Shopping for Food

Vocabulary

Supermarket chain / corner shops / convenience stores / mini-markets / hypermarket / Markets / Delicatessens (Deli) / Specialist Stores / Baker’s/ Butcher’s / Fruit shop/wine shop (off-licence)

Cashier / Checkout / Till / Self-service scanners / Swipe your card / key in your pin code / Receipt / Aisle

Shelf - positioning - store layout / Different brands – own brand / white label brand – well-known / little-known brand = household brand

Bakery/bread/cheese/meat/fish counter (counter – mostrador) / Fridges / coolers and freezers / Pre-packaged / Frozen goods / Canned goods

Beverages / Wines & Spirits / Soft/Cold drinks / Detergents/Cleaning products / Household goods / Special offers / Toiletries / Cosmetics

(Customer) loyalty card – loyalty points - discounts / 2for1 / 3for4/ buying bulk packs / To be in stock/out of stock / Sell-by date / Best before date

Discussion

Where do you like to shop for food? – Do you have a favourite supermarket chain? - Do you buy well-known brands or white label?

Have you ever shopped online for food?

Where would you expect to see the following products in a supermarket, and why?

Fruit and vegetables
Alcohol
Sweets and chocolates (confectionery)
Chewing gum / batteries – to buy ‘on impulse’ – a sudden urge
Bread and milk
Fresh meat
Dairy

Do supermarkets change our eating habits /desires? Eg. lots of vegetarian and vegan possibilities now. Also, lots of ready meals to avoid cooking

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