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In this video, we will be sharing a short story that will help you learn new English vocabulary related to shopping. We believe that learning English vocabulary through stories is an effective way to improve your language skills, as it helps you understand how the words are used in context.
This engaging and straightforward text, written in simple B1 English, is an excellent resource for learning essential words related to shopping
Play the text multiple times, adjust the speed and turn on subtitles in your language to reinforce your understanding!
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Shopping is an essential part of our daily lives. We need to buy food, clothes, and other things to live comfortably. There are many different types of stores and shopping experiences.
There are many kinds of stores to choose from, depending on what you want to buy. A supermarket is a large store that sells food and other things for the home. A bakery is a store that sells bread, cakes, and other baked goods. A butcher's shop is a store where you can buy meat. A greengrocer is a store that sells fresh fruits and vegetables.
Clothing stores sell clothes, shoes, and accessories. There are different types of clothing stores, such as men's, women's, and children's stores. A shoe store sells shoes, and a jewelry store sells jewelry, like rings, necklaces, and bracelets.
Home improvement stores cater to the needs of homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and professional contractors alike. These stores offer an extensive range of products related to home repair, renovation, and maintenance. Shoppers can find items such as tools, paint, plumbing supplies, electrical equipment, and gardening tools. Well-known example of a home improvement store is Home Depot.
There are also stores that sell specific products, like electronics stores, where you can buy things like TVs, computers, and phones. A pharmacy is a store where you can buy medicine and other health products. A bookshop sells books, and a toy store sells toys for children.
When you go shopping, you will see many different items for sale. Some examples of products are clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories. Clothes can be divided into categories, such as tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear. Shoes can be sneakers, boots, sandals, or high heels. Bags can be small or large, like handbags, backpacks, or suitcases. Accessories are things like belts, scarves, and hats.
Sales are special times when stores offer discounts on their products. Discounts are when the price of something is lower than the normal price. There are different types of sales, such as seasonal sales, clearance sales, and holiday sales. Seasonal sales happen at the end of a season, like summer or winter. Clearance sales are when a store wants to get rid of old or damaged items, so they sell them at a lower price. Holiday sales are when stores have discounts for special days, like Christmas or New Year's Day.
When you go shopping, you may also find special offers, like buy one, get one free. This means that if you buy one item, you will get another one for free. Another special offer is the discount coupon, which is a piece of paper or an online code that gives you a discount on a product.
Some people like to go shopping in person, while others prefer to shop online. When you go shopping in person, you can touch and try on the products before you buy them. You can also ask the salespeople for help if you have questions.
On the other hand, online shopping is when you buy products on the internet. You can shop at any time and from anywhere, as long as you have a computer or a smartphone. However, you cannot touch or try on the products, and sometimes you have to wait for them to be delivered to your home.
Whether you prefer shopping in person or online, there are always new stores, products, and sales to discover. |