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English for Migrants

Monday, 31 August, 2015

The Language of Shopping

When you see or hear advertisements, there are many common and strange words used to attract you to go out shopping. What do words such as hot deals, clearance sale and cashback via redemption actually mean? Why are verbs used as nouns in the language of shopping? This lesson lets you into the world of shopping and marketing especially at Christmas time.

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