Shopping is an important activity in daily life. People go shopping to buy clothes, food, electronics, and other things. Some people enjoy shopping, while others find it tiring. There are different places to shop, such as malls, markets, and small stores.
In this lesson, students will learn how to describe shopping activities using the present continuous tense ("The people are shopping"), new vocabulary, useful expressions, and how to talk about shopping experiences.
GRAMMAR
Present Continuous: Actions Happening Now
We use the present continuous (verb "to be" + verb + "-ing") to talk about actions happening at the moment.
Structure:
Subject + am/is/are + verb (-ing) + complement
Examples:
✅ "The people are shopping in the mall."
✅ "She is buying a new dress."
✅ "They are looking at shoes."
Negative Form:
Subject + am/is/are + not + verb (-ing) + complement
❌ "He is not shopping today."
❌ "We are not buying anything now."
Questions:
Am/Is/Are + subject + verb (-ing) + complement?
❓ "Are they shopping at the market?" – Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
❓ "Is she paying for the dress?" – Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
VOCABULARY
Mall – A large shopping center.
Example: "The mall has many stores."Market – A place where people buy fresh food.
Example: "She buys vegetables at the market."Cashier – The person who takes payments in a store.
Example: "The cashier gives me my change."Price – The cost of something.
Example: "The price of this jacket is $50."Customer – A person who buys things.
Example: "The store is full of customers."Discount – A reduction in price.
Example: "There is a 20% discount today!"Try on – To wear something before buying it.
Example: "I want to try on these shoes."Cash – Money in the form of coins or bills.
Example: "I don't have a credit card, I pay with cash."Receipt – A paper that shows you paid for something.
Example: "Keep your receipt for returns."Salesperson – A person who helps customers in a store.
Example: "The salesperson is very friendly."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "The people are shopping in the supermarket."
- "Excuse me, how much is this?"
- "Can I try this on?"
- "Where is the cashier?"
- "Do you accept credit cards?"
- "There is a big sale today!"
- "I am looking for a jacket."
- "This store has good prices."
- "Let's go shopping together!"
- "I want to buy something special."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "The people are shopping at the mall."
- "She is buying a new dress."
- "They are looking at shoes."
Negative Sentences
- "He is not shopping today."
- "We are not buying anything now."
- "They are not looking for clothes."
Questions
- "Are they shopping at the market?"
- "Is she paying for the dress?"
- "Are you looking for something special?"
Answers
- "Yes, they are shopping at the mall."
- "No, she isn’t paying yet."
- "Yes, I am looking for a new jacket."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Lisa and John are at the shopping mall.
Lisa: Look! There are so many people shopping today.
John: Yes, the mall is very busy. Are you buying anything?
Lisa: Yes, I am looking for a new jacket.
John: Let’s check that store. They have a sale!
Lisa: Good idea! Oh, and I need to pay for this dress. Where is the cashier?
John: It’s near the entrance. Let’s go!
READING: "A Busy Shopping Day"
Today is Saturday, and the shopping mall is very crowded. Many people are shopping for clothes, shoes, and gifts. Anna is looking for a new handbag. She is trying on different styles.
Her friend Mike is buying a jacket. He likes a black one, but it is expensive. He asks the salesperson, "Is there a discount?" The salesperson says, "Yes! There is a 20% discount today."
At the cashier, many customers are paying for their items. Some people are using cash, and others are paying with credit cards.
After shopping, Anna and Mike go to a café. They sit down, drink coffee, and talk about their new purchases.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What day is it in the story?
A: It is Saturday.Q: Where are the people shopping?
A: They are shopping at the mall.Q: What is Anna looking for?
A: She is looking for a new handbag.Q: What is Mike buying?
A: He is buying a jacket.Q: How do the customers pay?
A: Some pay with cash, and others use credit cards.Q: What do Anna and Mike do after shopping?
A: They go to a café and drink coffee.
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