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Welcome to Grocery Shopping in Australia!

Learn how to shop at an Australian supermarket. Practice real conversations, learn Aussie slang, and discover what everyday items cost โ€” all before your first real trip to the shops!

๐ŸŽฎ Start the Game Map Builder ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher Settings

๐Ÿ“š What You'll Learn

Everything you need for your first trip to an Australian supermarket

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Supermarket Map Builder

Ask for directions and drag each store section into the correct position on the map.

Student Mini-Game
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Map Teacher Key

Give location clues with left, right, opposite, between, and near the entrance.

Teacher Support
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Sort the Groceries

Drag each item into the correct supermarket section โ€” learn where to find everything in the store.

Drag & Drop Game
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Navigate a Supermarket

Learn the layout of Australian supermarkets โ€” where to find meat, produce, dairy, Asian foods, and household items.

Interactive Map
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Talk to Shop Staff

Practice real conversations โ€” ordering at the meat counter, asking for help, and going through checkout.

Dialogue Practice
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Understand Australian Money

Learn the coins and notes, read price tags, compare unit prices, and manage a shopping budget.

Budget Challenge
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Know Your Meat Cuts

As a future butcher, learn Australian names for meat cuts โ€” mince, rashers, scotch fillet, chops, and more.

Butcher Focus
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Aussie Slang & Culture

Understand "g'day", "no worries", "snags on the barbie", and other slang you'll hear every day.

Slang Quiz
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Use Self-Checkout

Step-by-step simulation of self-checkout machines โ€” scan items, look up produce, and pay by card.

Simulation

๐ŸŽฎ How the Game Works

Complete each phase to finish your shopping trip

1

Get Your List

Receive a shopping list and a budget. Your goal is to find everything on the list without going over budget.

2

Enter the Store

Choose which section to visit first. Navigate between meat, produce, pantry, dairy, household, and drinks.

3

Shop & Talk

Add items to your cart and practice conversations with store staff. Choose the best response in each dialogue.

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Checkout & Score

Pay for your items at regular checkout or try self-checkout. See your score, badges, and vocabulary learned!

๐Ÿช Australian Supermarkets

The three big supermarkets you'll find everywhere in Australia

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Woolworths
Called "Woolies" โ€” biggest chain
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Coles
Second biggest โ€” good specials
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Aldi
Budget-friendly โ€” great value
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Asian Grocers
Best for Asian ingredients

๐Ÿ’ต Australian Money

Coins and notes you'll use when shopping

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Tip: Most Australians pay by card (tap/contactless). But keep a \$1 or \$2 coin in your pocket โ€” you'll need it to unlock a shopping trolley!

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Aussie Words You'll Learn

Hover over each word to see the meaning

๐ŸŒ Cultural Tips

Things that might be different from what you're used to

๐Ÿฅฉ Butcher Focus

Since you'll be working as a meat butcher, here's some extra vocabulary

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At Work: As a butcher in Australia, you'll learn to break down carcasses, trim cuts, and serve customers at the counter. The vocabulary in this game will help you understand customer requests and read labels. You'll hear words like "mince", "rashers", "scotch fillet", and "chops" every day!

Ready to Start Shopping? ๐Ÿ›’

Jump into the game and practise buying groceries at an Australian supermarket. Choose your difficulty โ€” easy for a quick shop, or hard for a full first-week experience!

๐Ÿ“Š Difficulty Levels

Choose the right level for your student

๐ŸŸข Easy โ€” Quick Shop

Budget: \$50

Items: 6 essential items

Dialogues: Meat counter + Checkout

Best for beginners. Short and simple โ€” just buy a few items and practise basic checkout conversation.

๐ŸŸก Medium โ€” Weekly Groceries

Budget: \$80

Items: 23 items across all sections

Dialogues: Asking for help + Meat counter + Checkout

A realistic weekly shop. Practise navigating different sections and managing a budget.

๐Ÿ”ด Hard โ€” First Week in Australia

Budget: \$120

Items: 23+ items including household essentials

Dialogues: All dialogues + Self-checkout + Slang quiz

The full experience! Buy everything you need for your first week โ€” food, toiletries, cleaning products.