Vocabulary and Phrases
Shopping
Shopping Places and Stores
Shopping mall – We spent the whole afternoon at the shopping mall.
Department store – She bought a new coat at the department store.
Boutique – That boutique sells stylish handmade clothes.
Supermarket – I usually buy groceries at the supermarket near my house.
Outlet store – You can find discounted brands at the outlet store.
Shopping Actions and Experiences
Browse – I like to browse the stores even when I don’t plan to buy anything.
Try on – She tried on three pairs of shoes before choosing one.
Window shopping – We went window shopping downtown last weekend.
Pay by card – Most people pay by card instead of cash these days.
Return policy – Always check the return policy before buying electronics.
Discounts and Prices
On sale – These sneakers are on sale for 30% off.
Discount – I got a student discount at the bookstore.
Affordable – This shop has affordable prices for families.
Expensive – Luxury brands can be very expensive.
Buy one get one free – The supermarket had a buy one get one free event today.
Customer Service and Shopping Habits
Cashier – The cashier helped me use a coupon.
Receipt – Don’t forget to keep the receipt after your purchase.
Shopping cart – My shopping cart was full of snacks and drinks.
Online shopping – Online shopping is convenient and saves time.
Customer service – Good customer service makes people want to return to a store.
Quick Quiz
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
- I went to the ___ to buy groceries and snacks.
- These shoes are ___, so they cost less than usual.
- She likes to ___ clothes before buying them.
- The ___ gave me my receipt after I paid.
- Many people enjoy ___ because they can shop from home.