Lesson E - Shopping
Lesson E - Shopping

Lesson E - Shopping (8)

Thursday, 05 January 2012 08:30

Buying a shirt

Written by Lincoln Larry

Dan : Excuse me. Maria : Hello sir, may I help you? Dan : Yes. Can I see that shirt on the top shelf please? Maria : Sure. Here it is. Dan : How much does it cost? Maria : 50 dollars. Dan : 50 dollars. That's too much. Maria : How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars. Dan : I don't like that one. Maria : How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like. Dan : That's nice. How much is it? Maria : 30 dollars. Dan : That'll be fine. Maria : Is this color OK, or would you like a different color? Dan : That blue one's fine. Maria : Do you need any more of these shirts? Dan : Yes. Maria : How many do you want? Dan : I'll take two more, a red one and a white one.

Friday, 14 January 2011 04:51

Occupation

Written by Lincoln Larry

So what kind of work do you do?

I am an accountant, I work in a bank. What do you do for a living?

I am sales representative. I travel a lot, but I like it very much.

Last month I was in New York for an Exhibition, very interesting.

How long time have you been working with that?

I have been with the firm for 4 years now.

Sunday, 21 November 2010 01:06

Getting a haircut

Written by Lincoln Larry

Hi! How can I help you?

It is time for a haircut.

Please have a seat. How would you like your haircut?

Just trim it, please.

How does it look.

It looks great. I little shorter in the back.

Do you need me to wash your hair?

Yes, please. How much do I owe you?

That's 15 Dollars.

Here you are.

Thank yoy very much! Have a nice day.

Sunday, 21 November 2010 01:05

Baked goods, Deli and Produce

Written by Lincoln Larry

Baked goods, Deli and Produce

Sunday, 21 November 2010 01:04

Paying at the counter

Written by Lincoln Larry

Paying at the counter

Sunday, 21 November 2010 01:03

Returning an Item - Flea markets

Written by Lincoln Larry

A: Hi. I want to return this radio.
B: Okay. Do you have your receipt?
A: I'm sorry, but I lost it.
B: I'm sorry, but store policy requires a receipt.
A: But I bought it yesterday.
B: Maybe you can find the receipt if you look harder.
A: Can I talk to a supervisor?
B: May I suggest customer service, upstairs?
A: That sounds good. I'll take the elevator right now.
B: Good luck.

Misleading Advertisement

A: This is the first time I've seen these batteries on sale.
B: I'm sorry, but they aren't on sale today.
A: Well, look at the ad. The ad says they're on sale.
B: Yes, the ad says that the other brand of batteries is on sale.
A: Oh, yes. I misread the ad.
B: Believe me, you're not the first person to make that mistake today.
A: No wonder people make a mistake. The price is in big letters, and the brand is in tiny letters.
B: You're right. You have to read an ad two or three times sometimes.
A: Yes, you have to be careful with every ad you read.
B: It's okay. I'll go get you the batteries that are on sale.

Flea Markets

A: Do you know where I can find old music boxes?
B: You could try shopping at a flea market.
A: What's that? I never heard of such a thing.
B: A flea market is an outdoor place where people sell all kinds of used stuff.
A: Okay. Where can I find one?
B: Well, you can check the local paper or search ‘flea market' online.

A: Where can I find old music boxes?
B: Have you tried a flea market?
A: What's a flea market?
B: A flea market is like an outdoor thrift shop.
A: That sounds promising. Is there one nearby?
B: Flea markets occur weekly or monthly in various neighborhoods. Check online or in a local paper.

A: Do you know where they sell old music boxes?
B: How about a flea market?
A: A flea market? What's that?
B: A flea market is a big outdoor place where you can buy all sorts of second-hand things.
A: I like the sound of that. Tell me where one is.
B: I myself don't know of any, but maybe they're listed in the Yellow Pages.

A: I'm looking for old music boxes, but I can't find any.
B: If you go to a flea market, you can find all kinds of things.
A: I don't want a music box that's full of fleas!
B: Ha! A flea market is a popular outdoor place for selling used things. There are no fleas.
A: Well, that sounds like a good idea. Where is the nearest one?
B: Actually, there's a huge flea market at the stadium on the second Sunday of each month.

Sunday, 21 November 2010 01:01

Clothes

Written by Lincoln Larry
Shopping for a Sweater
  1. Can I help you?
  2. Yes, I'm looking for a sweater.
  1. What size are you?
  2. I'm an extra large.
  1. How about this one?
  2. Yes, that's nice. Can I try it on?
  1. Certainly, there's the changing rooms over there.
  2. Thank you.
  1. How does it fit?
  2. It's too large. Do you have a large?
  1. Yes, here you are.
  2. Thank you. I'll have it, please.
  1. OK, how would you like to pay?
  2. Do you take credit cards?
  1. Yes, we do. Visa, Master Card and American Express.
  2. OK, here's my Visa.
  1. Thank you. Have a nice day!
  2. Thank you, goodbye.

Talking to Someone about a Sweater

A: Hello, where can I buy an inexpensive cashmere sweater?
B: Maybe you should look around for an outlet.
A: That is a wonderful idea.
B: Outlets have more reasonable prices.
A: Thank you for your help.
B: No problem. Good luck.

After Trying on the Sweater

A: What do you think?
B: It looks great.
A: I would like to purchase it.
B: Will this be cash or charge?
A: Here, take my credit card.
B: Just sign here, please.
A: Sure. Here you go.
B: Here's your receipt. Have a nice day.

Sunday, 21 November 2010 00:54

Washing clothes/dry cleaner

Written by Lincoln Larry

Washing clothes/dry cleaner

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