Going to the Supermarket – Bilingual English and Spanish Listening Practice (A1–C2)

persona comprando en el supermercado con carrito
Vocabulary: supermarket · shopping cart · buy · food
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A1 | BEGINNER
Luis goes to the supermarket. He buys bread, milk, and apples. He also chooses tomatoes and carrots. He carries a bag to store everything. At the checkout, he pays with money. Then, he goes home happy because he has everything he needs for his meal.
A1 | PRINCIPIANTE
Luis va al supermercado. Compra pan, leche y manzanas. También elige tomates y zanahorias. Lleva una bolsa para guardar todo. En la caja, paga con dinero. Luego, regresa a casa contento porque tiene todo lo necesario para su comida.
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Going to the Supermarket

Vocabulary
  • supermarket — supermercado
  • bread — pan
  • milk — leche
  • apples — manzanas
  • tomatoes — tomates
  • carrots — zanahorias
  • bag — bolsa
  • checkout — caja
  • money — dinero
  • meal — comida
Complete the sentence
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buys Luis bread
Reading comprehension
  1. Where does Luis go?
  2. What fruit does he buy?
  3. What does he carry?
Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

  • Luis goes to the supermarket.
  • He buys bread and milk.
  • He pays with money.

Translate into English:

  • Luis compra manzanas y zanahorias.
  • Lleva una bolsa.
  • Vuelve a casa contento.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

A2 | ELEMENTARY
Luis visits the supermarket every week. He buys fresh fruits and vegetables for his family. Today, he chooses apples, carrots, and bread. He also checks the offers and compares prices. At the checkout, he pays with a card. Before leaving, he makes sure everything is in his reusable bag.
A2 | BÁSICO
Luis visita el supermercado cada semana. Compra frutas y verduras frescas para su familia. Hoy, elige manzanas, zanahorias y pan. También revisa las ofertas y compara precios. En la caja, paga con tarjeta. Antes de salir, se asegura de que todo esté en su bolsa reutilizable.
He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.
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Going to the Supermarket

Vocabulary
  • visit the supermarket — visitar el supermercado
  • every week — cada semana
  • fresh fruits — frutas frescas
  • fresh vegetables — verduras frescas
  • family — familia
  • check offers — revisar ofertas
  • compare prices — comparar precios
  • pay with a card — pagar con tarjeta
  • before leaving — antes de salir
  • reusable bag — bolsa reutilizable
Complete the sentence
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prices compares Luis
Reading comprehension
  1. Who does Luis buy food for?
  2. What does he check before buying?
  3. How does he pay?
Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

  • Luis visits the supermarket every week.
  • He checks the offers and compares prices.
  • He pays with a card.

Translate into English:

  • Luis compra frutas y verduras frescas.
  • Hoy elige manzanas, zanahorias y pan.
  • Antes de salir, se asegura de que todo está en su bolsa reutilizable.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B1 | INTERMEDIATE
Luis prefers to do his shopping early when the supermarket is less crowded. He walks through the aisles, looking for the items on his list. He selects whole-grain bread, fresh cheese, and seasonal vegetables. He also takes advantage of a discount on pasta. At the checkout, he pays with his contactless card. Before leaving, he checks the receipt to make sure everything is correct.
B1 | INTERMEDIO
Luis prefiere hacer la compra temprano, cuando el supermercado está menos concurrido. Camina por los pasillos, buscando los productos en su lista. Selecciona pan integral, queso fresco y verduras de temporada. También aprovecha una oferta en pasta. En la caja, paga con su tarjeta sin contacto. Antes de irse, revisa el ticket para asegurarse de que todo esté correcto.
He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.
🔊 AUDIO B1
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Going to the Supermarket

Vocabulary
  • early — temprano
  • less crowded — menos concurrido
  • walk through the aisles — caminar por los pasillos
  • items on his list — productos de su lista
  • whole-grain bread — pan integral
  • fresh cheese — queso fresco
  • seasonal vegetables — verduras de temporada
  • discount — descuento
  • contactless card — tarjeta sin contacto
  • receipt — ticket
Complete the sentence
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checks Luis receipt the
Reading comprehension
  1. Why does Luis prefer to shop early?
  2. What products does he select from his list?
  3. Why does he check the receipt before leaving?
Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

  • Luis walks through the aisles looking for the items on his list.
  • He takes advantage of a discount on pasta.
  • He pays with his contactless card.

Translate into English:

  • Luis prefiere hacer la compra temprano.
  • Selecciona pan integral, queso fresco y verduras de temporada.
  • Antes de irse, revisa el ticket.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B2 | UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
Luis plans his shopping in advance, making a list to avoid impulse purchases. Upon arriving at the supermarket, he compares prices and checks labels to choose quality products. He selects artisanal bread, aged cheese, and organic tomatoes. At the checkout, he uses his loyalty card to get a discount. As he walks towards the exit, he reflects on how marketing strategies influence consumer habits.
B2 | INTERMEDIO ALTO
Luis organiza su compra con antelación, haciendo una lista para evitar compras impulsivas. Al llegar al supermercado, compara precios y revisa etiquetas para elegir productos de calidad. Escoge pan artesanal, queso curado y tomates ecológicos. En la caja, usa su tarjeta de fidelidad para obtener un descuento. Mientras camina hacia la salida, reflexiona sobre cómo las estrategias de marketing influyen en los hábitos de consumo.
He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.
🔊 AUDIO B2
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Going to the Supermarket

Vocabulary
  • plan his shopping in advance — planificar su compra con antelación
  • make a list — hacer una lista
  • avoid impulse purchases — evitar compras impulsivas
  • compare prices — comparar precios
  • check labels — revisar etiquetas
  • quality products — productos de calidad
  • artisanal bread — pan artesanal
  • aged cheese — queso curado
  • loyalty card — tarjeta de fidelidad
  • consumer habits — hábitos de consumo
Complete the sentence
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Build the sentence

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prices compares Luis
Reading comprehension
  1. Why does Luis organise his shopping in advance?
  2. What products does he choose at the supermarket?
  3. What does he think about while walking towards the exit?
Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

  • Luis plans his shopping in advance.
  • He compares prices and checks labels.
  • He uses his loyalty card to get a discount.

Translate into English:

  • Luis organiza su compra con antelación.
  • Escoge pan artesanal, queso curado y tomates ecológicos.
  • Reflexiona sobre los hábitos de consumo.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C1 | ADVANCED
Luis takes a more mindful approach to grocery shopping. He carefully reads labels, looking for natural ingredients and avoiding unnecessary additives. At the bakery, he chooses a sourdough bread recommended by the baker. In the fruit section, he opts for seasonal products. While paying, he chats with the cashier about the impact of responsible consumption. As he leaves, he feels satisfied with having made more informed choices.
C1 | AVANZADO
Luis adopta un enfoque más consciente a la hora de hacer la compra. Lee cuidadosamente las etiquetas, buscando ingredientes naturales y evitando aditivos innecesarios. En la panadería, elige un pan de masa madre recomendado por el panadero. En la sección de frutas, opta por productos de temporada. Mientras paga, conversa con la cajera sobre el impacto del consumo responsable. Al salir, se siente satisfecho de haber tomado decisiones más informadas.
He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.
🔊 AUDIO C1
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Going to the Supermarket

Vocabulary
  • mindful approach — enfoque consciente
  • read labels — leer las etiquetas
  • natural ingredients — ingredientes naturales
  • unnecessary additives — aditivos innecesarios
  • bakery — panadería
  • sourdough bread — pan de masa madre
  • baker — panadero
  • fruit section — sección de frutas
  • responsible consumption — consumo responsable
  • informed choices — decisiones informadas
Complete the sentence
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reads Luis labels
Reading comprehension
  1. Why does Luis read labels carefully?
  2. What kind of bread does he choose at the bakery?
  3. Why does he feel satisfied when he leaves?
Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

  • Luis carefully reads labels.
  • He looks for natural ingredients and avoids unnecessary additives.
  • He chats with the cashier about responsible consumption.

Translate into English:

  • Luis adopta un enfoque más consciente.
  • Elige un pan de masa madre recomendado por el panadero.
  • Se siente satisfecho de haber tomado decisiones más informadas.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C2 | PROFICIENT
Luis approaches his shopping from a sustainability perspective. He considers the origin of products, prioritizing fair trade and locally produced items. He reflects on the environmental impact of packaging and chooses plastic-free alternatives. At the bakery, he discusses with the baker the benefits of slow fermentation in bread-making. As he leaves, he wonders how consumer habits can transform the global economy in the long run.
C2 | COMPETENTE
Luis analiza su compra desde una perspectiva sostenible. Considera el origen de los productos, priorizando aquellos de comercio justo y producción local. Reflexiona sobre el impacto medioambiental de los envases y opta por alternativas sin plástico. En la panadería, discute con el panadero sobre las ventajas de la fermentación lenta en la panificación. Al salir, se pregunta cómo los hábitos de consumo pueden transformar la economía global a largo plazo.
He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.
🔊 AUDIO C2
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Going to the Supermarket

Vocabulary
  • sustainability perspective — perspectiva sostenible
  • origin of products — origen de los productos
  • fair trade — comercio justo
  • locally produced items — productos de producción local
  • environmental impact — impacto medioambiental
  • packaging — envases
  • plastic-free alternatives — alternativas sin plástico
  • slow fermentation — fermentación lenta
  • bread-making — panificación
  • global economy — economía global
Complete the sentence
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packaging reflects on Luis
Reading comprehension
  1. Why does Luis consider the origin of products?
  2. What alternatives does he choose instead of plastic packaging?
  3. What does he think about as he leaves the supermarket?
Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

  • Luis approaches his shopping from a sustainability perspective.
  • He reflects on the environmental impact of packaging.
  • He wonders how consumer habits can transform the global economy.

Translate into English:

  • Luis considera el origen de los productos.
  • Opta por alternativas sin plástico.
  • Discute con el panadero sobre la fermentación lenta.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.