Trying on shoes before buying them is a common shopping habit to ensure they fit well and feel comfortable. In this lesson, students will practice asking and answering questions about shopping preferences, habits, and experiences. They will learn vocabulary related to shoes, shopping, and fitting rooms, as well as useful phrases for conversations in stores. By the end of the lesson, students will feel confident discussing shopping routines, preferences, and making polite requests.
GRAMMAR
1. Present Simple for Habits and Routines
- Structure:
- Affirmative: Subject + verb (base form).
- Negative: Subject + don’t/doesn’t + verb (base form).
- Questions: Do/Does + subject + verb (base form)?
Examples: - "I try on shoes before I buy them."
- "She doesn’t try on shoes at the store."
- "Do you try on shoes before buying them?"
2. Using "Before" and "After"
- Structure: Verb + before/after + verb-ing.
Examples:- "I check the price before I buy shoes."
- "She always tries on shoes before purchasing them."
3. Polite Requests with "Can" and "Could"
- Structure: Can/Could + subject + verb?
Examples:- "Can I try on these shoes?"
- "Could you help me find my size?"
4. Comparatives for Comfort and Fit
- Structure: Adjective + -er / more + adjective + than.
Examples:- "These shoes are more comfortable than those."
- "The black shoes are cheaper than the brown ones."
VOCABULARY
Try on: To wear something to see if it fits.
Example: "I want to try on these shoes before I buy them."Size: A number or letter that shows how big or small something is.
Example: "What size are these shoes?"Fit: To be the right size or shape.
Example: "These shoes fit perfectly."Tight: Too small or uncomfortable.
Example: "These shoes are too tight."Loose: Too big or not fitting well.
Example: "This pair is a bit loose."Comfortable: Feeling good to wear or use.
Example: "I need shoes that are comfortable for walking."Brand: A company that makes products.
Example: "What brand are these shoes?"Store assistant: A person who helps customers in a store.
Example: "The store assistant helped me find my size."Mirror: A reflective surface where you can see yourself.
Example: "I checked the shoes in the mirror."Purchase: To buy something.
Example: "I made the purchase after trying on the shoes."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "Can I try on these shoes in size 7, please?"
- "Do you have this in a bigger size?"
- "These shoes are too tight."
- "I like the design, but they don’t fit well."
- "Do you offer returns if the shoes don’t fit?"
- "These are very comfortable!"
- "Can you help me find my size?"
- "I think I’ll try a different pair."
- "Do you have this in another color?"
- "I always try on shoes before buying them."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "I always try on shoes before buying them."
- "She checks the size before making a purchase."
- "We like to shop for shoes at the mall."
Negative Sentences
- "I don’t buy shoes without trying them on."
- "He doesn’t like tight shoes."
- "They don’t sell shoes in small sizes."
Questions
- "Do you try on shoes before you buy them?"
- "Does this brand make comfortable shoes?"
- "What size do you wear?"
Answers
- "Yes, I always try them on to make sure they fit."
- "No, I usually buy shoes online."
- "I wear size 8 in most brands."
CONVERSATION
Scene: A customer is shopping for shoes.
Store Assistant: Hello! Can I help you with something?
Customer: Yes, I’d like to try on these shoes in size 9, please.
Store Assistant: Sure! Let me check if we have that size.
Customer: Thank you. Also, do you have this pair in black?
Store Assistant: Yes, we do. I’ll bring both pairs for you to try on.
Customer: Great, I’ll wait here.
Store Assistant: Here you go. The mirror is over there.
Customer: These fit perfectly. I’ll take the black ones.
Store Assistant: Excellent choice! Let me wrap them up for you.
READING
"The Perfect Pair of Shoes"
Lisa needed new shoes for her friend’s wedding. She went to the mall and saw a pair of beautiful high heels in a store window. Lisa entered the store and asked the assistant, "Can I try on these shoes in size 6, please?"
The assistant brought the shoes, and Lisa tried them on. They were tight, so she asked, "Do you have them in size 7?" The assistant returned with the new size. Lisa walked around the store and looked at the shoes in the mirror.
"They’re perfect!" Lisa said with a smile. She decided to buy them. On the wedding day, Lisa received many compliments about her shoes.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Why did Lisa need new shoes?
A: She needed them for her friend’s wedding.Q: What size were the shoes Lisa tried on first?
A: She tried on size 6 first.Q: Why did Lisa ask for a different size?
A: Because the first pair was too tight.Q: How did Lisa check the shoes?
A: She walked around the store and looked in the mirror.Q: What happened on the wedding day?
A: Lisa received many compliments about her shoes.
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