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Conversation Intermediate · Module 9 · Unit 42

Shopping Habits and Trends

B1 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on reviewing shopping habits and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What is your favorite way to shop?
  2. Did you find any good bargains this week?
  3. Do you feel more confident in shopping conversations?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Convenience

    noun

    /kənˈviːniəns/

    Meaning:Ease of effort.

    Online shopping is convenience.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 161.

  • Budget

    noun

    /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

    Meaning:Money plan.

    Stick to your budget.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 162.

  • Discount

    noun

    /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

    Meaning:Lower price.

    Ask for a discount.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 163.

  • Mall

    noun

    /mɔːl/

    Meaning:Large shopping center.

    Meet at the mall.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 164.

  • Must have

    idiom

    /mʌst hæv/

    Meaning:Desired item.

    It is a must have.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 162.

  • Vibe

    slang

    /vaɪb/

    Meaning:Atmosphere.

    Good shopping vibe.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review slang from Lesson 164.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Michael and Emma review their shopping experiences and what they learned.
  • Michael
    This week, we learned so much about shopping.
  • Emma
    We really did. I am better at sticking to my budget now.
  • Michael
    And I learned to always shop around for a discount.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is Emma better at now?
  2. What did Michael learn to do?
  3. What do they think about the mall?

Exercise

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

  1. Which word describes a money plan?

  2. What is a discount?

  3. The ____ has a good vibe.

  4. Online shopping is ____.

  5. to / budget / stick / my / I / need

  6. is / must / a / have / it

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What was your favorite shopping topic this week?
  2. Are you better at sticking to a budget now?
  3. What is the best way to shop for a deal?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What is your favorite way to shop?
  2. Do you have a shopping budget?
  3. Do you look for discounts?
  4. Is the mall your go to place?
  5. What is a total must have item?
  6. How do you describe your shopping vibe?
  7. Do you shop online often?
  8. What was the most useful thing we learned?
  9. Do you feel smarter about shopping?
  10. What will you buy next?
Emma
Exactly. The convenience of online shopping is great, but the mall has a nice vibe.
  • Michael
    True, as long as you do not buy everything you see.
  • Emma
    Right, not everything is a must have!
  • Michael
    I feel like a smarter shopper now.
  • Emma
    Me too. Let us keep it up!