Shopping, prices, checkout
A1
Put it in the basket.
We found great things at the bazaar.
Can I borrow ten dollars?
I want to buy a new coat.
Do you accept card payments?
I only have cash.
Here is your change.
This bag is very cheap.
Choose carefully before buying.
The bakery is closed on Mondays.
I only have a few coins.
How much does this cost?
She earns a good salary.
The shoes are too expensive.
The delivery is free.
I bought a gift for my friend.
They ordered a large pizza.
I will lend you some money.
I need a new bag.
I have a new phone.
She bought a novel for the train.
This house is old.
This outlet has everything.
Can I pay by card?
Prices went up again.
Keep your receipt.
Try to save money each month.
They sell fresh bread here.
I spend too much money.
Which store is best?
The child wants a new toy.
I left my wallet at home.
A2 · Premium
The cereals are in aisle three.
Scan the barcode.
That coat was a real bargain.
I prefer this brand.
Browse the catalog online.
Pay at the checkout.
The checkout process is quick.
She made a formal complaint.
I paid by credit card.
Use a debit card to pay.
The delivery takes two days.
We got a twenty percent discount.
Can I exchange this for a bigger size?
The fitting room is at the back.
The invoice was emailed to me.
Collect points with your loyalty card.
There is a special offer today.
I prefer online shopping.
The packaging was damaged.
She made an online purchase.
I pay more for good quality.
She got a full refund.
I want to return this item.
Use the self-service checkout.
The shoppers filled the mall.
The item is out of stock.
We shop at the supermarket weekly.
Use this voucher for a discount.
The product has a two-year warranty.
I enjoy window shopping.
B1 · Premium
Advertising influences buying choices.
Brand loyalty keeps customers coming.
The card offers two percent cashback.
The consumer has rights.
Know your consumer rights.
Consumption of plastic must decrease.
Counterfeit goods are dangerous.
Demand for electric cars is rising.
E-commerce grew during lockdowns.
The country exports oil.
A flash sale starts at midnight.
The focus group tested the product.
They import goods from China.
Avoid impulse buying.
Inflation raised prices sharply.
Interest rates affect mortgages.
A gym membership costs a lot.
A monopoly controls the market.
Use price comparison websites.
A price war broke out between stores.
The product launch was a success.
During a recession, sales fall.
Retail sales fell last month.
The second-hand market is booming.
She has a Netflix subscription.
Supply cannot meet demand.
Define your target audience.
High tariffs affect trade.
The transaction was declined.
The price includes VAT.
Wholesale prices are lower.
B2 · Premium
Brand equity takes years to build.
The circular economy reduces waste.
Oil is a global commodity.
Consumer behavior shifts with trends.
Ethical consumerism is growing.
Hedge funds seek high returns.
Market saturation limits growth.
Offshoring moves jobs abroad.
Companies outsource to cut costs.
Amazon is part of the platform economy.
Preloved items are cheaper and greener.
Private equity bought the company.
The sharing economy disrupts markets.
Venture capital funds startups.
C1 · Premium
Austerity measures cut spending.
She has extravagant tastes.
They lead a frugal lifestyle.
Globalization connects world markets.
She haggled the price of the rug down by half.
The kayak was an impulse buy he never once used.
The market stalls were full of designer knockoffs.
Airport shops add a hefty markup to every bottle of water.
The difference in price is negligible.
The taxi driver overcharged us for the ride from the station.
Planned obsolescence wastes resources.
Prices plummeted after the holidays.
Protectionism raises import prices.
He squandered his bonus in a week.
The waiter’s gentle upselling doubled our bill.
C2 · Premium
The hotel charged exorbitant prices.
They charge extortionate delivery fees.
They spent lavish sums on the wedding.
He was paid a paltry amount.
Cut out superfluous purchases.
A thrifty shopper compares every price.
Frequently asked
128 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 32, A2 — 30, B1 — 31, B2 — 14, C1 — 15, C2 — 6.
With the A1 list: basket, bazaar, borrow, buy, card, cash, change, cheap, choose, closed. The full level is on this page.
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