B1 Lesson 2: Any + Shopping

WARM UP

Think about shopping habits.

• Do you usually look for good value for money?
• Are you keen on buying clothes or technology?
• Do you prefer new or second-hand products? Why?
• Can you always afford what you want to buy?
• Do you check for a special offer before you go to the checkout?

Answer in full sentences. Give reasons.

VOCABULARY – SHOPPING

Shopping expressions

• good value for money – buena relación calidad-precio
Example: This jacket is good value for money.

• keen on – aficionado a / interesado en
Example: I am keen on online shopping.

• checkout – caja
Example: I paid at the checkout.

• afford – permitirse
Example: I can’t afford that phone.

• special offer – oferta especial
Example: There is a special offer today.

• second-hand – de segunda mano
Example: I bought a second-hand bike.

Say each expression out loud.
Think of a real situation for each.

GRAMMAR – ANY (COMPOUNDS & EXPRESSIONS)

We use any in different ways: questions, negatives, and general statements.

Expressions with “any”

• any better
• any good
• any longer
• any more

Compounds with “any”

• anyone (person)
• anything (thing)
• anywhere (place)

Examples

• Is this product any good?
• Is this option any better than the other one?
• I don’t want to wait any longer at the checkout.
• I don’t want to spend any more money.

• Does anyone know if there is a special offer?
• Do you want anything from the shop?
• Is there anywhere cheaper?

DIALOGUE – SHOPPING DECISIONS

Anna: Is this jacket any good?
Mark: Yes, and it’s good value for money.

Anna: Can you afford it?
Mark: Yes, especially with the special offer.

Anna: Is there anything cheaper?
Mark: Maybe, but this one is better.

Anna: Do you see anyone at the checkout?
Mark: No, we don’t need to wait any longer.

Read again and personalise the conversation.

SHORT ARTICLE

I am keen on shopping, especially when I find good value for money. Yesterday, I went to a shop to look for a jacket. I asked, “Is this any good?” The assistant said it was, and there was a special offer. I wanted to know if there was anything cheaper or anywhere else to look, but I decided to buy it. I could afford it, and I didn’t want to wait any longer at the checkout. Sometimes, I also buy second-hand items because they are cheaper, and I don’t want to spend any more money than necessary.

Read the article twice. Focus on how any is used.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Asking for opinions

• Is this any good?
• Is this any better?

Talking about limits

• I don’t want to wait any longer.
• I don’t want to spend any more money.

Using compounds

• Does anyone work here?
• Do you want anything?
• Is there anywhere cheaper?

Full sentence model

• I don’t want to spend any more money because this is already good value for money.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences. Be detailed.

• Do you always look for good value for money? Why?
• Are you keen on shopping, or do you prefer to avoid it?
• Can you always afford the things you want?
• Do you often look for a special offer?
• Do you buy second-hand products? Why or why not?
• Have you ever asked, “Is this any good?” What happened?
• Do you wait at the checkout, or do you leave if it takes too long?
• Do you think shopping online is any better than shopping in stores? Why?
• Do you try not to spend any more money than necessary?
• Is there anywhere you prefer to shop? Why?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 8 sentences:

• Use all any expressions (any good, any better, etc.)
• Use at least 5 shopping vocabulary items

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.
Focus on natural stress and intonation.
Repeat your recording during the day for fluency and retention.