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Hey, you guys.

Welcome to this episode of The Rachel Cruz Show.

Okay, a lot of us got used to shopping online or, you know, that no -contact delivery during the pandemic.

But if you're like me or a classic millennial 90s kid, sometimes you just miss the good old days at the mall,

you know, doing some shopping in person.

And I get lots of questions from you guys about what is best.

You know, is it best to try to stay on budget shopping online or going in person?

So today I wanted to share with you my pros and cons for shopping in person and online.

So is one method better than the other?

Or are they all kind of the same?

Well, we're going to find out.

So for some, shopping is a hobby, which if you're not careful, there's a risk of overspending there.

But for others, it feels like a chore that they dread.

So whichever camp you're in, there are tons of different methods to choose from.

So you can shop online, in -store, on an app, pick up, delivery on the curbside.

You can do subscriptions.

I mean, we have lots of options here.

So let's take a look at all the different variables that go into these.

All right, here are some online pros.

There are online -only deals during certain times of the year or promotional periods.

And I think that this is a great idea because,

again, maybe you get a code or have online exclusives that you can get a better deal than in person.

So make sure to check those out.

Also, you can read reviews from other customers before you buy.

Now, sometimes, you know, people are like, these reviews aren't real.

But after a while, you can kind of get a feel of like, okay, is this good?

Is it not?

And so I love that.

I love being able to read reviews and see what people think.

Also, convenience.

This is my favorite.

No parking, driving time, checkout line, crowds, all of that.

You just shop online, it shows up at your doorstep.

You may have to have a little patience, wait a few days, but oh, it's so nice, so easy.

And then also the easy price comparison.

So I love this.

You can pull up multiple websites, multiple vendors, see the different prices.

Most of the time, they're pretty consistent, but every now and again, you'll see one that is lower.

And as long as it's not a fake or a dupe or something, you're able to get a good deal, which is awesome.

All right, here are some online cons.

Sometimes there are extra fees, like shipping, delivery, all of that.

So, oh, don't you hate that?

When you get a whole cart full of stuff and then they're like $7 for shipping.

Sometimes I'm just like, oh, forget it.

I can't pay for it.

I don't know why.

I hate paying for shipping.

Also, less control, you know, like rough packaging or delivering.

You know, you can't pick out your produce at the grocery store.

And I do hate this because I do a lot of online grocery shopping and then it gets delivered to the house.

That is one thing that I have stuck with since the pandemic because it's been so easy for our family.

But just last week, I got strawberries and like two of them had mold on them.

I'm like, man, I wouldn't have picked those, but this shopper did, which kind of was like a bummer.

But again, it's a con.

Also, decision fatigue.

There are just so many choices online.

If you're going to go shop for a black sweater, oh my gosh, there's like endless supplies of them.

So sometimes it can get overwhelming.

Also, complicated returns or even it costs money to return something.

Like if you have to ship something back, that's a hassle, not fun.

And then also sometimes you're forced to buy in bulk

and you end up having to pay more for an item you want

because it comes like in a pack of five versus just that one thing.

All right, before I talk about the in -store pros and cons, I wanna tell you about Telestrations.

So Telestrations is a really fun board game, you guys.

Think about the old school game of Telephone and Pictionary, put it together and you got Telestrations.

So if you're a terrible drawer like me, it is still a really fun game.

It creates a lot of laughter, a lot of fun.

I really encourage you guys to get a great board game like Telestrations, especially if you're getting out of debt or saving up an emergency fund

because it will save you money instead of going out, have people to your house and have a game night.

It's really great.

So you can buy Telestrations at Walmart or wherever you buy board games.

All right, here are some in -store pros.

The ability to touch, feel, and even try on the item.

And this is huge.

This is, especially when it comes to clothes, I have found like one person that literally like, we have the same body,

so anything she wears, I'm like, okay, I feel like that's how it's gonna look on me.

So that's helpful, but sometimes you get stuff online and you're like, how in the heck does it look like this?

Like, it's just terrible.

Versus if you were in the store and you tried it on, you'd be like, this is terrible, I'm not buying it.

So that is a huge, huge pro.

Also, fewer hurdles to jump through when making an exchange.

So you don't have to like pack the item back, print out the, you know,

the label, all of that you just take it back in person

and you're good to go also no delayed gratification with deliveries sometimes things ship four to six weeks out

and you're like oh my gosh

when you buy in person you get to take it home

and it's all right there which is very convenient

and then also confident purchasing because you're making your decision right there in the store.

You have the item in hand.

You know you want it.

You get your money out.

You know you have your money, and you're good to go.

So those are some pros.

Here are some cons to in -store shopping.

It takes more time to shop around at different places instead of just scrolling.

So especially those price comparisons like we're talking about.

In person, you may have to go to a few different stores to get the prices.

Also, clever merch and marketing tactics that you have to watch out for.

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Yep, you go into old

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Target, and you end up spending a ton of money when you just needed deodorant and sunscreen,

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you end up overspending because they know what they're doing.

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So when you walk into a store, they are brilliant marketers and they know how to get you to spend more money than you were expecting.

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Also fighting the crowds and dressing room lines and register lines and all of that, especially during the holiday season.

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Oh, it's a pain to go into a place and you have to park and you're far away and it's this whole thing,

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the weather, you're standing in line.

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Just that whole experience does not exist when you online shop.

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And also the experience of the out -of -stock item.

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When you see it online, it's a bummer.

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But in person, when you're going to buy it and it's just not there, you're out of luck.

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Like, oh, not fun.

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Not fun at all.

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So those are some cons.

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So again, pros and cons to each of these, but shopping is a part of our everyday life.

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So I'm curious, after we've talked about these pros and cons, which one stands out as your favorite.

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So comment below because you may see a con or a pro that you're like, oh yeah, this is for real.

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This is really me.

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Because again, we all have to spend money in shops.

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We wanna do it to the best of our budget and be wise about it.

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Ultimately, the best way to decide how you need to shop is to start with a plan for your money.

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So a budget does this.

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A budget gives you the ability to spend your money exactly how you want to because you're the one planning it out,

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deciding, hey, here is where my income is going.

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So if you've not downloaded the EveryDollar app, do it today.

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There's a free version and a premium version,

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but I guarantee you will find more peace for your next shopping experience when you do it on a budget.

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When you see that line item for clothing, you know exactly what to buy or groceries or whatever it is that you're buying.

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You know how much money you have and you can spend with such freedom and peace.

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So make sure to send this video to a friend who loves a good sale or online or in -person shopping.

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And remember you guys to take control of your money and create a life you love.

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このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント

このスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Online vs. In-Store Shopping: Which is Best?」を教材にしています。繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです：online, shopping, con, pro, store。この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が130文、単語が1563語あります。音声の長さは7:20です。話す速さは速く、1分あたり約213語です。音のつながりや弱く発音される音が多くなります。単語の88%は英語の頻出3,000語に含まれるため、語彙は分かりやすいです。

この動画の重要語彙

動画に出てくる覚えておきたい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。

単語	発音	意味
con 動詞	/kɑn/	騙す, ごまかす
versus	/ˈvɝsəs/	対, バーサス
clothing 名詞	/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/	服, 衣服
complicated 形容詞	/ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/	複雑な
package 名詞	/ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/	包み, パケット
curious 形容詞	/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/	好奇心の強い, 知りたがる
encourage 動詞	/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/	勇気付ける, 奨励する
guarantee 名詞	/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/	保証
helpful 形容詞	/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/	役に立つ, 有用
label 名詞	/ˈleɪ.bəl/	荷札, 貼り札
delay 名詞	/dɪˈleɪ̯/	遅れ, 遅延
mall 名詞	/mɔːl/	モール, ショッピングセンター
ton 名詞	/tʌn/	トン
wherever	/(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/	どこでも
clever 形容詞	/ˈklɛv.ɚ/	巧い

動画に出てくる句動詞

単語	発音	意味
find out 動詞		見出す, 調べる
go out 動詞		出る
pick up 動詞		拾う, 拾い上げる
pull up 動詞	/ˌpʊl ˈʌp/	引き上げる

繰り返し練習したい文

動画に出てくる短く完結した文です。日常会話でそのまま使えます。

So, oh, don't you hate that?
Sometimes I'm just like, oh, forget it.
I can't pay for it.
When you see it online, it's a bummer.

この動画の文法

話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。

文型	動画での表現
現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係している	have stuck · have found · we've talked
関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加える	deal, which is · there which is · friend who loves
「might / may」による可能性 might/may + 動詞 — 起こりうるが確実ではないこと	may have · may see
比較級 -er than / more … than — 二つのものを比べる	better than · more money than

注意したい発音

話し手はyou're, I'm, don'tなど、短縮形や弱形を44回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。

「th」の音: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, cloth /klɒθ/
「sh」と「zh」の音: gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/, promotional /pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/, gratification /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, promotional /pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/, deodorant /diˈoʊ.də.ɹənt/, gratification /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, millennial /mɪˈlɛn.ɪ.əl/

日本語話者が苦手な音：

/r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: variable [ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩], promotional /pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/, scroll /skɹoʊl/
/v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: versus /ˈvɝsəs/, everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/, wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/, clever /ˈklɛv.ɚ/, convenient /kənˈviː.niənt/
/f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/, fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/, laughter /ˈlæftɚ/, fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/, gratification /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

この動画での練習方法

まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
まず0.75倍速で一文ずつシャドーイングし、慣れてきたら通常の速度に戻します。
自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。con, versus, clothingなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。

シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由

シャドーイング（Shadowing）は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的：ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影（shadow）」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。

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