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Daily News Lesson Collection: Shopping 🛒
Black Friday — the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday — is when the Christmas shopping season traditionally begins in America. That means people go to physical and online stores to buy things for their loved ones …and for themselves!
Since this is a time of year when many people are spending money, we've collected 10 Daily News lessons all about shopping.
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Daily News is a free study tool for English learners — short news articles that introduce useful vocabulary along with discussion questions. Study them alone or with help from an Engoo tutor!
Daily News Lessons About Shopping
265-Year-Old Toy Shop Lists Top 100 Toys of All Time
Level 6: Intermediate
Much of the shopping done during the Christmas season is for children's toys — or perhaps it used to be that way before the popularity of digital devices for all ages!
This list is a fun look back at some of the hottest items that every kid wanted to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Were any of them also popular in your country?
Black Friday: The Story Behind the Sales
Level 6: Intermediate
As we mentioned in the introduction, Black Friday is when the holiday shopping season really gets started. And even if you don't live in America, you may still see Black Friday sales in your country.
But what's the origin of this special day? Read to find out!
With Eco-Labels, Shoppers Buy Sustainable Clothes
Level 7: Advanced
The things that we buy play a big part in our "environmental footprint," or our impact on the planet. Would your fashion purchases change if you knew how eco-friendly different clothing items were?
Tariff Fears: Americans Panic-Buy K-Beauty Products
Level 8: Advanced
"Tariff" was one of the most important words of 2025. When US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on goods from nations around the world, both businesses and individual citizens worried about how it would affect them.
In America, many fans of Korean beauty products decided to act fast. 💨
Out and About: US vs. UK Shopping Language
Level 5: Intermediate
What do you call places that sell groceries? What about medicine? And what's the name for the place where you park your car before you enter a store?
The answers to these questions depend on whether you're shopping in the US or the UK!
Milan Shopping Street Named World’s Most Exclusive
Level 7: Advanced
New York and Paris might be the first cities you think of when someone mentions luxury shopping. But there's a new spot on the top of the list — and it's not a good place to visit if you don't have much disposable income!
The Little Shop of Kindness: A Free Shop for Asylum Seekers
Level 8: Advanced
Unlike the Italian shops mentioned in the previous lesson, shoppers at a special store in New York City don't need money at all. But what does this shop sell, and how can it afford to stay in business if it doesn't make money? Read to find out!
How to Avoid Scams When Shopping Online
Level 6: Intermediate
Online shopping is convenient, but it does have some downsides. You need to be careful that what you buy is real while also protecting the sensitive information you share over the internet.
This lesson has some useful tips to help you stay safe when buying things online!
Addicted to Shopping: What is Oniomania?
Level 7: Advanced
Some addictions seem worse than others; for example, drug and alcohol addiction are often thought of as serious problems.
But if the addiction has a negative effect on one's life, any kind of addiction can be a big problem …and shopping addiction — or "oniomania" — is no different.
'No-Buy List'—A Money-Saving Trend for 2025
Level 5: Intermediate
It can be difficult to avoid making unnecessary purchases — especially if you're really tempted by something you want!
However, creating a "no-buy list" can help you to keep your spending under control. Check out this lesson for tips on how to make your own.
Wrap-up
This is only a small sample of the thousands of lessons you can find through Engoo's Daily News service. No matter what your interest is, there's a good chance we have a lesson on it!
So this holiday season, do a search for a topic you'd like to learn about and study it with an Engoo tutor!
