ORAL INTERACTION 2

GROCERY SHOPPING

Watch the following video :

10 Ways to Spend Less Money on Groceries:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/196EMDMZHtyf6Ml51Y51rtho_CudkBYkJ/view?usp=sharing

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. Where do you usually buy your grocery? Why?
2. Do you use any apps to buy food, for example Uber Eats, Rapi, domicilios.com etc? What
do you think of their service?
3. How do you save money when you go shopping?
4. Discuss at least 3 of the 10 tips of the video “10 Ways to Spend Less Money on Groceries:

1. Shopping products in the wrong order

2. Not knowing the prices of products you buy regularly
3. Not planning ahead
4. Not paying attention to the weight of the product
5. Ignoring the stores’ brands
6. Not trying new products
7. Not keeping an eye on discounts
8. Avoiding inexpensive products
9. Choosing items that are nearest to the front edge of the shelf
10. Falling prey to marketing ploys
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Gathering and packing

A grocery store is also called a supermarket or a greengrocer.Most grocery stores offer a

variety of options for gathering and packing items. Don’t be surprised if you have to buy your
bags.

 shopping cart: pushcart on wheels (you may have to put a coin deposit in the slot)
 basket: plastic container with handles; useful for quick grocery trips when you only
need a few items
 box: sometimes available for free at the checkout
 plastic or paper bags: you may have to pay for these
 reusable bags: bring your own (or buy and reuse)

Main Aisles and Sections

Here are the main aisles (or sections) in a grocery store as well as some example items you
will find in them.

produce: fresh fruit and vegetables

frozen food: juice, pizzas, fruit and vegetables
bulk food: peanuts, candy, flour, snacks (You bag yourself. You choose the amount.)
baking: pre-packaged goods such as flour, sugar, salt, and chocolate chips.
breads: packaged breads, bagels, hamburger and hot dog buns
meat and seafood: packaged beef, chicken, fish
deli: freshly sliced meats and cheeses (You tell the butcher how much you want.)
bakery: fresh breads, muffins, cakes to order
dairy: milk, eggs, dairy, yogurt
pasta and rice: spaghetti, penne, wild rice, whole wheat pasta
ethnic foods: foods from countries in other parts of the world
canned foods: beans, pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables
condiments: ketchup, BBQ sauce, salad dressings, oil
snacks: chips, packaged candy, cookies, crackers
cereal: boxed breakfast cereals and bars, oats, granola.
beverages: juice, pop, coffee, tea,
household items: toilet paper, tissue paper, garbage bags, detergent, diapers
health and beauty and or pharmacy: make up, deodorant, feminine products, medicine

Checkout

 express checkout: For people buying a few items. The sign will show how many items
you are allowed to have (1-12).
 automatic checkout: You swipe and bag your own groceries and pay with a credit or
debit card.
 closed: Many stores use a lighting system to show which line ups are open for service.
If the light is on the aisle is likely open.