Shopping for Groceries

1. Warm-up :

· Where do you usually buy your groceries?

· What is your favorite fruit or vegetable?

2. Key Vocabulary

Look at the following chart and try to remember the categories:

Category Examples

Fruits Apples, bananas, oranges, grapes

Vegetables Tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onions

Dairy Products Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt

Bakery Items Bread, rolls, cake, cookies

Drinks Water, juice, tea, coffee

3. Key Phrases

Read and practice the key phrases below:

1. Asking for Items

   • Excuse me, where can I find [bread]?

   • Do you have [apples]?

   • I need some [milk], please.

2. Asking About Prices

   • How much is this?

   • How much are these?

   • Is there a discount?

3. At the Checkout

   • Can I pay by card?

   • How much is it in total?

   • Do you have a bag?

4. Listen and practice the following dialogue:

Customer: Excuse me, where can I find oranges?
Shop Assistant: They are over there, near the bananas.
Customer: Thank you. How much are they?
Shop Assistant: They are $3 per kilo.
Customer: I’ll take two kilos, please.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What does the customer want to buy?

2. Where are the oranges located?

3. How much do two kilos of oranges cost?

5. Matching Game
Match the item to its category:

Item Category

Bananas Bakery Items

Vegetables Milk

Bread Tomatoes

Dairy Products Fruit

6. Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences:

1. Excuse me, where can I find __________ (milk/bread)?

2. How much are __________ (apples/bananas)?

3. I’ll take __________ (two kilos/a bottle), please.

7. Role-Play Activity

• One student plays the customer, the other plays the shop assistant.

• Practice asking for items and prices.

• Example:

  • Customer: Do you have potatoes?

  • Shop Assistant: Yes, they are $2 per kilo.

  • Customer: I’ll take one kilo.

4. Listen to a short dialogue and answer questions:

Dialogue:
Customer: Excuse me, where are the carrots?
Shop Assistant: They are next to the potatoes.
Customer: Thanks. How much are they?
Shop Assistant: $1.50 per kilo.

Questions:

1. What does the customer want to buy?

2. Where are the carrots located?

3. How much do the carrots cost?

Think About This

1. Why is it important to know grocery vocabulary when traveling?

2. Do you like grocery shopping? Why or why not?