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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 45
Review 9 – Let’s Talk About Shopping (Lessons 41–44)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Use key vocabulary and phrasal verbs from Lessons 41–44 in conversation.
2. Discuss online shopping, in-store shopping, shopping habits, discounts, and favorite stores confidently.
3. Compare and give opinions about different shopping experiences.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Discount
Similar:
disregard
dismiss
ignore
brush off
/ˈdɪs.kaʊnt/
Meaning:
A reduction in price
- I got a discount during the holiday sale.
Real Life Tip:
Discounts are very common in the U.S., especially during holidays like Black Friday.
noun
Impulse purchase
Similar:
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similarvocab2.4
/ˈɪm.pʌls ˈpɜːr.tʃəs/
Meaning:
Buying something suddenly without planning
- Buying snacks at the checkout counter is often an impulse purchase.
Real Life Tip:
Stores often place small items near checkout areas to encourage impulse purchases.
Bargain
verb
Similar:
deal
cheap
barter
steal
/ˈbɑːr.gən/
Meaning:
To negotiate the price to pay less
- He tried to bargain for a better price at the market.
Real Life Tip:
Bargaining is common in open markets but uncommon in most U.S. retail stores.
Boutique
noun
Similar:
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similarvocab4.4
/buːˈtiːk/
Meaning:
A small store selling fashionable or unique items
- She prefers shopping at a boutique instead of a big mall.
Real Life Tip:
Boutiques are often associated with quality, style, and unique products.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Two friends are talking about how and where they shop.
I’m trying to save money, so I always look for a discount.
Daniel
Same here, but I still make impulse purchases sometimes.
Laura
Me too; especially online.
Daniel
I prefer shopping at a boutique because the clothes feel more unique.
Laura
Aren’t boutiques more expensive?
Daniel
Sometimes, but I don’t mind paying more for quality.
Laura
Do you ever try to bargain?
Daniel
Only at markets, not in regular stores.
Laura
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. What is Daniel trying to do?
2. Why does Laura like shopping at boutiques?
3. When does Laura bargain?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. I _______ (got / get / gets) a discount during the sale.
2. She _______ (made / make / makes) an impulse purchase yesterday.
3. They _______ (try / tried / trying) to bargain at the market.
4. He _______ (shops / shop / shopped) at a boutique for unique clothes.
5. We _______ (save / saves / saved) money by waiting for discounts.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What kind of discount do you usually look for?
2. What was your last impulse purchase?
3. Do you feel comfortable trying to bargain? Why or why not?
4. Do you prefer shopping at boutiques or malls?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. Do discounts influence how you shop?
2. How often do you make impulse purchases?
3. What kind of items do you usually bargain for?
4. Do you enjoy shopping at boutiques? Why or why not?
5. Which do you prefer: online sales or in-store discounts?
6. Have you ever regretted an impulse purchase?
7. Do you shop more during sales seasons?
8. How important is price compared to quality for you?
9. What’s your favorite place to shop?
10. If you wanted to save more money, what would you change about your shopping habits?
