Topic: Shopping | Speaking for IELTS PDF Download

Definitions

• Advertising campaign: a series of advertisements to persuade people to buy something
• Big brand names: large well-known companies or product names
  
• To be careful with money: to not over-spend
• Carrier bag: bags (usually plastic) supplied by shops
• Customer service: the degree to which customers are treated well
• To get into debt: to owe money
• To give someone the hard sell: to put pressure on someone to buy something
• High street names: well-known shops
• Independent stores: small shops independent of large companies
• Local shops: community shops
  
• Loyalty card: a card issued by a shop to allow customers to save money on the basis of what they spend
  
• Must-have product: a product that is very popular that a lot of people want to have
• To be on a tight budget: to have a limited amount of money to spend
• To be on commission: to pay someone in relation to the amount they sell
• A pay in cash: to pay for something using coins or paper money
• To pay the full price: to pay the full amount for something
• To pick up a bargain: to buy something much cheaper than the normal price
  
• To run up a credit card bill: to owe money on a credit card
  
• To shop around: to try different shops to find the best deal
• Shop assistant: the person who serves customers
• To shop until you drop: to do a lot of shopping
• To slash prices: to reduce prices a great deal
• To snap up a bargain: to buy something quickly that is being sold cheaply
• Summer sales: a period in the year when things are sold cheaply
• To try something on: to see if an item of clothing fits or is suitable
• To be value for money: to be worth the cost
• Window shopping: to visit a store to look at items without the intention of buying anything