If real shopping were like online shopping

 

If real shopping were like online shopping

Before watching

vocab 

maiden name = a woman's surname before she got married and took her husbands surname.

to confirm = to make sure about

1. What does the title mean?

2. Have you done a lot of online shopping? What have you bought online?

3. What are some advantages of real shopping over online shopping?

4. Which is more convenient - online or real shopping?

5. What do you think will happen in the video?

Watch first minute...

1. What does the woman want to buy?

2. What does she have to do before she can buy the items?

3. What's her mother's "maiden" name?

4. What does she have to confirm?

5. Why is the first "favourite teacher" not acceptable?

Before continuing...

1. Have you had any of these experiences while online shopping?

2. What other problems tend to happen when you're online shopping?

2. What will the woman's next problems be?

Watch and find out

1. What does she have to agree to?

2. Why does the shop assistant disappear?

3. What does the customer have to bend down to do?

4. What does the customer apologise for?

5. What does the third shop assistant need from the customer?

Two bread rolls

Customer: Hi there, can I have a couple of BREAD ROLLS, please?

Assistant: Yes, no problem. Have you (1) __________ with us before?

Customer: Not RECENTLY, but I think I came here when I was LITTLE.

Assistant: We'll just have to (2) __________ you then. What's your DATE OF BIRTH?

Customer: 23rd of JUNE, 1973.

Assistant: Can you (3) __________ your full NAME?

Customer: Simon Daniels.

Assistant: Lovely. What's your MAIDEN NAME?

Customer: Jones.

Assistant: FIRST CAR?

Customer: I don't have a CAR.

Assistant: FAVOURITE TEACHER?

Customer: Mrs D—

Assistant: Sorry, not enough CHARACTERS.

Customer: Mr Williams then.

Assistant: Lovely fellow, I think. The ROLLS — BROWN or WHITE?

Customer: Oh, sorry, WHITE please.

Assistant: Could you just look through this for me, please?

Customer: Okay.

Assistant: Just tell me which ones have got CARS in them.

Customer: MIDDLE, middle, middle RIGHT, bottom RIGHT.

Assistant: Lovely. You're not a ROBOT then. And when would you like these ROLLS?

Customer: I'd like them NOW, please.

Assistant: Will you be here TODAY between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.?

Customer: Well, I'm here at 11:30.

Assistant: Did you know you could (4) __________ your ROLLS?

Customer: No, but I'd just like to have them NOW, thanks.

Assistant: You just need to (5) __________ to our TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Customer: I agree to the terms and conditions.

Assistant: And just to (6) __________ your PURCHASE, you'll get a NUMBER on your phone.

Customer: It hasn't come through yet.

Assistant: Oh, here we are.

Customer: Five, five, four, seven, six—

No, that number's WRONG. Sorry, goodbye.

Assistant: Ah, you've (7) __________ an INTEREST in buying BREAD in the past. Would you like some SALAD?

Customer: No thank you. I'll just have TWO WHITE BREAD ROLLS, please.

Assistant: No problem. If I could (8) __________ your full NAME, please.

Customer: This is RIDICULOUS. I just want a couple of BREAD ROLLS. Who's in CHARGE here? Is there someone I can speak to?

Assistant: Of course.

Supervisor: Hi, thanks for (9) __________ to us today. I'm Cory. How can I HELP you?

Customer: Thank you. I just wanted to buy TWO WHITE BREAD ROLLS and I was ready to buy them.

Supervisor: Okay, I'll see if I can (10) __________ this for you.

Word Bank (Random Order)

• expressed
• agree
• look into
• shopped
• confirm
• take
• reaching out
• track
• register
• confirm

 

Pitching a product

 Dragon's Den

1. When did you start your business?

2. Why so many products?

3. Decribe your organisation to me?

4. Tell me about your business partner?

5. Can we meet her?

6. How do you divide your roles?

Product Ideas

Give them a mark out of 5 

Remember - the idea should be exciting, but also make sense as a business idea (i.e. it will make money and stay afloat)

 

1. Portable solar charger for phones and laptops   ___

2. Peer-to-peer tutoring platform for students ___

3. DIY bubble tea making kit ___

4. Screen-time lock box for phones during study ___

5. Edible spoons and forks made from grains ___

6. Smart study planner that creates schedules automatically ___

7. Posture-correcting backpack with alerts ___

8. Uniform recycling and resale service ___

9. Lost-item tracking tags for essential items ___

10. Customisable healthy lunchbox delivery service ___

11. Exam stress relief kit for students, (contains a mystery prize) ___

12. Pet “translator” app that interprets animal sounds ___

 

Match to their category

A) Tech & Innovation

B) Sustainability & Environment

C) Food & Lifestyle

D) Education & School Life

E) Health & Wellbeing

F) Fun & Creative

 

 

 

Now talk about one or two of the products you graded higher using these 5 points.

1. Problem – What’s the issue?

2. Solution – Their product/service

3. Target Market – Who will buy it?

4. Why It’s Better – What makes it unique?

5. Money – Price + how it makes profit

 

5 more ideas 

Air bnb for storage

A surpise a month

Virtual travel experiences

AI meal planner

Mobile EV charging service 

Talk about these in relation to these business ideas

Problem

Customer

Marketing strategy

Outlay

Risks

Further business opportunities that might arise from this basic business idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Why / people / your / would / choose / product / over / others?

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2. What / the / biggest / is / risk / your / to / business?

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3. How / before / long / you / break / even?

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4. What / your / makes / product / different / from / competitors?

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5. How / you / would / make / or / deliver / this / product?

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6. Who / your / exactly / is / target / customer?

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7. If / you / I / gave / $10,000, / how / you / would / spend / it?

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8. Why / you / are / the / right / people / to / run / this / business?

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9. What / go / could / wrong / with / your / idea?

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10. How / much / it / does / cost / to / make / one / unit?

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11. How / you / will / reach / your / customers?

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12. Could / a / company / bigger / easily / copy / your / idea?

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13. How / this / could / business / grow / in / the / future?

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14. What / does / role / each / team / member / play?

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Shopping

 

Products available

Prices

Product display

Layout

Type of people who might shop there

Type of people who might work there

Lighting

Music you might hear

Colours

Ambience

Adjectives

brightly lit

cluttered

noisy

dark

minimal

classic

tranquil

stylish

classy

basic

smelly

pleasant

unpleasant

well organised

messy

spacious

chaotic

formal

informal

The English we speak

totwigtomoochth
eflipsidetothro
wyourtoysoutoft
hepramontheflyt
hatsonyoumakesm
yskincrawlanuph
illtaskturnover
anewleaffindyou
rgroovesecondna
turetaketheplun
gepeaksandtroug
hsheavylifting
stompingground
toclutchatstraw
soffthecuffdoth
etrickinonit

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1. To twig

2. To mooch

3. The flip side

4. To throw your toys out of the pram

5. On the fly

6. That's on you

7. Makes my skin crawl

8. An uphill task

9. Turn over a new leaf

10. Find your groove

11. Second nature

Conversation

The phrase:

The meaning of the phrase:

Register: formal / informal / neutral

Part of speech: noun / verb / adjective / adverb 

Synonyms: (other similar phrases?)

Situations used: Where, when, why?

Examples of usage:

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Write an example of your own: (make it relate to your life at the moment)

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Your opinion: (tick)

I like this phrase - I want to use it

This phrase could be useful, I'm not sure

This phrase is dumb - I'll never need it and never use it

1. Have you ever had one of those moments when it suddenly 'twigs' for you, and everything makes sense? What was it about?

2. Have you mooched around anywhere recently? Where? What did you find?

3. What's the good side of being from your country? What's the flip side?

4. Do you sometimes throw your toys out of the pram? What makes you get that angry?

5. What kinds of things do you like to do 'on the fly' instead of planning them?

6. Have you ever been in a situation where someone said, 'That's on you'? We're they right?

7. What’s something that always makes your skin crawl, no matter how many times you see it?

8. What’s been the most challenging 'uphill task' you've ever faced, and how did you manage to get through it?

9. Have you ever had a moment where you felt the need to 'turn over a new leaf'? What motivated that change?

10. At what point did you 'find your groove' in New Zealand? Are you still trying to?

11. What’s something that you can do without thinking about it, because it’s become second nature to you?

1. To tw___ (finally understand)

2. To m___ch (walk around)

3. The _____ side (the opposite perspective)

4. To _____ your toys out of the _____ (lose your cool)

5. ____ the fly (without planning)

6. T_____ on you (it’s your fault)

7. Makes my _____ crawl (you absolutely hate it)

8. An ______ task (it’s not easy)

9. Turn ____ a new ____ (to make a big change in your life)

10. _____ your groove (to start to feel comfortable and confident about something)

11. ________ nature (it’s pretty easy for you to do)

Some more!

12. Take the plunge

13. Peaks and troughs

14. Heavy lifting

15. Stomping ground

16. To clutch at straws

17. Off the cuff

18. Do the trick

19. In on it

20. A million to one

 

1. What’s the biggest plunge you’ve ever taken that ended up being totally worth it?

2. How do you handle those peaks and troughs in life, especially when things feel like they’re at their lowest?

3. Have you ever been part of a project or job where it was you who had to do most of the “heavy lifting”?

4. Do you have a particular place or area that always feels like your stomping ground, where you’re just so comfortable?

5. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were clutching at straws, trying anything to make things work?

6. Do you prefer to make decisions on the spot, or do you like to plan things out ahead of time?

7. What’s a quick fix or solution that you’ve found always does the trick when you’re feeling unfocused.

8. Is there ever a time when you felt left out of something, like you weren’t "in on it" with the group?

9. Have you ever experienced something that seemed like a million to one chance but actually happened? What was that like?

 

Quiz: The English We Speak Phrases

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What does “bite the bullet” mean?
A. Avoid a problem
B. Face something difficult bravely
C. Celebrate success
D. Ask for help

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If someone says “my bad”, what do they mean?
A. Your fault
B. My mistake
C. I am angry
D. I am confused

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“Wing it” means…
A. Fly somewhere
B. Improvise without preparation
C. Ask for help
D. Follow instructions

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If something is “a walk in the park”, it is…
A. Boring
B. Dangerous
C. Very easy
D. Expensive

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“Out of the loop” means…
A. In trouble
B. Not informed about something
C. Very busy
D. Very tired

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“Step on it!” means…
A. Walk carefully
B. Stop immediately
C. Hurry up
D. Drive slowly

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If someone is “salty”, they are…
A. Hungry
B. Annoyed or bitter
C. Very happy
D. Very tired

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“Spill the tea” means…
A. Make tea
B. Drink tea
C. Tell gossip or secrets
D. Break something

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“Take one for the team” means…
A. Join a sports team
B. Sacrifice for others
C. Win a competition
D. Quit a group

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“Let sleeping dogs lie” means…
A. Wake animals
B. Avoid restarting an old problem
C. Take a nap
D. Ignore animals

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“Flexing” means…
A. Exercising
B. Showing off
C. Working hard
D. Helping someone

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If you “have a go”, you…
A. Leave quickly
B. Try something
C. Buy something
D. Break something

13
“Down in the dumps” means…
A. Very sick
B. Very sad
C. Angry
D. Busy

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“Bang on about something” means…
A. Hit something
B. Talk about something too much
C. Forget something
D. Break something

15
If you “rub it in”, you…
A. Clean something
B. Help someone
C. Remind someone of their mistake
D. Fix something

16
“Low-key” means…
A. Loud
B. Obvious
C. Quiet or slightly
D. Serious

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If someone is “bone idle”, they are…
A. Very smart
B. Extremely lazy
C. Very strong
D. Very tired

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A “whizz-kid” is…
A. A naughty child
B. A very talented young person
C. A funny person
D. A slow learner

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“Put someone on the map” means…
A. Show directions
B. Make someone famous
C. Help someone travel
D. Give someone a job

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“A sting in the tail” means…
A. A painful injury
B. A surprising unpleasant ending
C. A happy ending
D. A long story

Adverbs (elementary)

Watch two useful videos

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Titanic

 

Discuss

1. Have you been on a cruise anywhere? Where did you go? What activities did you do on the cruise?

2. Have you ever been sailing on a yacht. Did you get seasick?

3. Does your country have a navy? Do you know anyone in the navy?

4. Can you row a boat? Can you use a kayak?

5. Does your country have any long rivers that you can take a boat across or on?

6. Have you ever been on a jetboat?

7. Do you think you'll ever own a boat of any kind?

8. Can you surf or windsurf?

9. Are you more afraid of flying or travelling by ship?

10. If you could go in a submarine, would you?

Shipwreck or film?

Shipwreck

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historical inaccuracy    edit    funnels    captain   wreckage flares    SS California    realistic    portrayal    audience     love story     director   distress signal   lifeboat    below deck    escape    scene      climactic scene     to showcase    Hollywood     special effects    star    third-class    flooding    perished    boarding    character    fictional    survivor    iceberg    acclaimed    script    cast    passengers    tragedy    rescue    searchlights    impact    vessel    collision    depict

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survivor

iceberg

impact

vessel

collision

passengers

tragedy

rescue

searchlights

funnels

captain

wreckage

flares

SS California

distress signal

lifeboat

below deck

third-class

flooding

perished

boarding

character

fictional

depict

escape

scene

climactic scene

realistic

portrayal

audience

love story

director

to showcase

Hollywood

historical inaccuracy

edit

acclaimed

script

cast

special effects

star

1. The band played as the ship sank

2. Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater

3. Use of flashlights during the search for survivors

4. How the iceberg sank the ship

5. The ship splitting in two

6. Rescue by the RMS Carpathia

7. Insufficient number of lifeboats

8. First Officer William Murdoch’s actions

9. Elderly couple refusing to leave and dying together

10. Class discrimination with the lifeboats

1. The band played as the ship sank (True)

One of the most dramatic and heroic moments in the movie is when the ship’s band continues to play as the Titanic sinks. Surprisingly, this actually happened. Survivors of the real RMS Titanic have confirmed that the band played in an effort to calm passengers, even amidst the chaos of the sinking. They played until the very end, with the belief that the last song performed was “Nearer, My God, to Thee.” It was a touching and tragic display of dedication.

2. Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater (False)

Love stories often add depth to movies, and Titanic is no exception. However, the characters of Jack and Rose were entirely fictional creations by James Cameron. While their sacrifices for each other may mirror real events involving passengers on board, their presence on the ship was purely fictional. The evidence, such as a third-class passenger casually entering the first-class dining area, points to their fictional nature. Though it’s worth noting that there was a Joseph Dawson on the ship, it was merely a coincidence.

3. Use of flashlights during the search for survivors (False)

The scene depicting crew members using flashlights to search for survivors in the freezing ocean is memorable but historically inaccurate. Flashlights were not employed during the Titanic’s search and rescue efforts in 1912 since they had only recently been invented and were not commonly used at the time. James Cameron himself has acknowledged this inaccuracy, admitting that it was added for convenience in the scene. Other historical inaccuracies, like Jack’s modern handcuffs, can also be found in the movie.

4. How the iceberg sank the ship (True)

It is widely known that the Titanic sank due to colliding with an iceberg. The movie’s depiction of the iceberg’s impact is remarkably accurate. Director James Cameron meticulously studied the wreck of the Titanic and survivors’ accounts, ensuring that the calm before the collision, the collision itself, and the ensuing chaos were depicted realistically. The size and impact force of the iceberg were faithfully recreated, making these crucial moments in the film as believable as possible.

5. The ship splitting in two (True)

The climactic scene in Titanic showcases passengers desperately clinging to the ship as it rises out of the water, breaks in half, and sinks. While it was initially believed that the Titanic sank as one intact vessel, subsequent studies of the wreckage revealed that it indeed split between the second and third funnels. As water flooded one side of the ship due to the iceberg damage, the other side lifted out of the water, eventually breaking off. The movie’s portrayal aligns with this historical discovery.

6. Rescue by the RMS Carpathia (True) When the Titanic crew realized they were in trouble, they fired flares and sent out distress signals, as shown in the film. The RMS Carpathia promptly responded and arrived at the scene approximately four hours later to aid in the rescue efforts. However, omitted from the movie was the fact that another ship, the SS California, was much closer but failed to respond to the distress calls. The radio operator had turned off the ship’s radio, and the captain chose to ignore the Titanic’s distress rockets. Official inquiries concluded that this inaction led to a greater loss of life. Although James Cameron filmed this sequence, he ultimately removed it for a cleaner narrative.

7. Insufficient number of lifeboats (True) In the movie, we witness passengers frantically attempting to board the limited number of lifeboats to escape the sinking Titanic. This accurately reflects the reality. The Titanic carried enough lifeboats to accommodate 1,178 people, which was approximately one-third of the ship’s total capacity. Shockingly, this number exceeded the legal requirement.

8. First Officer William Murdoch’s actions (False) While Titanic features a few fictional villains, First Officer William Murdoch, who is portrayed as angrily dismissing and shooting passengers before turning the gun on himself, is based on a real character. However, Murdoch was far from a villain. In reality, he was hailed as a hero for his actions, helping fill approximately ten lifeboats with passengers before losing his own life in the disaster. James Cameron admitted to taking creative liberties when depicting Murdoch’s story, although he portrayed the Titanic’s captain, Smith, as a hero. The captain’s fate, as seen in the film, remains disputed.

9. Elderly couple refusing to leave and dying together (True) One memorable scene in Titanic portrays an elderly couple embracing each other on their bed as water floods their room. This scene is inspired by the heartwarming story of Isidor and Ida Straus. In accordance with the “women and children first” protocol, Ida was offered a seat on a lifeboat but refused to leave her husband’s side. Although the movie does not depict it, Isidor reportedly declined a place beside her, insisting that women and children go first. As Ida’s maid boarded a lifeboat, Ida selflessly gave her fur coat to keep her warm. The couple was last seen arm in arm on the ship’s deck, and they perished together.

10. Class discrimination with the lifeboats (False) Contrary to the movie’s portrayal, there was no class discrimination when it came to loading passengers onto lifeboats. When the severity of the situation became apparent, the crew’s priority was to evacuate as many people as possible, regardless of their wealth or class. Women and children were given priority during the boarding process. The scene depicting third-class passengers being locked below deck is entirely fictional. The crew’s focus was solely on saving lives, without discrimination based on class.