English phrasebook
Clothes Shopping in English
Practise shopping for clothes in English. Find a jumper in your size, try it on and pay at the till.
Situation: A clothes shop. Goal: Buy a jumper that fits.
The whole conversation, line by line
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Shop assistant
Hello! Are you looking for anything in particular?
You
Yes, I'm looking for a jumper, please.
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Shop assistant
Of course. They're over here. What size are you?
You
I think I'm a medium.
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Shop assistant
Here's a nice blue one in a medium. Would you like to try it on?
You
Yes, please. Where are the fitting rooms?
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Shop assistant
They're at the back, on the left. How does it fit?
You
It's a bit too big. Do you have a small?
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Shop assistant
Let me check. Yes, here's a small. Would you like to try that one?
You
Yes, please. Oh, it's perfect. How much is it?
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Shop assistant
It's thirty-five pounds. We have a sale on, so it's twenty-eight pounds today.
You
That's great. I'll take it, please.
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Shop assistant
Wonderful. You can pay at the till over there. Would you like a bag?
You
Yes, please. Thank you for your help!
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