Pratique du Shadowing: How to Speak English in a Clothing Store (Prices, Sizes, Trying On) English Conversation Practice - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

Hi, everyone.

Welcome to Chill Talk English, where English feels calm, friendly, and real.

Hi, friends.

I'm Emma, and I'm very happy you're here today.

And I'm Henry.

I'm calm on the outside, but inside I sometimes panic in very normal places.

Like where?

A store.

A simple store.

Yesterday, I walked into a small clothing shop, and my brain went blank.

Dry chuckle.

Oh no, the blank brain moment.

Exactly.

A worker smiled and said, hi, can I help you?

And I wanted to answer, but my mouth forgot English.

That happens to so many learners.

And honestly, it happens to native speakers, too.

Sometimes we just freeze.

I froze like a cheap ice cream in a very cold freezer.

That is a terrible image, Henry.

But it's perfect for today's topic.

Today, we will help you speak simple, polite English in shops.

You will learn easy sentences for four moments.

Moment one, you enter the store.

Moment two, you ask about price, color, and size.

Moment three, you pay.

Moment four, you return or exchange something.

And we will also practice how to tell a short shopping story to a friend, because that's real life too.

Yes, not just survive English.

We want you to feel relaxed and natural.

Okay, let's start with the first moment.

You walk into a store.

You see shirts, jackets, shoes, bags, all in neat rows.

And you hear people talking.

Maybe you feel shy.

That's normal.

A staff member comes near you and says, hello, can I help you?

This is the first key.

You do not need a long answer.

You need one short sentence.

Option 1, if you want help, yes please, I'm looking for a hoodie.

Or, yes please, I'm looking for sneakers.

Option 2, if you don't want help yet, I'm just looking, thank you.

I'm just looking is the same as I'm just browsing.

It means you want time, no pressure.

Henry, can we make it even easier for beginners?

Yes.

You can also say, not right now, thank you.

Simple, polite, and clear.

Good.

Let's do a repeat part.

Everyone, say it out loud with us.

Yes, please.

I'm looking for a hoodie.

I'm just looking, thank you.

Not right now, thank you.

Great.

If you can say these, you can walk into almost any shop with confidence.

Now, moment two.

You see something you like.

Maybe it's a jacket.

Maybe it's a scarf.

Maybe it's a pair of jeans.

You want to ask about the price.

The easiest sentence is, Excuse me, how much is this?

Excuse me is like a friendly door knock in English.

Not too loud, not too strong.

And, how much is this, is safe and simple.

You can also say, how much are these, for plural things like shoes or jeans.

Right.

How much is this, one thing.

How much are these, two things.

Let's practice both.

Excuse me, how much is this?

Excuse me, how much are these?

Nice.

Now, what if you want a different color?

Then you can say, do you have this in black?

Or, do you have this in blue?

If you want to be extra polite, add one small word, please.

Do you have this in black, please?

That little please makes you sound warm and respectful.

Here is a common learner mistake.

They say, you have black? And laugh.

We understand, but it sounds incomplete.

Do you have is the natural pattern.

Let's build a few more useful questions.

Size questions.

Yes, you can ask, do you have this in medium?

Or, do you have this in a small?

You can also say, do you have a larger size if you need bigger?

Or, do you have a smaller size if you need smaller?

Let's do a quick, easy practice set.

Repeat after us.

Do you have this in medium?

Do you have a larger size?

Do you have a smaller size?

Perfect.

Now the magic sentence in a clothing store.

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Can I try it on?

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Yes.

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This is the sentence that saves you from buying the wrong size.

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Some stores also say fitting room.

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Some say changing room.

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If you want to ask where it is, you can say, where is the fitting room?

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Or, where can I try this on?

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Nice.

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Now, after you try it on, the staff may ask, how is it?

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Or, how does it fit?

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Your answers can be simple.

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It fits well.

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It's too tight.

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It's too loose.

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It's too long.

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It's too short.

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Emma, I always confuse tight and tired.

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Please do not say, these jeans are too tired.

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They are tired because they listen to my English.

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Okay, listeners, repeat the three core fit sentences.

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It fits well.

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It's too tight.

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It's too loose.

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Great.

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And remember, your tone matters.

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You can be honest and still be kind.

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That's a good life lesson, not just an English lesson.

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Exactly.

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Now, what if the price is higher than you expected?

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Ah, yes, the moment when your wallet quietly cries.

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You can say, that's a bit expensive.

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A bit makes it softer, more polite.

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If you want another option, say, do you have something cheaper?

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Or is there a less expensive one?

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For beginners, something cheaper is easier.

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Keep it simple.

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Now let's do a short role play.

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Emma is the store worker.

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I am me, a nervous human.

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Hi.

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Can I help you?

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Yes, please.

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I'm looking for a jacket.

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Sure.

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What color do you want?

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Do you have this in black, please?

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Yes, we do.

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What size?

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Medium, please.

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Can I try it on? Of course.

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The fitting room is over there.

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Thank you.

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Then I ask you, how does it fit?

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It's a bit tight.

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No problem.

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Do you want a larger size?

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Yes, please.

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Do you have a larger size?

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Perfect.

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That was smooth.

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Smooth like.. not like me yesterday.

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Yesterday I would only say yes and then disappear. And that's okay.

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Today, you're building your script.

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That's an important point.

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You are not bad at English.

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You just need a small plan.

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Yes.

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Two or three sentences are enough.

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Now, moment three, paying at the counter.

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This part can feel awkward because there's a little silence.

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The cashier scans your items.

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Beep, Beep.

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Beep.

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And you stand there like a quiet statue.

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You can start with a friendly greeting.

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Just say, hi.

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Or, hi, how are you?

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If they answer fast, you can smile and say, good, thanks.

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Then, if you want to pay by card, can I pay by card?

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Or, do you take cards?

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If you pay with cash, can I pay with cash?

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Now the cashier might ask, do you need a bag?

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You can say, yes, please.

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Or, no, thank you.

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They might also ask, do you have a membership card?

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If you don't, just say, no, I don't.

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Simple.

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No long story.

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No panic story.

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And when they give you your receipt, you can say, thank you.

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Or, thanks, have a nice day.

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Let's practice a tiny payment conversation.

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Repeat after us.

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Can I pay by card?

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Do you need a bag?

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No, thank you.

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Thanks.

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Have a nice day.

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Great.

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And now a very important rescue sentence.

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Yes.

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If someone speaks too fast, do not say only what.

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You can say, sorry, could you say that again, please?

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This sentence is gold.

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Use it anywhere.

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Let's repeat it slowly.

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Sorry, could you say that again, please?

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One more time.

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Sorry, could you say that again, please?

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If you learn only one sentence today, learn that one.

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Now, moment four.

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Returning or exchanging something.

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This is the scary part, because people think it will be an argument.

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But it can be calm if you use calm words.

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Let's make a new story.

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I bought shoes.

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They looked amazing in the store.

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But at home?

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At home, they felt like two hard rocks on my feet.

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Oh no. So I go back to the store.

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I walk to the counter.

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What do I say?

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Use this polite starter.

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Hi, I'd like to return these.

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I'd like to is gentle.

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If you want a different size, say, I'd like to exchange these for a larger size.

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If the problem is comfort, say, they don't fit.

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Or, they're uncomfortable.

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The staff will often ask, do you have the receipt?

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You can say, yes, here it is.

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Or, sorry, I don't have it.

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And then ask, is it possible to exchange without the receipt?

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Is it possible to is very polite.

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Sometimes they ask, what's the issue?

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Or, what's wrong with them?

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You can answer with one short sentence.

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They don't fit me.

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Or, they're too small.

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Or, there's a problem with them.

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Keep it short.

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Simple is strong.

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Let's do a return role play.

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Emma is the worker again.

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Hi there.

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How can I help?

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Hi, I'd like to return these shoes.

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Okay, what's the problem?

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They don't fit me.

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Do you have the receipt?

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Yes, here it is.

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Thanks.

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Would you like a refund or an exchange?

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I'd like to exchange them for a larger size, please.

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Great, let me check for you.

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That sounded like real English, calm English.

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And you didn't need any difficult grammar, just clear sentences.

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Now, sometimes the answer is, sorry, we can't return this.

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If that happens, stay polite.

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Say, okay, I understand.

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Or, no problem, thank you anyway.

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Your kindness keeps the situation easy.

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And it also keeps your heart calm.

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Language learning is emotional. So true.

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Your voice is not just words, it's confidence.

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Now the final part.

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After shopping, you talk to a friend.

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This is the fun part.

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You can tell a small story.

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You can start with, I went shopping today.

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Or I did some shopping today.

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I did some shopping sounds casual and natural.

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Then you can say, I found a really nice jacket.

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Or I tried on five shirts.

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And you can talk about the price.

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It was on sale.

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Or I got a good deal.

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A good deal means a good price.

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If you bought something as a gift, say, I bought it for my friend.

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If you feel proud, say, I'm happy with it.

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If you regret it, say, I shouldn't have bought it.

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We have all said that sentence.

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Especially at 2 a.m when you look at your bank app.

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Too real, Henry.

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Let's give listeners a mini-template.

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They can copy it and change the words.

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Okay, listeners, here is the template.

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I went shopping today.

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I was looking for a blank.

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I found a blank and it was on sale.

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I tried it on and it fits well.

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So I bought it.

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I'm happy with it.

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Or, if not happy, I bought it, but I'm not sure.

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That's still honest English.

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Let's practice a short story together.

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Emma, you go first.

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Okay.

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I went shopping today.

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I was looking for a light jacket.

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I found one in green and it was on sale.

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I tried it on and it fits well.

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So I bought it and I'm happy with it.

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Nice and clear.

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My turn.

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I did some shopping today.

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I was looking for running shoes.

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I found a pair and they looked great, but at home they were uncomfortable, so tomorrow I'd like to exchange them for a bigger size.

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That was a full story, and it used our key phrases.

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Listeners, now it's your turn.

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Say one sentence out loud.

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I went shopping today.

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And one more sentence.

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I'm looking for a blank.

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Great.

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Small practice is real progress.

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Before we finish, let's do a clean review, just the most useful sentences, one time.

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When you enter the store.

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Yes, please, I'm looking for… Or, I'm just looking, thank you.

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Asking about price.

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Excuse me, how much is this?

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Asking about color.

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do you have this in blue, please?

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Asking about size.

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Do you have this in medium?

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Trying on.

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Can I try it on?

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Fit.

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It fits well.

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It's too tight.

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It's too loose.

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Paying.

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Can I pay by card?

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And no thank you.

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Sorry.

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Could you say that again, please?

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Returning.

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I'd like to return this, or I'd like to exchange this for a larger size.

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That's it.

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That's your shopping English kit.

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And you can take it anywhere in the world.

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If you make a mistake, it's okay.

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People usually understand your kindness.

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Speak slowly, smile a little, and use your simple sentences.

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Thanks for spending time with us on Chill Talk English.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who wants to feel confident in English.

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And tell us one thing you want to buy in English next time.

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See you next time!

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Bye, everyone!

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Bye!

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.

Pratique du Shadowing: How to Speak English in a Clothing Store (Prices, Sizes, Trying On) English Conversation Practice - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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