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Welcome!
The teacher will arrive soon to begin your class. Thank you
in advance for your patience!

This is a Casual class which focuses on practicing your

speaking skills.

Conversation tips!
Always ask a classmate another question.

For example: What do you think?

Do you agree? Why do you think that?
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 Going
to the
Mall
Intermediate During this class you will:

• Talk about shopping

at malls and online.

• Discuss shopping as a
hobby.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- What are the most popular stores in the shopping

malls in your country? What do they sell? Why do
Warm-up
you think they are popular?

- Do you enjoy shopping at malls? Why or why

not?
And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.
And you
"Whoever said ‘money can't buy happiness’
simply didn't know where to go shopping."
-- Bo Derek
can
- What does this quote mean to you?
quote
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? me…
- Where is your favorite place to shop? Why?

- How would you define “happiness”?

Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Which is statement do you agree with? Why?

- Shopping is a great way to relax. Speak

or
- Shopping is very stressful. your
- Shopping is a fun hobby.
or mind.
- Shopping is only for necessities.

- Shopping locally.
or
-Shopping online.
Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

You have recently been invited to a good friend’s

wedding. Your friend would also like you to help
with the wedding decorations. You also need to
buy a new outfit and a wedding gift for the
Imagine
couple.
that!
Think about:

- What would make a good wedding gift? Where will

you buy it?
- What stores will you suggest to help your friend buy
decorations.
- What kind of outfit will you buy for the wedding? What
stores will you visit?
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. Do you think it is important to support mom and pop

shops*? Or do you think large corporations are taking
over?
Answer
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of me this!
shopping online, in a market, in a mall, and in a store?

3. Have you ever gone shopping in another country? If

so, where? How was the shopping experience different?

4. Do you think men and women shop differently? How

so?

5. If you won a $1,000 shopping spree at your local mall,

what would you buy?

mom and pop shop = small, family-owned store. Often run by a married couple.
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:

Some malls are not just for shopping anymore.

Before you
Many are becoming complete centers for
entertainment by adding movie theaters, food go!
courts, laser tag, concerts and even fashion
shows.

- What kind of entertainment does your local mall

have?
- Do these types of things make malls more attractive to
you? Why or why not?
- Do malls in your country have food courts?
- Which of these activities is the most attractive to you?
Why?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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