B1 – Intermediate
Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer and web service provider. It offers a wide selection of products, it has a user-friendly website, it is easy to use, and it offers fast and reliable shipping.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about Amazon.
https://businessenglishmaterials.com/amazon.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the word “diversify” mean in this sentence “His company originally sold only books but has diversified into selling music, video games, toys, electronics and other popular ranges of goods.” Give 2 synonyms for this word and use it in a sentence.
- What does “to team up with” mean in this sentence “A year later it teamed up with toy and electronics makers to sell goods with minimal packaging to help the environment.” Use it in a sentence.
- “Amazon has cleverly marketed itself worldwide by establishing separate websites in different countries.” What does “to market someone/something” mean? Use it in a sentence..
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever used Amazon? What was the experience like?
- What are the pros and cons of online shopping?
- How has online shopping and e-commerce affected the physical retail stores?
- What are some of the future predictions for the growth of online shopping and e-commerce?