LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSI’M LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL
Jul. 6, 2026
Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Shopping; Business Travel; Travel and Leisure; People and Places; Fashion; Speaking; Vocabulary Lesson; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 07/06/2026
In this lesson, students will listen to different conversations in shopping contexts and check their understanding. They will look at vocabulary and functional language from the dialogues, as well as a relevant aspect of pronunciation. They will then use this language to perform roleplays and discuss questions in the context of stores. (by Edward Alden)
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in British English.
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS
AUDIO 1 (TASK 2)
DIALOGUE 1
Speaker 1: Morning, how can I help?
Speaker 2: Hi there! I want something small, but meaningful.
Speaker 1: Have you considered these hand-painted tiles? They come in different designs and show iconic city landmarks.
Speaker 2: Oh, they’re beautiful. My mom would love one of these.
Speaker 1: It’s perfect as a gift for someone who appreciates local art.
Speaker 2: I guess you’re right! Can I have two of them, please?
DIALOGUE 2
Speaker 3: Hey, can you help me? I’m looking for something for my parents.
Speaker 4: Sure! hmm, let me see... this one might be perfect for them — it’s a locally produced fig jam. It comes in a handmade jar and with a little booklet about the farm where it’s made.
Speaker 3: That sounds great, but my dad doesn’t really like sweet things. Do you have anything savory?
Speaker 4: Another good option would be this set of local spices — they're great for cooking Mediterranean dishes at home.
Speaker 3: I’ll tell you what, I’ll get the fig jam for my mom and the spices for dad, thank you.
DIALOGUE 3
Speaker 1: I was thinking of getting something for my sister. One of these scarves will do… but I’m not sure which one.
Speaker 2: If you’re looking for something unique, we have these scarves with natural colors. It’s made of organic cotton, so it’s very light and soft.
Speaker 1: That’s exactly what I was looking for! How much is it?
Speaker 2: It’s $65 — they’re all handmade by a local cooperative.
Speaker 1: Oh, that’s a bit more than I wanted to spend, to be honest. I’ll take a look around to see if I find anything a bit cheaper, thanks.
DIALOGUE 4
Speaker 3: Do you have souvenirs that aren’t too big? I don't have much space left in my bag!
Speaker 4: Most tourists go for our mini photo books — they’re great for sharing memories without taking up much space.
Speaker 3: That sounds like a good idea. What’s included in the photo book?
Speaker 4: It comes with 30 high-quality images of the city’s main landmarks, a short description for each, and a fold-out map at the end. It also has space for you to write your own notes.
Speaker 3: Oh, nice! And is it in English?
Speaker 4: Yes, it comes in six languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Japanese.
Speaker 3: I’ll take it!
DIALOGUE 5
Speaker 1: Good afternoon! Welcome to our gallery.
Speaker 2: Oh, thank you. It’s a lovely place. I love these paintings. I wish I could get one, but it’s too big to carry.
Speaker 1: They are very beautiful indeed! If you prefer something more portable, there’s also a postcard set. They come in different sizes, and the prints are very detailed.
Speaker 2: Oh, perfect. I’ll take the set!
Speaker 1: Great choice. It comes with six different views of the city — two landscapes, two market scenes, and two night views. They’re ideal for framing or sending to friends.
Speaker 2: That sounds great. Is the artist local?
Speaker 1: Yes! She’s based just outside the city.
DIALOGUE 6
Speaker 3: I’d like to bring something nice for my partner.
Speaker 4: Sure, it depends on your budget — there’s the handcrafted leather wallet, or another good option would be this smaller cardholder. It’s ideal for everyday use and very durable.
Speaker 3: I’ll take a closer look at both, thanks. Hmm… the wallet looks really elegant, but it might be too much for my partner, he doesn’t carry many things.
Speaker 4: In that case, have you considered this slim design? It’s perfect as a practical and stylish gift.
Speaker 3: That sounds great. Do you have it in other colors?
Speaker 4: It comes in black, brown, and a deep navy blue — the navy blue’s quite popular.
Speaker 3: I like the color, but I’m not sure… I think I’ll take some time to think about it and maybe come back later.
AUDIO 2 (TASK 3)
Tourist: Hi! I’d love to get something special for my sister. She loves anything handmade.
Store assistant: Of course! If you’re looking for something special, we have these hand-painted ceramic bowls. It’s made of traditional clay from the north of Portugal, and each one is slightly different.
Tourist: Oh, they’re beautiful! Are there other options too?
Store assistant: Yes, there’s also these silk scarves designed by local artists. Each pattern is inspired by different parts of the city. They come in different shades — we’ve got pastels, bold prints, and even some limited-edition ones.
Tourist: I see… and what do people usually buy from here?
Store assistant: Most tourists go for the illustrated city journals. It’s ideal for travelers as a travel diary.
Tourist: I like the idea of the bowl. Is it gift-ready?
Store assistant: Absolutely. It’s perfect as a decorative piece, and it comes with a small card explaining the history of the design.
Tourist: That’s nice. How much is it?
Store assistant: Well, it depends on your budget – there’s the smaller version for €12, or the full-size bowl for €25.
Tourist: Hmmm, I might go with the bigger one. Thanks.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/im-looking-for-something-special. Accessed on July 6, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.
Speaker 2: Oh, perfect. I’ll take the set!
Speaker 1: Great choice. It comes with six different views of the city — two landscapes, two market scenes, and two night views. They’re ideal for framing or sending to friends.
Speaker 2: That sounds great. Is the artist local?
Speaker 1: Yes! She’s based just outside the city.
DIALOGUE 6
Speaker 3: I’d like to bring something nice for my partner.
Speaker 4: Sure, it depends on your budget — there’s the handcrafted leather wallet, or another good option would be this smaller cardholder. It’s ideal for everyday use and very durable.
Speaker 3: I’ll take a closer look at both, thanks. Hmm… the wallet looks really elegant, but it might be too much for my partner, he doesn’t carry many things.
Speaker 4: In that case, have you considered this slim design? It’s perfect as a practical and stylish gift.
Speaker 3: That sounds great. Do you have it in other colors?
Speaker 4: It comes in black, brown, and a deep navy blue — the navy blue’s quite popular.
Speaker 3: I like the color, but I’m not sure… I think I’ll take some time to think about it and maybe come back later.
AUDIO 2 (TASK 3)
Tourist: Hi! I’d love to get something special for my sister. She loves anything handmade.
Store assistant: Of course! If you’re looking for something special, we have these hand-painted ceramic bowls. It’s made of traditional clay from the north of Portugal, and each one is slightly different.
Tourist: Oh, they’re beautiful! Are there other options too?
Store assistant: Yes, there’s also these silk scarves designed by local artists. Each pattern is inspired by different parts of the city. They come in different shades — we’ve got pastels, bold prints, and even some limited-edition ones.
Tourist: I see… and what do people usually buy from here?
Store assistant: Most tourists go for the illustrated city journals. It’s ideal for travelers as a travel diary.
Tourist: I like the idea of the bowl. Is it gift-ready?
Store assistant: Absolutely. It’s perfect as a decorative piece, and it comes with a small card explaining the history of the design.
Tourist: That’s nice. How much is it?
Store assistant: Well, it depends on your budget – there’s the smaller version for €12, or the full-size bowl for €25.
Tourist: Hmmm, I might go with the bigger one. Thanks.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/im-looking-for-something-special. Accessed on July 6, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.
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