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Expressions to present a project:

Today, we would like to present...

Good afternoon, our purpose today is…

My group members are… and I am…

Expressions to give an opinion:

I think that…

It is my opinion that…

I really believe that…

Expression to describe conditions

If A…., then B….

Given these conditions, we will…

Whether or not…

Expressions to talk about customs:

They normally use/ dress …

They pierce their ears with spacers.

Some have tattoos everywhere

Vocabulary about shopping

Shopping vocabulary, expressions and phrases for learners of English.

Bargain hunting

Spend time in the shops looking for items to buy at the lowest price.
"During the sales I go bargain hunting with my friends!"

Do the shopping

Go shopping regularly to buy food and other necessities.
"Jack and I generally do the shopping together on Saturday mornings."

Go shopping

Go to the shops to buy things.
"She's gone shopping - I've no idea when she'll be back!"

Fitting room

A place to try on clothes to see if they fit or suit you.
"I need your opinion. Will you come with me to the fitting room?"

I can't afford it

Not have enough money to buy something.
"I'd love that jacket but I can't afford it!"

In stock/out of stock

Be available or unavailable in a shop or store.
"I'm very sorry. I'm afraid the coulour you want is out of stock."

It costs a fortune!

Be very expensive.
"Look at the price of that bag - it costs a fortune!"

It costs an arm and a leg!

Cost a lot of money; be very expensive.
"The diamond engagement ring cost an arm and a leg!"

It's a steal!

So cheap that it’s almost as if you haven't paid anything for it.
"At that price it's a steal. You won't find one cheaper in any other shop."

It's good value for money.

Worth the money spent on it.
"The quality is excellent so it's good value for money."

Receipt

A piece of paper given in a shop as proof that you have paid for an article. (US: sales slip)
"If you keep the receipt you'll be able to exchange the article."

Refund

Money paid back to a customer who is not satisfied with an article purchased.
"You must produce the receipt if you want to get a refund."

Summer or Winter sales

A period in the year when articles are sold at a reduced price.
"The kids need new winter coats but I'll try and wait until the sales to buy them."

Shop assistant

A person who serves customers in a shop
"The shop assistant was extremely patient while my mother tried on several pairs of shoes."

Shop till you drop

Go shopping for a very long time, until you are exhausted.

"If you go to London with Ashley, you'll shop till you drop, so take comfortable shoes!"

Shopaholic

Love shopping so much that it is like an addiction
"Sophie's favourite pastime is shopping - she's a complete shopaholic!"

Spend money

Use money to purchase an article or service
""We spent a lot of money on excursions during our trip.

Take something back.

Return something that you have bought
"The hair dryer didn't work properly so she took it back to the shop."

That's a bit pricey!

It's a bit expensive.
"Their clothes are a bit pricey but they have a wonderful selection."

Window shopping

Look at things in shop windows, without actually purchasing anything.
"I haven't been paid yet, so I can only go window shopping"

1. Please elaborate a word search with the vocabulary above

2. Read the definition of shopaholic

A shopaholic is a person who is addicted to shopping. Other similar words: workaholic, alcoholic, chocoholic.

Are the people below shopaholics? How about you? Discuss with a partner.

Christie: ‘I buy new clothes every week.’

Sam: ‘I always save some money in case of an emergency.’

Lucia: ‘I only buy what I need.’

Taylor: ‘I work hard so I can buy lots of things at the end of the month.’

Oscar: ‘When my parents give me money, I always spend it immediately.’

3. Read and answer the questions

SL shopping Reading Conversation Passage

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. It is a daily routine for some people. Some people shop for pleasure while other people go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend is usually a good time to go shopping because people have free time from work. At this time the shops are usually very busy because people try to get the best items for the lowest price before the item runs out of stock.

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

ESL Shopping Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension questions that go with the above reading passage
1) Why is the weekend a good time to go shopping?

a. It is very busy on the weekend

b. People are free from work.
c. Things are usually cheap

d. The shops are closed.

2) What are people doing when they go shopping just to have a look and not to buy?

1. Bargain hunting
2. Window shopping
3. They do not have much money
4. Looking for the best quality

3) What do some people usually think about items of better quality?

1. They are cheaper
2. They are harder to find
3. They are more expensive
4. They are on sale

4) When can shopping be stressful?

a. When shops are about to close
b. When it is very busy
c. When buying a gift for someone

d. On the weekend

5) Is there sometimes a problem with online shopping?

1. No the shops are open 24 hours a day
2. Yes with the quality and description of the item
3. Yes there are too many queues
4. No there are no problems

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