B1 Level Wordlist - Money and Shopping

Here you will learn some English words about money and shopping, such as "afford", "change", "bargain", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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B1 Level Wordlist
to afford
to afford [verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies .
change
change [noun]

the money that is returned to us when we have paid more than the actual cost of something

Ex: The store clerk apologized for the inconvenience and promptly provided me with the correct change after realizing they had overcharged me for the item .
to charge
to charge [verb]

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

Ex: Restaurants in tourist areas often charge more for their meals .
coin
coin [noun]

a piece of metal, typically round and flat, used as money, issued by governments

Ex: Each country has its own unique designs on their coins , reflecting its culture and history .
currency
currency [noun]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

Ex: Using a stable currency is crucial for maintaining economic stability .
discount
discount [noun]

the amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something

Ex: With the discount applied , the final price was much more affordable .
inexpensive
inexpensive [adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She prefers to buy inexpensive cosmetics rather than splurging on high-end brands .
mall
mall [noun]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

Ex: They opened a gourmet food court in the center of the mall .
stall
stall [noun]

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

Ex: Street vendors filled the square , each running a different stall .
to return
to return [verb]

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

Ex: Jane received a duplicate gift and decided to return one of them to the department store for a refund .
buyer
buyer [noun]

a person who wants to buy something, usually an expensive item

Ex: Online buyers often leave reviews about their purchases .
seller
seller [noun]

a person or company that sells something

shopper
shopper [noun]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

Ex: The shopper browsed through the online catalog , adding items to their cart with each click of the mouse .
product
product [noun]

something that is created or grown for sale

Ex: Farmers in the region grow a variety of agricultural products , including fruits and vegetables .
goods
goods [noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late , causing a delay in restocking the shelves .
checkout
checkout [noun]

a place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy

Ex: As I reached the checkout , I realized I had forgotten to grab a carton of milk from the dairy section .
account
account [noun]

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

Ex: The company 's accountant meticulously balanced the accounts to ensure accuracy in financial records .
to owe
to owe [verb]

to have the responsibility of paying someone back a certain amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: We owe the bank a monthly mortgage payment for our home loan .
credit
credit [noun]

the ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred

Ex: Banks provide credit to borrowers who meet certain requirements .
debt
debt [noun]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

Ex: She felt a deep sense of debt to her mentor , who had guided her throughout her career .
to donate
to donate [verb]

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

Ex: Many people donate to food banks to help those facing hunger .
balance
balance [noun]

the sum of money that is left in a bank account

Ex: He checked his balance online to confirm that his paycheck had been deposited .
expense
expense [noun]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

Ex: Rent and utilities are among the most common monthly expenses for homeowners and renters alike .
value
value [noun]

the worth of something in money

Ex: The real estate agent emphasized the value of the property 's location in determining its market price .
sum
sum [noun]

a total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction

Ex: He withdrew a large sum from his savings account to purchase a car .
total
total [noun]

the complete amount or entirety of something

Ex: She checked the total before signing the receipt .
bargain
bargain [noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: Bargains like these are hard to come by in high-end stores .
tax
tax [noun]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

Ex:
possession
possession [noun]

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

Ex: The thief was caught red-handed with stolen possessions in his backpack .
saving
saving [noun]

an amount of money not spent

Ex: Growing your own vegetables can lead to a saving in grocery expenses during the harvest season .
production
production [noun]

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

Ex: Sustainable practices were implemented to make the production of goods more eco-friendly .
worth
worth [adjective]

equal to a specified amount of money, etc.

Ex: The vacation package is worth the price .
cut
cut [noun]

a reduction in something such as size, amount, etc.

Ex: The company announced a workforce cut , resulting in layoffs and job losses .
luxury
luxury [noun]

great pleasure and comfort afforded by expensive food, places, or clothes

Ex: The weekend retreat was a true luxury , with gourmet meals and spa treatments .
overpriced
overpriced [adjective]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

Ex: The hotel stay felt overpriced given its poor facilities .
penny
penny [noun]

a unit of currency or coin used in several countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or pound

Ex: I picked up a penny off the ground .
check
check [noun]

‌a printed form that we can write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things

Ex:
sale
sale [noun]

the act of selling something

Ex: The sale of the old car gave him enough money to buy a new bike .
B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships The Animal Kingdom Houses and Buildings Business and Workplace
Occupations Music Meat and Dairy Fruits and Nuts
Drinks Human Characteristics Adverbs and Prepositions Education
Money and Shopping Fashion Sports and Players Transportation
The Weather Appearance Time The Human Body
Games and Toys Computer Health and Sickness Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside Religion and Festivals Special Occasions War and Peace
Quantities and Containers Languages and Nationalities Romance Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life Hobbies The Environment and Energy Law and Politics
Farming Home Appliances and Furniture Media and Journalism Social Issues
Success and Failure Art Literature Internet and Websites
Fields of Study Ambition and Achievement Movie and Theater Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs Essential Adverbs Travel and Vacation Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs Common Verbs Essential Adjectives Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet Abstract Concepts