SHE OFTEN CHECKS FOR DISCOUNTS BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE

Many people like to save money when they buy things. She often checks for discounts before making a purchase means that she usually looks for a lower price before buying something. This is a smart habit, especially when shopping online or in big stores. People can check for coupons, special sales, or offers.

🔸 For example:

She often checks the store app for sales.
He never buys shoes without looking for a discount.
I sometimes wait until the product is cheaper.

💡 This topic helps you learn how to talk about shopping habits, frequency adverbs, shopping vocabulary, and how to express your opinion about purchases.

🧠 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple (for habits)

She often checks for discounts.
I always buy clothes on sale.

Structure:
Subject + adverb of frequency + base verb (add -s for he/she/it)

2. Present Continuous (for actions happening now)

She is looking at discounts online.
I am checking prices on my phone.

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

3. Past Simple (for completed actions)

She checked for discounts yesterday.
I bought a jacket on sale last week.

4. Future with "will" and "going to"

I will check for sales tomorrow.
She is going to buy the dress if it has a discount.

5. Modals (can, should, must)

You can save money if you look for deals.
You should compare prices before buying.
You mustn't buy things you don’t need.

6. Adverbs of Frequency

Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
E.g. She often checks; He never checks.

7. Comparatives and Superlatives

This store is cheaper than that one.
It's the best time to buy.

📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

Discount – A lower price.
The shirt has a 20% discount.
Purchase – Something you buy.
My last purchase was a new phone.
Sale – A time when items are cheaper.
There is a big sale this weekend.
Coupon – A code or ticket that gives a discount.
Use this coupon to get 10% off.
Price – How much something costs.
What’s the price of this watch?
Check – To look at something.
I check the website every day.
Shop – To buy things.
We shop every Friday.
Deal – A good price or offer.
This is a great deal!
Receipt – A paper showing what you bought.
Keep the receipt just in case.
Refund – Money you get back after returning something.
Can I get a refund for this item?

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Is this on sale?
Do you have any discounts?
Can I use this coupon?
I’m just looking, thank you.
That’s too expensive.
It’s a good deal!
I usually wait for sales.
She always checks online first.
Let’s compare prices.
I prefer shopping with discounts.

🧱 SENTENCES

✅ Positive Sentences

She often checks for discounts.
I usually buy items during sales.
They always look for the best deal.

❌ Negative Sentences

She doesn’t like to pay full price.
I don’t buy things without a discount.
They never use coupons.

❓ Questions

Do you check for discounts?
Does she look for deals online?
Can we use this coupon?

💬 Answers

Yes, I do. I love discounts!
No, she doesn’t. She just buys it.
Yes, we can use that coupon today.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

In a clothing store

Clerk: Hello! Can I help you?
Marta: Hi! I’m just looking, thanks.
Clerk: Sure. Let me know if you need anything.
Marta: Actually, I really like this jacket. Is it on sale?
Clerk: Yes, it has a 30% discount today.
Marta: Great! I usually check online before buying. Do you accept this coupon?
Clerk: Yes, that’s a store coupon. You can use it with the discount.
Marta: Perfect. I think I’ll buy it now.
Clerk: Good choice! Would you like a bag?
Marta: Yes, please. Thank you!

📖 READING

Smart Shopping with Discounts

Ana is a smart shopper. She always checks for discounts before she buys anything. Last weekend, she wanted to buy a pair of sneakers. First, she searched online to compare prices. She found the same sneakers in three different stores. One store had a 25% discount, but the shipping was expensive. The second store had free shipping, but no discount. The third store had a small 10% discount and free shipping.

Ana thought carefully. She decided to buy from the third store because the final price was the best. She also used a coupon to save more money. Ana is going to shop again next weekend. She says, “I will always check for deals first!”

Comprehension Questions:

What does Ana always do before she buys something?
👉 She checks for discounts.
What did she want to buy?
👉 A pair of sneakers.
How many stores did she compare?
👉 Three stores.
Which store did she choose?
👉 The third store.
Will she check for deals again?
👉 Yes, she will.