English phrasebook
At the Phone Shop in English
Practise buying a SIM card in England. Say how much data you need, ask about calls, show your passport and pay.
Situation: A mobile phone shop in England. Your goal: Buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card with data.
The whole conversation, line by line
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Shop assistant
Hello, good afternoon. What can I do for you?
You
Hello. I need a SIM card with data for my phone. I'm visiting the UK.
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Shop assistant
We have pay-as-you-go SIM cards. How many gigabytes do you need?
You
With ten gigabytes I should have enough for two weeks.
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Shop assistant
Perfect. The ten-gigabyte SIM costs fifteen pounds and lasts thirty days.
You
That's fine. Can I also call my country with this SIM?
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Shop assistant
International calls aren't included, but you can use WhatsApp with the data.
You
I see, WhatsApp is enough. Could you put the SIM in my phone?
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Shop assistant
Of course. I need to see your passport to register the SIM.
You
Yes, here is my passport.
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Shop assistant
Thanks. It's activated. Would you like to pay by card or in cash?
You
By card, please. Could I have a receipt?
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Shop assistant
Here you are. Enjoy your stay in the UK!
You
Thank you very much. Goodbye!
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