English Speaking: Shopping For Clothes

Summary

This English lesson focuses on key dialogues for shopping for clothes. It covers three main topics: deciding where to shop (such as High Street stores, local boutiques, or designer shops), shopping for clothes (using phrases like 'just browsing,' 'try on,' and asking about sizes or sales), and returning items (including phrases like 'refund,' 'exchange,' and handling issues like size or damage). The video uses practical examples to help learners navigate common shopping scenarios while also promoting a special offer for English courses. It's a comprehensive guide to improving English speaking skills related to shopping.

Takeaways

• 😀 Go shopping vs. Do the shopping: 'Go shopping' refers to buying non-essential items like clothes, while 'Do the shopping' refers to buying everyday necessities like groceries.
• 😀 High Street stores are large shops offering reasonably priced, mass-produced clothing for ordinary people.
• 😀 Local boutiques are small shops offering fashionable clothing, typically within walking distance in your neighborhood.
• 😀 Out of town retail outlets are large stores located on the outskirts of cities, requiring a car to access but offering a variety of options and price comparisons.
• 😀 Designer boutiques sell clothing made by famous designers, but their prices are usually very high, often costing 'an arm and a leg'.
• 😀 When browsing in a store, you can simply say 'I'm just browsing' if you don't have specific questions or need help.
• 😀 The phrase 'Does this come in [color]?' is used to ask about the availability of a clothing item in different colors.
• 😀 To try on clothes, you go to the fitting rooms. If something doesn’t fit well or doesn’t look good, you can say, 'It doesn’t suit me.'
• 😀 'On sale' means an item is being sold at a reduced price, and you can ask about a price reduction by saying, 'It’s marked down from [price]'.
• 😀 If you need to return an item, the store may ask for the receipt. You can either exchange the item or request a refund, depending on your preference.
• 😀 When returning an item, ensure you have both the receipt and the price tag to facilitate the exchange or refund process.

Q & A

What is the difference between 'go shopping' and 'do the shopping'?

'Go shopping' refers to buying non-essential items like clothes or gadgets, while 'do the shopping' refers to buying everyday necessities like groceries or dairy.

What are High Street stores?

High Street stores are large, affordable shops that sell mass-produced clothing. They typically have reasonable prices and cater to the general public.

What is a boutique?

A boutique is a small shop that sells fashionable clothing. Local boutiques are those within close proximity to your home or neighborhood.

What is an out-of-town retail outlet?

An out-of-town retail outlet is a large shopping center located on the outskirts of a city. It offers a wide variety of stores, but typically requires a car to reach.

What does 'designer' mean in the context of clothing?

In this context, 'designer' refers to clothes made by a famous designer or a well-known fashion brand. Designer clothes are often the most expensive items available.

What does it mean for an item to be 'on sale'?

When an item is on sale, its price is reduced. For example, if a hat is priced at $100 and is now $80, it is marked down and on sale.

How would you ask if an item is available in a different color?

You would ask, 'Does this come in [color]?', for example, 'Does this come in black?' if you want to know if the item is available in another color.

What does 'try on' mean when shopping?

'Try on' means to put on clothing in a fitting room to see if it fits you or looks good on you.

What should you do if you want to return an item of clothing?

To return an item, make sure to have the receipt, and if the item is damaged or doesn’t suit you, you may either exchange it for something else or ask for a refund.

What does it mean to 'exchange' an item in a store?

To 'exchange' an item means to return it to the store and swap it for a different item, usually of the same type or similar value.