Money & shopping — speaking questions
33 everyday questions about money & shopping, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A24
B19
Tell me about a gift you bought for someone that turned out to be money well spent.
How do you feel about lending money to friends or family?
Have you ever sold something secondhand, and how did it go?
Do you trust things that are advertised as 'free', or do you assume there's a catch?
What's the best thing you've ever bought secondhand?
If you won a lot of money tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd buy?
Is there something you bought that you really regret?
Can you remember the first time you had your own money to spend?
Do you think children should be given pocket money?
B211
Has an advert ever actually convinced you to buy something?
Are you comfortable haggling over a price, or do you just pay what's asked?
What's an impulse buy you actually don't regret at all?
What are the few things you genuinely believe are worth spending good money on?
Tell me about a time a shop assistant was really helpful, or really unhelpful.
Do you like to stock up and buy in bulk, or just buy things as you need them?
What's your approach to tipping — when do you do it and how much?
Would you ever queue for hours, or camp out, to buy something on launch day?
Do you think it's worth paying more for better quality?
If your wallet could talk, what would it say about you?
Describe a market or place where you love finding a bargain.
C16
Looking back, how did the way money was handled at home shape your own attitude to it?
Why do you think sales and discounts have such a strong pull on us?
If you could swap all the money you'll ever spend shopping for one perfect skill instead, would you?
Have your monthly subscriptions ever quietly crept up on you?
What do you make of 'buy now, pay later' options — handy or a trap?
Are you loyal to certain brands, or do you just go for whatever's cheapest?