How to save the UK's crisis-hit High Streets

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To struggle

Brave

To be fed up (with something/ someone)

To set up

To keep up (with something/ someone)

To tempt (someone) 

A chain

To overtake

To show (someone) around

Throughout

To go bust

Hassle

To bid (for something)

To moan (about something) 

To have a say in something

To thrive

Fate

To desert

Enticing

To reinvigorate

A bricks and mortar shop

A new lease of life

The writing is on the wall

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1. What did Lin Boulfer do with Havens in Southend?

2. What is the council doing in Stockton-on-Tees?

3. Why are our high streets dying?

4. Is this situation the same in your country?

5. What is the solution to this problem?

6. What is your prediction for the future of the high street?

7. What would your dream high street look like?

8. Has coronavirus permanently changed the way you shop?

9. Do you enjoy going to cafes and restaurants in your local area?

10. Do you like your local area? Why?

11. Is it safe to walk around your local area at night?

12. Are libraries important for local communities?

13. In your hometown, is religion an important way of bringing the community together?

14. Would you like to set up your own business on the high street?

15. How difficult is it to buy a home in your hometown?