Hey there! This is TOP episode 279. Shopping: 7 Phrasal Verbs
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast! I’m super excited about today’s episode because we’re diving into something really fun – shopping phrasal verbs! And I’m also excited because I have an announcement! A new live class is coming! It’s all about shopping vocabulary! The level of the vocabulary we’ll cover is A2 so it’s a great opportunity to refresh and activate your passive knowledge! Join me on the 23rd of February! All you have to do is sign up at teacherola.com/podstawa . And now, let’s jump right into today’s topic, phrasal verbs also connected with shopping. Are you ready? Let’s do it! 7 Shopping Phrasal Verbs.
One. Try on – to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good.
I tried on three dresses before choosing one.
Can I try on these jeans in the fitting room?
Two. Shop around – to compare prices and options before buying.
I like to shop around before making a big purchase.
Do you usually shop around before buying expensive items?
Three. Stock up on – to buy a large quantity of something for future use.
We need to stock up on groceries before the holiday.
Did you stock up on snacks for the weekend?
Four. Go for – to choose or decide on something.
I think I’ll go for the red jacket instead of the blue one.
Which one will you go for: the cake or the pie?
Five. Splash out (on) – to spend a lot of money on something expensive.
She splashed out on a designer handbag for her birthday.
Have you ever splashed out on something you didn’t really need?
Six. Queue up – to wait in line to buy something.
People queued up for hours to get the new iPhone.
How long did you queue up to get tickets for the concert?
Seven. Pick up – to buy something, often casually or without planning.
I picked up some fresh bread on my way home.
Did you pick up anything interesting while you were shopping?
Now it’s time to practice speaking. Listen and repeat out loud:
Can I try on these jeans in the fitting room?
I like to shop around before making a big purchase.
We need to stock up on groceries before the holiday.
Did you stock up on snacks for the weekend?
I think I’ll go for the red jacket instead of the blue one.
She splashed out on a designer handbag for her birthday.
Have you ever splashed out on something you didn’t really need?
People queued up for hours to get the new iPhone.
How long did you queue up to get tickets for the concert?
I picked up some fresh bread on my way home.
Fabulous! Now! Two things. One: Free vocabulary class. If you feel like you could use an extra class for absolutely zero money please join us on the 23 February. I’m hosting a vocabulary lesson level A2. It will serve you as a revision, as an activation of your passive vocabulary. I do such lessons from time to time and I know people love them, I have great feedback, it’s free, it;s on Sunday evening. Come and join us! How to sign up? You’ll find the links in the description, or simply go to: teacherola.com/podstawa.
Secondly, don’t forget to download a free worksheet that will summarise and help you memorise today’s episode. You’ll find it in your inbox or if you’re new here please go to teacherola.com/279.
Thank you so much for listening. I’ll see you in the next episode!
I believe in you, I know you can speak English with fluency IF you really want it! Stay fearless, take care and say it out loud! I’m your teacher, Teacher Ola, and you were listening to Teacher Ola Podcast. Bye for now.