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See you at the market.

Saturday morning. A list in your pocket.

Nadia is heading to the market. Step into her story with a few lines of English, then find what she needs to bring home.

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Shopping at a small market
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Make yourself at home

Prepare quantities

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English / A148 words

Nadia's list for Saturday

Four apples for home.

One small loaf for lunch.

Two tomatoes for Ben.

Bring the blue shopping bag. Ben has a bag for the tomatoes. He is at home today. Nadia goes to the market alone. She puts the list in her coat pocket.

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Find the planned quantity of apples.

How many apples should Nadia buy?
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shopping bag

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English / A1

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The list is ready. Time to find the stalls.

Understand a list, ask for a quantity and find the right stall.

Shopping at a small market

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