Black Friday
Black Friday: Talking About Shopping and Deals💸
Every November, shoppers around the world gear up for one of the biggest sales events of the year — Black Friday. What started in the United States as a post-Thanksgiving shopping tradition has now become a global phenomenon, marking the unofficial start of the holiday season. From midnight store openings to online “doorbuster” deals, the day is known for both excitement and chaos — and for sparking debates about consumerism, marketing, and modern lifestyles.
We invite you to explore and discuss the story and meaning of Black Friday with your buddy. This file is not a full session plan — it’s an extra resource to inspire reflection on spending habits and cultural trends.
Inside, you’ll find two versions of the conversation prompt: a simple one and a more advanced one. Choose the level that fits your student and dive into the topic together!
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Useful vocabulary: 🔹to get a good deal – to buy something at a good price 🔹to purchase – to get something with money 🔹to check/compare prices – see which is cheaper 🔹worth the money – good value, good quality for the price 🔹to window shop – look at items without buying Useful sentence starters: I think the discounts are… I usually buy things… One time, I found a great deal on… I prefer to buy things when… I usually compare prices before I decide. The best thing I bought was… Discussion questions:
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Useful vocabulary: 🔹a rip-off - when something is considered too expensive 🔹a bargain - something good you buy for a low price 🔹 to cost a pretty penny / to cost an arm and a leg – expressions that mean something is very expensive 🔹to cost next-to-nothing – an expression that means very cheap, or very good value for money 🔹to dip into your savings – to take money from your savings to pay for something Discussion questions:
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