Part 1 Questions
- Do you like buying shoes? How often?
- Have you ever bought shoes online?
- Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
- How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Sample Response
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Honestly? I'm all about comfort these days. I mean, I used to care more about looking trendy when I was younger, but now... I'd rather be able to walk around Ho Chi Minh City without my feet killing me, you know? Though I do try to find shoes that look decent and are comfortable.
Essential Vocabulary
Shoe shopping habits
- shoe shopping - buying footwear
- retail therapy - shopping to feel better
- window shopping - looking without buying
- browse around - look at different options
- impulse purchase - buy without planning
- seasonal shopping - buy for specific weather
- replacing worn-out pairs - buying new ones when old break
- treat myself - buy something nice for yourself
- shoe fanatic - person who loves shoes
- practical shopper - buys only when needed
- bargain hunter - looks for good deals
- brand loyal - sticks to favorite brands
Online shopping experience
- try before you buy - test in person first
- sizing issues - problems with fit
- return policy - rules for sending back
- free shipping - no delivery cost
- customer reviews - other buyers' opinions
- virtual try-on - digital fitting tools
- delivery hassles - shipping problems
- authentic products - real, not fake
- discount codes - special price offers
- product photos - online pictures
- brick-and-mortar stores - physical shops
- online marketplace - digital shopping platform
Fashion vs comfort choices
- style over substance - appearance more important than function
- practical choice - sensible decision
- all-day comfort - comfortable for long periods
- arch support - foot structure help
- fashion statement - expressing style
- versatile footwear - works with many outfits
- trendy designs - current popular styles
- orthopedic shoes - medically designed for comfort
- break in period - time to get comfortable
- fashion victim - follows trends blindly
- happy medium - balance between both
- functional fashion - stylish and practical
Spending and budget
- budget-conscious - careful with money
- splurge on - spend a lot on something special
- cost-effective - good value for money
- investment pieces - expensive but long-lasting
- affordable range - reasonable price level
- break the bank - too expensive
- good value - worth the price
- designer prices - very expensive brands
- sale hunting - looking for discounts
- quality over quantity - fewer but better shoes
- penny-pinching - being very careful with money
- price point - cost level
Natural Spoken Phrases
- "I'm more of a..." describing preference
- "To be completely honest..." giving truthful opinion
- "It really depends on..." conditional preference
- "I've learned the hard way that..." from experience
- "I can't justify spending..." explaining budget limits
- "There's nothing worse than..." strong dislike
- "I'm guilty of..." admitting behavior
- "These days I tend to..." current habits
- "I've come to realize..." learned over time
- "It's all about finding the right balance..." compromise