I FIND THINGS ON SALE

 In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about finding items on sale. You’ll explore vocabulary related to shopping, discounts, and deals. You will practice using sentences and expressions that are useful for describing sales, asking questions about discounts, and engaging in conversations about buying things at a reduced price.

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Grammar:

1. Present Simple for Regular Actions:

   • We use the present simple tense to talk about things we do regularly, such as shopping or looking for sales.
   • Examples:
     • I find things on sale every weekend.
     • She checks the sale section before buying anything.

2. Present Perfect for Recent Actions:

   • The present perfect tense is used to talk about actions that happened at an unspecified time before now.
   • Examples:
     • I have found a lot of good deals recently.
     • They have bought many things on sale this month.

3. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives:

   • We use comparative adjectives to compare two items and superlative adjectives to compare three or more.
   • Examples:
     • This jacket is cheaper than the other one.
     • This is the best sale I’ve seen all year.

4. Prepositions of Time:

   • Prepositions like “during,” “on,” and “in” are used to indicate when sales occur.
   • Examples:
     • The sale is during the weekend.
     • I found these shoes on Black Friday.

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Vocabulary:

1. Sale – A period during which things are sold at a reduced price.
2. Discount – A reduction in price.
3. Clearance – A sale to clear out old stock at very low prices.
4. Bargain – A product that is sold at a very good price.
5. Promotion – A special offer to encourage customers to buy.
6. Price tag – The label that shows the price of an item.
7. Coupon – A voucher that gives a discount when buying something.
8. Cashback – A refund of part of the money spent on an item.
9. Retail price – The regular price of an item before any discounts.
10. Limited time offer – A deal that is available for a short period.

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Useful Expressions:

1. "This item is on sale!"
2. "How much is the discount?"
3. "Can I use this coupon?"
4. "I love finding things on sale."
5. "The clearance section has great deals."
6. "This promotion ends tomorrow."
7. "I got a bargain on these shoes."
8. "Is there a discount for buying in bulk?"
9. "I’m looking for something on sale."
10. "Can I return items bought on sale?"

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Sentences:

1. "I often find things on sale when I shop online."
2. "These shoes were on sale for 30% off."
3. "I used a coupon to get a discount on my groceries."
4. "The store is having a clearance sale this weekend."
5. "I always check the price tag before I buy something."
6. "This jacket was a real bargain!"
7. "I’m waiting for the holiday season to get promotions."
8. "I bought this TV at the retail price, but now it's on sale."
9. "The limited time offer ends tonight, so I need to buy it now."
10. "There’s a great discount on electronics this week."

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Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Where do you usually find things on sale?

   • A: I usually find things on sale at my favorite clothing stores or online.

2. Q: How much was the discount on those shoes?

   • A: They were 50% off, so I paid half the price.

3. Q: Can I use this coupon on sale items?

   • A: It depends on the store’s policy, but most places allow it.

4. Q: When is the next big sale at the mall?

   • A: The next sale is on Black Friday in November.

5. Q: How do you find out about sales?

   • A: I usually check the store’s website or sign up for their newsletter.

6. Q: What’s the best deal you’ve ever found?

   • A: I once found a designer handbag on sale for 70% off!

7. Q: Are sale items returnable?

   • A: Some stores allow returns on sale items, but it depends on their policy.

8. Q: Is this dress on sale?

   • A: Yes, it's 20% off today only.

9. Q: Do you prefer to buy things on sale or at full price?

   • A: I always prefer to buy things on sale to save money.

10. Q: How long does the sale last?

    • A: The sale lasts until the end of the month.

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Conversation:

Shopper: Wow, look at these shoes! They’re on sale.

Friend: Really? How much of a discount are they offering?

Shopper: It says 50% off the original price.

Friend: That’s a great deal. Are you going to buy them?

Shopper: I think so. Let me check the size first. I don’t want to miss this sale.

Friend: You’re always so good at finding bargains.

Shopper: I always look for sales before I buy anything. It saves me a lot of money.

Friend: Smart! I’ll keep an eye out for sales from now on too.

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Reading:

"Finding Bargains at the Store"

Emily loves shopping, but she doesn’t like paying full price. That’s why she always looks for sales. Every weekend, she checks her favorite stores to see what’s on sale. One Saturday morning, she found a beautiful jacket in the clearance section. It was marked down by 40%, and Emily knew she couldn’t miss this opportunity.

When she reached the checkout, the cashier asked if she had any coupons. Luckily, Emily had one! It gave her an additional 10% off the jacket. She was thrilled to have found such a great deal.

After paying, Emily left the store with a smile on her face. She had saved a lot of money by being smart and shopping during sales. Now, whenever her friends ask her for shopping tips, she always tells them, “Look for sales and never pay full price!”