MY PARENTS SHOP ONLINE MUCH LESS THAN I DO

My parents shop online much less than I do means that I buy things online more often than they do. This sentence uses the present simple tense and a comparative structure to describe a difference in habits. It’s a good way to talk about personal and family routines in the digital world.

Examples:

I shop online three times a week. My parents only shop once a month.
They prefer physical stores, but I love using apps.
Online shopping is faster for me.

This topic helps learners talk about habits, comparisons, and technology using common grammar and vocabulary at the A2 level.

📘 GRAMMAR

✅ 1. Present Simple

To talk about routines and habits.
- I shop online every weekend.
- My parents shop online less often.

✅ 2. Present Continuous

For actions happening now.
- I’m buying shoes online right now.
- They are checking prices at the store.

✅ 3. Past Simple

For actions in the past.
- Last year, they didn’t shop online at all.
- I bought clothes online last week.

✅ 4. Future (Will / Going to)

They will probably shop online next month.
I’m going to show them how to use the app.

✅ 5. Modals

You should compare prices online.
They must be careful with online payments.
I can help them with the app.

✅ 6. Comparatives & Superlatives

I shop online more than my parents.
They go to stores more often.
Shopping online is easier for me.

📚 VOCABULARY (10 words)

Online – using the internet.
Store – a place to buy things.
Habit – something you do regularly.
Device – a phone, tablet, or computer.
Account – a profile you use to shop online.
Discount – a lower price.
Payment – the act of paying.
Cart – where you save items before buying.
Delivery – getting the item at home.
Preference – what you like more.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I shop online every week.
They prefer to visit stores.
It’s more convenient for me.
They don’t trust online shopping.
You should try this app.
My parents use the internet, but not for shopping.
I help them when they buy something online.
Online shopping saves time.

✅ SENTENCES

✨ Positive:

I love shopping online.
My mom sometimes buys books online.

❌ Negative:

My dad doesn’t use shopping apps.
They don’t buy clothes online.

❓ Questions:

Do your parents shop online?
How often do you shop online?
Will your parents buy something online soon?

✅ Answers:

Yes, but not as much as I do.
No, they go to stores instead.
They might try it next month.

🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION

Leo: Do your parents shop online often?

Clara: Not really. They prefer going to the store.

Leo: That’s different. I almost always buy online.

Clara: Me too! I just bought some shoes yesterday.

Leo: What about your mom?

Clara: She sometimes buys books, but not clothes.

Leo: I think our parents need some help with apps.

Clara: Yes, I’m going to show her how to use the shopping app tonight.

Leo: That’s great! Maybe she’ll like it.

Clara: I hope so. It’s so convenient.

📖 LONG READING

Family Shopping Habits: Online or In-store?

In many families, young people shop online more often than their parents. This is true in Clara’s family. Clara shops online for clothes, shoes, and books. She finds it fast and easy. Her parents, however, prefer to visit local stores. They enjoy seeing and touching the products.

Clara’s mom sometimes shops online, but her dad rarely does. He doesn’t trust websites. Last month, Clara spent over $100 on online shopping, while her parents only spent $20.

Clara wants to help them feel more comfortable with mobile apps. She believes that online shopping will be more common for everyone in the future.