New lesson plan: Shopping habits and preferences

Aryuna (Aria)

Shopping habits and preferences - Adults (25–35 y.o.), level B1 level

Shopping habits and preferences
Adults (25–35 y.o.), level B1 level

Description

This lesson focuses on shopping habits and preferences. Students revise and expand vocabulary related to shopping (e.g. save up, keep the receipt, look for bargains, pay in cash). Through interactive activities, they practice controlled use of target expressions and move on to freer discussions, including predictions about the future of shopping. The lesson follows the PPP framework (Presentation – Practice – Production) and encourages personalisation, fluency, and real-life communication.

Materials

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Main Aims

Students will be able to talk about their shopping habits and preferences, using target vocabulary.

Subsidiary Aims

revise and consolidate vocabulary related to shopping (save up, pay in cash, look for bargains, keep the receipt); practice expressing opinions and justifying choices; develop fluency through discussion tasks.

Procedure (56-61 minutes)

Warm-up (3-5 minutes) • Set context, engage adults with familiar topic.

Teacher shows photo of crowded shopping street. Ask: Do you like shopping? Why/why not? Pair discussion.

Revision (5-7 minutes) • Refresh prior knowledge, activate vocabulary.

Quick vocabulary review: students match words with definitions (receipt, refund, bargain, sales). Short quiz format.

Lead-in (5-5 minutes) • Personalisation, raise interest.

Flashcards with statements (e.g. I usually wait for sales before I buy anything). Students stand by “agree/disagree” corners and explain their choice.

Presentation (10-10 minutes) • Clarify meaning/usage

Introduce 4–5 key expressions (look for bargains, keep the receipt, pay in cash, heavy goods online). Clarify with CCQs: If I get money back, is it a refund?

Practice (15-15 minutes) • Controlled use of new vocabulary.

Gap-fill sentences and short pair interviews (Do you usually pay by cash or card? Why?).

Production (15-15 minutes) • Develop fluency, creativity, teamwork.

Group task: The Future of Shopping. Discuss questions: Will shops disappear? Will online shopping replace everything? Groups present predictions.

Conclusion (3-4 minutes) • Consolidate learning, connect to real life.

Reflection: What new phrases will you actually use in real life?

Homework • Extend practice beyond class.

Write 6–8 sentences about your shopping habits (use at least 3 new expressions).