# The Language of Commerce: From Supermarkets to Online Shopping

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Podcast: [Slow English Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-english-podcast-7422067)
Published: 2026-06-26T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Do you love spending your weekends at the mall, browsing online stores, or hunting for the best bargains? In this massive, incredibly detailed masterclass, your host Benjamin takes you through the complete world of shopping and retail vocabulary in English. We are exploring the exact words, phrasal verbs, and expressions you need to confidently buy anything, anywhere. In this episode, you will learn: Types of Stores and Retail Geography: The specific vocabulary for shopping malls, department stores, boutiques, thrift shops, and flea markets. The Shopping Experience: Essential words for browsing, finding your size, using the fitting room, and describing how clothes fit your body. Checkout and Customer Service: How to navigate the cash register, understand payment methods, handle receipts, and politely ask for a refund or an exchange. E-Commerce and Bargains: The modern vocabulary of online shopping, digital carts, tracking numbers, and how to talk about discounts, sales, and clearance items. Shopping Idioms: Real-world expressions like "shop till you drop," "retail therapy," "cost an arm and a leg," "buyer's remorse," and "a steal." Don't forget to follow Speak Up English on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new lesson. Keep practicing your English every single day, enjoy your next shopping trip, and be proud of your progress! (Production Note: The host's voice in this episode has been generated using artificial intelligence.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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