Here are some English phrases to help you when you go shopping, as well as some of the things you might see.
Opening times
| what times are you open? |
| we're open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday |
| we're open from 10am to 8pm, seven days a week |
| are you open on …? |
| Saturday |
| Sunday |
| what time do you close? |
| what time do you close today? |
| what time do you open tomorrow? |
Selecting goods
| can I help you? |
| I'm just browsing, thanks |
| how much is this? |
| how much are these? |
| how much does this cost? |
| how much is that … in the window? |
| lamp |
| that's cheap |
| that's good value |
| that's expensive |
| do you sell …? |
| stamps |
| do you have any …? |
| postcards |
| sorry, we don't sell them |
| sorry, we don't have any left |
| I'm looking for … |
| the shampoo |
| a birthday card |
| could you tell me where the … is? |
| washing up liquid |
| where can I find the …? |
| toothpaste |
| have you got anything cheaper? |
| it's not what I'm looking for |
| do you have this item in stock? |
| do you know anywhere else I could try? |
| does it come with a guarantee? |
| it comes with a one year guarantee |
| do you deliver? |
| I'll take it |
| I'll take this |
| anything else? |
| would you like anything else? |
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At a restaurant |
At the supermarket
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Making payment
| are you in the queue? |
| next, please! |
| do you take credit cards? |
| I'll pay in cash |
| I'll pay by card |
| could I have a receipt, please? |
| would you be able to gift wrap it for me? |
| would you like a bag? |
Returns and complaints
| I'd like to return this |
| I'd like to change this for a different size |
| it doesn't work |
| it doesn't fit |
| could I have a refund? |
| have you got the receipt? |
| could I speak to the manager? |
Things you might see
| Open |
| Closed |
| Open 24 hours a day |
| Special offer |
| Sale |
| Clearance sale |
| Closing down sale |
| Good value |
| Buy 1 get 1 free |
| Buy 1 get 1 half price |
| Reduced to clear |
| Half price |
| Out to lunch |
| Back in 15 minutes |
| Shoplifters will be prosecuted |
Using a credit card
| Enter your PIN |
| Please wait |
| Remove card |
| Signature |
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