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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 44
Favorite Shops and Malls
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Talk about your favorite shops and malls and explain why you like them.
2. Use vocabulary and phrasal verbs related to shopping locations and experiences.
3. Compare different shopping places in terms of products, prices, and atmosphere.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Boutique
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/buːˈtiːk/
Meaning:
A large shopping center with many stores
- The local mall has over 100 shops and a food court.
Real Life Tip:
Shopping malls are a popular social and shopping hub in American culture.
phrasal verb
Check out
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/tʃɛk aʊt/
Meaning:
To visit or look at a store or mall
- Let’s check out the new mall downtown this weekend.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used in American English for exploring places.
Hang out
phrasal verb
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/hæŋ aʊt/
Meaning:
To spend time somewhere for fun or relaxation
- e usually hang out at the mall after school.
Real Life Tip:
Malls are often used as social spaces, especially by teenagers.
Mall
noun
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/mɔːl/
Meaning:
A large shopping center with many stores
- The local mall has over 100 shops and a food court.
Real Life Tip:
Shopping malls are a popular social and shopping hub in American culture.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends are discussing their favorite shopping places.
Hey Alex, do you want to check out the new mall this weekend?
Mia
Sure! I love hanging out there, and they have a great food court.
Alex
I like visiting boutiques too—they have unique clothes I can’t find anywhere else.
Mia
I usually go to department stores because they have everything in one place.
Alex
True, but I enjoy the atmosphere of small shops more than big stores.
Mia
Yeah, sometimes it’s fun just to hang out and window shop.
Alex
Which mall do you like the most in our city?
Mia
I think the Riverside Mall—it has my favourite tech and clothing stores.
Alex
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. What are Mia and Alex planning to do this weekend?
2. Why does Alex prefer department stores?
3. What is Mia’s favorite type of shop?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. I usually _______ (check / checks / checked) out new shops on weekends.
2. She _______ (hangs / hang / hung) out at the mall with friends.
3. They _______ (enjoy / enjoys / enjoyed) visiting boutiques for unique items.
4. We _______ (go / goes / went) to department stores when we need many things.
5. He _______ (prefers / prefer / preferred) hanging out at malls over small shops.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What is your favorite mall or shop in your city?
2. Do you prefer small boutiques or large department stores? Why?
3. How often do you hang out at malls or shopping centers?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. What is your favorite mall or shopping area?
2. Do you enjoy visiting boutiques or department stores more?
3. How often do you hang out at shopping centers?
4. Have you ever discovered a favorite shop by accident?
5. Do you usually shop alone or with friends?
6. What is your favorite section of a department store?
7. Do you enjoy window shopping? Why or why not?
8. How do malls in your city compare to malls in other cities?
9. Have you ever attended an event or activity at a mall?
10. If you could design your perfect mall, what would it include?
