ARE YOU GOING TO SPEND A LOT ON CLOTHES THIS MONTH?

The question “Are you going to spend a lot on clothes this month?” asks about someone’s future plans and how much money they think they will use for clothing. This question is useful when talking about budgets, shopping habits, or preparing for special occasions like holidays or changing seasons.

🔸 Examples:

Are you going to buy new shoes next week?
I’m not going to spend much because I already have enough clothes.
She’s going to buy a dress for the wedding.

This topic helps you talk about the near future, plans, money, shopping behavior, and using “going to” to express intentions.

🧠 GRAMMAR

1. Future with “Going to” (for planned actions)

Are you going to spend a lot?
I’m going to buy new clothes for the trip.

Structure:

Question: Are + subject + going to + base verb...?
Positive: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not going to + base verb

2. Future with “Will” (for decisions or predictions)

I will probably buy a new jacket.
She won’t spend too much.

3. Present Simple (for routines)

I buy clothes once a month.
She doesn’t shop very often.

4. Present Continuous (for fixed future plans)

I am meeting my friend to go shopping.
He is buying new jeans this afternoon.

5. Modals (can, should, must, etc.)

You should make a budget.
I can’t spend too much this month.
You mustn’t buy things you don’t need.

6. Comparatives and Superlatives

This store is cheaper than the mall.
That’s the most expensive jacket I’ve ever seen.

7. Adverbs of Frequency

Usually, sometimes, often, rarely, never
→ I usually shop online.
→ He never spends a lot.

📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

Spend – To use money to buy things.
I spend a lot on shoes.
Budget – A plan for how to use your money.
My budget this month is $100.
Clothes – Items you wear.
I need new clothes for winter.
Shopping – The activity of buying things.
Let’s go shopping tomorrow.
Expensive – Costs a lot of money.
That coat is very expensive.
Cheap – Not expensive.
This T-shirt is cheap but nice.
Need – Something important to have.
I need a warm jacket.
Want – Something you would like to have.
I want a new pair of sneakers.
Try on – To put clothes on to see if they fit.
Can I try on this dress?
Save – To keep money instead of spending it.
I want to save money this month.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Are you going to buy anything this month?
I’m trying to save money.
I need new clothes for work.
That’s too expensive for me.
Let’s check for discounts.
You shouldn’t spend too much.
I already have enough clothes.
Do you really need that jacket?
This month, I’ll spend less.
I’m going to shop next weekend.

🧱 SENTENCES

✅ Positive Sentences

I’m going to spend less this month.
She’s going to buy a dress for the party.
We’re going to check the sale on Friday.

❌ Negative Sentences

I’m not going to buy anything this week.
He isn’t going to spend a lot.
We aren’t going to shop this month.

❓ Questions

Are you going to spend a lot on clothes this month?
What are you going to buy?
Are they going to go shopping tomorrow?

💬 Answers

Yes, I am. I need new jeans and shirts.
No, I’m not. I want to save money.
Maybe. It depends on my budget.

🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION

At the café

Anna: Hey, are you going to spend a lot on clothes this month?
Liam: I don’t think so. I already bought some last month.
Anna: I’m going to buy some new clothes for my new job.
Liam: That makes sense. Are you going to the mall?
Anna: Yes, this Saturday. There’s a big sale.
Liam: Lucky you! I want to go too, but I must save money.
Anna: Maybe just look, and don’t buy anything.
Liam: That’s hard! But I’ll try. Let’s go together.
Anna: Great idea. We can compare prices.
Liam: Deal!

📖 LONG READING

A Shopping Plan

Emily is going to spend a little more on clothes this month. She just started a new job, and she wants to look professional. She already made a list: two blouses, one pair of black pants, and new shoes. She’s going to shop next Saturday at the city mall.

Emily also made a budget. She won’t spend more than $150. She’s going to look for sales and discounts. Her sister is going with her to help choose the right clothes. Emily says, “I usually don’t spend much, but this month is special. I need to feel confident at work.”

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