English phrasebook
At the Supermarket in English
Practise shopping at a supermarket in English. Find what you need, answer the cashier and pay at the checkout.
Situation: A supermarket. Goal: Find what you need and pay at the checkout.
The whole conversation, line by line
Tap to hear a line. Shop assistant speaks first; the bold lines are what you can say. To see the lines in your own language, choose it in the language menu at the top.
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Shop assistant
Hello. Can I help you find anything?
You
Yes, please. I'm looking for olive oil and bread. Where are they?
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Shop assistant
The olive oil is in aisle four, and the bread is at the back, next to the bakery.
You
Thank you. Do you also have fresh fruit and vegetables?
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Shop assistant
Yes, the fruit and vegetables are at the entrance, on the right.
You
Great, thanks for your help.
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Shop assistant
Hello again. Do you have a loyalty card?
You
No, I don't. Do I need one?
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Shop assistant
No, you don't need one. Would you like a bag? It's ten pence.
You
Yes, one bag, please.
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Shop assistant
That's twenty-three pounds fifty. Will you pay by card or in cash?
You
By card, please.
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Shop assistant
Perfect. Here's your receipt. Have a nice day!
You
Thanks, you too. Goodbye!
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