
Shopping vocabulary
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Shopping Vocabulary" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. General Shopping Terms:
- Shop: A place where goods are sold. 
- Customer: A person who buys goods or services. 
- Sale: A period of reduced prices or discounts on products. 
- Discount: A reduction in price. 
- Receipt: A document that serves as proof of purchase. 
II. Shopping Locations:
- Mall: A large enclosed building with multiple shops and stores. 
- Market: A place where goods are bought and sold, often in an open-air setting. 
- Boutique: A small shop that sells fashionable or specialized items. 
- Department store: A large retail store that offers a wide range of products. 
- Online store: A virtual store accessed through the internet. 
III. Shopping Verbs:
- Buy: To acquire something in exchange for money. 
- Pay: To give money in exchange for goods or services. 
- Browse: To look at items casually without intending to buy. 
- Shop around: To compare prices or products before making a purchase. 
- Return: To give back or exchange a purchased item. 
IV. Types of Goods:
- Clothing/Apparel: Items of clothing and accessories. 
- Electronics: Devices and equipment that operate using electrical currents. 
- Groceries: Food and household items typically purchased from a grocery store. 
- Cosmetics: Beauty products, such as makeup and skincare items. 
- Furniture: Items used for seating, sleeping, or storing belongings. 
V. Payment Methods:
- Cash: Physical currency used as a medium of exchange. 
- Credit card: A plastic card allowing the holder to make purchases on credit. 
- Debit card: A card linked to a bank account for electronic purchases. 
- Online payment: Payment made through digital platforms, such as PayPal or online banking. 
- Cashier: The person or machine handling payments at a store. 
VI. Sizes and Measurements:
- Small: Relatively little in size. 
- Medium: Average or intermediate in size. 
- Large: Big or substantial in size. 
- Extra-large: Bigger than the standard large size. 
- One size fits all: A single size designed to fit most people. 
VII. Clothing and Apparel:
- Shirt/T-shirt: A garment worn on the upper body. 
- Pants/Trousers: Clothing worn on the lower body, covering the legs. 
- Dress: A one-piece garment worn by women or girls. 
- Jacket: A lightweight outer garment worn on the upper body. 
- Shoes: Footwear worn to protect and comfort the feet. 
 
 