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Shopping for a birthday present: how much is it?

Molly buys a present for her dad with only 35 dollars. Students listen for prices and shopping phrases, then role-play buying a present.

A1Adults30 minDialogue

About this lesson

An A1 listening lesson (dialogue). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
A1
Skill
Listening
Type
Dialogue
Students
Adults
Time
About 30 minutes
Topic
Shopping & money
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Word order, Reading text
Key words
present, cookbook, headphones, apron, special offer, wrap
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand prices and simple requests in a shop
  • Use shopping phrases: How much is it? Can I pay by card?
  • Buy something in a role play