Learn English with … Extra English - Episode 2 - Hector Goes Shopping

Warm Up Conversation

1. Do you like shopping? Why or why not?

2. Do you like shopping for clothes, food, or something else? Why?

3. Do you prefer shopping alone or with friends? Why?

4. In your country, is it common to return items to the store?

5. Have you ever gotten a big discount on something? How did it feel?

6. Do you prefer shopping online or in stores? Why?

After Watching - Conversation

General Questions:

1. What does Hector buy when he goes shopping?

2. How do Annie and Bridget react to Hector’s shopping choices?

3. Does Nick help Hector, or does he make things more complicated?

4. What is the funniest part of this episode for you?

Opinion Questions:

1. Have you ever had a funny experience while shopping in another country?

2. If you were Hector, how would you make sure you bought the right things?

3. Do you think shopping in a foreign country is easy or difficult? Why?

4. If you were Hector’s friend, how would you help him learn to shop better?

5. Have you ever felt proud after doing something difficult on your own, like Hector did? What was it?

6. What would you do if you accidentally bought something very strange, like Hector?

7. Do you think Hector’s friends were helpful or too critical? How would you react if your friend made the same mistakes?

Cultural Exchange - Conversation

1. Are open-air markets popular in your country, or do people prefer supermarkets?

2. Have you ever helped someone from another country understand how to shop in your country? What advice did you give them?

3. Do people in your country bargain or negotiate prices when shopping? Is it common or considered rude?

4. Are there any special shopping days or festivals in your country, like Black Friday or holiday markets?

5. What is something unique that people can buy in your country but not in others?

6. How do people in your country learn to handle money and shopping as they grow up?

7. What’s the typical way people give gifts in your country? Are surprise gifts common?

8. Are return policies strict or flexible in your country? How do people feel about returning items?

Vocabulary and Conversation

1. Shopping list - Do you always make a shopping list before going to the store, or do you prefer to remember things? Has forgetting something ever caused a problem?

2. Misunderstanding - Have you ever had a funny or awkward misunderstanding while shopping or talking to someone in another language? What happened?

3. Friendly - Do you think shopkeepers and cashiers in your country are usually friendly? How does that compare to other places you’ve visited?

4. Mistake - What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made while shopping, like buying the wrong item or spending too much money?

5. Teach - Has anyone ever taught you how to shop smartly, like finding good deals or choosing quality products? Who was it, and what did you learn?

6. Language - Have you ever tried to shop in a country where you didn’t speak the language well? How did you manage?

7. Confused - Have you ever felt confused in a store because of how things were organized or labeled? How did you solve the problem?