Primark Opens Big New Store in New York

May 13, 2026, 17:46
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Introduction

The clothing company Primark opened a large store in New York. Famous people went to the opening to help the store become popular.

Main Body

The new store is very big and looks expensive. In the UK, people think Primark is a cheap store with many crowds. Now, Primark wants to look more fancy in the USA. Primark started in Dublin in 1969. In 2009, the BBC found children working in factories for the company. Primark said the suppliers lied to them. In 2021, the company started 'Primark Cares' to help the planet. People in New York like the new store. But people in the UK do not understand why famous people like a cheap store. The company has a different image in different countries.

Conclusion

Primark has a beautiful new store in New York. But the company still has problems with its cheap prices and the environment.

Learning

🛒 Describing Things (Opposites)

In this text, we see how to describe a shop using simple words. To reach A2, you need to know how to contrast ideas.

The Contrast List:

  • Cheap →\rightarrow Expensive
  • Small →\rightarrow Big / Large
  • Simple →\rightarrow Fancy

How to use them:

  1. The Fact: "Primark is a cheap store."
  2. The Change: "Now, Primark wants to look more fancy."

🕒 Time Markers

Look at how the story moves through time using years. This is the easiest way to organize your speaking:

  • 1969 →\rightarrow The start.
  • 2009 →\rightarrow A problem happened.
  • 2021 →\rightarrow A new plan started.

Tip: When you see a year, use the Past Tense (opened, started, found, lied).

Vocabulary Learning

expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The shoes were expensive, so I didn't buy them.
crowds (n.)
many people gathered together
Example:The crowds at the concert were very loud.
fancy (adj.)
stylish and expensive
Example:She wore a fancy dress to the party.
suppliers (n.)
people or companies that give goods
Example:The suppliers delivered the goods on time.
planet (n.)
a large body that orbits a star
Example:Earth is the only planet we know that supports life.
image (n.)
the way someone or something is seen or thought of
Example:He has a good image among his classmates.
countries (n.)
places with their own government
Example:Many countries joined the conference.
beautiful (adj.)
pleasing to look at
Example:The garden is very beautiful.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues
Example:We have many problems to solve.
environment (n.)
the surroundings or conditions in which something exists
Example:We must protect the environment.