Speaking Worksheet
Globalisation and Local Economies
Speaking Practice
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Discussion
Discuss the questions. Ask follow-up questions and push for examples, evidence, and qualification.
- Has globalisation created more winners than losers?
- Should countries protect local industries even if consumers pay higher prices?
- How can small businesses compete with global platforms?
- Does globalisation weaken local culture or spread it further?
- What did recent supply chain disruptions reveal about economic dependency?
2
Collaborative task
Advise a small country on how to benefit from global trade without becoming too dependent on it.
- local industry
- supply chains
- skills
- cultural exports
I would argue that...A more nuanced view is...The main trade-off is...That depends on whether...I see your point, but...The long-term consequence might be...
3
Report and challenge
Identify one policy that sounds attractive but might create a hidden long-term risk.