their lives.en
But then our clothing would cost more here. I don't want to pay more.en
And that is why I think it's unfair. Because you want to save money, other people suffer.en
You're right. I never thought about it like that. But I don't have that much money either.en
I know you don't. But we need to support better companies.en
You're right. If nobody buys these shirts, they will have to change something.en
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