Speaking practice: answer out loud for one minute
Do you like shopping?
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12 conversation questions about shopping
- 1Do you like shopping?
- 2Where do you usually buy your clothes?
- 3Do you prefer shopping online or in shops?
- 4What was the last thing you bought?
- 5Do you like going to markets?
- 6Who do you usually go shopping with?
- 7Do you always look for a discount?
- 8What do you never buy online?
- 9How often do you buy new clothes?
- 10Have you ever bought something and then returned it?
- 11Is shopping expensive in your city?
- 12What is your favourite shop? Why?
Useful phrases
- I usually shop at...
- I prefer... because...
- It was on sale.
- How much is this?
- It was a bit expensive, but...
- I bought it online.
- I only buy... when...
- I can't resist...
Key vocabulary
- on sale
- cheaper than the normal price
- discount
- money taken off the price
- receipt
- a paper that shows what you paid
- refund
- money you get back when you return something
- try on
- put on clothes to see if they fit
- bargain
- something you buy for a good, low price
Sample answer
Do you like shopping?
I don't love shopping, but I like buying shoes. I usually shop online because it's quick and there are more choices. The last thing I bought was a pair of running shoes. They were on sale, so I got a good discount. For food, I go to the market near my house.
Practise "Shopping" with a real partner
Questions are easier to remember once you've answered them out loud. Start a live 1-on-1 video call and use this topic to get the conversation going.
Practise this topic liveHow to practise this topic
- Answer each question in at least two or three sentences.
- Try to use two of the useful phrases and one new word in every answer.
- With a partner, ask a follow-up question like "Why?" or "Can you give an example?"
- Alone, record your one-minute answer and listen back for one thing to improve.