THEY WILL BUY MUCH LESS IN STORES NEXT YEAR

The sentence “They will buy much less in stores next year” uses the future with "will" to talk about a prediction or expectation. It means that people are likely to purchase fewer things in physical stores in the coming year, probably because online shopping is growing or buying habits are changing.

At the A2 level, students practice using future forms, comparatives with quantity, and expressions of time like next year. It also helps learners discuss habits and trends related to shopping.

Examples:

People will visit stores less in the future.
She will buy more things online next month.
We won’t go to the mall often next year.

🧩 GRAMMAR

✅ 1. Future with "Will"

Used for predictions or decisions at the moment of speaking.
- They will buy less.
- I will save money.

🔜 2. Future with "Going to"

Used for plans or intentions.
- She is going to buy clothes online.

❗ 3. Comparatives of Quantity

Much less, a lot more, fewer, more than
- They will buy much less next year.
- We bought fewer items last week.

📅 4. Time Expressions (Future)

Next year, in the future, soon, tomorrow
- We will go shopping next weekend.

🔤 5. Modals

Should, shouldn’t, must, mustn’t, can, can’t
- People should compare prices.
- You mustn’t forget your list.

📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

Store – A place where you can buy things
I go to the store every Saturday.
Online – Using the internet
Many people shop online now.
Buy – To get something by paying money
She buys clothes every month.
Less – A smaller amount
He eats less sugar now.
Next year – The year after this one
We will travel next year.
Trend – A change in behavior over time
Online shopping is a trend.
Consumer – A person who buys things
Consumers want better prices.
Price – The cost of something
That shirt has a high price.
Spend – To use money to buy things
We spend less in stores now.
Save – To keep money and not spend it
I want to save for a new phone.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

They will spend less next year.
People will shop online more often.
We are going to change our habits.
Stores will offer more discounts.
It will be more common to buy online.
I think prices will go down.
Shopping trends will change soon.
We won’t visit malls so often.
Customers should be smart with money.
In the future, stores must adapt.

✅ SENTENCES

✨ Positive:

They will buy much less in stores next year.
We will use online shopping more.
She will try to save more money.

❌ Negative:

They won’t go to shopping centers often.
I will not spend much on clothes next year.
We aren’t going to shop in malls anymore.

❓ Questions:

Will they buy less next year?
Are you going to spend more or less?
Will people continue visiting stores?

✅ Answers:

Yes, they will. They prefer shopping online.
No, I will try to spend less.
Yes, but not as often as before.

🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION

Liam: Have you noticed how empty the stores are lately?
Sofia: Yes! I think it’s because people are shopping online more.
Liam: True. And I read that they will buy much less in stores next year.
Sofia: That makes sense. Online shopping is faster and easier.
Liam: I agree. Are you going to change the way you shop?
Sofia: Yes, I’m going to compare prices online before buying anything.
Liam: That’s smart. I will do the same.
Sofia: I also think stores should offer better deals.
Liam: They must, or they will lose customers.
Sofia: Exactly. Things are changing quickly.

📘 LONG READING

Shopping Habits Are Changing

In the past, people used to go to physical stores to buy clothes, food, or electronics. But now, many prefer to shop online. It is easier, faster, and sometimes cheaper.

Experts say that people will buy much less in stores next year. Online shopping is growing, and physical stores are receiving fewer customers. Some stores are closing because they don’t sell as much as before.

Many people are planning to spend less money in stores and more online. They are going to look for good deals, compare prices, and save time. Physical stores must find new ways to attract people again.

❓ Reading Questions

Why are people shopping online more?
→ Because it is easier, faster, and sometimes cheaper.
What do experts say about store shopping next year?
→ People will buy much less in stores.
What is happening to some physical stores?
→ They are closing.
What will people do to save money?
→ Compare prices and look for deals online.
What must physical stores do?
→ Find new ways to attract customers.