At the supermarket

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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