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At the Bakery in English

Practise buying bread and pastries in an English bakery. Choose your bread, add some croissants and pay in cash.

Situation: A bakery in Bristol. Your goal: Buy bread and croissants and pay.

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  1. Baker

    Good morning! What can I get you?

    You

    Good morning. I'd like a loaf of bread, please.

  2. Baker

    Very good. Do you want the wholemeal or the white bread?

    You

    The wholemeal, please.

  3. Baker

    Here you are. Anything else? The croissants are freshly made.

    You

    Yes, two croissants too, please.

  4. Baker

    Perfect. Do you want it to take away or to eat here?

    You

    To take away, please.

  5. Baker

    That's three pounds eighty.

    You

    Here you are. Can I pay by card?

  6. Baker

    Sorry, at the bakery we only accept cash.

    You

    No problem. Here's five pounds.

  7. Baker

    Thank you. Your change: one pound twenty. Enjoy!

    You

    Thank you very much. See you tomorrow!

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