DEBATE CLUB #12: The Olympic Games : A Capitalistic Marketing Orgy or International Unity?
Join us at tonight’s Debate Club to debate the Olympic Games! Is this more about a global marketing orgy or about international unity?
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C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation du Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !
DATE, VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Ed Lecomte
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Sheila Evans
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
Are you happy the Olympics are in France? Why or why not?
Are you going to watch any of the Olympics?
Do you think the Olympics are important?
Do you think France will be a good host?
Do you think the Olympics is entertainment or sports?
Do you think the Olympics is only about money?
Do you think the Olympics will be good for the brand « France »? Why?
Is the Olympics good for the environment?
What are the main reasons for hosting the Olympics?
What brands will benefit most from the Olympics?
What big French stars would you choose for the opening ceremony?
Do you think the Olympics is a good event to organize a protest against globalization?
VOCABULARY
acceptable
advertising
athletes
brand
compete (v)
competition
deeply rooted / ingrained (adj)
disrespectful (adj)
exploitation
global
globalization
host
out of place
punctuality
security
sense of belonging
spirit
strengthen (v)
survey
sustainability
unify (v)
upset ( adj)
welcome (v)
SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!
Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
brands and sports
Olympic advertising
the Olympic committee
the power of sports marketing
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com
KEY PHRASES
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