THEY DON’T SPEND A LOT LESS MONEY ONLINE; THEY ACTUALLY SPEND MORE

 Many people believe that shopping online helps them save money. But is that really true? Actually, they spend more money online than in physical stores. Online shopping is easy and fast, and people often buy things they don’t really need.

For example:

• Anna buys one T-shirt online, but also adds two more on sale.

• Tom thinks he spends less online, but his bank account says otherwise!

Online shops offer many discounts, but also tempt people with flash sales, free shipping, and one-click purchases. People don't always compare prices or stop to think.

So, even if it feels cheaper, they actually spend more.

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🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)

We use present simple to talk about habits and facts.
We use actually to correct a false idea.

Negative structure:
Subject + do/does not + base verb

Examples:

• They don’t spend a lot less money online.

• He doesn’t check the total cost before paying.

Affirmative:

• They actually spend more online.

• She spends more on clothes online than in stores.

Adverbs of frequency:

• People often buy more online.

• I sometimes forget to check the price.

Comparatives:

• Online prices seem cheaper, but people buy more.

• Spending more is easier online.

Modals:

• You should make a shopping list.

• You mustn’t buy things without thinking.

• You can use filters to find the best price.

Future (will / going to):

• I will try to spend less next time.

• I’m going to delete some items from my cart.

Past simple:

• Last week, I spent too much online.

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📚 VOCABULARY (10 words with definitions)

1. Spend – To use money to buy something.

2. Online – Using the internet or a website.

3. Actually – In reality; the truth is different from what you think.

4. Cart – A virtual space where you put items to buy.

5. Sale – When items are cheaper for a short time.

6. Tempt – To make someone want something they don't need.

7. Budget – The amount of money you plan to spend.

8. Price – How much something costs.

9. Add to cart – To choose something to buy online.

10. Regret – To feel bad about something you did.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• It looks cheaper, but it's not.

• I didn’t mean to buy so much.

• They always offer discounts.

• Free shipping makes me buy more.

• You should check your cart again.

• I'm going to save money next time.

• I didn’t check the final price.

• I bought more than I needed.

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📝 SENTENCES

(+) Positive:

• They spend more money online.

• I usually buy things during a sale.

(–) Negative:

• They don’t spend less online.

• I didn’t want to spend so much.

(?) Questions:

• Do you spend more online or in stores?

• Did you check your cart before buying?

• Are you going to buy something today?

• Will you save more money next month?

Answers:

• Yes, I do. I spend more online.

• No, I didn’t check the price.

• Yes, I’m going to shop this weekend.

• No, I won’t buy anything extra.

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🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

Sofia: Hi, Emma! Did you buy that jacket online?
Emma: Yes, I did. It was on sale!
Sofia: Nice! How much was it?
Emma: It was $30, but I also bought two T-shirts and a pair of shoes.
Sofia: Wow, that’s a lot.
Emma: I know. I didn’t plan to spend that much.
Sofia: Me too. I always think I’m saving money, but I end up spending more.
Emma: Same here. Online shops make it too easy.
Sofia: You should make a budget.
Emma: Good idea! I will start next month.
Sofia: I’m going to compare prices before buying anything now.
Emma: Let’s both try to spend less!

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📖 Long READING

Title: Why We Spend More Money Online

Many people believe that online shopping helps them save time and money. It is fast, convenient, and full of discounts. But studies show that people actually spend more online.
Why? Because it's easy to buy things with just one click. People add more items to their cart without thinking. Stores also use sales, limited offers, and free shipping to tempt buyers.

One person, Lisa, said, “I only wanted to buy a dress. But then I saw a pair of shoes and a handbag. I bought them all. I didn’t need them. I just saw the word ‘SALE’ and clicked.”

To avoid this, experts say you should make a list before shopping. You must check the total price before paying. And if you want to save money, don’t shop when you’re bored.

Questions:

1. Why do people think online shopping is good?

2. Do people spend more or less online?

3. What tricks do online stores use?

4. What happened to Lisa?

5. What should we do before shopping?

Answers:

1. Because it is fast and has discounts.

2. They spend more.

3. Sales, limited offers, and free shipping.

4. She bought more than she needed.

5. Make a list and check the total price.