Shopping Talk Teacher Guide
Instructional Guide • ESL Speaking Fluency
Shopping Talk Teacher Guide
Standard: 45 Min Express: 30 Min
Target: A2–B1 / Grades 7–Adult
Standard Track (45–50 Mins) Comprehensive
Includes Warm-Up (7m), Modeling (6m), Round 1 (12m), Round 2 (12m), and the Market Survey Worksheet (8m).
Express Variation (30 Mins) No Exit Ticket
100% verbal fluency focus: Warm-Up (4m), Round 1 (10m), Round 2 (10m), and Lightning Oral Share-Out (6m).
Essential Board Setup (Keep Visible Both Tracks)
Display All Lesson
• I like to buy [clothes / shoes / snacks].
• I usually buy [cheap clothes / on sale].
• I prefer [online / mall] because [it's fast].
• I don't like [trying on clothes / crowds].
• My favorite [thing to buy] is [shoes].
• I like shopping with [my sister / friends].
Core Instructional Procedures (Phases 1–3)
1 Warm-Up & Frame Choral Drill Standard: 7 min • Express: 4 min
Choral drill of frames. Focus on rhythm and natural contractions ("Yes, I do" / "No, I don't"). Contrast core shopping terms: cheap vs. expensive, try on vs. buy. In Express track, jump immediately into pair practice after 3 choral repetitions.
2 Protocol Rules & Fishbowl Demo Standard: 6 min • Express: 2 min
Demonstrate with one student: Student A asks continuously; Student B answers using complete frames; swap roles instantly when the chime rings. In Express track, skip full fishbowl and state rules directly: "A asks, chime, B asks, switch partners."
3 Rotation 1: Foundational Speed Sprints Standard: 12 min • Express: 10 min
Distribute Round 1 Speaking Cards. Run timed partner sprints: Express: 2 partner pairs × 5 min each (2.5 min Student A asks, 2.5 min Student B asks). Standard: 3 partner pairs × 4 min each. Emphasize eye contact and speed over perfection.
Shopping Talk Fluency Bundle • Teacher Guide (Page 1 of 2) Page 2: 30-Min Schedule, Rotation 2 & Coaching
Instructional Guide • Execution & Formats
30-Minute Variation & Fluency Coaching
Page 2 of 2
⚡
30-Minute Variation Class Plan (Pure Speaking • No Exit Ticket)
High-intensity spoken output without paperwork transitions. Maximize speaking reps!
Express Protocol
0:00 – 4:00 (4 min)
Rapid Warm-Up
Choral drill of 6 board frames. Review online vs mall, cheap vs expensive.
4:00 – 14:00 (10 min)
Round 1 Sprints
2 partners × 5 min. Focus on instant response and confidence.
14:00 – 24:00 (10 min)
Round 2 Challenge
2 partners × 5 min. Demand "Why?", comparisons, and full reasons.
24:00 – 30:00 (6 min)
Oral Spotlight
No Exit Ticket: 4–5 students share a partner's preference + delayed board correction.
4 Rotation 2: Challenge & Expansion Exchange Standard: 12 min • Express: 10 min
Distribute Round 2 Speaking Cards. Questions include comparisons ("Do you prefer the mall or online shopping?") and habits ("What do you never buy?"). In both tracks, push students to avoid single-word answers by asking "Why?".
5 Closing Synthesis: Standard vs. Express Standard: 8 min • Express: 6 min
In Standard Track: Students complete the written Market Survey Student Worksheet (interviewing 3 peers and writing 3 summary sentences).
In Express Track: Skip written forms entirely. Run a "Popcorn Spotlight": call on 4–5 students to report aloud using "My partner [Name] prefers... because...".
Fluency Coaching & Error Correction Protocol
❌ Never Interrupt Fluency Sprints:
Do not break student momentum to correct pronunciation or missed plurals during timed rotations.
✅ Delayed Group Correction:
Jot down 2–3 recurring slips on a clipboard. Address them anonymously on the board during the final 3 minutes.
Emerging / Scaffolding
Keep board sentence frames pointed out. Allow emerging speakers to point to prompt card options before speaking. Pair with supportive peers.
Advanced / Extension
Turn prompt cards face down; answer from memory. Enforce the "Two-Sentence Rule": every answer must include a reason with "because".
Shopping Talk Fluency Bundle • Teacher Guide (Page 2 of 2) Classroom-Ready Facilitation Guide
Partner Prompt Speaking Cards
Round 1
Speaking Cards • Foundational Speed Sprint
⏱️ 90 sec each • Student A asks → Student B answers • Swap!
A
Student A • Interviewer Card
Ask your partner each question clearly. Look up and make eye contact!
Role: Ask Questions
1 Do you like shopping?
2 What do you like to buy?
3 Do you like shopping for clothes?
4 What color do you like?
5 Do you like shoes?
6 Do you like shopping online?
7 Where do you like to shop?
8 Who do you like to shop with?
9 Do you like expensive clothes?
10 What do you usually buy?
💡 Fluency Tip: Keep up the pace! Do not translate into your home language. Finished early? Repeat from #1!
Cut along line for two partner cards
B
Student B • Responder Card
Answer your partner with complete sentences. Use these model frames:
Role: Full Answers
1 → Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
2 → I like to buy clothes / snacks.
3 → Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
4 → I like black / blue / red.
5 → Yes, I do. (I love sneakers!)
6 → Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
7 → I like to shop at the mall / store.
8 → I like to shop with my sister / friend.
9 → No, I don’t. I like cheap clothes.
10 → I usually buy clothes / hats.
🗣️ Challenge: Add one extra word or detail to every answer! When the bell rings → Switch roles!
Round 2
Speaking Cards • Fluency & Expansion Challenge
⏱️ 2 min each • Ask "Why?" • Compare options • Swap!
A
Student A • Deep Dive Prompter
Prompt your partner with these 10 deeper questions. Ask follow-ups!
Round 2 Prompts
1 What do you like to buy? Why?
2 Do you prefer the mall or online?
3 Do you prefer clothes or shoes?
4 What is your favorite thing to buy?
5 Do you shop alone or with friends?
6 Do you like buying things on sale?
Market Survey Student Worksheet
Speaking & Writing Activity
Market Survey Student Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Period:
Directions:
Interview three classmates using your prompt cards. Ask in English and take brief notes in the chart. When you finish your interviews, write complete sentences in Part 2 using the sentence frames on the board.
1 Classmate Interview Grid
Ask follow-up questions for details!
| Classmate Name | Usually Buys | Prefers Mall or Online? | Favorite Color / Item | Wants to Buy Next |
|---|
| Partner 1: | | | | |
| Partner 2: | | | | |
| Partner 3: | | | | |
2 Synthesize & Report (Use Target Sentence Frames)
Write complete sentences about your classmates' preferences based on your interviews.
1. Report on Partner 1's shopping habits & venue preference:
2. Report on Partner 2's favorites & who they shop with:
3. Report on what Partner 3 wants to buy next and why:
3 Personal Shopping Profile
I usually buy:
I prefer online / mall shopping because:
Shopping Talk Fluency Bundle • Student Worksheet Be ready to share one partner's preference with the whole class!
