Clothes Shopping in English - Spoken English Lesson

Summary

In this lesson, Rheedan and Vicki guide you through the process of shopping for clothing in English. They cover common phrases and vocabulary, from greeting shop assistants to asking about sizes, colors, and prices. You'll learn how to inquire about items, try them on, and make purchases, all while practicing useful expressions for both casual and formal shopping situations. The lesson also touches on payment methods, receipts, and special offers, ensuring you're prepared for a smooth and confident shopping experience in English.

Takeaways

• 😀 You'll learn useful phrases for shopping for clothing in English.
• 😀 If you're just looking around, you can tell the assistant that you're 'browsing'.
• 😀 To inquire about clothing, you can ask, 'Do you sell jeans?' or 'Do you have this in another size/color?'
• 😀 When trying on clothing, ask for a different size or color if needed, like 'Do you have this in a size eight?'
• 😀 To check the price, you can ask, 'How much is this?' or 'How much are these?'
• 😀 If the item is expensive, you can say, 'That's really expensive,' or if it's cheap, say, 'That's a bargain.'
• 😀 After trying on the clothing and deciding to buy, you can say, 'I'll take it.'
• 😀 When you're ready to pay, the shop assistant might ask, 'Will there be anything else?' or 'Can I help with anything else?'
• 😀 You can pay by card or cash, and you'll be asked, 'Cash or card?'
• 😀 Don't forget to ask for a receipt with, 'Could I have a receipt, please?'

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lesson?

The main topic of the lesson is how to shop for clothing in English, focusing on useful phrases and vocabulary for interacting with shop assistants.

What phrase can you use if you're just looking around in a clothing store?

You can say, 'I'm just browsing.' This means you're looking at items without intending to make a purchase immediately.

How can you ask for a specific type of clothing in the store?

You can ask, 'Do you sell jeans?', 'Do you have jeans?', 'I'm looking for jeans,' or 'Do you have jeans in stock?'

What should you ask if you want to try on clothes?

You can ask to try on clothes by saying, 'Can I try this on?' or 'Where are the changing rooms?'

How do you ask for a different size or color of an item?

You can ask, 'Do you have this in another size?', 'Do you have this in a size eight?', 'Do you have this in another color?', or 'Do you have this in green?'

What should you say if you find the clothing too expensive?

If the clothing is too expensive, you can say, 'That's really expensive.'

What can you say if you find the clothing cheap or on sale?

If the clothing is affordable, you can say, 'That's really cheap' or 'That's a bargain.'

What are some ways to indicate your decision to buy an item?

You can say, 'I'll take it,' or 'I'll take them,' when deciding to purchase the clothing.

What question might the shop assistant ask when you are ready to pay?

The shop assistant might ask, 'Will there be anything else?' or 'Can I help with anything else?'

What are the possible ways to pay for your items in a clothing store?

You can pay either by cash or by card. The shop assistant will often ask, 'Cash or card?'