B2

Brand strategy: using the present perfect to discuss market trends

Global brands in China — a B2 English lesson. Practise using the present perfect and expand vocabulary around marketing and consumer trends.

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Summary

This 90-minute ESL lesson for B2 learners explores Brand strategy: using the present perfect to discuss market trends through a real video. Across 9 interactive exercises, you'll develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.

What you'll practise:

  • 5 key vocabulary items with definitions and usage notes
  • Gap-fill and cloze exercises to test vocabulary in context
  • Matching exercise to connect terms with their meanings

Lesson activities (9 exercises)

Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.

  1. Warm-up — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
  2. Watch — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
  3. Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
  4. Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
  5. True / False — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
  6. Fill the gaps — Complete sentences with the correct vocabulary. Drag and drop or type your answers.
  7. Multiple choice — Choose the correct answer from four options — testing comprehension and language use.
  8. Matching — Connect words, phrases, or concepts to their correct counterparts.
  9. Discussion — Reflect on the topic and share your opinions using the language you've learned.

Vocabulary

This lesson introduces 5 key terms drawn directly from the video:

  • To gain traction — to become popular, accepted, or successful over time.
  • To resonate with (an audience) — to be meaningful or emotionally impactful to a particular group of people.
  • To carve out a niche — to create a special, often profitable, position for a product or company in the market.
  • To tap into (a market/trend) — to access and successfully use a large or growing resource, market, or trend for your benefit.
  • A competitive edge — an advantage that a business has over its competitors.

Grammar

This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.