🍀 As a Northern Irish English coach living in France, I'm often reminded that learning a language is about much more than knowing the vocabulary.
This week, I was shopping in a DIY store. I knew exactly what I wanted to buy—but I still needed to ask the right questions to compare products and make the best choice.
It reminded me that the same skill is useful when you're travelling in Ireland or Northern Ireland, or even when you're searching English-language websites.
Whether you're shopping for clothes, gifts, local crafts, food products or simply looking for inspiration, asking the right questions helps you make confident decisions.
There's another benefit too…
Searching in English often gives you access to a much wider range of products, brands and ideas than you might find through a search in French alone.
đź“Ś I've created a practical guide with useful questions you can save and use whenever you're shopping in English—whether you're travelling or browsing online.