Price and shopping
Learn how to talk about prices, ask for discounts, and navigate shopping conversations effectively.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the question
Describe what did you buy recently?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
cashier
/kæˈʃɪr/
a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a bank, shop, hotel, etc.
The cashier smiled as she handed me the receipt for my groceries.
Please ask the cashier for help.
receipt
/rɪˈsiːt/
a piece of paper or an electronic document that shows that goods or services have been paid for
Can I have a receipt, please?
We will email the receipt to you.
on sale
/ɑn seɪl/
available to be bought at a reduced price.
All the summer clothes are on sale at the mall.
Everything in the store is on sale today.
expensive
/ɪkˈspensɪv/
costing a lot of money
It's expensive to live in London.
I can't afford it—it's too expensive.
cash
/kæʃ/
money in the form of coins or notes
I paid for my groceries with cash
The store offers a discount if you pay in cash.
credit card
/ˈkredɪt kɑːrd/
a small plastic card that you can use to buy goods and services and pay for them later
I forgot to bring cash, but I have my credit card.
Do you accept credit card payments here?
Below is the list of common shops.
- Do you know what do they sell in each shop?
- What is your favorite kind of shop?
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Useful expressions
Teacher guides the student the useful expressions
Asking for help
- Excuse me, can you help me?
- I’m looking for [item].
- Where can I find [item]?
- I’d like to buy [item].
Inquiring about products
- I need a medium/ large/ small size
- Do you have this in a smaller/ larger size?
- Is this available in blue/red/black/etc.?
- Can I try this on?
Ask for the price of a single item.
- How much is this?
Example: “How much is this shirt?”
=> “It is $20.” - What’s the total cost?
Asking for cheaper price/ discount:
- Is this on sale?
- Are there any discounts available?
- Do you have anything cheaper?
Making a purchase
- I’ll take it
- Can I pay with a credit card?
- I’ll pay in cash.
- Can I get a receipt, please?
- Can I get a bag, please?
- Thank you for your help/assistance.
Part 4
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Ethan
(customer)
Excuse me, can you help me?
Sure! What are you looking for?
Shop assistant
Ethan
I’d like to buy a jacket for the winter. Do you have any on sale?
Yes, we have a selection of jackets on sale. They are over here. What size are you looking for?
Shop assistant
Ethan
I need a medium size. How much is this one?
This jacket costs $60.
Shop assistant
Ethan
That’s expensive. Do you have anything cheaper?
Yes, we have this one for $40.
Shop assistant
Ethan
Great, I’ll take this one. Can I pay with a credit card?
Of course. Would you like a bag?
Shop assistant
Ethan
Yes, please. And do you have a receipt?
Here is your receipt. Have a nice day!
Shop assistant
Ethan
Thank you!
Part 5
Practice
Imagine you’re a customer and teacher is a seller. Pair up and make your own conversation with teacher.
Topic: Asking for help, inquiring about prices, asking for discounts, and making a purchase.
1. Winter Jacket
- Item: Winter Jacket
- Details: Medium size, blue, originally $80 but on sale for $60
- Scenario: The customer is looking for a warm winter jacket and wants to know if it’s available in their size and if there is a discount. Customer wants to pay by cash.
2. Smartphone
- Item: Smartphone
- Details: Latest model, black, $700, available with a 5% discount for cash payments
- Scenario: The customer is interested in buying the latest smartphone and wants to know about any possible discounts. Customer wants to pay by credit card.
Part 6
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What do you like to buy when you go shopping?
How often do you go shopping?
Do you prefer shopping alone or with friends? Why?
Do you always check the price before buying something?
Do you think expensive items are always better quality?
Do you like to shop online? Why or why not?
What do you usually buy online?
How do you feel about returning items you bought online?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
Vocabulary about shopping
Useful expressions
Practice & discuss about shopping
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Practice reading below paragraph at home, then record it and send to teacher for checking.
My shopping experience
Yesterday, I went shopping for new running shoes because my old ones were worn out. I went to the local mall and visited a store called Sports Zone. I asked the shop assistant for size 9 running shoes. She showed me a pair that cost $120 with a 10% discount. It was still too expensive, so I went to another store called Athletic World. There, I found similar shoes on sale for $100. I decided to buy them. I paid with my credit card and got a receipt. It was a good shopping trip, and I’m happy with my new shoes.
