COMPARISONS:

SHOPPING
Watch the video titled “Online Shopping Tutorial” by Save-on-Foods.

WARM UP
Task 1: Look at the items below. Say if you prefer to shop for each online or offline. Give
a reason for your answer in each one.

1. ________________________ 2. ________________________ 3. _______________________

4. ________________________ 5. ________________________ 6. _______________________

Task 2: Discuss the following questions as a class.

a. How often do you go food shopping?

b. How often do you buy new clothes?

c. When shopping online, do you use your laptop or your phone?

d. Do you like to shop during the sales?

e. Do you like buying presents for other people?

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 VIDEO: VOCABULARY
Task 1: Watch the video, then match the words from the box to the definitions.

personal touch go the extra mile pick up

shopping list hand-pick specials

1. Make a special effort to achieve something.

2. A list of items a person intends to buy.

3. When an item is carefully selected for a specific reason.

4. An element that makes something more personal.

5. When a person goes to a store to collect a pre-ordered item.

6. Products or services that are offered at discounted prices.

Task 2: Complete the sentence using the words from the box above.

a. She added a ____________________ to the gift by including a handwritten note.

b. The company always ____________________ to ensure customer satisfaction.

c. I ordered the new game from the store. I am going to _________it ___________ later.

d. I forgot to bring my ____________________, so I hope I remember everything I need.

e. The chef personally ____________________ the freshest ingredients for his dishes.

f. The store has some great ____________________ on clothing this week.

Task 3: Use the new words to discuss the following questions.

1. How can stores add a personal touch to your shopping experience?

2. Give an example of how store employees can go the extra mile to help customers.

3. Do you prefer to pick up items from the store, or have them delivered?

4. What items are commonly on your grocery shopping list?

5. When might it be necessary to hand-pick certain items?

6. Where can you find the best specials on clothing?

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 VIDEO: LISTENING AND DISCUSSION
Task 1: Watch the video, then put the events in the order they appear in the video.

● ____________. Log on to the Save-on-Foods website.

● ____________. Your personal shopper reads the shopping list.

● ____________. Create your shopping list.

● ____________. Your personal shopper hand-picks the items.

● ____________. Choose pick up or delivery when you check out.

● ____________. You receive your groceries.

Task 2: Discuss the following questions below as a class.

1. How does Save on Foods give a personal touch in their online shopping experience?

2. How does the personal shopper help customers' with their grocery orders?

3. How does Save on Foods make creating a shopping list fast and easy?

4. How can customers take advantage of their latest specials?

5. How does Save on Foods guarantee the freshness and quality of the groceries?

6. Do you have an online grocery store in your country?

7. Do you prefer online shopping or traditional shopping?

8. Compare online shopping to traditional shopping using the box below and the
grammar from exercise 2.

convenient easy slow good quality fun flexible

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Task 2: Say whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Shopping online takes longer because you have to wait in a queue.

2. Shopping in a store is quicker because you have the product immediately.

3. It is more expensive to shop online because there are a lot of delivery costs.

4. When you shop online, it is easier to compare products.

5. When you shop online you don’t have to pay for parking or fuel.

6. In traditional stores, you are more likely to waste time queuing.

7. Items have to be picked up from the store when you shop online.

8. In traditional stores, it is difficult to compare prices and services effectively.

Task 3: Look at more reasons in the box why some people prefer online shopping.
Expand on each point and give more details. Say as much as possible!

You can shop anytime you want Products are cheaper You can avoid crowds

Task 4: Compare online and traditional shopping with the grammar in exercise 2 and the
words in the box below.

convenient fun quick cheap expensive easy safe

Task 5: Discuss the following questions as a class.

1. Do you agree that online shopping saves time and makes the purchasing process
more convenient?

2. In what ways does online shopping provide a wider selection of products compared
to physical stores?

3. Do you compare products and stores before making a purchase?

4. Do you think online shopping will continue to grow in popularity in the future?

5. How can stores improve the online shopping experience for their customers?

6. Discuss the potential negative aspects of online shopping.

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 SHOPPING EXPRESSIONS
Task 1: Complete the expressions by choosing the correct word.

1. It costs an _________________ and a leg.

a. foot b. arm

2. It’s a _________________.
a. steal b. rob

3. Bargain _________________.
a. hunting b. shopping

4. Shop _________________.
a. up b. around

5. Shop until you _________________.

a. stop b. drop

6. Retail __________.
a. therapist b. therapy

Task 2: Match the expression above to their definitions.

a. to describe something as very cheap.

b. when you try to find the best discounts.

c. to describe something as very expensive.

d. to compare products from different stores and brands before buying.

e. when a person goes shopping to feel better or improve one's mood.

f. to keep shopping until you can't shop anymore due to exhaustion.

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Task 3: Let’s use the expressions in a sentence.

it costs an arm and leg it's a steal bargain hunting

shop until she drops retail therapy shop around

1. The price of that luxury handbag is ridiculous; ________________________.

2. I couldn't believe my luck when I found that designer dress on sale. ______________!

3. Sarah loves ________________________ and always manages to find great deals.

4. Lisa is determined to find the perfect shoes, so she plans to _____________________.

5. After a stressful week, Jane decided to treat herself to some _____________________.

6. It's a good idea to _________________ and compare prices before buying something.

Task 4: Use the expression in a natural way to discuss the following questions.

a. Have you ever purchased something that cost an arm and a leg? What was it, and
was it worth the price?

b. Are you someone who enjoys bargain hunting? What strategies do you use?

c. How do you feel about the idea of retail therapy? Do you think shopping can reduce
stress or improve one’s mood?

d. Do you agree that it's important to shop around and compare prices before buying
something? Explain.

e. Have you ever shopped until you dropped? Describe the situation.

f. Can you share an example of a time when you found a great steal?

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 LET’S DEBATE
Task: Study the statements, then decide if you agree or disagree with them. Use the
language in the table at the bottom of the page to help structure your answer.

Express an opinion Express disagreement

It seems to me that… I don’t agree with you about…
I feel that… I can’t accept your view that…
I’m absolutely convinced that… I have a different opinion…
In my opinion,… I’m not sure if…
I believe / suppose / feel (that)… I’m not convinced that…

Express pro’s and con’s Summarise

There are two sides to this point... So, in conclusion…
On the one hand…,on the other hand… To summarise..
An argument for / against is… Overall, it is clear that…
Some people think that…,others say that… As a result..
The advantages / disadvantages are... The bottom line is...

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 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Task: Discuss the questions as a class.

1. What do you spend on the most?

a. clothes b. electronics c. food and restaurants

2. Do you enjoy shopping? What is your favourite type of store to shop in, and why?

3. Do you ever buy second-hand items?

4. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

5. Do you think we will only shop online in the future?

6. What factors do you consider when deciding whether to buy a product or not?

7. Have you ever regretted a purchase? What made you feel that way?

8. Do you enjoy shopping alone or with friends? Why?

9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in a large shopping mall?

10. How do you feel about the environmental impact of shopping, such as excessive
packaging or fast fashion?

11. How important is customer service to you when shopping?

12. What are some strategies or tips you use to save money while shopping?

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