This lesson focuses on making plans and asking about future activities, specifically related to shopping. It introduces students to vocabulary and expressions for discussing shopping trips, asking about times, and talking about future plans using the Future Simple tense (Will). The lesson will also cover how to ask for details about timing, make suggestions, and confirm plans.
Grammar: Future Simple with 'Will'
This lesson will focus on using the Future Simple tense with "will" to talk about future events and plans. It will also review how to ask questions in the future tense to make plans.
- Will (Affirmative): Used to express future actions or decisions.
- Example: We will go shopping at 3 p.m.
- Will (Questions): Used to ask about future events or plans.
- Example: What time will we go shopping?
Examples:
- I will go shopping after work. (Affirmative)
- What time will we meet at the mall? (Question)
Vocabulary:
- Mall – a large building with many stores for shopping.
- Groceries – food and household items that people buy from a supermarket.
- Window shopping – looking at items in stores without intending to buy anything.
- To browse – to look through items casually without making a decision to buy.
- Receipt – a paper or digital record of a purchase.
- Discount – a reduction in the price of an item.
- Shopping list – a list of items you plan to buy.
- Sale – when items are sold at a lower price for a period of time.
- Cashier – the person at the store who takes your payment.
- Fitting room – a room in a store where customers try on clothes.
Useful Expressions:
- What time will we…? – Used to ask about the timing of future plans.
- Example: What time will we go shopping tomorrow?
- Let’s meet at… – Used to suggest a meeting place or time.
- Example: Let’s meet at the mall at 2 p.m.
- I’m looking for… – Used when asking for a specific item.
- Example: I’m looking for a new jacket.
- How much does it cost? – Used to ask the price of an item.
- Example: How much does this shirt cost?
- Do you have this in my size? – Used to ask if a store has an item in your size.
- Example: Do you have this dress in a medium?
Sentences:
- Affirmative (Future Simple):
- I will buy some new shoes today.
- We will meet at the mall at 10 a.m.
- Questions (Future Simple):
- What time will we leave for the mall?
- Will you come shopping with us tomorrow?
Questions and Answers:
Question: What time will we go shopping today?
Answer: We will go shopping at 2 p.m. after lunch.Question: Will we need a shopping list?
Answer: Yes, I’ll make a list so we don’t forget anything.Question: Where will we meet to go shopping?
Answer: Let’s meet at the entrance of the mall at 11 a.m.Question: What will you buy when we go shopping?
Answer: I will buy groceries and a new pair of shoes.Question: How will we get to the mall?
Answer: We will take the bus. It arrives every 30 minutes.
Conversation:
(A conversation between two friends planning a shopping trip)
Sara: Hey, what time will we go shopping tomorrow?
Emily: I was thinking around 11 a.m. Does that work for you?
Sara: That sounds good. Where will we meet?
Emily: Let’s meet at the mall entrance. We can start with the clothing stores.
Sara: Perfect. I need to buy a few things for the weekend.
Emily: Me too. And we should check out the sales at the shoe store.
Sara: Definitely! I’ll bring my shopping list, so I don’t forget anything.
Emily: Great! I’ll see you at 11.
Reading:
Planning a Shopping Trip
Shopping is an essential part of life, whether it’s buying clothes, groceries, or gifts. For many people, planning a shopping trip starts with asking, “What time will we go shopping?” Deciding on a time and place to meet makes the trip smoother and more organized.
When going shopping, it’s important to make a shopping list. This helps you remember what you need to buy, especially if you’re going to the grocery store. Sometimes, you might want to visit the mall to shop for clothes, shoes, or other items. If you’re looking for something specific, you can ask the cashier or a store employee, “Do you have this in my size?” If you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always browse other stores or do some window shopping.
It’s also a good idea to check if the stores are having a sale. You can often find great discounts on clothes, shoes, and electronics. And don’t forget to keep your receipt in case you need to return something!
Before going on a shopping trip, it’s helpful to plan the details, like what time you’ll leave and where you’ll meet. This way, everyone knows the plan and the trip goes smoothly. So, next time you’re ready to shop, don’t forget to ask, “What time will we go shopping?”
Questions:
- Why is it helpful to make a shopping list before going shopping?
- Where can you go if you want to buy clothes or shoes?
- What should you ask if you don’t know the price of an item?
- Why should you check if there is a sale at the store?
- What time should you leave for the mall if you want to get there early?
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