B2 – Upper Intermediate
Louis Vuitton is one of the most important brands in the fashion industry, and perhaps the world. Many can only dream about owning a bag or any item from the very expensive designer label.
So many are trying to imitate, make, and sell fake Louis Vuitton products.
The problem is that it is getting more and more difficult to know if they are authentic or not.
Watch the video how to difficult it is to tell an original Louis Vuitton bag from a fake one.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the word “sought-after” mean? “She sells Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and other sought-after brands.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘sought-after’ in your own sentence.
- What does the phrase “telltale sign” mean? “Do they have items that no one else has, but all of a sudden, this website has them? Those are definite telltale signs.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘telltale sign’ in your own sentence.
- What does “run-of-the mill” mean? “This is your run-of-the-mill counterfeited piece with the Gucci.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘run-of-the mill’ in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How can the difficulty of spotting fake products affect the original brands?
- How can brands fight against counterfeiting?
- How can you tell if an item sold online is fake or not?
- Share your experience unintentionally buying a fake product on the internet.