Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Where do you go when you want to buy new clothes, or new electronics, or new dishes, or new books? In most big cities, you’ll head to the nearest shopping mall.
Shopping malls are very convenient because there are many different kinds of stores all in one building. Whether you need clothes or shoes, dresses or dishes, games or gifts, you’ll probably be able to find what you want at the mall.
Since there are so many stores, there are also lots of people at the mall. It’s usually a crowded, busy place. For some people, this kind of sensory overload makes them feel overwhelmed. Other people thrive on excitement and energy.
Malls with a parking garage, a movie theater, and some restaurants are also popular. Not only can people shop until they drop, they can also relax, and eat. The entertainment factor is also good when you’re at the mall with someone who’s not really interested in shopping, such as your boyfriend or your kids.
Find out who’s actually afraid of malls in this English lesson about shopping.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
Marni: Rafael, I just got my new credit card. Do you want to go to the mall? Have some retail therapy?
Rafael: Oh my gosh, really? Holy cow, you really have a credit card right now?
Marni: Yes. I want to go do some damage, and I want to go shopping. Let’s go to the mall!
Rafael: As soon as we would get into the parking garage, I’d start feeling overwhelmed.
Marni: Why?
Rafael: I don’t know. It’s hard to talk about. Sort of sensory overload, being in a crowd, you know.
Marni: Gosh, I’m sorry. Don’t you love going to the mall for the entertainment factor? I mean, there are so many things to see, so many things you could potentially buy, things you didn’t even know you wanted to have!
Rafael: Yeah, yeah. And I get that it’s all convenient, but what good is that if you feel kind of scared? You know what I mean?
Marni: Geez, I guess I never felt that way. I just love going shopping. I love seeing all the stores, I love that everything’s right there. You can get everything you need in one place.
Rafael: Right.
Marni: I mean, the bigger the better, as far as I’m concerned. Well if you don’t want to go to the mall, I’ll just find someone else who does.
Rafael: Well, can we at least go when it’s not very crowded? And then I’ll go with you, OK?
Marni: So not mid-day on a Saturday?
Rafael: Yeah. Any other time besides a crowded time.
Marni: All right.
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Discussion
Marni just got a new credit card and she’s ready to spend some money! She asks Rafael to go to the shopping mall with her.
Of course, Rafael is excited for his friend, but he’s not sure about going to the mall with her. He knows he’ll probably be overwhelmed because he doesn’t like big places with lots of people. It’s just stressful for him to be in a crowd.
Marni’s not sure she understands how Rafael feels. Everything about shopping malls excites her, and she reminds Rafael how convenient it is to have all the shops in one place. In fact, she tells Rafael if he doesn’t want to go, she’ll simply find another friend to go with her.
Since Rafael doesn’t want to disappoint Marni, he agrees to go with her, but only if they go to the mall when it’s not busy.
Do you like going to shopping malls? What are malls like where you live?
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