B2 Course - Unit 7 - Shopping

parcel The courier delivered a parcel to our doorstep.

a package or item wrapped or packaged for transportation or delivery, typically containing goods or products

cashier The friendly cashier greeted each customer with a smile.

a person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant)

bakery The bakery always smells of freshly baked bread.

a workplace or store where baked goods, such as bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked items, are produced or sold

alcoholic drinks The liquor store has a vast selection of alcoholic drinks.

beverages that contain alcohol, including beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails

to buy something on impulse I couldn't resist buying that dress on impulse; it was too beautiful to pass up.

buying something without thinking or planning, just because you want to

faulty The customer returned the faulty product for a replacement.

describing a product or item that has defects or malfunctions, making it imperfect or defective

foodstuffs The supermarket offers a wide variety of foodstuffs, from fresh produce to canned goods.

groceries; food products

in bulk The office buys paper in bulk to keep down costs.

in large amounts Ex. The office buys paper ____ ____ to keep down costs.

tinned/frozen convenience food Busy families often rely on tinned and frozen convenience food.

food that comes in a can or is frozen and is easy to consume

convenience food When I'm in a hurry, I rely on convenience food like frozen pizzas.

food that is quick and easy to prepare such as food that has already been cooked and only needs to be heated.

wholesale The restaurant buys its ingredients wholesale to keep costs down."

the business of selling of goods in large quantities and at low prices, typically to be sold on by retailers at a profit

confectionery Children love visiting the confectionery aisle.

sweets and chocolates considered collectively

expiration date, 'used by' date Always check the expiration date on perishable items.

the date by which something must be used

retail Retail stores often have sales during the holiday season.

the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

toiletries Toiletries like shampoo and soap are found in the bathroom aisle.

things such as soap or toothpaste that you use for washing, cleaning your teeth, etc.

fresh fruit/vegetables/meat/fish The local market offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

various food categories comprising items that are fresh and unprocessed

sky-high prices In tourist areas, you might encounter sky-high prices for basic items.

very high or excessively expensive prices

checkout I'll meet you at the checkout after I grab a few more items.

the area in a store where customers pay for their purchases, often equipped with cash registers or electronic payment terminals ES: zona de cajas

out of stock I'm sorry, but the item you want is currently out of stock.

when a particular product or item is not available or is temporarily unavailable for purchase

to sell like hot cakes The new Harry Potter books sold like hot cakes.

when a product or items are being bought by many people in large quantities, often due to high demand Ex. The new Harry Potter books _____ _____ _____ _____.

the warranty expires, the warranty runs out

when the warranty of a product is about to finish

corner shop The corner shop is convenient for picking up last-minute essentials.

(n) (British English) a shop that sells everyday items and which often stays open until late

own-brand The store's own-brand products often provide great value for money and quality.

A product which is sold under the brand name of a supermarket chain or other retailer rather than under the name of the business which manufactures the product

vending machine The vending machine offers a variety of snacks and drinks.

a coin-operated machine that sells things

regular customer/frequent customer The café knows my order because I'm a regular customer.

a customer that regularly shops in a store

receipt Make sure to keep your receipt in case you need to return the item.

a document provided to a customer as proof of purchase, detailing the items bought, their prices, and the total cost paid

price tag Check the price tag to see how much it costs.

a label on sth which shows how much you must pay

trolley cart She filled her trolley with groceries for the week.

a large container with wheels that you push and use for carrying things in a supermarket or at an airport

counter The bakery counter was stacked with freshly baked bread and pastries.

a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in a shop or a bank

publicity stunt The grand opening event was a publicity stunt to attract customers.

a planned event designed to gain exposure and get the attention of the public.

a brand Nike is a well-known brand in the sportswear industry.

a product or group of products that has its own name and is made by one particular company.

a (money-back) guarantee The appliance comes with a one-year money-back guarantee.

a promise that the buyer's money will be refunded under certain conditions

stall The craft fair had numerous stalls selling handmade goods.

a small shop with an open front or a table from which goods are sold

discount They are offering a 20% discount on all electronics this weekend.

a straight reduction in price on purchases during a stated period of time or of larger quantities

be good value for money This budget-friendly laptop offers excellent value for money with its features and affordability.

a term used to describe something that is considered to be well worth the money spent, often implying that it offers good quality at an affordable price ES: tener buena relación calidad-precio

refund They offered a full refund for the defective product.

an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought

till cash register Please proceed to the till to pay for your items.

an electronic or mechanical device used in retail establishments, restaurants, and businesses to record and total sales transactions

household goods You can find household goods like kitchenware in that department.

everyday items and products used in a household, such as cleaning supplies, kitchenware, and home essentials

rock-bottom prices The clearance sale offered rock-bottom prices on electronics.

extremely low prices

pre-packed meat The pre-packed meat section has a range of cuts to choose from.

meat products that have been packaged and sealed for sale, often including cuts of meat and processed meat items

catchy slogans Successful marketing campaigns often include catchy slogans.

memorable phrases or expressions used in advertising and marketing to create brand recognition and capture the audience's attention

soft drinks The cooler is stocked with a variety of soft drinks.

non-alcoholic beverages, often carbonated, including sodas, juices, and flavored drinks

a queue (BrE) a line (AmE) There was a long queue at the checkout.

people waiting in an orderly manner, often used in the context of waiting for service or making purchases

bargain I found a great bargain on these shoes; they were 50% off.

something on sale at a lower price than its true value, often considered a good deal.

shop window, shop display The shop window featured the latest fashion trends.

the front-facing glass area of a retail store where products are showcased to attract the attention of potential customers

a range of products This department store has a vast range of products, from clothing to electronics.

the variety of items offered by a store

an aisle You can find the pasta and canned goods in aisle five.

the walkway in a supermarket

to be on offer This week, many products are on offer at half price.

to be available at a discounted or special price, often during sales or promotions

to cost (someone) an arm and a leg The latest smartphone model costs an arm and a leg, but it's worth it.

to cost a lot, be very expensive. A: "Your new car is really nice." B: "It should be. It cost (me) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___!"

to browse the shops On weekends, I like to go downtown and browse the shops.

to look around the shops

to rip-off I felt like they were trying to rip me off with those exorbitant prices.

to overcharge or deceive someone, especially by charging a much higher price than something is worth.

to exchange the item for another one If the size doesn't fit, you can exchange the item for a different one.

to return a purchased item to a store or retailer and receive a replacement or a different item in its place

go on a shopping spree After getting her bonus, she went on a shopping spree and bought designer clothes.

to shop excessively; to buy a lot of things in an extravagant way