English phrases to use when shopping

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?

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At a restaurant		At the supermarket

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?

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?

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