Currencies
"Types" of Stores
Idioms
Vocabulary
100

USA

Dollar

100

This store sells food and other basic items.

Grocery Store, Supermarket

100

What does it means to shop "on a shoe string budget?"

To shop with very little money.

100

What is the piece of paper you get after a purchase?

Receipt

200
France

Euro

200

This store is small usually owned by a local person or family.

Mom-and-Pop Store

200

What does a "penny pincher" do?

They try to save as much money as possible.

200

Where in the store do you go to try on clothes?

The fitting room

300

Sweden

Swedish Crown (or Krona)

300

This store sells tools and building supplies.

Hardware Store

300

What does it mean if something costs "an arm and a leg?"

It costs a lot of money.

300

What do we call the date on food after which we shouldn't eat it?

Expiration Date

400

India

Rupee

400

This store sells medicine and health-related items.

Pharmacy

400

What does it mean to be "strapped for cash?"

You don't have a lot of money.

400
These are worn with clothes to complete an outfit (for example, watches, rings, belts, other jewelry).

Accessories

500

Japan

Yen

500

This store specializes in a particular type of product, such as clothing or jewelry.

Boutique

500

What does it mean to "talk shop" with someone?

To talk about yours or someone else's work or job.

500

What do you call old clothes that are still stylish?

Vintage Clothes