Starbucks is having problems because they made their drinks more expensive. Some people, like Andrew, don't want to buy from Starbucks anymore. This has made their sales go down, especially in the US. People are also upset with Starbucks for other reasons, like how they treat their workers. The boss of Starbucks, Laxman, says they will try new things to get people to come back.
Other fast-food places like McDonald's and Burger King are also seeing fewer sales. But experts think Starbucks' problems are mostly about the company itself. People are mad at Starbucks for different reasons, including their views on big world issues. These problems have made people stop buying from Starbucks. Starbucks is trying to fix things by talking with worker groups and making new plans.
Original news source: Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks? (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a set of cards with different actions written on them (e.g. drink coffee, work at Starbucks, protest). One student from each group will act out the action on the card without speaking, while the other students in the group try to guess what action it is. The group that guesses the most actions correctly wins.
– Word Association
Instructions: Write the word "Starbucks" on the board. Ask the students to think of as many words as they can that are related to Starbucks (e.g. coffee, cafΓ©, latte, barista). Have each student take turns saying a word out loud and write it on the board. Encourage students to think of both positive and negative words. After everyone has contributed, discuss the words as a class and ask students to explain why they chose those words.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of vocabulary cards related to the article (e.g. Starbucks, expensive, sales, workers). One student from each pair will draw a picture representing the word on a card, while the other student tries to guess what word it is. The pair that guesses the most words correctly wins.
– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a copy of the article. Set a timer for 2 minutes. One student from each pair will read the article silently and then summarize it to their partner within the 2-minute time limit. After the time is up, have pairs switch roles. Discuss the main points of the article as a class.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: Write the topic "Starbucks" on the board. Divide the class into two groups: one group will discuss the pros (advantages) of Starbucks, and the other group will discuss the cons (disadvantages). Give each group a few minutes to brainstorm their ideas. Then, have each group take turns sharing their ideas with the class. Encourage students to provide reasons and examples to support their points.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Because Starbucks made their drinks more expensive.
The boss of Starbucks is Laxman.
People are upset with Starbucks for different reasons, like how they treat their workers and their views on big world issues.
Yes, other fast-food places like McDonald's and Burger King are also seeing fewer sales.
Starbucks is trying to fix their problems by talking with worker groups and making new plans.
McDonald's and Burger King are other fast-food places.
Some of the reasons people are mad at Starbucks are how they treat their workers and their views on big world issues.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Starbucks is having problems because they their drinks more expensive. Some , like Andrew, don't want to buy from Starbucks anymore. This has made their sales go down, especially in the US. People are also upset with Starbucks for other reasons, like how they their workers. The boss of Starbucks, Laxman, says they will try new things to get people to come back. fast-food places like McDonald's and King are also seeing sales. But experts think Starbucks' problems are mostly about the company itself. People are mad at Starbucks for different reasons, including their views on big world issues. These problems have made people stop buying from Starbucks. Starbucks is trying to fix things by with worker groups and making new .
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is Starbucks?
2. How do you think people feel when the prices at Starbucks go up?
3. Do you like buying drinks from Starbucks? Why or why not?
4. How would you feel if your favorite fast-food place started losing sales?
5. Do you think it's fair for people to be upset with Starbucks for how they treat their workers? Why or why not?
6. What are some reasons why people might stop buying from Starbucks?
7. How do you think Starbucks can get people to come back and buy their drinks?
8. Do you know any other fast-food places like McDonald's and Burger King?
9. Why do you think experts think Starbucks' problems are mostly about the company itself?
10. What are some big world issues that Starbucks might have views on?
11. Do you think it's important for companies to talk with worker groups? Why or why not?
12. What do you think Starbucks should do to fix their problems?
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