
Online shopping
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Online Shopping" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. General Online Shopping Terms:
Online shopping: The act of purchasing goods or services over the internet.
E-commerce: Commercial transactions conducted electronically on the internet.
Website: A collection of webpages providing information or services.
Online retailer: A business that sells products or services through a website.
Shopping cart: A virtual basket where selected items are stored for purchase.
II. Online Shopping Process:
Browse: To look through items or products available on a website.
Add to cart: To select and add an item to the virtual shopping cart.
Checkout: The process of finalizing a purchase and providing payment information.
Payment: The act of transferring money for a product or service.
Delivery: The process of transporting the purchased items to the buyer.
III. Online Payment Methods:
Credit card: A plastic card used to make purchases with borrowed money.
Debit card: A card linked to a bank account, used to make electronic transactions.
PayPal: An online payment platform that allows secure transactions.
Digital wallet: A virtual storage for payment information on a smartphone or computer.
Bank transfer: A direct transfer of funds from one bank account to another.
IV. Online Shopping Features:
Reviews: Opinions or feedback left by customers about a product or service.
Wishlist: A personalized list of desired items for future purchase.
Tracking: The ability to monitor the shipping progress of a package.
Sale/discount: A reduced price or promotional offer on an item.
Return policy: The rules and procedures for returning purchased items.
V. Online Shopping Phrases:
Add to wishlist: To save an item to a personal list for future reference.
Proceed to checkout: To proceed to the payment process.
Place an order: To submit a request to purchase items.
Confirm purchase: To finalize and authorize the payment for the selected items.
Track my order: To check the status and location of a package.
VI. Online Shopping Platforms:
Online marketplace: A website or platform where multiple sellers offer their products.
Auction site: A website where users can bid on items for sale.
Mobile app: A downloadable application that allows online shopping on smartphones or tablets.
Virtual storefront: An online representation of a physical store's products and services.
Customer reviews: Feedback or opinions shared by customers about their shopping experiences.
VII. Online Shopping Security:
Secure payment: Ensuring that payment information is transmitted and stored safely.
Encryption: Converting sensitive data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access.
Privacy policy: A statement outlining how personal information is collected and used by the online retailer.
Secure connection: A protected and encrypted connection between the user's device and the online shopping website.
Fraud protection: Measures taken to prevent and detect fraudulent activities during online transactions.
Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.