Introduction 🛍️
Shopping in English can be challenging when you’re not familiar with common phrases and expressions. Let’s explore useful English phrases that will help you shop with confidence!
Basic Expressions 🏷️
Shopping Verbs
- browse / window shop
- try on / fit
- purchase / buy
- return / exchange
- bargain / haggle
- pay for / checkout
Common Shopping Words
- discount / sale
- receipt / invoice
- refund / money back
- size / fit
- price tag / label
- shopping cart / basket
Useful Expressions and Examples 🛒
When Entering a Store
Example 1: “I’m just browsing, thanks.”
“Could you help me find something?”
When Trying Things On
Example 2: “Do you have this in a larger size?”
“Where are the fitting rooms?”
When Discussing Prices
Example 3: “Is this on sale?”
“That’s a bit out of my price range.”
Conversation Examples 💬
At a Clothing Store
A: “Can I help you with anything?”
B: “Yes, I’m looking for a blue sweater in size medium.”
A: “Let me check if we have that in stock.”
B: “Thank you, I’d appreciate that.”
At the Cash Register
A: “Will this be cash or card?”
B: “Card, please. Can I use contactless?”
A: “Would you like a bag?”
B: “Yes, please. And could I have a receipt?”
Grammar Points 📚
Using Prepositions with Shopping
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on + sale/discount Example: “These shoes are on sale.”
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in + size/color Example: “Do you have this shirt in blue?”
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at + price Example: “It’s available at $29.99.”
Common Mistakes ❌
Incorrect: “How much it costs?” Correct: “How much does it cost?”
Incorrect: “I want to buy this ones.” Correct: “I want to buy these ones.”
Situational Phrases 🎯
Asking About Products
- “Does this come in other colors?”
- “What’s your return policy?”
- “Is this the last one?”
Discussing Price
- “That’s quite reasonable.”
- “I’m afraid that’s over my budget.”
- “Could you give me a better price?”
Polite Expressions 🤝
Making Requests
- “Would you mind showing me…”
- “Could you please tell me…”
- “I was wondering if…”
Shopping Idioms 💡
Common Shopping Idioms
- “Shop till you drop”
- “Bang for your buck”
- “Window shopping”
Price Discussions 💰
Bargaining Phrases
- “Is that your best price?”
- “Could you come down a bit?”
- “What’s your lowest price?”
Responding to Prices
- “That’s a bit steep.”
- “That’s quite reasonable.”
- “I’ll have to think about it.”
Summary 🎁
Key Points to Remember
- Learn basic shopping vocabulary
- Practice polite request forms
- Master price discussion phrases
Remember to use appropriate politeness levels when shopping! These phrases will help you communicate effectively in stores and markets.
Happy shopping in English! 🛍️