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 |