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ISSUE 004

Fast Fashion

How can clothes be so cheap?

A magazine-style English lesson exploring the global problem of fast fashion, why it happens, its environmental impact, and the practical solutions that can make a difference.

Pile of cheap clothing representing the environmental and human costs of fast fashion

Time

45–60 minutes

Level

B1–B2

Focus

Discussion and critical thinking

Includes

Student PDF · Teacher Guide · Audio · Presentation

This issue explores one of today's biggest educational debates through an engaging magazine-style lesson designed to encourage thoughtful discussion.

  • Original magazine-style article
  • Useful vocabulary from the article
  • True / False reading check
  • Discussion questions
  • Critical thinking task
  • Speaking challenge
  • Writing prompt
  • Teacher guide and answer key
  • Audio recording
  • Classroom presentation
A brand-new T-shirt for the price of a coffee sounds like a bargain. In fast-fashion stores, shelves are refilled with cheap new garments almost every week, and shoppers are encouraged to buy far more than they need. But behind that five-dollar price tag lies a hidden cost that never appears on the receipt.
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