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How Free Is 'Free Shipping'?

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

In this session, we will talk about what "free shipping" really means. We will learn how companies use this idea to make people buy more and discuss whether it’s truly a good deal. You will practice sharing your opinions, comparing shopping choices, and asking smart questions before buying online. By the end, you will feel more confident talking about online shopping and marketing tricks in English.

Questions list

1. Have you ever returned an item you bought online?

2. Do you like using online coupons or discount codes?

3. What do you think about ads that say “50% off” or “Buy 1, Get 1 Free”?

1. Do you think free shipping is really free? Why or why not?

2. Have you ever bought something just to get free shipping?

3. Which is better: lower prices with paid shipping, or higher prices with free shipping?

4. Have you ever regretted buying something just for free shipping?

5. Would you pay more for fast shipping? Why?

6. Do you usually buy one item or many items at once?

7. What advice would you give to someone shopping online?

8. What tricks do companies use to make customers buy more?

1. Interact Freely

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned