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Hey everybody!
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Welcome to this A1 English listening practice video.
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You can use this video to practice your listening and comprehension as I speak.
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Before we start, remember to subscribe to the channel, click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram.
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You ready?
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So today, I'm going to talk about the supermarket.
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This is a useful topic because most people buy food from supermarkets.
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One important note, in the U.S., many people use the phrase grocery store instead of supermarket.
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I usually say grocery store, but you can use both.
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So, first let's talk about big supermarkets.
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The most famous supermarket is Walmart.
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Walmart is really big and sells many items.
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They sell food, clothes, electronics, furniture, and much more.
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Walmart has everything.
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In big supermarkets, there are a lot of cheap items.
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Personally, I don't like big supermarkets.
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I prefer smaller supermarkets because they often have better products.
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I like to buy organic food, so I search for small organic stores.
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These stores are usually more expensive than big supermarkets.
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Organic food is more expensive than non-organic food.
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But I think it's worth the price.
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In big supermarkets, I can't find the products I like.
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That's why I go to small local stores.
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There are also some very small supermarkets too.
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We call these convenience stores.
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For example, 7-Eleven is a convenience store.
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These stores sell some food and drinks, but they don't have a lot of items.
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I go to convenience stores when I need to buy just one or two items, but I don't usually shop at convenience stores.
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They don't have all the items that I need.
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How about you?
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Do you prefer big supermarkets, small supermarkets, or convenience stores?
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Some people don't go to supermarkets.
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They buy their groceries online.
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Nowadays, you can buy everything online.
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You order it, and someone brings it to your house.
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This is becoming a popular option.
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I order some items online, but I don't order food online.
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Okay, now let's learn some important supermarket vocabulary.
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Our first vocabulary word is cart.
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When you enter a grocery store, you grab a cart.
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You put all of your items in your cart while you're shopping.
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if you're only buying a few items, you can use a basket, which you carry.
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Our next word is aisle.
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Aisles are the rows of products in a store.
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You walk up and down the aisles when you go shopping.
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The next phrase is on sale.
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When an item is on sale, this means that it has a lower price than normal.
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I love when items are on sale.
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Okay, one more word, cashier.
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The cashier is the person that you pay when you're done shopping.
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In the U.S., cashiers are usually friendly.
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Nowadays, in some supermarkets, you can pay without a cashier.
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This is called self-checkout.
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Some people prefer cashiers and other people prefer the self-checkout option.
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I like both options.
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Alright, that's all for today.
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Leave a comment and tell me where you buy your food.
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And remember to subscribe to the channel, click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram for more English tips and lessons.
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I'll see you next time.
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About This Lesson

In this A1 English listening practice lesson, you will enhance your listening and comprehension skills focused on a familiar topic: supermarkets. Supermarkets are places where many people buy food and other items. By listening to the speaker discuss supermarkets, you will learn essential vocabulary related to shopping, including types of stores, products, and common phrases. This lesson is particularly useful for daily life in English-speaking countries as you will encounter these terms frequently.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Cart: A wheeled container used for carrying items while shopping.
  • Aisle: The rows of shelves in a store where products are displayed.
  • On sale: A term indicating that an item is offered at a lower price.
  • Cashier: The person who processes transactions and accepts payment in a store.
  • Grocery store: A smaller type of supermarket primarily focused on food and household items.
  • Convenience store: A small shop that sells a limited range of everyday items; typically open for longer hours.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience and improve your English pronunciation, utilize the shadowing technique while listening to this video. Shadow speech involves repeating what you hear almost simultaneously, helping you practice your spoken English in real-time. Since the speaker in this lesson talks at a clear and moderate pace, you should find it easy to follow along.

Here’s how to implement the shadowing technique effectively:

  • Start by listening to a short segment of the video.
  • Pause the video after a sentence and repeat exactly what you hear, focusing on the pronunciation and intonation.
  • Try to imitate the speaker's rhythm and expression, which will enhance your English speaking practice.
  • Record yourself to compare your pronunciation with the original audio; this will help you identify areas for improvement.
  • Practice consistently with different segments of the lesson to gain confidence and fluency.

By combining listening and shadowing, you will reinforce your language skills and make significant strides in your English learning journey!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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