Is It a Good Deal or Just More Stuff?

In this lesson, learners will explore a lighthearted conversation between a mom and dad, where they playfully argue about shopping habits. The dialogue includes phrases for complaining, defending one’s choices, and making playful comebacks. It helps learners practice everyday discussions and humor in English.

Mom: Hey honey, are you still at work?

Dad: Yeah, I have about 15 minutes left. Why?

Mom: My car won’t start! I think the battery is dead.

Dad: Oh no! Didn’t you have that jump-start battery with you?

Mom: Not today, unfortunately. I let my sister borrow it last week, and I forgot to take it back.

Dad: Ah, that’s bad timing. Did you try asking someone for help?

Mom: I did, but no one had jumper cables. I don’t want to ask strangers either.

Dad: Yeah, I get that. Where exactly are you?

Mom: I’m at Big W, near the supermarket entrance. I also have a cart full of groceries.

Dad: Alright, I’ll come straight there. Give me about 20 minutes.

Mom: Thanks, honey! Oh, and can you bring a shopping bag? I didn’t bring enough.

Dad: No problem. Do you need anything else?

Mom: Maybe a coffee? I’m cold from standing outside.

Dad: Coffee and a rescue mission? I should get a medal for this!

Mom: Haha, yes, my hero!

Dad: Alright, see you soon. Just wait inside so you don’t get too cold.

Mom: Will do! Thanks again, honey.

Vocabulary List

  • Pick up – To collect someone in a vehicle.
    Example: “Can you pick me up from the train station?”
  • Won’t start – When a car does not turn on.
    Example: “My car won’t start! I need a mechanic.”
  • Jump-start battery – A portable device used to restart a car battery.
    Example: “I always carry a jump-start battery just in case.”
  • Jumper cables – Cables used to connect two car batteries.
    Example: “Do you have jumper cables? My car won’t start.”
  • Cart full of groceries – A shopping cart filled with food and items.
    Example: “I have a cart full of groceries and need help carrying them.”
  • Rescue mission – A playful way to say helping someone in trouble.
    Example: “Picking you up in the rain? This is a real rescue mission!”

Grammar Tips:

  1. Using “Didn’t you…?” to Confirm Information
    • “Didn’t you have that jump-start battery with you?”
    • “Didn’t we buy one last month?”
    • This phrase checks if something is true or reminds someone of something.
  1. Future Plans with “I’ll”
    • “I’ll come straight there.” (Spontaneous decision.)
    • “I’ll be there in 20 minutes.” (A planned action in the near future.)
  1. Casual and Playful Language
    • “Coffee and a rescue mission? I should get a medal for this!”
    • Fun phrases like this make conversations sound more natural and lively.

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Story with Missing Words

Mom: Hey honey, are you still at ?
Dad: Yeah, I have about 15 minutes left. Why?
Mom: My car won’t start! I think the is dead.
Dad: Oh no! Didn’t you have that jump-start with you?
Mom: Not today, unfortunately. I let my borrow it last week, and I forgot to take it back.
Dad: Ah, that’s bad timing. Did you try asking someone for ?
Mom: I did, but no one had cables. I don’t want to ask strangers either.
Dad: Yeah, I get that. Where exactly are you?
Mom: I’m at Big W, near the entrance. I also have a cart full of groceries.
Dad: Alright, I’ll come straight there. Give me about minutes.
Mom: Thanks, honey! Oh, and can you bring a shopping ? I didn’t bring enough.
Dad: No problem. Do you need anything else?
Mom: Maybe a ? I’m cold from standing outside.
Dad: Coffee and a rescue mission? I should get a for this!
Mom: Haha, yes, my hero!
Dad: Alright, see you soon. Just wait inside so you don’t get too .
Mom: Will do! Thanks again, honey.

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