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Exercise 1

Vocabulary

stock

Noun

stɑːk

all of the goods that can be found in a store

Do you have this brand of computer in stock?

He is checking stock of the product.

neat

Adjective

niːt

(slang) wonderful, terrific

This new app that I've downloaded is really neat.

wide selection

Noun

waɪd sɪˈlekʃən

an extensive choice of items

They have a really wide selection of books in this store.

brand

Noun

brænd

the name given to a product that is made by a particular company

We are working on ways to improve the image of our brand.

Coke is one of the world's most famous brands.

I think it's a very good price for this brand.

People buy these products because of the brand, not the quality.

Everyone has at least one favorite brand.

discount

Noun

ˈdɪskaʊnt

an amount of money that is taken off the normal price of something

There is a fifty percent discount on all items in the store.

The company will offer a discount on shipping for large orders.

You can get a discount if you have a coupon.

You will get a discount if you buy more than five of these dishes at once.

This special discount does not apply to items that are already on sale.

shop assistant

Noun

ʃɑːp əˈsɪstənt

a person whose job is to serve customers in a shop or store

The offenders assaulted the shop assistant and stole close to $1000 from the cash register.

shop window

Noun

ʃɑːp ˈwɪndoʊ

the area at the front of a store where items for sale are displayed

A variety of paintings are on display in the shop window.

splurge

Verb

splɜːrdʒ

to spend a lot of money on something that you do not really need

I always splurge on DVDs after payday.

queue

Noun

kjuː

a line of people, vehicles, etc. waiting to do something, get something or go somewhere

There was a long queue to get into the newly opened store.

There's usually a long queue in front of the security check at the airport.

Exercise 2

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Jessica is telling Nina about a new shop that has opened in town.
	Jessica Hey Nina, have you checked out the new shoe shop that just opened? It's really neat, it's called 'Simply Shoes'.
	Nina No, I haven't heard of it. Are they local?
	Jessica Yeah, I asked a shop assistant who was handing out flyers. She gave me a lot of information.
	Nina Do they have a wide selection? I love local stores, but they often don't have enough stock.
	Jessica I didn't go in because there was a huge queue going out the door. They have big discounts at the moment to attract new customers. But there was a good range of brands in the shop window.
	Nina It sounds like my kind of store. I'd love to go down and splurge on some shoes.
	Jessica I could drive you down there this afternoon if you like.
	Nina If you have time to take me, I'd love to go. We can get you some cute shoes as well.
	Jessica I think I've got enough shoes at the moment.
	Nina Me too. But that's not going to stop me from buying more!

Check your understanding:

What's the name of the new shoe shop in town?

Why didn't Jessica go inside the store?

According to Nina, what is a problem that local stores often have?

Exercise 3

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

Imagine that you want to splurge on something (for example, a new camera). Imagine going to a shop and ask the shop assistant to show you what items are available. Talk to the shop assistant and try to get a discount on an item. Your teacher will be the shop assistant.

Exercise 4

Discussion

Do you like shopping? Why? Why not?

Do you wait for discounts before buying something? Why? Why not?

Do you often ask for the shop assistant’s help?

How do you feel when you are queuing?

Do you have a favorite brand of clothing, shoes, hats, etc.?