Explore Jungle Jim’s international market with Ariannita, from produce, bakery, meat, and seafood to U.S. grocery aisles and imported foods. Learn practical shopping language for finding sections, comparing products, reading package sizes, and paying at checkout.

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Ariannita visits an international supermarket to teach vocabulary for navigating a large grocery store and choosing products. She begins with a shopping cart and describes store sections or departments, including produce, bakery, meat, seafood, canned food, cereal, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, and deli items. “Produce section” names the area for fresh fruit and vegetables, while “aisle” refers to a passage between shelves. She compares “shopping cart” with British English “trolley” and notes the informal word “veggies” for vegetables.

The shopping trip introduces ways to ask for, compare, and describe food. Ariannita names fresh garlic, peppers, unfamiliar fruits, tropical fruit, cuts of beef, ground beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. She explains terms such as “bone-in,” “pre-made patties,” and “per pound,” and shows how a store may display package sizes and unit prices. Other phrases include “grab a package of,” “take a look,” “start off with,” and “before moving on.” These expressions can help a shopper say what they are looking for, compare products, and describe a choice.

Later, Ariannita looks at canned goods, drinks, milk, frozen products, deli items, and foods from different regions. “Party size” describes a larger package marketed for sharing; it does not specify an exact amount. She also visits sections with hard seltzer and wine, then compares products from Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The items and brands shown reflect one store’s selection, not every international supermarket. Alcohol rules, product availability, and food names vary by country and local law.

The checkout scene includes the conveyor belt and completes the shopping sequence. Learners can use the lesson to role-play a grocery visit: find a department, ask where an item is, compare size or price, and pay. Food preferences, package units, and store layouts vary, so asking a worker for clarification is often the clearest option. Learners can also practise describing an unfamiliar product without assuming that a label or department name will be identical in every store.

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Ariannita la GringaAmerican English23:45

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Introducing the international market

Hola, soy Ariannita! and welcome back to my YouTube channel! If you don't know anything about me, I am an English teacher. And as you can see behind me, and from the title of this video, we are at a grocery store—but not just any grocery store. We are at an international supermarket and I'm so excited to show you guys what's inside because this isn't any type of grocery store this is an American Supermarket where they have American goods and they also have international goods from all over the world. There are two jungle gyms in the city of Cincinnati and this

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come along with me

Introducing the international market · expression

Join the speaker while they go somewhere or do something.

Tone and use: Warm, informal invitation often used in vlogs and conversation. Invite someone to follow along with an activity or trip.

May not fit: For a simple direction, say follow me.

Example“Come along with me while I explore the market.”

take advantage of my time

Choosing a cart and planning the shopping trip · expression

Use the time available in a useful or efficient way.

Tone and use: Neutral and common; it can also mean exploit an opportunity. Explain why you are doing several things during a trip or visit.

May not fit: If you mean treat someone unfairly, specify who is being taken advantage of.

Example“We took advantage of our layover to explore the city.”

shopping cart

Choosing a cart and planning the shopping trip · cultural reference

A wheeled basket used to carry groceries around a store; called a trolley in British English.

Tone and use: Everyday U.S. store vocabulary. Shop for a larger number of items.

May not fit: Use a basket for a small number of items or a hand-carried basket.

Example“I grabbed a shopping cart before heading down the aisles.”

section or department

Finding store sections and departments · expression

An area of a store devoted to a particular kind of product.

Tone and use: Both terms are common; department can sound slightly more formal or large-store oriented. Ask where a type of product is located.

May not fit: If asking for a narrow shelf location, ask which aisle instead.

Example“Which section or department has the baking supplies?”

produce section

Finding store sections and departments · cultural reference

The part of a grocery store where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold.

Tone and use: Common U.S. grocery term; produce means fresh fruits and vegetables here. Ask for or describe the fresh fruit-and-vegetable area.

May not fit: Produce can also mean make or create as a verb; context distinguishes the meanings.

Example“The produce section is near the store entrance.”

veggies

Finding store sections and departments · expression

An informal, shorter word for vegetables.

Tone and use: Friendly and casual; vegetables is more neutral and formal. Talk casually about vegetables or food preferences.

May not fit: Use vegetables in formal writing or when precision is important.

Example“We bought fresh veggies for dinner.”

take a look

Exploring the themed market and finding the restroom · expression

Look at something, often to inspect or learn more about it.

Tone and use: Common and conversational. Suggest examining a place or item.

May not fit: If you mean a quick glance, say have a quick look.

Example“Let’s take a look at the ingredients before buying it.”

a variety of

Introducing the produce section · collocation

Several different kinds or examples of something.

Tone and use: Neutral and useful in descriptions and comparisons. Emphasize that a store or collection offers multiple options.

May not fit: For an exact number, state how many kinds there are.

Example“The market carries a variety of international snacks.”

start off with

Introducing the produce section · phrasal verb

Begin with a particular first item or action.

Tone and use: Common and conversational. Describe the first step or item in a sequence.

May not fit: In formal directions, begin with may be more concise.

Example“Let’s start off with the easiest question.”

fresh garlic

Naming vegetables and describing produce · expression

Whole garlic that has not been processed or preserved in a jar.

Tone and use: Everyday cooking and grocery vocabulary. Distinguish whole produce from prepared garlic.

May not fit: If it is peeled, chopped, or packaged, describe that form specifically.

Example“Fresh garlic adds a stronger flavor to the sauce.”

spicy peppers

Recognizing peppers and playing a produce quiz · expression

Peppers with a hot or pungent flavor caused by capsaicin.

Tone and use: Neutral food-description language. Describe peppers that taste hot rather than sweet.

May not fit: Heat varies by pepper and individual sensitivity; ask which kind if unsure.

Example“I use spicy peppers to add heat to the salsa.”

gotta be honest

Talking about unfamiliar fruits and vegetables · expression

A discourse marker signaling a candid or frank opinion; gotta is an informal pronunciation and spelling of got to.

Tone and use: Casual, direct, and conversational. Introduce a personal reaction or admission in informal speech.

May not fit: In formal writing, use I have to be honest or To be honest.

Example“I’ve gotta be honest, I didn’t recognize that fruit.”

eat it raw

Talking about unfamiliar fruits and vegetables · expression

Eat food without cooking it.

Tone and use: Neutral food preparation language. Ask whether an ingredient can be eaten uncooked.

May not fit: Check food-safety guidance; some foods should be cooked.

Example“Can you eat this vegetable raw, or should it be cooked?”

before moving on

Choosing bakery items, treats, and meat · expression

Before proceeding to the next activity, topic, or place.

Tone and use: Natural signposting language. Mark a transition in instructions or a sequence.

May not fit: If the next step is urgent, state it directly.

Example“Before moving on, check that you have all the ingredients.”

grab a package of

Choosing bakery items, treats, and meat · expression

Pick up or choose one packaged unit of a product; grab is informal here.

Tone and use: Casual shopping language. Describe quickly selecting a packaged item.

May not fit: In formal instructions, choose or take a package of is more neutral.

Example“I’ll grab a package of tortillas for dinner.”

bone-in

Comparing cuts and prices of beef · expression

Describes a cut of meat that still contains the bone.

Tone and use: Standard meat-counter and menu vocabulary. Distinguish a cut with a bone from a boneless cut.

May not fit: Check the package or menu because bone-in and boneless cuts cook differently.

Example“Bone-in chicken thighs often stay juicy when roasted.”

ground beef

Comparing cuts and prices of beef · cultural reference

Beef minced or ground into small pieces; called mince or minced beef in British English.

Tone and use: Common U.S. grocery and recipe term. Buy beef for burgers, tacos, or sauces.

May not fit: Specify the fat percentage if a recipe requires a particular type.

Example“I need a pound of ground beef for the burgers.”

pre-made patties

Choosing ground beef and chicken · expression

Burger portions shaped in advance and ready to cook.

Tone and use: Everyday grocery and grilling language; premade is also written as one word. Choose a shortcut instead of shaping ground meat yourself.

May not fit: Check ingredients and size if you need to meet a recipe or dietary requirement.

Example“We bought pre-made patties for the barbecue.”

per pound

Browsing pork and seafood · expression

For each pound of weight; a common U.S. way to state a unit price.

Tone and use: Standard grocery and market pricing language. Compare or ask about prices for meat, seafood, or produce sold by weight.

May not fit: Check the final weight and local units before estimating the total.

Example“The cherries are $4.50 per pound.”

in an aisle

Finding American grocery aisles and package sizes · expression

Located in a passage between rows of shelves in a store.

Tone and use: Everyday U.S. shopping directions. Describe where a product can be found.

May not fit: A store section may be an open area rather than a numbered aisle.

Example“The rice is in an aisle near the canned beans.”

party size

Finding American grocery aisles and package sizes · cultural reference

A package marketed as larger and suitable for sharing with a group.

Tone and use: Common U.S. snack packaging label; it is not a precise serving quantity. Describe a large snack package intended for several people.

May not fit: Check the net weight and servings rather than assuming the label guarantees a particular amount.

Example“We brought a party-size bag of chips to the game.”

last longer

Checking canned food and cereal · expression

Remain usable, fresh, or in good condition for more time.

Tone and use: Common comparison phrase for food, products, and durability. Compare how long different foods or items keep.

May not fit: For food safety, follow storage guidance and product labels rather than relying only on appearance.

Example“Canned beans usually last longer than fresh beans.”

can opener

Checking canned food and cereal · expression

A tool used to cut open a metal food can.

Tone and use: Standard household and kitchen vocabulary. Ask for or describe the tool needed to open canned goods.

May not fit: Some cans have pull tabs and do not need a separate opener.

Example“Do you know where the can opener is?”

heat it up

Checking canned food and cereal · phrasal verb

Make food or a drink warmer, often by using an appliance.

Tone and use: Everyday kitchen language. Talk about reheating prepared food.

May not fit: For safety or precise instructions, specify the method and follow package directions.

Example“I’ll heat up the soup before we eat.”

across from

Comparing beverages and bottle sizes · expression

On the opposite side of a space from something.

Tone and use: Common way to give directions or describe locations. Explain where one store item or place is located in relation to another.

May not fit: Use next to if the items are beside each other rather than opposite.

Example“The dairy section is across from the frozen foods.”

full of electrolytes

Choosing water and sports drinks · expression

Containing electrolytes, minerals that help regulate fluid balance and other body functions.

Tone and use: Common sports-drink and nutrition language; full of is an informal quantity description. Describe why people choose certain sports drinks.

May not fit: Do not assume a sports drink is necessary for ordinary hydration or appropriate for everyone.

Example“The label says the drink contains electrolytes.”

whole milk

Talking about soda and dairy products · cultural reference

Milk with its naturally occurring fat content largely retained; U.S. milk is commonly labeled by fat percentage.

Tone and use: Standard U.S. grocery term; labels and standards differ across countries. Choose milk by fat content at a U.S. store.

May not fit: Check the nutrition label if a precise fat level matters.

Example“The recipe calls for whole milk.”

hard seltzer

Learning about hard seltzer and non-alcoholic drinks · cultural reference

An alcoholic carbonated drink, often flavored and made with fermented sugar or malt.

Tone and use: Common U.S. beverage category; ingredients vary by product. Identify this type of canned alcoholic drink.

May not fit: Check the label for alcohol content and ingredients; it is not the same as ordinary sparkling water.

Example“She brought a fruit-flavored hard seltzer to the cookout.”

non-alcoholic beverages

Learning about hard seltzer and non-alcoholic drinks · expression

Drinks that contain no alcohol or only a legally defined trace amount, depending on local labeling rules.

Tone and use: Neutral and clear menu or retail wording. Ask for drinks without alcohol.

May not fit: For strict avoidance, check the product label because definitions can vary.

Example“The menu includes several non-alcoholic beverages.”

boxed wine

Exploring wine and the international section · cultural reference

Wine sold in a box with an inner bag and a tap, rather than a glass bottle.

Tone and use: Common retail format; quality and price vary. Talk about wine packaged for easy pouring or serving a group.

May not fit: Do not assume all boxed wine is low quality or suitable for aging.

Example“They served boxed wine at the picnic.”

imported from

Finding foods from Latin America · expression

Brought into a country from another country for sale or use.

Tone and use: Neutral product-origin language. Ask or explain where a product comes from.

May not fit: A product can be locally made with imported ingredients; check the label for the exact origin.

Example“The coffee beans are imported from Colombia.”

rounding up to

Exploring European and Asian products · expression

Increasing a number to the next convenient whole number or value.

Tone and use: Common when estimating prices or totals. Give an approximate rounded price.

May not fit: For a payment or receipt, use the exact amount rather than an estimate.

Example“The total is $9.80, which rounds up to $10.”

conveyor belt

Checking out and wrapping up the shopping trip · expression

A moving belt that carries items from one place to another; at checkout, it carries groceries to the cashier.

Tone and use: Standard checkout and machinery vocabulary. Describe where to place groceries at a staffed register.

May not fit: At self-checkout, you usually scan items yourself rather than placing them on a belt.

Example“Put the groceries on the conveyor belt, please.”

scan each item