Shopping

A.

Talking about Shopping

• Where do you do your shopping?
• Usually start at the Central Department Store.
• What do you think of their selection?
• They have a good selection, and their prices are low, too.
• They’re having a big sale at the Greenfield shopping Center.
• Anything in particular on sale?
• Well, they advertised linens and house furnishings.
• I suppose there’ll be crowds of people in the store.
• I spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
• How did you make out?
• Well, I found an excellent raincoat, and I bought some shoe.
• That reminds me that I have to go shopping soon.
• Where did you buy your coat?
• I bought it at the Fifth Avenue Store-but a long time ago.
• About how much did it cost?
• At the moment, I’ve forgotten how much it cost.
• Why did you choose the green one?
• To tell the truth, I really didn’t have much choice in my size.
• Excuse my asking. But how much did you pay for it?
• It was on sale, and I paid only forty-five dollars.

B.

Asking about Prices

• How much does this pen cost?
• I beg your pardon.
• How much is this pen?
• Its four dollars and fifty cents.
• How much is this leather billfold?
• It’s five twenty-five.
• Does that include tax?
• It’s five forty-four including tax.
• This briefcase costs five fifty.
• That’s fine. I’ll take it.
• Will there be anything else?
• I don’t believe so, thank you.
• Are office supplies on sale too?
• Let’s see. That’ll be twenty-one fifty.

C.

Buying things

• How much is that?
• How much does that sell for?
• How much are these oranges?
• Give me a kilo of apples.
• Pick out big ones, please.
• Excuse me. I’d like a shirt for myself.
• A packet of cigarettes, please.
• I’d like to buy 3 kilos of apples.
• They must have no spoiled spots in them.
• I’d like to see some belts, please.
• Let me see what you have in handkerchiefs.
• Give me a tube of toothpaste.
• I don’t suppose you have anything cheaper?
• Can I have a 10-rupee postal order please?
• Which of these do you think are better?
• I’m looking for a radio.
• I think I will take this one.
• Have you got a bigger size?
• What’s the price of this washing machine?
• Well, I’ll take half a dozen of those, please.
• Oh, it’s more expensive, is it?
• Have you got a different style?
• These are small.
• Have you any that are slightly larger?
• Let me see some pens, please.

D.

Getting help in Stores

• Do you need any assistance?
• Yes. How much is that pen?
• This one or that one?
• The one next to the black one.
• May I help you?
• Yes. I’d like to look at pens.
• Certainly. Fountain pens or ball-point pens?
• I’m looking for a good fountain pen.
• Could you help me, please?
• What can I do for you?
• Could I look at the wristwatch in this case?
• Just one moment, please, while I get the key.
• Hello. Are you waited upon?
• No. I’d like a ream of typing paper, please.
• Will there be anything else?
• No. I believe that’s all, thank you.
• Is someone helping you?
• I beg your pardon?
• Could I help you with anything?
• No, thanks. Someone is already waiting on me.