31st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Coca-Cola reaches British Shores

Today's episode is about Coca-Cola and when it arrived in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What is Coca-Cola known for, and why is it surprising that it took a while for it to be available in Britain? Who created Coca-Cola, and what was its original purpose when it was made in 1886? Why did it take a long time for Coca-Cola to reach places like Britain, even though it was popular in the United States? What significance did Coca-Cola hold for the people of Britain when it finally arrived there? Besides being a fizzy drink, what does Coca-Cola represent in today's world, and what does its journey tell us about globalization and branding?