Activity 1: Vocabulary Matching Objective: To match international logistics vocabulary with their definitions.
Instructions: 1. Prepare a list of international logistics vocabulary words and their definitions. For example: - Freight forwarding: The process of organizing the shipment of goods from one place to another. - Customs clearance: The process of getting goods through customs so they can enter or leave a country. - Supply chain: The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity. - Incoterms: International commercial terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade. - Warehousing: The process of storing goods in a warehouse.
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Create flashcards or slips of paper with the vocabulary words and their definitions.
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Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
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Distribute the flashcards or slips of paper to each group.
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Instruct the groups to match the vocabulary words with their definitions.
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Monitor the groups and provide assistance if needed.
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Once the groups have finished, go through the answers together as a class.
Activity 2: Role Play Objective: To practice using international logistics vocabulary in a realistic scenario.
Instructions: 1. Divide the class into pairs.
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Assign each pair a role, such as a logistics manager and a customs officer.
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Provide a scenario for the role play, for example, a shipment of goods arriving at a port and needing customs clearance.
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Instruct the pairs to use international logistics vocabulary in their conversation during the role play.
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Allow the pairs some time to prepare their role play.
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Have the pairs perform their role play in front of the class.
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After each role play, provide feedback and encourage the class to discuss any challenges or new vocabulary they encountered.
Activity 3: Reading Comprehension Objective: To improve reading comprehension skills using international logistics texts.
Instructions: 1. Prepare a short text or article related to international logistics. It could be about a recent development in the industry, a case study, or an explanation of a logistics process.
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Distribute the text to the class.
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Instruct the students to read the text individually and underline any unfamiliar vocabulary.
- After reading, ask comprehension questions about the text to check understanding. For example:
- What is the main topic of the text?
- What are the advantages of using freight forwarding services?
- How does customs clearance affect the import/export process?
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Discuss the answers as a class and address any vocabulary questions or difficulties.
- Encourage the students to discuss their thoughts and opinions on the topic of the text.
Activity 4: Vocabulary Game Objective: To reinforce international logistics vocabulary through a fun and interactive game.
Instructions: 1. Divide the class into two teams.
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Write international logistics vocabulary words on separate index cards or pieces of paper and place them face down on a table.
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Instruct one student from each team to come forward.
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Flip over one vocabulary word card and read it aloud.
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The two students must race to give the correct definition of the word.
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The first student to provide the correct definition earns a point for their team.
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Repeat the process with different students from each team.
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Keep track of the points and declare the winning team at the end of the game.
Note: You can modify the game by adding a time limit or allowing teams to steal points if the opposing team gives an incorrect definition.
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