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English on the Go it,
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but have you ever thought about whether online shopping is good or bad for you?
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We'll explore both sides of the issue and help you think about your own shopping habits.
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Joining us today are two friends,
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Lisa and Clem, who are discussing the pros and cons of online shopping.
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Let's listen in on their conversation.
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Before we jump into the conversation, think about these questions.
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1. Do you prefer shopping online or in physical stores?
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2. What are some benefits and disadvantages of online shopping?
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3. How has online shopping changed the way we buy things?
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Hey Ben, have you noticed how much online shopping has become a part of our lives?
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Absolutely.
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It's so convenient.
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You can buy anything from clothes to groceries with just a click.
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Yeah, it saves a lot of time.
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You don't have to leave your house,
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and everything gets delivered right to your door.
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That's true, but don't you think there are some downsides too?
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I mean, sometimes it's hard to know if what you're buying is really good quality.
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You're right.
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Pictures online don't always match the actual product.
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Plus, returning things can be such a hassle.
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Exactly.
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And I've noticed that I tend to buy more when I shop online,
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especially because it's so easy.
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I sometimes end up buying things I don't really need.
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Oh, me too.
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I get tempted by all the sales and discounts,
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and before I know it,
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I've spent way more than I planned.
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Another thing is that online shopping isn't great for local businesses.
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It's tough for small shops to compete with big online stores.
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That's a good point.
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I try to support local stores when I can,
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but it's hard to resist the convenience of shopping online.
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Yeah.
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But I guess online shopping isn't all bad.
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It's great for people who live far from big cities or have busy schedules.
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Definitely.
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And sometimes you can find unique items online that you wouldn't be able to get in stores.
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At the end of the day,
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I think it's all about balance.
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Online shopping is great when used wisely,
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but it's important to think about what and why we're buying.
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Agreed.
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Being mindful of our spending and supporting local shops when possible is key.
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Let's take a moment to go over some of the vocabulary from the conversation.
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1. Convenient.
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It means something that is easy and saves time.
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For example, shopping online is convenient because you don't need to go to the store.
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2. Hassle.
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It refers to something that is difficult or causes trouble.
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For example, returning things online can be a hassle.
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3. Tempted.
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It means feeling the desire to do something,
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especially something you shouldn't do.
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For example, I was tempted to buy more because of the sale.
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Support.
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It means to help or give assistance to someone or something.
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For example, I try to support local businesses by shopping at small stores.
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Five, mindful, it means to be aware or conscious of something.
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For example, we should be mindful of our spending when shopping online.
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Now, listen to the conversation again,
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and this time try to identify these words as you listen.
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Hey Ben, have you noticed how much online shopping has become a part of our lives?
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Absolutely, it's so convenient.
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You can buy anything from clothes to groceries with just a click.
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Yeah, it saves a lot of time.
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You don't have to leave your house and everything gets delivered right to your door.
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That's true, but don't you think there are some downsides too?
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I mean, sometimes it's hard to know if what you're buying is really good quality.
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You're right.
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Pictures online don't always match the actual product.
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Plus returning things can be such a hassle.
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Exactly.
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And I've noticed that I tend to buy more when I shop online,
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especially because it's so easy.
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I sometimes end up buying things I don't really need.
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Oh, me too.
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I get tempted by all the sales and discounts.
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And before I know it,
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I've spent way more than I planned.
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Another thing is that online shopping isn't great for local businesses.
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It's tough for small shops to compete with big online stores.
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That's a good point.
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I try to support local stores when I can,
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but it's hard to resist the convenience of shopping online.
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Yeah.
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But I guess online shopping isn't all bad.
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It's great for people who live far from big cities or have busy schedules.
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Definitely.
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And sometimes you can find unique items online that you wouldn't be able to get in stores.
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At the end of the day,
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I think it's all about balance.
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Online shopping is great when used wisely,
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but it's important to think about what and why we're buying.
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Agreed.
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Being mindful of our spending and supporting local shops when possible is key.
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Let's think about the conversation.
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Here are some questions to check your understanding.
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1. Why does Lisa say online shopping is convenient?
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2. What problem does Clem mention about online shopping?
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3. How does Lisa feel about online sales and discounts?
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4. What does Clem say about supporting local businesses?
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5. What is the main point they both agree on about online shopping?
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with our latest episodes.
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Now, think about how online shopping affects your life.
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Here are some questions to help you reflect.
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One, how often do you shop online?
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Two, do you think online shopping is better or worse than shopping in stores?
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Three, how can you be more mindful of your online shopping habits?
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That's it for today's episode of English on the Go.
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I hope you found the conversation helpful.
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Don't forget, we've prepared a special free PDF for this episode,
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full of useful tips and vocabulary to help you learn more.
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Make sure to check it out.
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See you next time, and keep practicing your English.

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На этом уроке вы сможете улучшить свои навыки разговорного английского, слушая обсуждение о плюсах и минусах онлайн-шопинга. Участвующие в разговоре друзья делятся своими мнениями и личным опытом, что поможет вам понять, как онлайн-покупки влияют на наши привычки. Обратите внимание на использование новых слов и фраз, а также на интонацию и произношение. Эта практика подходит для начинающих и поможет вам уверенно говорить на английском.

Ключевая лексика и фразы

  • Convenient - удобный, практичный
  • Buy - покупать
  • Delivery - доставка
  • Quality - качество
  • Local businesses - местный бизнес
  • Unique items - уникальные товары
  • Tempted - искушённый, соблазнённый
  • Sales and discounts - распродажи и скидки

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