Preguntas de conversación
Preguntas sobre compras en inglés (B1–C1)
Gangas, compras por impulso y el verdadero precio de lo que tenemos.
- Edad
- A partir de 13 años
- Nivel
- B1–C1
- Habilidad
- Expresión oral
- Formato
- Guía docente
Calentamiento
In pairs, take turns describing something you own without naming it: where you got it, how often you use it and why you chose it. Your partner guesses the object.
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B1 · 1 de 12
Do you enjoy shopping, or do you try to get it over with as quickly as possible? Why?
Las 12 preguntas
B1
- Do you enjoy shopping, or do you try to get it over with as quickly as possible? Why?
- What was the last thing you bought that made you really happy?
- Do you prefer shopping online or in shops? What are your main reasons?
- Describe a market, shop or shopping centre you know well.
B2
- Why do you think people sometimes buy things they don't really need?
- How much do adverts and influencers affect what you and your friends buy?
- Is it better to buy one expensive item that lasts or several cheaper ones? Explain your choice.
- What could shops do to cut down on waste, and would customers accept the changes?
C1
- To what extent is our sense of identity shaped by the things we choose to own?
- If everyone suddenly bought half as much, what would the consequences be for society and the economy?
- How should we weigh the convenience of next-day delivery against its hidden costs?
- Some say consumers, not governments, have the real power to change how companies behave. How convincing do you find this?
Actividad de cierre
In groups, write five 'smart shopping' rules for a teenager or a newcomer to your town, then compare with another group and agree on the top three.
Tarjetas de preguntas para imprimir
Doce tarjetas recortables con el nivel en cada una, además de las frases y el vocabulario.
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Preguntas para conversar: adolescentes y adultos
Más de 200 preguntas para conversar, de B1 a C1, cada una con dos preguntas de seguimiento y frases útiles.
Do you enjoy shopping, or do you try to get it over with as quickly as possible? Why?
B1 · Shopping
What was the last thing you bought that made you really happy?
B1 · Shopping
Do you prefer shopping online or in shops? What are your main reasons?
B1 · Shopping
Describe a market, shop or shopping centre you know well.
B1 · Shopping
Why do you think people sometimes buy things they don't really need?
B2 · Shopping
How much do adverts and influencers affect what you and your friends buy?
B2 · Shopping
Is it better to buy one expensive item that lasts or several cheaper ones? Explain your choice.
B2 · Shopping
What could shops do to cut down on waste, and would customers accept the changes?
B2 · Shopping
To what extent is our sense of identity shaped by the things we choose to own?
C1 · Shopping
If everyone suddenly bought half as much, what would the consequences be for society and the economy?
C1 · Shopping
How should we weigh the convenience of next-day delivery against its hidden costs?
C1 · Shopping
Some say consumers, not governments, have the real power to change how companies behave. How convincing do you find this?
C1 · Shopping
Useful phrases
- The way I see it, ...
- I'm convinced that...
- To my mind, ...
- That's exactly what I was thinking...
- Fair enough, and...
- I'd question that, because...
- Not necessarily. ...
- There's some truth in that, although...
Vocabulary
- impulse buy — something bought suddenly, without planning
- bargain — something bought cheaply that is good value
- consumerism — a focus on buying more and more goods
- second-hand — previously owned by someone else
- shop around — to compare prices in different places before buying
- throwaway culture — the habit of using things briefly, then discarding them