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Two bottles of milk, please

client Good morning! I'd like a dozen eggs please.  
shop assistant Good morning! Anything else?  
client Yes, two bottles of milk.  
shop assistant Will that be all?  
client No, I also want 2 cans of corn and 10 slices of ham please.  
shop assistant Anything else?  
client No, that's all.  
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Looking for items

client Excuse me, I'm looking for rice.  
shop assistant It's in aisle 10.  
client Thank you.  

How can I help you?

How can I help you?
I'm just looking, thanks.
I'm looking for ...
How much does it cost?
How much is ...?
How much do I pay?
The price does not correspond.
How much is this ... in the window?
How much is that handbag in the window?

What would you like?

What would you like?
I'll have this.
Is there any ...?
Are there any ...?
Is there any bread?
Is there any butter?
Is there any milk?
Is there any sugar?
Is there any juice?
Is there any tea?
Is there any lettuce?
Are there any apples?
Are there any rolls?
There isn't any ...
There isn't any bread.
There isn't any butter.
There isn't any milk.
There isn't any sugar.
There isn't any juice.
There isn't any tea.
There isn't any lettuce.
There aren't any apples.
There aren't any rolls.
Will that be all?
Anything else?
That's all.
How much does it cost?
I'll take it.
I'll take this one.
I'll take that one.

Your opinion

It's cheap.
It's too expensive.
It's good value.
It's too big.
It's too small.
It's too short.
It's too long.
It fits.
That dress suits you.
It suits you.

You can ask about

Where is the nearest hypermarket?
Is there a department store near here?
Does it come with batteries?
Does it come with a guarantee?
How long is the warranty period?
This lamp comes with a one year guarantee.
Does the warranty cover ... too?
Do you offer home delivery?
Can you wrap it up for me?
Do you have a cheaper one?
I haven't got enough money.
I can't afford it.
Do you have any discounts?
Do you have something better?
What is the difference between these two?
Which one do you recommend?
Do you have something else?
It's not what I'm looking for.
Do you sell ...?
Sorry, we don't sell ...
Do you have any ...?
Can I have a look?
Where can I find ...?
Could you tell me where toothbrushes are?
Can I have a bag for it?
Where's the cash desk?
Are you in the queue?

Useful vocabulary

  • to go shopping
  • to do the shopping
  • to look for something
  • to look around
  • to try something on
  • to spend money on something
  • to buy something on hire purchase
  • to haggle
  • to serve customers
  • to be served
  • price
  • half price
  • reduced price
  • free
  • Buy 1 get 1 free.
  • Buy 1 get 2nd half price.
  • discount
  • special offer
  • bargain
  • sale
  • on sale
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