Lesson 24: Need, Want, Too + Shopping

WARM UP

Think about shopping.

• What do you usually buy in a shop?
• Do you buy a birthday card for friends?
• Do you need a toothbrush now?
• Do you want something from a shop today?
• Is something too expensive for you?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – SHOPPING

Shopping items

• birthday card – tarjeta de cumpleaños
Example: I buy a birthday card for my friend.

• diary – agenda
Example: I write in my diary every day.

• paint – pintura
Example: I use paint for art.

• paper – papel
Example: I need paper for school.

• perfume – perfume
Example: This perfume smells nice.

• plant – planta
Example: I have a plant at home.

• scissors – tijeras
Example: I use scissors to cut paper.

• stamps – sellos
Example: I buy stamps at the post office.

• sweets – dulces
Example: I like to eat sweets.

• rucksack – mochila
Example: I carry books in my rucksack.

• toothbrush – cepillo de dientes
Example: I use a toothbrush every day.

• umbrella – paraguas
Example: I take an umbrella when it rains.

Say each word out loud.
Think about what you buy often.

GRAMMAR – NEED, WANT, TOO

We use these words to talk about shopping and preferences.

• Use need for things that are necessary
• Use want for things you would like
• Use too for something more than necessary (too much / too expensive / too big)

Examples

• I need a toothbrush.
• I need some paper and scissors.
• I need a new rucksack.

• I want some sweets.
• I want a new perfume.
• I want to buy a plant.

• This rucksack is too big.
• This perfume is too expensive.
• These sweets are too sweet.
• This umbrella is too small.

DIALOGUE – IN A SHOP

Shop assistant: Can I help you?
Customer: Yes, I need a toothbrush.

Shop assistant: Here you are.
Customer: Thank you. I also want some sweets.

Shop assistant: Of course.
Customer: Oh, this rucksack is nice, but it is too expensive.

Shop assistant: We have a cheaper one.
Customer: Great, I’ll take it.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Today I go shopping. I need a toothbrush and some paper. I also want a birthday card and some sweets. I see a rucksack, but it is too expensive. I also look at a plant and a perfume. The perfume is nice, but it is too strong. I buy what I need and go home.

Read the article twice. Focus on need, want, and too.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Talking about needs

• I need a toothbrush.
• I need some paper.

Talking about wants

• I want some sweets.
• I want a plant.

Talking about problems

• It is too expensive.
• It is too big.

Full sentence model

• I need a toothbrush, but I want some sweets, and they are too expensive.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What do you need to buy today?
• What do you want to buy?
• Do you buy a birthday card for friends?
• Do you use a diary every day?
• Do you like sweets?
• Do you have a rucksack?
• Do you use an umbrella often?
• Is something in your town too expensive?
• Do you buy perfume?
• What do you always need when you travel?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 6 sentences:

• 2 sentences with need
• 2 sentences with want
• 2 sentences with too

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.
Practise natural pronunciation and stress.