Shopping
In this lesson, we will talk about shopping. We will learn how to find items, ask for prices, and pay for things.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What did we discuss in the last lesson?
How often do you go shopping for clothes?
Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
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.
touch
/tʌtʃ/
to put your hand or another part of your body lightly onto and off something or someone
Don't touch the hot stove; it's very hot.
That paint is wet - don't touch.
deliver
/dɪˈlɪv.ər/
to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work
The postman will deliver your package tomorrow.
The postman will deliver your package tomorrow.
shipping cost
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ kɔst/
The charge for transporting goods from one place to another.
The shipping cost for the book was five dollars.
The total price includes the shipping cost.
firsthand
/ˈfɜrstˌhænd/
Directly from the original source or personal experience.
I saw the concert firsthand.
She learned the news firsthand.
examine
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
The area where passengers check in and board their flights at an airport.aTo look at something closely and carefully to gain information.
Please examine these documents before signing.
Before buying the used car, he decided to examine it for any potential issues.
electronic
/iˌlekˈtrɑː.nɪk/
Related to devices that use electricity to function.
He bought an electronic keyboard to learn music.
Our electronic records are updated daily.
waive
/weɪv/
To choose not to demand something in a particular case, even though you could.
The bank agreed to waive the late fee.
Can you waive the entrance fee for students?
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Reading comprehension
Read the article and summarize it.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
Online shopping and traditional shopping
Shopping can be done in two main ways: online and in traditional stores. Each way has its own benefits.
Online shopping is very convenient. You can shop from your home at any time, which is great if you are busy. All you need is a computer or a smartphone. There are also more products to choose from online. However, you cannot touch or try the items before buying them. Sometimes, you have to wait for your products to be delivered, and there might be shipping costs.
Traditional shopping means going to a store. The best thing about this is that you can see, touch, and try products before you buy them. You can take your items home immediately. Shopping in stores can also be fun because you can go with friends or family.
In conclusion, online shopping offers convenience and a wide selection, while traditional shopping lets you experience the products firsthand and enjoy the shopping process with others. Both methods have their advantages depending on what you need and when you need it.
Summarize the content of the article: “Online shopping and traditional shopping”
Part 4
Useful sentences
Teacher guides the student the useful sentences
Here are the situations in a shopping context where you might use each of the provided sentences.
May I help you?
When to use: This question is typically used by store employees when they approach a customer who looks like they might need assistance. It’s a polite way to offer help.
What size are you looking for?
When to use: This question is asked by the salesperson after offering help, particularly in clothing or shoe stores, to find out what the customer is specifically looking for in terms of sizing.
It doesn’t fit.
When to use: A customer uses this statement after trying on an item of clothing or shoes,… that is not the right size or fit for them.
Do you have this in one size larger?
OR
Do you have a larger size?
When to use: This question is asked by a customer who has tried on an item that doesn’t fit and wants to know if there is a larger size available.
I’ll take it.
When to use: This statement is made by the customer once they have decided to purchase an item after examining or trying it on.
Thank you for your help/assistance.
When to use: This is a polite closing remark from the customer to the salesperson, often said after the service or transaction is completed to show appreciation for the help provided.
Part 5
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Saleperson
Hello, May I help you?
Hi, may I touch and open this laptop? I’d like to see it firsthand before deciding.
Customer
Saleperson
Of course! Go ahead and examine it to see if it meets your needs.
It looks good. The keyboard feels comfortable. If I buy it now, can I take it home immediately?
Customer
Saleperson
Yes, you can take the laptop home with you right away.
What about if I need it delivered?
Customer
Saleperson
We can certainly deliver it to your address. There’s a shipping cost of $10 for electronics.
Is there any way to reduce the shipping cost?
Customer
Saleperson
If your total purchase exceeds $100, we’ll waive the shipping cost.
I might need a laptop bag and some accessories too. Do you have those?
Customer
Saleperson
Yes, we have laptop bags and a variety of accessories right over here. You can check them out and see if anything fits your laptop.
Let me try this bag. (After trying…) It doesn’t fit. Do you have a larger size?
Customer
Saleperson
Let me check for you. Yes, here’s one that should fit your laptop perfectly.
Great, I will take a look. Can I pay for the laptop and the accessories together if I decide to buy?
Customer
Saleperson
Absolutely, you can pay for everything at once and still qualify for free shipping if the total is over $100.
That sounds perfect. I’ll take it. Thanks for your help!
Customer
Saleperson
No problem at all! Take your time and let me know if you have any questions.
Student summarizes what the two people discussed in the conversation
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
Do men and women have different feelings about shopping?
What are some typical things men like shopping for? What are some typical things women like shopping for?
What kind of pressure is there in society to buy new things? What puts pressure on you? (such as: peer pressure, or from ads, or influencers talk about a product,…)
How can we avoid becoming shopaholics?
How popular is online shopping in your country? Do you like shopping online? What do you buy online? What would you never buy online?
What effect has online shopping had on traditional shops on the high street?
How will shopping be different in the future?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
7 new words & phrases in this lesson
Useful sentences
Discussing about shopping
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Write about something you bought but never used (or have rarely used). Try to use some of the vocabulary you learned earlier in this class.
In your answer, you could include some of the following topics:
- What it is.
- Why you bought it.
- Why you haven’t (or have rarely) used it.
