Tell me about how you do your food shopping for the week.

B Natural answer

For weekly shopping, I first check what I already have in the fridge and cupboards, so I don’t buy duplicates. Then I write a small list and go to one store instead of several. I usually buy fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, eggs, yogurt, and whatever I need for dinners. I also try to stick to a budget, because it’s easy to overspend if I’m not careful. If there’s time, I shop early in the morning when the store is quieter. That makes the whole trip faster and less stressful.

Key phrases in this answer

• check what I already have — look at your food supply before buying more“I check what I already have so I don’t buy the same thing twice.”
• buy fresh fruit and vegetables — shop for fresh produce“I try to buy fresh fruit and vegetables every week.”
• stick to a budget — keep spending within a planned limit“I stick to a budget by buying only what I wrote down.”
• make a quick list — write a short shopping list before going out“I always make a quick list before I leave for the store.”
• go to the supermarket — visit a large grocery store to buy food“We go to the supermarket every Saturday morning.”
• plan my meals ahead — decide meals before the week starts“I plan my meals ahead so the shopping is easier.”