There are many options for shopping in London, from the busy high street stores on Oxford Street to the bustling markets like Camden. John tells us what he likes best about shopping in the city.
Instructions for exercise
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cheer yourself up - to make yourself feel happier retail therapy - going shopping to feel better a bargain - something cheaper than you expect to pay, 'what a bargain!' high street shops - shops which you find in most towns in Britain department stores - big shops with different areas clothes, make-up, furniture etc trendy - fashionable up-to-the-minute - fashionable second-hand - not new canal - a man made river have a stroll - go for a slow leisurely walk
Language tips - grammar
Look how we use the following examples of too and not enough
I'm not rich enough. ...it gets too busy. ...it's not modern enough, and too expensive. If all that shopping is too tiring... Camden is not cultured enough. (not + adjective + enough) (too + adjective)
Look at the following examples
"Brrrrrr! It's -5º outside, far too cold to go out." "He's failed the exam 3 times, he's obviously too lazy or not clever enough!!" "Look - these jeans are £250, way too expensive for me!" "You can't walk down Oxford Street on a Saturday, it's just too busy."
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