IELTS SPEAKING

VOCABULARY
SHOPPING
1. Retail therapy – ভাল লাগার উদ্দেদ্দযে
কেনাোটা

I often indulge in retail therapy to lift

my mood after a stressful week.
2. Bargain hunting – দরদাম েদ্দর কেনাোটা

I enjoy bargain hunting, searching for

deals and discounts during sales,
especially at New Market.
3. Window shopping – কেনার উদ্দেযে ছাড়া
যপ িং এ যাওয়া
Sometimes I go window shopping just to
admire the latest trends without buying
anything. Later, I go for shopping.
4. Savvy shopper – যপ িং-দ্দ ার (ভাল দাদ্দম
কেরা ণ্ে কেনায় টু)
As a savvy shopper, I always compare
prices before making a purchase.
5. High-end stores – পিলােী কদাোন
I occasionally visit high-end stores for
luxury items and designer brands. To be
honest, I never buy those.
6. Online shopping – অনলাইদ্দন কেনাোটা
Online shopping offers convenience and a
wider selection of products than physical
stores. However, we have to be more
careful while place it
7. Price comparison – দাম তুলনা েরা
Price comparison helps me find the best
deals and avoid overpaying.
8. Impulse buy – হঠাত পরেল্পনা ছাড়াই পেদ্দন
কেলা
I try to avoid impulse buys, but
occasionally I splurge on something I
didn’t plan to purchase.
9. Shopping spree – অল্প েমদ্দয় অদ্দনে
কেনাোটা
During the holiday season, I went on a
shopping spree to find gifts for my
family.
10. Consumer goods – কভাগে ণ্ে
Consumer goods such as electronics and
clothing are commonly purchased during
sales events.
11. Discounted items – পিেোউন্ট ণ্ে
I always keep an eye out for discounted
items to save money on my favorite
products.
12. Luxury boutiques – পিলােী িুপটক্স
Luxury boutiques offer exclusive items
and personalized shopping experiences.
13. Product reviews – ণ্ে যযাদ্দলাচনা
Reading product reviews helps me make
informed decisions before purchasing
online.
14. Seasonal sales – কমৌেু মী পিক্রয়
Seasonal sales, like Black Friday, provide
great opportunities to buy products at
reduced prices.
15. Flash sales – পিেোউন্ট পদদ্দয় িো ে পিক্রয়
Flash sales are limited-time promotions
that offer significant discounts on
popular products.
16. In-store experience – কদাোদ্দন পগদ্দয়
কেনাোটার অপভজ্ঞতা
The in-store experience can be more
enjoyable, with the opportunity to see
and try products before buying.
1. Do you enjoy shopping? Why or why not?
2. How often do you go shopping, and has this frequency changed over the years?
3. Do you prefer shopping online or in physical stores? Why?
4. What kind of things do you usually buy when you shop, and do you ever compare prices?
5. Do you like shopping alone or with others? How does this affect your experience?
6. Has online shopping affected how people shop in your country?
7. In what ways do advertisements influence your shopping choices?
8. Do you think people often buy things they don’t need because of advertising? Why or why not?
9. How do you think shopping habits will evolve in the future?
10. Is shopping a popular activity in your country, and do you think it has become a form of entertainment for some
people?
11. What impact does consumerism have on the environment, and should shoppers be more conscious of this?
12. Do you think local markets can survive with the rise of online shopping and large shopping malls?
13. How can governments encourage people to support local businesses and shop more locally?
14. What role does social media play in influencing shopping decisions today?
15. In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of cashless shopping?
1. Do you enjoy shopping? Why or why
not?
- Yes, I enjoy shopping, especially when I’m in the
mood for retail therapy. It’s a great way to relax and
lift my spirits after a tough week.
2. How often do you go shopping?
- I go shopping fairly regularly, sometimes just for
window shopping when I don’t have a specific item
in mind to buy.
3. Do you prefer shopping online or in
stores? Why?
- I prefer a mix of both. Online shopping is
convenient, especially for finding good deals and reading
product reviews. But, I also enjoy the in-store experience,
where I can try items out before buying.
4. What kind of things do you usually
buy when you go shopping?
- I usually buy consumer goods like clothing and
electronics. I also keep an eye out for discounted
items, as I like to save money where I can.
5. Do you like shopping alone or with
others?
- I enjoy shopping alone because I can focus more
on bargain hunting and comparing prices. However,
shopping with friends can be fun when it’s more of a
social activity.
6. Has online shopping affected how
people shop in your country?
- Definitely. Online shopping has made it easier for
people to access a wider variety of products, and the
convenience of home delivery has led many to shift
away from traditional stores.
7. In what ways do advertisements
influence your shopping choices?
- Advertisements can easily lead to impulse buys.
Sometimes, even if I didn’t plan on buying
something, a well-placed ad can convince me to
make a quick purchase.
8. Do you think people often buy things
they don’t need because of advertising?
Why or why not?
- Yes, many people fall into the trap of buying
unnecessary items, especially during flash sales or
when advertisements promise massive discounts.
9. How do you think shopping habits will
evolve in the future?
- I think online shopping will continue to dominate,
with even more people turning to digital platforms for
convenience. However, people will still seek out unique
in-store experiences in certain sectors like luxury goods.
10. Is shopping a popular activity in your country,
and do you think it has become a form of
entertainment for some people?
- Yes, shopping is very popular. Many people treat it as a form
of entertainment, particularly those who go on shopping sprees
during holidays or sales seasons.
11. What impact does consumerism have on the
environment, and should shoppers be more conscious of
this?
- Consumerism, especially the constant demand for
consumer goods, has a significant impact on the environment
due to waste and overproduction. Shoppers should be more
conscious of how their habits contribute to environmental
issues.
12. Do you think local markets can survive with the
rise of online shopping and large shopping malls?
- Local markets might struggle, but they can survive
if they cater to savvy shoppers looking for unique
products and better prices compared to high-end stores.
Promoting local craftsmanship and offering better price
comparisons could help.
13. How can governments encourage people to
support local businesses and shop more locally?
- Governments can encourage local shopping by
promoting seasonal sales in local markets, offering
discounts, or even subsidizing small businesses to help
them compete with large retailers.
14. What role does social media play in
influencing shopping decisions today?
- Social media plays a massive role in influencing
shopping choices. Many people make impulse buys
after seeing trendy items or influencers promoting
products on platforms like Instagram.
15. In your opinion, what are the advantages and
disadvantages of cashless shopping?
- Cashless shopping is very convenient, especially for
online shopping, and helps keep track of spending.
However, it may encourage impulse buying since people
don’t feel the immediate impact of spending money.