Saving Money Shopping- A2 Listening Practice

This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.

Jade is talking about how she saves money when she goes shopping. Listen to find out more!

Listen and understand

Answer the questions about Jade. Check answers when you have finished.

Jade always shops at the same place.

True
False

Jade likes markets because they are fun to explore.

True
False

Jade always buys too many things.

True
False

Why does Jade sometimes go to Noodol instead of Baggles?

It’s closer to her house
It’s cheaper
It has more parking

Why does Jade take a shopping list?

So she doesn’t forget anything
To save time in the shop
To check prices

What does Jade find annoying about online shopping?

The prices are high
It takes too long
She has to return clothes that don’t fit

Why does Jade like shopping at markets?

They sell fresh food and gifts
They’re quiet
They are inside

Train your ear

Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.

It’s very

It’s good prices

I go to a shopping centre so I can

Sometimes a lower price

It

Dictation and transcript

Listen to the speaker again, and write what you hear. Then check your answers. Pause, replay or restart if you want to.

DRE Dictation
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