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Game 2 - Kmart Apartment Setup

Situation

You just moved into a new apartment in Australia and need to buy affordable home items from Kmart. You must ask questions, compare products, stay on budget, and solve shopping problems naturally.

Kmart Australia

What is Kmart?

Kmart is a very popular discount department store in Australia. People often shop there for affordable apartment and home setup items.

You can buy:

Kmart is NOT a full grocery supermarket like Coles, Woolworths or Aldi.

Shopping Vocabulary

Vocabulary Meaning Example
Homewares Items for decorating or using in a home "I need affordable homewares."
Bedding Items used on a bed "Where is the bedding section?"
Storage Crates Boxes used for organizing items "Do you sell storage crates?"
Small Appliance Small electrical machine "How much is this appliance?"
Warranty Store guarantee for a product "Does this come with warranty?"

Aussie Slang Translation Guide

Aussie Word English Meaning Example
G'day Hello "G'day mate."
mate friend/person "Thanks mate."
arvo afternoon "Can I collect it this arvo?"
doona duvet/blanket "Do you sell doonas?"
no worries no problem "No worries mate."
flat apartment "I just moved into a flat."

Shopping List

Item Your Situation You Need To Decide You Need To Ask Price ($) Challenge Hint
Kettle You live alone and only drink tea occasionally. You do not want a kettle that takes too much space.
  • Choose between compact or family-size kettle
  • Choose between cheaper or longer warranty
  • Decide if the matching toaster bundle is worth it
  • Ask for smaller kettle sizes
  • Ask about warranty
  • Ask which kettle boils faster
  • Ask how much the bundle costs
 The cheaper kettle actually has a longer warranty, but the expensive kettle boils faster.
Show Hint
“Do you have a smaller kettle?”

“Which one has better warranty?”

“How much is the bundle?”
Bed Linen You want your bedroom to look aesthetic, but your bed is queen size and the sale set is king size.
  • Choose between premium cotton or cheaper fabric
  • Choose between neutral or colorful bedding
  • Decide if fitted sheets are necessary
  • Ask for queen size availability
  • Ask what colors are available
  • Ask which material is softer
  • Ask if there is a cheaper option
 The cheaper bedding pills after washing, but the premium cotton set costs more.
Show Hint
“Do you have this in queen size?”

“Which material feels softer?”

“Do you have another color?”
Storage Crates You need storage for heavy kitchen items and clothes in a very small apartment.
  • Choose between cheap or stronger crates
  • Decide whether bundle deal is worth it
  • Choose whether you need lids
  • Ask about bundle prices
  • Ask which crate is stronger
  • Ask how much weight each crate can hold
  • Ask if lids cost extra
 The cheaper crates crack easily if overloaded, but the stronger crates cost more.
Show Hint
“Is there a deal if I buy three?”

“Which crate is stronger?”

“Do lids cost extra?”
Floor Rug Your apartment is small, but you still want the room to look cozy and stylish.
  • Choose between style or practicality
  • Choose between cheaper or stain-resistant rug
  • Decide if you need a rug grip mat
  • Ask for smaller rug sizes
  • Ask which rug is easier to clean
  • Ask whether it sheds fabric
  • Ask how much the rug grip costs
 The cheaper rug sheds fabric, but the stain-resistant rug costs extra.
Show Hint
“Do you have a smaller rug?”

“Which one is easier to clean?”

“Does this rug shed?”
Delivery / Pick Up You need your items today, but you do not own a car yet.
  • Choose between delivery or pickup
  • Decide whether express delivery is worth paying for
  • Choose whether to wait until this arvo
  • Ask how much delivery costs
  • Ask what click and collect means
  • Ask what time pickup is ready
  • Ask if large items qualify for delivery
 Free delivery only works over a certain amount and some large items are excluded.
Show Hint
“Can I pick it up this arvo?”

“How much is express delivery?”

“Does this item qualify for delivery?”
Total Budget Tracker $0 AUD

Budget: $120 AUD

You are within budget.

Secret Missions

  • Stay under your $120 budget.
  • Use at least 3 Aussie slang words naturally.
  • Ask for one discount or cheaper option.
  • Compare 2 products before deciding.
  • Ask a shop assistant to repeat one sentence slowly.

Your Goals

  1. Ask natural shopping questions confidently.
  2. Compare prices and products.
  3. Stay under budget.
  4. Practice asking follow-up questions.
  5. Use Aussie slang naturally during conversation.