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Conversation Intermediate · Module 9 · Unit 41

Online Shopping vs. In-Store Shopping

B1 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

In today s lesson, you will talk about online shopping versus in-store shopping and learn useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you prefer to shop online or go to a physical store?
  2. What is the biggest benefit of shopping from home?
  3. Have you ever had a bad experience with online shipping?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Convenience

    noun

    /kənˈviːniəns/

    Meaning:The state of being able to proceed with something with little effort.

    The convenience of online shopping is hard to beat.

    Real Life Tip:

    A major driving factor for American consumer behavior.

  • Inventory

    noun

    /ˈɪnvəntɔːri/

    Meaning:The complete list or stock of items.

    The store had a large inventory of shoes.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often used when checking if something is in stock.

  • Check out

    phrasal verb

    /tʃek aʊt/

    Meaning:To pay for items in a store or website.

    I am ready to check out now.

    Real Life Tip:

    Can also mean to look at something new.

  • Pick up

    phrasal verb

    /pɪk ʌp/

    Meaning:To go and get something you ordered.

    I will pick up my order at the store.

    Real Life Tip:

    Refers to curbside or in-store collection.

  • Bargain

    idiom

    /ˈbɑːrɡɪn/

    Meaning:Something bought for less than its usual price.

    This shirt was a real bargain.

    Real Life Tip:

    Everyone loves finding a bargain.

  • Ripoff

    slang

    /ˈrɪpɔːf/

    Meaning:Something that is overpriced or not worth the money.

    That store is a total ripoff.

    Real Life Tip:

    Commonly used to express disappointment in pricing.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Michael and Emma are discussing their shopping preferences during their lunch break.
  • Michael
    I honestly prefer the convenience of shopping online.
  • Emma
    I get that, but I like to see the inventory in person.
  • Michael
    True, but I hate waiting in lines just to check out.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does Michael like about online shopping?
  2. Why does Emma prefer in-store shopping?
  3. What did Emma find?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. If something is a ripoff, it is ____.

  2. What does convenience mean?

  3. I am ready to ____ out.

  4. I will ____ up my order.

  5. real / a / was / bargain / it

  6. shopping / is / my / convenience / favorite / about

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Do you find online shopping to be a great convenience?
  2. How do you check if a store has the right inventory?
  3. Have you ever bought something that turned out to be a ripoff?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you prefer online or in-store shopping?
  2. What is the last bargain you found?
  3. Do you check out items quickly?
  4. How often do you pick up orders in person?
  5. Is that store a ripoff?
  6. Do you like large store inventories?
  7. Is convenience your main priority?
  8. Do you enjoy browsing shops?
  9. What do you hate about shopping?
  10. Do you shop more on weekends?
Emma
Sometimes I just buy online to pick up in store later.
  • Michael
    That is a good middle ground. Did you find a bargain?
  • Emma
    I did! But that other shop was a total ripoff.
  • Michael
    Glad you avoided that place.
  • Emma
    Me too. Being a smart shopper is key.