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English Conversation Shopping in a Store - Beginner

Practise a full beginner English conversation shopping in a store. Read a natural dialogue, learn useful expressions and practise speaking aloud.

EverydayFull dialogueAbout 187 words

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Customer

Excuse me, do you have this shirt in a medium size?

Shop Assistant

Certainly. Let me check that for you.

Customer

Could I try the blue one and the grey one, please?

Shop Assistant

Yes, of course. I can help you with that.

Customer

Great. I just want to make sure I have understood everything correctly before we continue.

Shop Assistant

No problem. It is always better to confirm the details than to guess.

Customer

The blue one fits better. Is this the final price or is there a discount today?

Shop Assistant

That is clear. Let me confirm the detail for you.

Customer

Okay, I understand. Let me repeat the main point in my own words so I remember it.

Shop Assistant

Perfect. Go ahead. If anything is missing, I will correct it.

Customer

I will take it. Could you tell me where the billing counter is?

Shop Assistant

Of course. I will take care of that now.

Customer

Thank you. That makes the situation much easier for me.

Shop Assistant

You are welcome. I am glad we could sort it out clearly.

Useful Expressions

  • Could you please…?
  • If I understand correctly…
  • Could you say that again, please?
  • Thank you. That’s clear now.

Speak it aloud

Read the conversation once. Then choose one role and speak only that role aloud. On the second round, close the page after each line and try to respond naturally in your own words.

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Practice Challenge

Keep the same situation but change two details. For example, change the time, place, problem, preference or reason. Try to continue the conversation for one extra minute without reading.