Black Friday

Black Friday: Are the deals for real?

What do these expressions mean? Listen to the clip. As you listen, tick off the words from the list as you hear them. (The list is in order)

• misnomer

• inflated

• bargain

• run-up to

• supply and demand

• canny

• savvy

• get their hands on

• hit back

• kick-start

• small print 

• shop smart

• be lured into

Answer the questions.

1. What two misnomers does the journalist mention about Black Friday? 

2. What does the woman say about ‘the run-up to Christmas’ and what does she mean when she says “shopping for amateurs“?  

3. What was the main finding of the report carried out by Which? 

4. How have traders ‘hit back‘? 

5. Why are shoppers suspicious about Black Friday?