How to shop in English – Supermarket vocabulary for beginners
🛒 Welcome to the Easy English Podcast Show! Are you ready to go shopping? In this beginner-friendly A1–A2 episode, Mike and Anna take you on a fun trip to the supermarket while teaching essential English vocabulary for shopping.
Through natural, everyday conversations, you’ll learn how to use words like cart, basket, aisle, checkout, and expressions like “cheap or expensive?”. 🏷️ You’ll practice English listening, repeat phrases, and gain confidence for your next real-life shopping trip.
✨ This episode is perfect for:
✔️ Beginners who want to understand supermarket English
✔️ Learners practicing real-life English conversations
✔️ Anyone looking for practical vocabulary for daily life
From picking bread to paying at the checkout, every word is explained and practiced, making learning English for beginners both fun and effective. You’ll feel confident navigating stores, understanding prices, and interacting with cashiers — all while improving your speaking and listening skills. 🎧💬
By the end of the episode, you’ll know how to handle a shopping trip in English and enjoy learning with engaging, beginner-friendly lessons. Step into the supermarket confidently and make English a part of your everyday life! 🌟
DIALOGUE
Mike: Hello and welcome to Easy English Podcast Show! I am Mike, and I am so happy to be here with you today.
Anna: And I am Anna! Hi everyone! Are you ready to go shopping? Because today, we are talking about food and stores!
Mike: That is right. Today, we are learning supermarket vocabulary. This is very important for your daily life.
Anna: Yes! By the end of this episode, you will be able to find everything you need in a store. You will learn English supermarket words for a perfect shopping trip!
Mike: And please, don’t worry about mistakes. We are all here to learn together. Just listen and enjoy the sound of the language.
Anna: Exactly. You are doing a great job already. Let’s learn some supermarket English for beginners!
NATURAL DIALOGUE
Mike: Now, let’s listen to a short story. Imagine Mike and Anna are at the big supermarket. They need to buy food for dinner. Listen to the words they use.
Anna: Oh, this supermarket is very big! Mike, can you find a cart?
Mike: Yes, I have the cart right here. Or do we need a small basket?
Anna: No, we need many things. A cart is better. Let’s go!
Mike: Okay. First, I need bread. Which aisle is the bread in?
Anna: I think it is in aisle four. Look, over there!
Mike: Oh, I see it. Hmm… look at this cake. Is it cheap?
Anna: No, it is ten dollars. That is expensive!
Mike: You are right. Let’s find something more cheap.
Anna: Good idea. Okay, we have everything. Let’s go to the checkout.
Mike: Look, the checkout line is very short. That is lucky!
Anna: Hello! (to the cashier)
Mike: The cashier is scanning the milk now.
Anna: Mike, look at the price on the screen. Is it okay?
Mike: Yes, the price is fine.
Anna: Great. Here is the money.
Mike: And here is your receipt, Anna. Don’t forget it!
Anna: Thank you! Let’s go home and eat!
SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF KEY PHRASES
Mike: That was a very useful shopping vocabulary in English conversation. Did you hear the words for the things we use in the store?
Anna: Yes! Let’s explain a few English words for shopping. The first ones are “cart” and “basket”.
Mike: A cart is big and has wheels. You use it for many things. A basket is small and you carry it in your hand. Repeat after me: cart… basket.
Anna: Perfect. And what about the word “aisle”? This is a funny word. It is a long path between the shelves of food. Repeat after me: aisle.
Mike: It is okay if the spelling is strange. Just listen to the sound. Aisle.
Anna: Now, let’s talk about the money. We have “cheap” and “expensive”. “Cheap” means the price is low. “Expensive” means the price is very high!
Mike: Try to say them: cheap… expensive. Excellent!
Anna: You are doing so well. It is okay if this is new to you. You don’t need to remember everything right now. Just keep listening! Every time you hear these basic English shopping words, you get stronger!
Mike: That’s right.
Anna: You are doing a great job, everyone!
REPETITION WITH EVERYDAY EXAMPLES
Mike: Now, let’s see how these words live in your daily life. Because we use supermarket vocabulary almost every day! It’s not just about a list; it’s about feeling comfortable when you shop.
Anna: That is so true! Imagine you are at home. You look in your kitchen and say, “Oh! I need to go grocery shopping in English today!”
Mike: Exactly. You walk into the supermarket and you have a choice. If you only need milk and bread, you grab a basket. But if you need a lot of food for the week, you take a cart.
Anna: And then you start walking. You go to the first aisle. Maybe you are looking for pasta. You look at the price tag. You think, “Is this cheap or is it expensive?”
Mike: That is a great way to use your English vocabulary A1 A2. If the price is low, you are happy! If it is high, you might look for something else.
Anna: Then, you move to the checkout. This is the most important part of English at the supermarket. You see the cashier, and you smile.
Mike: The cashier scans your food. Beep, beep, beep! Then, they give you a small piece of paper. Do you remember the name, Anna?
Anna: Yes! It is the receipt. Always keep your receipt to check your prices later!
Mike: See? Using English words for shopping is very practical. It helps you stay organized and confident in every store.
MINI PRACTICE FOR THE LISTENER
Anna: Now, it is your turn! This is your special time for supermarket English for beginners practice. Are you ready? Don’t be shy—speak out loud!
Mike: I will say the word, and then you repeat it after me. Let’s start with the place. Repeat: supermarket.
Anna: Great! Now, let’s say the word for the path between the food. Repeat after me: aisle.
Mike: Perfect. Now, imagine you are paying. Repeat: checkout.
Anna: You are doing so well! Now, let’s practice a short sentence about money. Repeat after me: “The bread is cheap.”
Mike: Now the opposite! Repeat: “The cake is expensive.”
Anna: Very good! Now, let’s practice the person who helps you. Repeat: cashier.
Mike: And finally, the paper you get at the end. Repeat: receipt.
Anna: Fantastic! Every time you say these basic English shopping words, your brain gets stronger. You are learning how to learn English supermarket language perfectly.
Mike: It is okay if some words are hard to say. Just keep trying. You are becoming a great English speaker, one word at a time!
Anna: We are so proud of you. Take a deep breath. You are doing it!
CHECKPOINT + MOTIVATION
Mike: We are near the end of our trip to the store today. You worked so hard! Let’s see how much you remember from our supermarket vocabulary lesson.
Anna: I have a quick question for you. If you have a lot of food and it is very heavy, do you use a cart or a basket?
Mike: Exactly! A cart. And if the price of a big chocolate cake is only one dollar, is it cheap or expensive?
Anna: Yes! It is cheap! You are doing amazing.
Mike: Remember our goal? By the end of this episode, you are able to use supermarket English for beginners and find your way to the checkout with confidence.
Anna: And you did it! You are now ready for your next trip to the store. You know your English supermarket words!
Mike: Please remember: every small step matters. You are doing great. Truly!
Anna: Don’t worry about being perfect. Just being here and trying is a big win. We are so proud of your progress today!
CLOSING + CTA + GOODBYE
Mike: Thank you so much for listening to us today. It was so much fun to shop with you!
Anna: If you liked this, please like the video and subscribe to our channel. And tell us in a comment: What is your favorite thing to buy at the supermarket?
Mike: We love reading your comments! This helps us create more useful podcasts for you and other learners around the world. Your support means everything to us.
Anna: Thank you for listening to Easy English Podcast Show.
Mike: Stay happy, keep practicing your shopping vocabulary in English, and have a beautiful day!
Anna: Goodbye everyone!
Mike: Goodbye!