SHOPPERS

 Shopping is a common activity that people do to buy goods or services. Shoppers can be anyone looking for clothing, food, electronics, or other items. They may shop at malls, supermarkets, online stores, or small local shops. Shopping involves comparing prices, finding discounts, and making decisions about what to purchase.

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GRAMMAR

Focus: Using Present Simple and Present Continuous for Shopping Contexts

1. Present Simple: Used for habits or general facts.

   • Examples:
     • "She shops for groceries every Saturday."
     • "Do you always compare prices before buying?"

2. Present Continuous: Used for actions happening now.

   • Examples:
     • "I am looking for a new jacket."
     • "Are they shopping for Christmas gifts today?"

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VOCABULARY

1. Bargain: An item sold at a lower price than usual.

   • E.g., "This coat was a real bargain!"

2. Retail: The sale of goods to the public.

   • E.g., "Many people prefer retail shopping to online shopping."

3. Customer: A person who buys goods or services.

   • E.g., "The customer asked for a refund."

4. Discount: A reduction in the price.

   • E.g., "The store offers a 20% discount on shoes."

5. Receipt: A document showing proof of purchase.

   • E.g., "Keep your receipt in case you need to return the item."

6. Salesperson: A person who sells products.

   • E.g., "The salesperson was very helpful."

7. Window shopping: Looking at items in stores without buying.

   • E.g., "We spent the afternoon window shopping downtown."

8. Refund: Money returned for a product that was returned.

   • E.g., "They gave me a refund because the product was defective."

9. Cart: A small vehicle used to carry items in a store.

   • E.g., "He filled his cart with groceries."

10. Checkout: The place where you pay for items in a store.

• E.g., "Let’s go to the checkout counter."

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• "How much does this cost?"
• "Do you have this in another size?"
• "Is this on sale?"
• "Where can I find the fitting rooms?"
• "Can I get a refund?"
• "I’d like to pay by card, please."
• "Excuse me, how much is this?"
• "Do you have any discounts for students?"
• "Can you show me something cheaper?"
• "I’ll take this one."

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SENTENCES

1. Positive:

   • "I love shopping at this mall."
   • "She always buys fresh vegetables from the market."

2. Negative:

   • "I don’t like shopping during busy hours."
   • "They never buy things without a discount."

3. Questions:

   • "Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?"
   • "What are you looking for today?"

4. Answers:

   • "I prefer shopping online because it’s convenient."
   • "I am looking for a gift for my friend."

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CONVERSATION

Customer: Excuse me, how much is this jacket?
Salesperson: It’s $50, but we have a 10% discount today.
Customer: That’s great! Do you have it in a medium size?
Salesperson: Let me check. Yes, here you go. Would you like to try it on?
Customer: Yes, please. Where are the fitting rooms?
Salesperson: They are over there.

(A few minutes later...)

Customer: I’ll take it!
Salesperson: Perfect. How would you like to pay?
Customer: By card, please.

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READING

Title: A Day at the Mall

Emma loves shopping. Every Saturday, she visits the mall with her friends. She enjoys looking for bargains and trying on clothes. Last weekend, she found a beautiful dress on sale for 50% off. Emma also bought a pair of shoes. After shopping, she and her friends had lunch at the food court. It was a fun day!

Questions:

1. What does Emma do every Saturday?

   • She visits the mall with her friends.

2. What did Emma buy last weekend?

   • She bought a dress and a pair of shoes.

3. Where did Emma and her friends eat?

   • They ate at the food court.