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Areas of the Store
Areas of the Store Vocabulary
What are you looking for?
I am looking for…
the bathroom.
the frozen section.
the check-out.
the deli.
the bakery.
the produce department.
the clothing department.
the electronics department.
the toy section.
the fitting room.
the floral department.
the pharmacy.
the shoe department.
the pet section.
the accessories.
the seasonal section.
the exit.
the meat counter.
the dairy department.
the health and beauty department.
the clearance section.
the customer service department.
the aisle with…
bread/chips/cookies/etc.
Where can I find ___? (bread/crackers/cereal/etc)
The bread/cereal/flour is located in aisle ___ (one/two/three/etc.)
The chicken is located in the meat department.
The crackers/chips/etc. are located in aisle #
The bread is located in the ___ department/section.
The cheeses are located in the ___department/ section.
Describe the Store Vocabulary
What is the store like?
The store is…
big.
average sized.
small.
The store has…
a bakery/a deli/a meat counter/a shoe department/etc.
lots of…
sales/discounts.
baked goods.
There is…
a bakery/a deli/a meat counter/a clinic/etc.
a great selection of…/a poor selection of…
produce
meat.
baked goods.
This one has…That one has...
a bakery/a deli/a meat counter/etc.
a big selection of...
shoes.
toys.
produce.
meat.
baked goods.
What kind of store is it?
The store is...
a bakery.
a deli.
a discount store.
a butcher shop.
a jewelry store.
a convenience store.
a department store.
a health food store.
an appliance store.
a supermarket.
a superstore.
a shoe store.
a hardware store.
a wholesale store/big box store (Costco, Sam’s Club)
a clothing store.
a toy store.
a flower shop.
a home goods store.
an electronics store.
Sample Conversation #1 Vocabulary
- Excuse me. Where can I find the cheese?
- Hello. You can find cheese next to the produce department and also in the refrigerated section of the dairy department, near the meat counter. If you reach the freezer section, you have gone too far.
- Is that by the floral department?
- No, the floral department is on the other side of the store.
- Is it close to the deli?
- Yes, it is. Do you need help finding anything else?
- Do you have a shoe department?
- Yes, we do. It is in between electronics and the toy section. It is next to aisle eighteen.
- Thank you. That is everything.
- You’re welcome. Have a nice day! Let me know if you need help finding else.
Sample Conversation #2 Vocabulary
-“Where are the chips?”
-“What kind of chips are you looking for?”
-“Potato chips”
-“Bags of potato chips are in aisle 10 next to the tortilla chips.”
-“Are there pretzels in aisle 10 also?”
-“Yes, there are pretzels at the end of the aisle.”
-“Thank you.”
Sample Conversation #3 Vocabulary
-“I need a pound of turkey.”
-“For turkey breast or a whole turkey, you would need to go to the meat
department.”
-“I need turkey for sandwiches.”
-“We have fresh-sliced to order in our deli and pre-packaged sliced meat in the
refrigerated section next to the deli.”
-“Where is the deli?”
-“The deli is next to the produce department.”
-“Is there bread near the deli?”
-“There are rolls and loaves of fresh bread in the bakery, next to the deli. There
are pre-packaged loaves of bread in aisle 8.”
-“Thank you very much.”
-“You are welcome.”
Identify the Groceries
Describe Shopping Habits Vocabulary
When do you want to go grocery shopping?
I want to shop on ___________ (day of the week).
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
When do you prefer to shop?
I prefer to shop on ___________ (day of the week).
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
I prefer to go shopping ___________.
before...
I go to work.
I have breakfast.
I have lunch
I have dinner.
in...
the morning.
the afternoon.
the evening.
after...
I get home from work.
I shower.
I have breakfast.
I have lunch.
I have dinner
Why?
Because…
I have free time.
I always shop that day.
There are better deals.
I don’t work as late that day.
There are less people there./It is less crowded.
Other possible ideas?
Shopping Preferences Sample Conversation
When do you prefer to shop?
I prefer to shop on Saturday because I work less hours on Saturday.
When do you want to go grocery shopping?
I want to shop on Friday because it is less crowded.
Friday is okay with me.
At what time do you prefer to shop?
I prefer to shop after I shower and have dinner.
When do you like to shop?
I like to shop after 7 in the evening.
Where do you prefer to shop?
I like to shop at Walmart because they have good prices.
Where do you like to shop?
I prefer shopping there too because they have everything I need.
Do you want to go on Friday at 8 in the evening?
That sounds good to me.
- See you then!
Time Lesson Vocabulary
At what time do you prefer to shop?
I prefer to shop at ___________ (time).
1:00 one o’clock
7:30 seven thirty
half past seven
2:05 two o five
five past two
8:35 eight thirty-five
3:10 three ten
9:40 nine forty
4:15 four fifteen
quarter past four
10:45 ten forty-five
quarter til eleven
5:20 five twenty
11:50 eleven fifty
6:25 six twenty-five
12:55 twelve fifty-five
five ‘til one
I prefer to shop ___________ (time of day).
12am-12pm in the morning
12pm-5pm in the afternoon
5pm-12am in the evening
At what time do you want to shop?
I want to shop at ___________ (time).
one, two, three, four, five, etc.
Elaboration:
Why? Because…
I have free time.
I don’t like to shop hungry.
I always shop at that time.
That is when my family goes.
That is when my friends go.
That is when my friend goes.
There are less people there.
It is less crowded.
Other possible ideas?
Where do you like to shop?
I like to shop at _______ (name of the store).
(Walmart, Meijer, Jewel, etc.)
Elaboration: Why?
Because...
I prefer…/I like...
their prices.
their produce.
their customer service.
their hours.
their meats.
their deli.
their bakery.
they have…
good prices.
more options.
better sales.
longer hours.
my favorite brands.
more variety.
everything I need.
Do you want to shop on _________ (day of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.)?
That day works for me.
That day is okay with me.
That day is good for me.
I can’t go that day.
How about _____________ (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)?
Do you want to shop at _________ (time of day: 1 o’clock, 2 o’clock, 3 o’clock, etc.)?
That time works for me.
That time is okay with me.
That time is good for me.
I can’t go at that time.
How about _____________ (4 o’clock, 5 o’clock, 6 o’clock)?
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Identify Grocery Items Vocabulary
What do you need to buy?
I need to buy…
fruits.
vegetables.
milk.
cheese.
yogurt.
noodles
eggs.
soap.
toilet paper.
paper towels.
pork.
grapes.
cake.
bread.
shrimp.
lettuce.
salad.
ham.
water.
sausage.
soup.
beef.
turkey.
chicken.
chips.
popcorn.
bacon.
ice cream.
flour.
sugar.
oil.
cookies.
crackers.
toothpaste.
floss.
hamburgers.
ground beef.
fish.
soda/pop/soft drinks.
onions.
apples.
toothbrush.
flowers.
What are you going to make with it?
I am going to buy _______________ to make ___________.
(item) (meal/recipe)
(ground beef /hamburgers)
Describing Items
Bank Vocabulary
customer
checking account
savings account
teller
ATM
check
debit card
withdrawal
deposit
transaction
What services do banks normally offer?
In the past, when people wanted to save their money, they sometimes put it under their mattresses or in their freezers! They didn't want other people to find it. They thought their money was safe in those places. Now most people in the United States keep money in banks or credit unions. Banks and credit unions have many services. They can help you save and manage your money.
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In order to use a bank's services, you usually need to be a customer of the bank, which means you will need to open an account. You can open several different types of accounts. The two most common are:
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$ Savings Accounts: A savings account is a place where you deposit your money so that it will be safe and grow. The bank pays you money, called interest, when you save your money in one of their accounts.
$ Checking Accounts: A checking account is a place where you deposit your money when you will need to spend it soon. You can pay your bills with checks. The bank or credit union takes the money from your account when they receive your check from a business or company.
How to Write a Check
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1. Date – Write the current date including the month, day, and year. You can do this using all numbers or you can write out the month in words.
2. Pay to the order of – Write the name of the person or company to whom you are writing the check. Make sure that you get the spelling correct or their bank may not accept it for deposit.
3. Amount in numeric form – Write in the amount of the check using numbers. Make sure your decimal point is clear and your numbers are legible.
4. Amount in words – Write out the dollar amount in words and the cents amount in numbers over 100. Fill in the rest of the blank with a line all the way to the end (this prevents anyone from altering the amount you have written on the check).
5. Signature line – This is where you write (not print) your name. You will sign all checks the same way and should use your full name rather than a shortened version. This is a formal document.
6. Memo – Record a note to remind yourself what the payment was for. This helps when you are balancing your check register and making your budget as then you know where you have spent your money.
How Much Money Do I Have?
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When you have a bank account, the bank will send you monthly statements that you can review to see how much is left in your account. It is helpful to also have a check register where you subtract and add your withdrawals and your deposits into your account.
Other Bank-Related Resources
$ ATM: The ATM (Automated Teller Machine) is a machine that lets you withdraw, or take, money from your checking or savings account and deposit money into an account at any time. If you use an ATM that is not from your bank, you usually have to pay for the service. It can cost from $.50 to $4.00 every time you use an ATM machine. ATM machines can be found in banks, gas stations, malls, etc.
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$ ATM/Debit Card: You insert the ATM card into the ATM machine to withdraw or deposit money. You can also use the card at stores, supermarkets, gas stations, or restaurants. It is similar to a credit card or cash. Sometimes you have to pay for the service, as you do at ATM machines.
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$ Loans: Banks or credit unions can loan you money. You pay the money back a little at a time. They charge you interest for the loan.
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$ Money Orders and Traveler's Checks: You can get money orders and traveler's checks from a bank or credit union. If you have an account, they do not charge you as much as other places do. Sometimes they are free. (You can often get money orders at grocery stores and at the post office.)
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$ Check-Cashing: At a bank or credit union, you do not have to pay a fee for cashing a paycheck or any other check. Many check-cashing businesses charge 10% (of the check amount) or more to cash your check.
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