Supermarket Ads

This activity makes use of supermarket ads. The ads do not need to be in English, and they are usually plentiful and easy to find.

Preparation

Prepare questions with superlatives or comparatives to use in advance in order for the activity to flow, e.g., What item is the most expensive? What is the least expensive? Include prices/numbers that relate to the ads.

Procedure

1. Distribute the supermarket ads. 2. Go over vocabulary with students using some “locate” questions, e.g., point to the watermelon, point to the milk, etc. 3. Ask the questions created prior to the activity.

Variations

1. Put students in pairs and have them quiz one another on any of the language items. 2. Have students write some questions at their desks individually or in pairs. Have students/pairs ask their questions to the class.

When to Use It

• To review vocabulary • To practice: comparatives, superlatives, food vocabulary, numbers, and how to say prices

Level

Skills

Practice

Materials

Supermarket ads (one for each pair or one for each student)

Preparation Time

10 minutes to prepare questions

Activity Time

15+ minutes