Online shopping – speaking topic

5 words to use

• discount – lower priceHindi meaning
• delivery – bringing the item to youHindi meaning
• refund – money given backHindi meaning
• review – opinion about a productHindi meaning
• impulse – sudden urge to buyHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “I usually buy … online.…”
• “Once I ordered……”
• “The advantage of shopping online is……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

I buy most things online now. It is easy, there is always a discount, and delivery comes to my door in two days. Last month I ordered a pair of shoes; the size was wrong, but the return was simple and I got the refund in a week. For clothes, I still prefer a shop, because I want to see the colour and the fit. For books and electronics, online is better. The trick is to read the reviews before buying.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. What was the last thing you bought online?
2. Do you prefer shopping online or in a shop?
3. Have you had a bad experience with online shopping?
4. Do discounts make you buy things you do not need?
5. Is online shopping bad for local shops?