The Mall

A mall is a large building or complex that contains many different stores, restaurants, and sometimes entertainment areas like movie theaters or arcades. In British English, the term “shopping centre” is more commonly used.

Examples: Real-Life Context

Here are some sentences using the word mall and related vocabulary:

1. Let’s meet at the mall after school.

2. I bought a new pair of shoes at the shoe store in the mall.

3. The food court was crowded, so we grabbed a smoothie and sat outside.

4. She works at a clothing boutique inside the mall.

5. I love going window shopping at the mall on weekends.

Practical Exercises

Vocabulary Match

Match the word with its meaning:

1. Food court

2. Store directory

3. Escalator

4. Sale

5. Window shopping

A. A moving staircase in the mall
B. Looking at things in stores without buying
C. An area with many restaurants
D. A list/map of stores in the mall
E. A time when items are sold at reduced prices

 Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

1. I took the __________ to the second floor.

2. The __________ shows that the bookstore is next to the electronics shop.

3. There’s a big __________ at the sportswear store this weekend!

4. We ate lunch in the __________ and then went to the cinema.

5. My friends and I love __________ on Saturdays — we don’t always buy, but it’s fun!

Speak It Out! (For practice or class use)

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

• What’s your favorite store at the mall and why?

• Do you usually go shopping alone or with friends?

• Describe a time you got a great deal or discount at a mall.

• What do you usually do at the mall besides shopping?

Before you go, answer this in the comments or your notebook:

“If you could open your own store in a mall, what would you sell and what would your store be called?”