Here are some English phrases you will find useful when shopping at the supermarket.
Finding and asking for items
| could you tell me where the … is? |
| milk |
| bread counter |
| meat section |
| frozen food section |
| are you being served? |
| I'd like … |
| that piece of cheese |
| a slice of pizza |
| six slices of ham |
| some olives |
| how much would you like? |
| 300 grams |
| half a kilo |
| two pounds (1 pound is approximately 450 grams) |
At the checkout
| that's £32.47 |
| could I have a carrier bag, please? |
| could I have another carrier bag, please? |
| do you need any help packing? |
| do you have a loyalty card? |
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Things you might see
| Checkout |
| 8 items or less |
| Basket only |
| Cash only |
| Best before end |
| Use by |
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