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1. Shopping Vocabulary

2. Finding the right store / shop

3. Opening times

4. Selecting goods

5. Making Payment

6. Returns and complaints

7. Things written on signs

8. Using a credit card

9. Prices and numbers

10. Making comparisons

11. Different ways of asking someone to SHOW you something

12. When you want to TRY something

13. If you'd like the shop assistant to give you a DIFFERENT SIZE OR COLOUR

14. When you finally decide what you want to BUY

15. Example conversations between a shop assistant, customer and cashier

16. Phrasal verbs related to shopping

Whether you love shopping, or just shop when you need to, you can practice your English at the same time!

Shopping is a great way to communicate with lots of different people, and it really helps to boost your confidence in speaking English!

You might hesitate or make mistakes to begin with, if you're a bit nervous, but that's completely normal. You may even find it hard to understand what the shop assistant is saying to you, if you don't understand all the words!

If you familiarise yourself with the phrases and vocabulary in this blog, then you'll know what you should expect to hear from the people you talk to on your shopping spree. It'll make shopping a more enjoyable experience, and improve your English too!

The more you do it, the easier it will get, and the more natural it will feel!

SHOPPING VOCABULARY
People: Shopping: Ways to Pay: Where to Buy:
USEFUL PHRASES THAT A CLERK OR CUSTOMER MIGHT USE
1. Finding the right store / shop Questions: Responses: Recommended for you:
Making Complaints in English: in a restaurant, on the phone, by letter 2. Opening times Questions: Responses: 3. Selecting goods Clerk's / Assistant's Questions: Customer's Questions: Recommended for you: Clerk's / Assistant's Responses: Customer's Responses: Recommended for you: 4. Making payment Cashier's / Clerk's Questions: Customer's Questions: Cashier's / Clerk's Responses:

We take / accept all major credit cards.

Sorry, we don't accept cheques.

I'm afraid we take cash only.

We're offering 6 months credit, with no deposit, if you're interested.

Customer's Responses:
Questions: Responses:

It doesn't work.

It doesn't fit.

It was a gift, but I don't like it.

It was a gift, but the person I bought it for doesn't like it.

5. Returns and complaints
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THINGS WRITTEN ON SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT SEE
Example Conversation 1: A: Which sofa should we buy? I can't decide!
Example Conversation 2: A: I need a new watch, but I don't know which one to get. Can you give me any suggestions?
Example Conversation 3: A: I like the red sweater. What do you think?
Example Conversation 4: A: What do you think of this dress? Does it suit me?
B: It suits you well, but the floral print one is my favourite, and it's more suitable for this season.

Can you show me the ..... please? (Informal)

Could you show me the ..... please? (Informal / Formal / More Polite)

Would you be so kind to show me the ..... please? (Formal)

I'd like to see the ..... please.

Could you direct me to the .... aisle please?

B: I like the red one too, but I think the blue one is better, and the green one is best. The green colour really suits you. B: Rolex watches are better than Sekonda, but they're not as affordable. Sekonda watches are better value for money.

Do you have it / them in size ..... please?

Do you have this/these in a smaller / bigger / larger size please?

Can I try the larger / small one please?

Do you have it / them in a different colour please?

This is a little too tight / loose, do you have another one?

B: This one is larger, but it's more expensive. I prefer the smaller one.
USING A CREDIT CARD

PRICES AND NUMBERS
A: Hi there, can I help you with anything?
B: Yes please, I'm looking for a T-shirt. A: Are you next in the queue sir?
B: Yes, I'd like to buy this watch as a gift for my wife please.
A: Okay, would you like me to gift wrap it for you?
B: Yes please, that would be great!
A: Are you sure this is the right size for your wife?
B I'm not sure, it's just a guess!
A: I can print a gift receipt so she doesn't see the price, but can bring it back to change the size if she needs to. Would you like me to do that?
B: Yes please, that would be amazing!
A: Okay, that'll be sixty-five dollars and ninety-five cents for the watch please.
B: Can I pay by cheque please?
We have brought down the prices, because we're having a huge sale before the winter!

He bought a really expensive watch for me, but I turned it down. I couldn't accept it!

A: No, I'm afraid we don't accept cheques.

I'm just going to pop out to the cash machine, could you save these items for me please?

I'm just popping out to buy some bread and milk from the local store.

B: Okay no problem, I'll pay by debit card then.

I'm not sure which laptop to buy. I think I'll rule out this one, because it's too expensive. Now I just have to decide between these two.

A: Please insert your card into the machine, and then enter your PIN.
B: Okay, done.
A: Would you like me to put the gift receipt in the box with the watch?
B: Yes please, that'll be perfect.
A: Here you go sir. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Wow, not many people can pull off that outfit, but you look stunning in it!

B: Thank you very much!

A: What size are you?
B: I'm a medium.
A: What colour would you like?
B: Maybe a blue or green one.
A: Here you are. How about these?
B: Thank you. Can I try them on anywhere?
A: Certainly, the changing room is over there.
B: Thank you.
A: How do they fit?
B: They're both fantastic. I really like them.
A: Yes, the blue looks nice on you, it really brings out your eye colour.
B: Thank you. I'll buy both of them!
A: Great! Please go to the tills, and pay over there.
B: Alright, thank you for your help.
C: Who's next please!
B: Hi there, I'd like to buy these please.
C: OK, how would you like to pay?
B: Do you take credit cards?
C: Yes, we do.
B: Okay, here's my credit card.
C: Enter your pin number into the machine please.
B: Okay, done.
C: Thank you. Shall I put your receipt in the bag?
B: Yes please.
C: Here you go. Have a nice day!
B: Thank you, goodbye!
£5.99 = "Five pounds and ninety-nine pence" (long way)

£5.99 = "Five, ninety-nine" (short way)

$12.75 = "Twelve dollars and seventy-five cents" (long way)

$12.75 = "Twelve seventy-five" (short way)

€3.20 = "Three euros and twenty cents" (long way)

€3.20 = "Three twenty" (short way)

MAKING COMPARISONS

Different ways of asking someone to SHOW you something

When you want to TRY something, you can say:

If you'd like the shop assistant to give you a DIFFERENT SIZE OR COLOUR, you could say:

When you finally decide what you want to BUY, you can say:

EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A SHOP ASSISTANT (A), CUSTOMER (B), AND CASHIER (C)

EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A CASHIER (A), AND CUSTOMER (B)

USEFUL PHRASAL VERBS RELATED TO SHOPPING

PUT ON (to place something on a surface or person)

[Tweet "TRY ON - to test an item to see if it is suitable)"]

TRY ON (to test an item to see if it is suitable)

TRY OUT (to test something to see if you like it)

THROW ON (to wear something casually)

DROP IN (to visit someone casually)

POUR IN (enter in high quantity)

POP IN (to visit someone, informal)

[Tweet "BROUGHT IN - to make something new for the first time"]

BROUGHT IN (to make something new for the first time)

CAVE IN (to surrender or give up to persuasion)

THROW IN/CHUCK IN (to include in addition to something - 'chuck' is more informal than throw)

END UP (to finally make a decision abut something, after lengthy consideration)

COME UP (when something is approaching/arriving)

TAKE UP (to choose to start doing something new)

BRING DOWN (reduce the amount of something)

TURN DOWN (to refuse or reject something)

[Tweet "POP OUT - to leave to go somewhere for a short time"]

POP OUT (to leave to go somewhere for a short time)

OPT OUT (to choose not to be a part of something)

RULE OUT (to decide that something is not suitable / remove something from a list of options)

PHASE OUT (to gradually remove something from existence in one place)

SELL OUT (to sell the whole supply of something)

HELP OUT (to assist someone)

[Tweet "DO UP - to fasten something"]

DO UP (to fasten something)

STAND OUT (to be distinctive or more noticeable than others)

WALK OUT ON (to abandon someone angrily)

PAY OFF (to pay back all you owe)

PULL OFF (to succeed in doing something difficult)

TOP OFF (to end or finish something in a special way)

[Tweet "RIP OFF - to charge someone excessively"]

RIP OFF (to charge someone excessively)

GIVE BACK (to return something)

TAKE BACK (to decide on returning something in the near future)

PAY BACK (to pay what you owe)

TALK OVER (to discuss something before making a decision)

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Do you have a favorite type of book, either fiction or non-fiction? Are you thinking about branching out and enjoying a new genre? If so, you might be interested in a list of book types or genres. See if any of the below sub-types catch your eye.

Different Types of Books

Books are either fiction or non-fiction. Non-fiction books contain factual information, such as biographies and history books. Fiction books contain a story which was made up by the author, such as romance or children's books.

Non-Fiction

Biographies are examples of non-fiction works. Most biographies are non-fiction, but not all non-fiction works are biographies by any means. We say "most" biographies, because a biography of a fictional character is really a fictional book.

Journals such as The Diary of Anne Frank is also a journal, but it is a non-fiction journal.

Other examples of non-fiction books are "how to" books and travel books.

Fiction

The most commonly read works are works of fiction. Fiction books are ones that have been made up. Perhaps some of their elements are based on hints of truth, but they have been elaborated, fabricated, and used to embellish into a new story.

Some examples of classic fiction books are The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.

Book Genres

The two types of books can be further divided into many different sub-types, called " genres." Here are some of the different genres of books which are available today. After we list all of them, we will discuss some of the more popular genres.

Two interesting genres of books are satire and anthology.

Satire

Satires, in the most basic definition, are works making fun of some sort of person or institution. Political satires, such as A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole, are quite popular works.

Generally, they are written to make fun of something, but that does not mean that it has to be a hysterical type of humor. The humor might be rather dark, and quite a number of times, it certainly is.

Anthology

Students who have taken a class in college in Shakespeare or the Romantics probably know a thing or two about anthologies, since they are frequently on the "must buy" list for these sorts of classes. Anthologies are compilations of many different works. For example, you could purchase an anthology containing all of the works of Shakespeare.

In addition to the actual works, there will also usually be background information about the time period or the writer. Some of them will include critical discourses in the back, although they do not always have to.

Explore Different Book Types or Books

Now that you know more about the different types of genres, you can continue exploring other works of fiction and non-fiction. Who knows? You may even find a new favorite! Interested in taking a stab at your own short story anthology? Take a look at these examples of short stories to help you get started!

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English Grammar

Picture This - Adjectives - Comparative and Superlative

This is a box.

Big | Small

This is a small box.

This is a big box.

Bigger / Smaller | Biggest / Smallest

The blue box is bigger than the green box.

The blue box is smaller than the red box.

The green box is smaller than the red box and the blue box.

The green box is the smallest box.

The red box is bigger than the blue box and the green box.

The red box is the biggest box.

Higher / Lower | Highest / Lowest

Mount Fuji is higher than Mount Snowdon.

Mount Fuji is higher than Mount Snowdon, but lower than Mount Everest.

Mount Snowdon is the lowest mountain.

Mount Everest is the highest mountain.

Longer / Shorter | Longest / Shortest

The river Amazon is longer than the river Danube.

The river Amazon is longer than the river Danube, but shorter than the river Nile.

The river Danube is the shortest river.

The river Nile is the longest river.

Cheaper / More (Less) Expensive | Cheapest / Most (Least) Expensive

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THE HOUSE

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It's Saturday and Joan and Steve are decorating.

Joan

Steve, you missed a bit.

Joan

Here, on the wall just by the window, you can see a patch of white.

Steve

Oh yes, I see it. It's difficult in this light.

Joan

I know dear. Well, at least we have finished this room; only five more to go.

Steve

Are you sure you want to put wallpaper up in the lounge?

Joan

Yes, but don't worry, I'm really good at wallpapering. I just wish that John would decide on what he wants his room doing in.

Steve

I know, it's difficult when you're a boy, but at least he's grown out of Star Wars. I keep thinking he'll ask for red and black or something equally gruesome.

Joan

Yes, but it is his room. I'm glad we decided not to move. Maybe we should think about building an extension to the kitchen instead.

Steve

One thing at a time please! Lets get this decorating over and done with first.

Joan

Ha! Oh by the way you missed a bit by the door too!

Steve

Hmmm, thanks. Here's a brush.

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