MANY PEOPLE READ REVIEWS BEFORE BUYING ELECTRONICS

Today, people want to be sure before they buy something, especially electronics like phones, laptops, or headphones. That’s why many people read reviews before buying electronics. A review is a short text where someone shares their opinion about a product. It helps other people decide if the product is good or bad.

This topic is useful when we talk about shopping habits, giving advice, or making comparisons between products.

Examples:

Many people read reviews online before choosing a phone.
I usually check reviews before buying anything expensive.
They didn’t read any reviews, and the product didn’t work well.

🧠 GRAMMAR FOCUS

🔹 Present Simple (habits and facts)

Many people read reviews online.
She checks reviews before shopping.

🔹 Structure:
Subject + base verb (or verb + s)

🔹 Present Continuous (what is happening now)

I’m reading reviews about this new tablet.
They are checking ratings right now.

🔹 Structure:
Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

🔹 Past Simple (completed actions in the past)

I read many reviews before I bought my laptop.
She didn’t check the comments, and she regretted it.

🔹 Structure:
Subject + past verb
(NOTE: read is written the same in past, but sounds like /red/)

🔹 Future: Will / Going to

I will read some reviews tonight.
They are going to look for reviews before buying a camera.

🔹 Structure:

Will: Subject + will + base verb
Going to: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb

🔹 Modal Verbs

You should read reviews before buying.
You mustn’t trust fake reviews.
You can find reviews on many websites.

📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

Word	Definition
Review	A person’s opinion about a product or service
Rating	A score given to a product (usually 1 to 5 stars)
Device	An electronic item, like a phone or tablet
Compare	To look at two or more things to find differences or similarities
Feedback	Comments and opinions from users
Quality	How good or bad something is
Reliable	Something or someone you can trust
Expensive	Something that costs a lot of money
Discount	A lower price or offer
Brand	The company name of a product (like Apple or Samsung)

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Let me read the reviews first.
This product has great ratings.
Check the feedback before you decide.
What do other people say about it?
Is it a good brand?
It looks nice, but are the reviews positive?
You should compare prices and quality.

📝 SENTENCES

✅ Positive:

Many people read reviews before buying electronics.
I always check feedback before shopping.

❌ Negative:

Some people don’t read reviews and regret it.
He doesn’t trust online ratings.

❓ Questions:

Do you read reviews before buying electronics?
Did she check the ratings before buying the phone?

💬 Answers:

Yes, I always read reviews first.
No, I didn’t check them, and the product was bad.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Liam: Hey, did you buy the new headphones?
Emily: Not yet. I’m reading some reviews now.
Liam: Oh, good idea. Are they good?
Emily: Some are positive, but others say the sound is not great.
Liam: That’s important. You should check the ratings too.
Emily: Yes, this one has 4.3 stars out of 5.
Liam: That’s pretty good! Are you going to buy them today?
Emily: Maybe. I’ll compare them with another brand first.
Liam: Smart move. I didn’t read reviews last time and I wasted money.
Emily: That’s why I always check reviews first!

📖 READING

Title: Smart Shoppers Read Reviews

Carlos wanted to buy a new tablet. It looked nice, and the store had a big discount. But before buying it, he read the online reviews. Some people said the battery was bad. Others said the screen broke after two months.

Carlos decided not to buy it. Instead, he looked for other tablets with better ratings and more positive feedback. He finally bought a different one. It was more expensive, but it had excellent reviews. He was happy with his choice.

Reading reviews helped him make a smart decision.