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Welcome back to Real Life English.
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Hi everyone.
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Today we are talking about shopping English.
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This is Travel English Podcast Part 3.
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And this topic is very real.
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When you travel, you will probably go shopping at some point.
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Maybe you want to buy a jacket,
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a bag, a gift, or just something small.
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And sometimes the hard part is not choosing the item.
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The hard part is asking in English.
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Exactly.
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But don't worry.
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Today, we will use simple English to help you understand and learn these useful shopping sentences.
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We will talk about prices,
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discounts, colors, sizes, trying things on, tax and payment.
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That sounds like a full shopping trip.
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Yes, we'll keep it simple, natural and useful.
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Great, let's get started.
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Have you ever walked into a store in another country and suddenly forgotten all your English?
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Yes, that happened to me once.
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I wanted to buy a jacket,
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but I just stood there and smiled.
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Just smiled?
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Yes, a very polite smile.
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But inside, I was thinking,
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how do I ask the price?
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How do I ask for another size?
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That is a very real travel moment.
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And shopping should be fun,
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but in English, it can feel stressful.
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Exactly.
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The good news is, you do not need many sentences.
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Just a few useful ones.
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Right.
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Today we are talking about shopping English.
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From seeing something you like to paying at the counter.
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And we'll keep it simple, but also natural.
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Good.
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I don't want to sound like I'm reading from a phrase book.
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That is the goal.
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Useful English, but still real conversation.
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So, where do we start?
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With the most basic shopping question.
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The price?
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Exactly.
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How much does this cost?
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How much does this cost?
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This is very clear.
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You can use it when you are holding something or pointing at something
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Like a jacket a bag or a pair of shoes Right,
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but in real life many people also say how much is this?
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How much is this?
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That one is shorter and very common.
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So how much does this cost is complete and How much is this is more casual?
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Exactly.
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If I'm holding a scarf,
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I can say, how much is this?
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Yes.
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And if something is far away,
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you can point and say, how much is that?
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How much is that?
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Good.
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This is near you.
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That is farther away.
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Ah, that is useful.
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I always forget this and that when I'm nervous.
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Many learners do, but in a store, people will understand you.
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That makes me feel better.
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Now, after you ask the price,
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you may want to ask about a discount.
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Of course, everyone likes a discount.
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Exactly.
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You can ask, is there a discount?
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Is there a discount?
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This means, can the price be lower?
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Is it okay to ask that?
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It depends on the store.
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Ah, so not everywhere.
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Right.
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In a big store, the price is usually fixed.
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So asking for a discount may not work.
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Exactly.
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But in a market, a small shop,
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or a tourist area, it may be okay.
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So I can ask politely.
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Yes.
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You can say, is there any discount?
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Is there any discount?
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That sounds natural, too.
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What about, can you give me a discount?
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That is also possible, but it is more direct.
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So, is there any discount?
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Sounds softer.
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Right.
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And you can smile when you say it.
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A polite smile again.
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Yes, but this time with English.
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Much better.
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Another useful word is on sale.
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I see that in stores all the time.
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Yes.
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Is this on sale?
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Is this on sale?
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This means, is the price lower now?
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So, discount and on sale are related.
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Exactly.
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If something is on sale,
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it has a lower price for a short time.
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Like a summer sale or a holiday sale?
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Yes.
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You might see a sign that says 50% off.
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That means half price.
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Right.
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But be careful.
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Why?
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Sometimes the big sale sign makes you buy things you don't need.
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That is true.
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A sale can be dangerous.
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Very dangerous for your wallet.
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So I should ask, is this on sale?
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And then ask myself, do I really need it?
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Exactly.
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That is wise shopping English.
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Shopping English and life advice.
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We try our best.
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Now, what if I like a jacket,
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but I don't like the color?
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Then you can ask, does this come in other colors?
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Does this come in other colors?
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This is a great shopping sentence.
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It sounds very natural.
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Yes.
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Come in here means is available in.
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So it means, is this available in other colors?
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Exactly.
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But does this come in other colors sounds more natural in a store.
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Can I ask, does this come in black?
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Yes, that is very common.
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Does this come in black?
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Or does this come in blue?
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Does this come in blue?
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You can also say, do you have this in white?
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Do you have this in white?
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That sounds even simpler.
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So I have two choices.
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Right.
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Does this come in other colors?
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Or do you have this in blue?
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I like the second one.
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It is easier.
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Good.
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Easy is good when you are shopping.
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And what about size?
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Another important question.
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Do you have different sizes?
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Do you have different sizes?
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This is useful if you are not sure what size you need.
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But if I know my size,
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I can be more specific.
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Exactly.
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You can say, do you have this in medium?
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Do you have this in medium?
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Or do you have this in a smaller size?
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Do you have this in a smaller size?
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Or do you have this in a larger size?
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Do you have this in a larger size?
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Very useful.
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I like, do you have this in,
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because I can use it for color and size.
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Exactly.
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Do you have this in blue?
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Do you have this in medium?
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Same pattern.
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Yes.
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One pattern, many uses.
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That makes shopping easier.
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Now let's talk about trying clothes on.
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This is important.
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I don't want to buy clothes without trying them on.
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Then you can ask, can I try this on?
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Can I try this on?
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This means, can I wear it for a short time to see if it fits?
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So I can ask this for a jacket,
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a shirt, pants, or shoes.
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Yes.
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For clothes and shoes, it is very common.
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Can I try these on?
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Good.
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Use these for plural things, like shoes or pants.
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Can I try these shoes on?
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Exactly.
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And where do I try them on?
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In the fitting room.
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Fitting room.
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You can ask, where is the fitting room?
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Where is the fitting room?
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Or the shop assistant may say,
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the fitting room is over there.
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That is useful too.
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When something fits well, you can say, it fits well.
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It fits well.
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If it is too small, say, it's too small.
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It's too small.
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If it is too big, say, it's too big.
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It's too big.
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Simple sentences, but very practical.
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What if I want to look at something similar?
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Then use this sentence, can I see other styles?
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Can I see other styles?
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Style means the design or look of something.
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So maybe the color is okay,
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but the style is not right.
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Exactly.
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Can I see other styles?
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Or do you have something similar?
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Do you have something similar?
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That is very natural.
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I like that one.
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It feels like real shopping.
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Yes.
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You can also say, I'm looking for something more casual.
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I'm looking for something more casual.
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Or, I'm looking for something simple.
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I'm looking for something simple.
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Those sentences help the shop assistant understand your taste.
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So I don't need to know every fashion word.
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Right.
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Simple words like casual, simple,
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light, dark, small, and comfortable are enough.
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Comfortable is important.
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Very important.
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If shoes look beautiful but hurt your feet,
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they are not your friends.
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That sounds like a life lesson.
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It is.
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Never trust uncomfortable shoes on a travel day.
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Very true.
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Now, let's talk about tax.
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Tax can be confusing when traveling.
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Yes.
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In some countries, the price tag may not include tax.
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So the price at the counter can be higher.
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Exactly.
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You can ask, is there tax on this?
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Is there tax on this?
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This means, do I need to pay extra tax for this item?
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Can I also say, does this price include tax?
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Yes, that is a very useful sentence.
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Does this price include tax?
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That may be even clearer.
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So if I see a jacket for $50,
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I can ask, does this price include tax?
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Exactly.
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And if tax is not included,
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I will pay more than $50.
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Right.
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That is good to know before you pay.
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What about a discount card?
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Good question.
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You can ask, do you have a discount card?" Do you have a discount card?
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This sentence is OK, but in many stores,
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people may say, membership card or loyalty card.
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Membership card?
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Loyalty card.
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So I can ask, do I need a membership card for this price?
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Yes, that is very natural.
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Do I need a membership card for this price?
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You can also ask, can I sign up for a membership card?
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Can I sign up for a membership card?
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That means you want to join the store's member program.
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Is it always worth it?
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Always.
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Sometimes it is useful.
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Sometimes you just get a lot of emails.
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Ah, the hidden price of discounts.
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Exactly.
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Now, let's say I've found what I want.
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I tried it on.
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I like it.
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Then it is time to pay.
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The important part.
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You can ask, do you accept credit cards?
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Do you accept credit cards?
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This means, can I pay by credit card here?
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Can I say, can I pay by card?
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Yes, that is very common.
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Can I pay by card?
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If you want to use cash,
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say, can I pay in cash?
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Can I pay in cash?
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Good.
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Pay by card, pay in cash.
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Why is it by card but in cash?
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That is just the natural phrase.
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So I should remember them as chunks.
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Exactly.
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By card and in cash.
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Can I pay by card?
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Can I pay in cash?
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Very useful.
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Another payment question is, do you accept contactless payment?
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Contactless payment?
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It means you tap your card or phone.
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Like Apple Pay?
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Yes.
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You can ask, do you accept Apple Pay?
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Do you accept Apple Pay?
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That is very common now.
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Good.
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I use my phone to pay a lot.
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Then this sentence is useful for you.
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What about tax refund?
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Yes.
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If you are shopping as a tourist,
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you may ask, is there a tax refund service here?
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Is there a tax refund service here?
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This is useful in some countries and stores.
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But not in every small shop.
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Correct.
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It is more common in larger stores,
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department stores, or airport shops.
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So I should not ask this when I buy a small coffee?
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Probably not.
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But if I buy a bag,
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a watch, or expensive clothes, I can ask.
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Yes, you can ask, do you offer tax refund?
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Do you offer tax refund?
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That sounds natural, too.
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And I may need my passport.
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Exactly.
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For tax refund, tourists often need a passport.
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That is a useful travel tip.
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Now let's put these phrases into a real shopping conversation.
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Great.
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I'll be the customer.
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And I'll be the shop assistant.
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Hi.
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I like this jacket.
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How much is this?
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It's $60.
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Is this on sale?
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Yes.
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It's 20% off today.
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Nice.
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Does this come in other colors?
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Yes, it comes in black, blue, and beige.
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Do you have this in blue?
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Let me check.
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Yes, we do.
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Great.
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Do you have this in a smaller size?
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Yes.
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Here is a small.
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Can I try this on?
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Of course.
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The fitting room is over there.
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Thank you.
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How does it fit?
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It fits well, but can I see other styles?
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Sure.
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We have a shorter jacket over here.
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This one is nice, too.
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It's very popular.
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Does this price include tax?
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No. Tax is added at the counter.
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Okay.
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Do I need a membership card for the sale price?
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No, you don't.
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The sale price is for everyone.
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Great.
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I'll take the blue one.
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How would you like to pay?
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Can I pay by card?
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Yes, we accept credit cards.
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Do you offer tax refund?
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Yes, we do.
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May I see your passport?
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Sure, here you go.
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Thank you.
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I'll prepare the form for you.
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Great.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're very welcome.
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That felt like a real shopping situation.
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Yes, and it used many useful phrases.
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I noticed something.
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What?
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I didn't need to repeat the full phrase every time.
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Exactly.
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Real conversations are flexible.
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Sometimes I said, how much is this?
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And sometimes you use longer questions,
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like, does this price include tax?
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So it's okay to mix short and long sentences?
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Yes, that sounds natural.
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Can we talk about bargaining?
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Ah, bargaining.
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That is a good topic.
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If I'm at a market,
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can I say, can you make it cheaper?
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You can, but it is very direct.
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Too direct?
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Maybe.
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A softer way is, is this your best price?
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Is this your best price?
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That sounds more natural in a market.
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And polite?
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Yes.
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Another sentence is, can you do a better price?
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Can you do a better price?
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That is common, too but use it in places where bargaining is normal.
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Not in a big department store.
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Right.
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The cashier at a big store probably cannot change the price.
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Good point.
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Also, if the price is too high,
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you can say, that's a little more than I wanted to spend.
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That's a little more than I wanted to spend.
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This sounds polite and natural.
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Much better than too expensive.
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Exactly.
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Too expensive is understandable, but it can sound a little blunt.
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Blunt means too direct, right?
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Yes, too direct, maybe a little rude.
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So I can say, that's a little more than I wanted to spend.
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Perfect.
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What if I don't want to buy anything yet?
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You can say, I'm just looking, thanks.
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I'm just looking, thanks.
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That is very useful when a shop assistant comes over.
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So if they say, can I help you?
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I can say, I'm just looking, thanks.
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Exactly.
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That feels friendly, not rude.
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Right.
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You can also say, I'm just browsing.
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I'm just browsing.
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Browsing means looking around without a clear plan to buy.
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That is a useful word,
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but maybe a little harder.
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Yes.
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Beginners can just say, I'm just looking, thanks.
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Simple and clear.
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Exactly.
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Can we do another short example, but more casual?
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Sure.
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I walk into a store,
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and the assistant comes over.
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I'll be the assistant again.
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Okay.
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Hi there.
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Can I help you find anything?
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I'm just looking, thanks.
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Of course.
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Let me know if you need anything.
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Actually, I like this bag.
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How much is it?
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It's $45.
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Does it come in black?
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Yes, it does.
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Can I see the black one?
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Sure.
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Here you go.
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Thanks.
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Is this on sale?
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Not today, but there is a 10% discount if you have a membership card.
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Can I sign up for a membership card?
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Yes.
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It only takes a minute.
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Great.
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I'll take it.
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How would you like to pay?
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Can I pay by card?
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Yes, of course.
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That was smooth.
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Very smooth and very real.
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I like, let me know if you need anything.
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That is a common shop assistant phrase.
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And the customer can say, thanks, I will.
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exactly very natural
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so shopping English is not just questions right it also includes
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small polite answers like I'm just looking thanks thanks I will
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I'll take it good one I'll take it means you decided
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to buy it I'll take it you can also say I'll
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take this one I'll take this one very useful at the end of shopping what
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if I need more time say I'll think about it I'll think about it
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That means you are not buying it right now.
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And it sounds polite.
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Yes, better than just walking away.
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So I can say, thanks, I'll think about it.
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Exactly.
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This is helpful because sometimes I feel pressure in a store.
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Many people do, but you can take your time.
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Take your time is also useful.
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Yes, a shop assistant may say, take your time.
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That means don't hurry.
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Exactly.
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Good, now I feel ready to shop in English.
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Let's review the key phrases from today, but naturally.
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Okay.
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First, if I want to know the price,
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I can ask, how much is this?
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Or the full sentence, how much does this cost?
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If I want a lower price,
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I can ask, is there any discount?
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Or in a market, is this your best price?
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If I see a sale sign,
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I can ask, is this on sale?
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If I want another color,
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do you have this in blue?
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Or does this come in other colors?
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For size, do you have this in medium?
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Or do you have this in a smaller size?
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If I want to wear it first,
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can I try this on?
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If I want another design,
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can I see other styles?
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Or do you have something similar?
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For tax, does this price include tax?
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For payment, can I pay by card?
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Or can I pay in cash?
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For tourist shopping, do you offer tax refund?
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And if I don't want help yet, I'm just looking thanks.
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Excellent!
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Those are real shopping phrases.
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If this lesson helped you, please like the video.
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And subscribe to RealLife English for more Travel English.
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You can also write one shopping sentence in the comments.
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For example, can I try this on?
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Or do you have this in blue?
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See you in the next video.
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Informazioni su Questa Lezione
In questa lezione, esplorerai le frasi utili per lo shopping in inglese. Imparare a esprimerti durante un'esperienza di acquisto internazionale può sembrare difficile, ma con il giusto vocabolario e alcune frasi chiave, potrai facilmente comunicare in inglese. La lezione si concentra su domande comuni come chiedere il prezzo, cercare una taglia diversa e comprendere vari aspetti come sconti e pagamenti. Queste competenze non solo ti aiuteranno a sentirti più sicuro mentre fai shopping, ma renderanno anche l'intera esperienza più divertente e meno stressante.
Vocabolario e Frasi Chiave
- How much does this cost? - Quanto costa questo?
- Do you have this in another size? - Avete questo in un'altra taglia?
- Can I try this on? - Posso provarlo?
- Are there any discounts available? - Ci sono sconti disponibili?
- What colors do you have? - Quali colori avete?
- Do you accept credit cards? - Accettate carte di credito?
- Can I help you? - Posso aiutarla?
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