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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marimekko is a famous Finnish design company. It is known for its bright colors and bold patterns. The company was founded after World War II. Its designs are inspired by nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brand became popular around the world when Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wore one of its dresses. Today, Marimekko is an important part of Finnish culture, and many Finnish homes have at least one Marimekko item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about Marimekko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is the meaning of \u201ca<\/strong> core part of something<\/strong>\u201d? \u201dToday, the brand is a core part of Finnish identity<\/strong>, and almost every Finnish home owns at least one Marimekko item.<\/em>\u201d Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201can everyday woman<\/strong>\u201d mean here, \u201cThe name Marimekko means\u00a0Mary\u2019s dress, and represents an<\/strong> <\/em>everyday woman<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cside<\/strong>\u201d mean here, \u201cThis allows naturally quiet people to express their colorful <\/em>side<\/em><\/strong> through their clothes.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Share your opinion about Marimekko\u2019s designs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Would you be interested to buy something from Marimekko? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Talk about a brand that is a core part of your country\u2019s identity, and almost every citizen\u00a0 owns at least one item from it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How did that brand become so famous and important in your country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How can a struggling business recover and become successful?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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