SINGLES DAY, THE WORLD'S BIGGEST ONLINE SHOPPING EVENT

 Singles Day, celebrated on November 11th, is the world’s largest online shopping event. It began in China and has grown to include shoppers from many countries. On this day, millions of people buy products at big discounts. Online stores offer special deals on clothes, electronics, beauty items, and more.

This topic explores how people shop online during Singles Day. It helps learners use present simple, past simple, and future with “will” and “going to”, as well as useful vocabulary and expressions about online shopping and special events.

Examples:

• Many people buy electronics during Singles Day.

• I’m going to buy a new phone this year.

• Last year, we bought many things at a discount.

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🧬 GRAMMAR (with examples)

Present Simple

• Singles Day happens every year on November 11th.

• People buy gifts and clothes online.

Present Continuous

• Many shoppers are looking for the best deals right now.

• She is checking online stores for discounts.

Past Simple

• They bought new shoes and a tablet last year.

Future with Will

• I think people will shop more this year.

Future with Going to

• We are going to buy some gifts for Christmas.

Modal Verbs

• You can save a lot of money on Singles Day.

• You should check the prices before buying.

• You must be careful with fake websites.

Comparatives and Superlatives

• This year’s deals are better than last year’s.

• It’s one of the biggest shopping events in the world.

Adverbs of Frequency

• I always shop on Singles Day.

• They usually buy electronics.

Prepositions

• Look at the discounts before you shop.

• Buy it from a trusted website.

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📖 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Event – A special time when something important happens.

2. Discount – A lower price than usual.

3. Deal – A good price for a product.

4. Cart – The place where you keep items before paying.

5. Checkout – The final step where you pay online.

6. Sales – When items are sold at lower prices.

7. Shopper – A person who buys things.

8. Coupon – A code for a discount.

9. Delivery – When the store sends the product to your home.

10. Popular – Liked by many people.

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🔊 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m waiting for the Singles Day sales.

• There are great deals online today.

• Let’s check the discounts before buying.

• I’m going to shop from my phone.

• It’s the biggest online shopping event.

• I bought it for half the price.

• You can find amazing deals this week.

• They are offering free delivery!

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✍️ SENTENCES

(+) Positive:

• I always buy something on Singles Day.

• She is looking for electronics online.

(–) Negative:

• I don’t buy expensive things online.

• They didn’t get any good deals last year.

(?) Questions:

• Do you shop on Singles Day?

• Are you going to buy anything special?

• Did he get a good discount?

• Will you shop this year?

Answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.

• Yes, he did. / No, he didn’t.

• Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.

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🙋 Long CONVERSATION

Lily: Are you shopping on Singles Day this year?
Tom: Yes! I’m going to buy a smartwatch. How about you?
Lily: I want to get some new clothes. The discounts are amazing.
Tom: I agree. Last year, I bought headphones for half the price.
Lily: That’s great! Don’t forget to check the reviews.
Tom: I always do! I also have a coupon for 20% off.

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📓 Long READING

Title: Singles Day – A Global Shopping Day

Singles Day started in China as a fun day for single people. The date, November 11 (11/11), was chosen because the number “1” represents a single person. Over time, it became a day with huge online sales.

Now, Singles Day is the world’s biggest online shopping event. Shoppers can find great deals on electronics, fashion, home goods, and more. Millions of people buy online, and websites prepare for months. Last year, people spent billions of dollars in just one day!

Online stores use coupons, free delivery, and fast checkout systems. Customers enjoy the discounts and shop from their phones or computers. Many say they will buy even more next year.

Questions:

1. Where did Singles Day start?

2. Why is it on November 11?

3. What can people buy during Singles Day?

4. How do online stores help customers?

5. What do many people say about next year?

Answers:

1. It started in China.

2. Because 11/11 represents single people.

3. Electronics, fashion, home goods, and more.

4. They offer coupons, free delivery, and fast checkout.

5. They say they will buy even more.