In this English conversation we will practice talking about going to the store to do some grocery shopping. What kinds of food and drink would you buy for a party? How much money should you spend? Go find a friend or family member to practice this with! (If the “Creative” conversation is too difficult, please try the “Completed” version first.)
Instructions: Complete your part using the English you already know. For help, you can look at the “Completed” conversation which has the blanks already filled in.
A: Hey ______. I’m so glad that I can go to your party this weekend. It’s gonna be awesome!
B: Yeah, ______. I’m really excited you can make it. I heard __________ are planning on coming.
A:___________! But to make this party a hit, aren’t you gonna have to buy a lot of food?
B: That’s right. Can you come with me to the __(store)__, (in/on) __(place)__ and pick up some things?
A: Sure thing, lets go!
(Later)
B: Ok, here we are. I have a budget of about $_______ dollars.
A: That ________________. And what food or snacks are you hoping to get?
B: For food I plan on buying some _________, and __________.
A: ___________! Anything else?
B: Yeah, I might also want to buy some ____________. What do you think? Do you think people would like that?
A: ______________. (Yeah!/Of course/Definitely/Maybe/I think so/No/Definitely not!)
And what about drinks?
B: Well, for drinks I was thinking of buying some (1)_______, (2)_______, and my favorite- (3)_________!
A: Wow! Those are ______ choices.
B: Ok, why don’t you go and find the drinks, and I’ll go and find the food.
A: Sounds good. See you in a few minutes.
B: We’ll meet up here at the front counter when we’ve found everything. Thanks!
A: Ok, see ya!
(Later)
A: Alright, I found the (1)______, (2)________, and (3) _________.
B: Great! And what else do you have in your hands? What’s that? (Point to hands)
A: Oh, I thought you might also (need/want) some __________. (Mystery food) That’s all.
B: You are a ____________________! Let’s go!
Instructions: Read the conversation below. Take turns reading both parts. When you are ready, try the “Creative” conversation.
Stephen: Hey James. I’m so glad that I can go to your party this weekend. It’s gonna be awesome!
James: Yeah, Stephen. I’m really excited you can make it. I heard a lot of people are planning on coming.
Stephen: That’s great! But to make this party a hit, aren’t you gonna have to buy a lot of food?
James: That’s right. Can you come with me now to the Grocery store, on Main Street and pick up some things?
Stephen: Sure thing, lets go!
(Later)
James: Ok, here we are. I have a budget of about $100 dollars.
Stephen: That should be enough. And what food or snacks are you hoping to get?
James: For food I plan on buying some ingredients for sandwiches, and chips.
Stephen: Sounds great! Anything else?
James: Yeah, I might also want to buy some fruit. What do you think? Do you think people would like that?
Stephen: Yeah. Of course. Fruit is always good! And what about drinks?
James: Well, for drinks I was thinking of buying some tea, coffee, fruit juices, and some soda pop!
Stephen: Wow! Those are awesome choices.
James: Ok, so why don’t you go and find the drinks, and I’ll go and find the food.
Stephen: Sounds good. See you in a second.
James: We’ll meet up here at the front counter when we’ve found everything.
Stephen:Ok, see ya!
(Later)
Stephen: Alright, I found the (1) Tea, Coffee, (2) Juice and (3) soda pop.
James: Great! And what else do you have in your hands? What’s that? (Point to hands)
Stephen: Oh, I thought you might also want some delicious chocolate milk. That’s all.
James: You are a genius! Let’s go!
Lesson Details
Length: 5+ minutes
Effort: 10 minutes/ day
Price: FREE
Teacher: Stephen
Subject: Conversation
Level: Medium
Captions: English
Instructions
Step 1
Watch the Video Above
Step 2
Try Creative Conversation With Someone
Step 3
Try Completed Conversation For Help
Step 4
Look Up New Words
Question: What is your biggest challenge when trying to practice English conversation? Please tell me in the comments below!