I used to shop in malls, but now I shop online much more is a useful sentence to talk about past habits and current routines using past simple and present simple. This topic helps learners explain how shopping behavior has changed over time, using comparisons and expressions of frequency.
Examples:
I used to go to the mall every weekend.
Now I usually shop online.
We almost never go to shopping centers now.
This lesson is great for discussing how shopping trends have changed, and for using verbs, adverbs of frequency, and comparatives in real-life situations.
📘 GRAMMAR
✅ 1. Used to (past habits)
I used to shop in malls.
They didn’t use to buy things online.
✅ 2. Present Simple
I shop online more now.
She buys everything on Amazon.
✅ 3. Present Continuous
We are buying more things online.
He is using an app to order groceries.
✅ 4. Past Simple
We went to the mall every week.
She bought clothes in-store before the pandemic.
✅ 5. Future (Will / Going to)
I will shop online for my birthday gifts.
They are going to visit the new shopping center.
✅ 6. Modal Verbs
You should check the reviews before buying.
You mustn’t forget your online password.
Can I return this item?
✅ 7. Comparatives and Superlatives
Online shopping is more convenient than mall shopping.
That was the busiest mall in the city.
✅ 8. Adverbs of Frequency
Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
📚 VOCABULARY (10 words)
Mall – a big shopping center.
Online – using the internet.
Habit – something you do regularly.
Trend – a general direction of change.
Convenient – easy and helpful.
Compare – to see differences and similarities.
Cart – a list or basket of things to buy online.
Payment – giving money for something.
Digital – related to technology or the internet.
Browse – to look around before buying.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I used to buy everything in malls.
Now I just click and buy online.
Shopping online is easier for me.
The mall is too crowded nowadays.
I miss going to the mall with friends.
✅ SENTENCES
✨ Positive:
I used to go to the mall every weekend.
Now I shop online more often.
❌ Negative:
I don’t visit malls anymore.
She doesn’t buy clothes in-store now.
❓ Questions:
Did you use to shop in malls?
Do you like shopping online more now?
Are you going to visit the mall soon?
✅ Answers:
Yes, I used to go a lot.
No, I prefer online shopping now.
I will go to the mall this weekend.
🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION
Lucas: Did you use to shop in malls?
Anna: Yes! I went every Saturday with my sister.
Lucas: Same here. But now I shop online more. It’s easier.
Anna: Me too. I like browsing apps at home.
Lucas: Do you miss the mall?
Anna: Sometimes. It was fun to walk around and try clothes.
Lucas: True. But online shopping saves time.
Anna: Yes, and I can compare prices quickly.
Lucas: I think malls are not as popular as before.
Anna: That’s right. Things have changed a lot.
📖 LONG READING
From Malls to Mobile Apps
A few years ago, shopping malls were very popular. People spent hours walking around, visiting stores, and eating at food courts. It was common to shop in person every week.
Today, many people prefer online shopping. With just a phone or computer, you can buy clothes, food, or electronics. It’s fast and convenient. You don’t need to drive or wait in line.
Shopping online also helps people compare prices and find better deals. Some people still go to malls, but not as often. Many prefer to order things and have them delivered.
This change shows a new trend. In the future, online shopping will probably grow even more.
❓ Reading Questions:
Where did people shop a few years ago?
→ In shopping malls.Why do people shop online now?
→ Because it’s fast and convenient.Can people compare prices online?
→ Yes, they can compare prices easily.Do people still go to malls?
→ Yes, but not as often.What will happen in the future?
→ Online shopping will grow more.
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