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English Conversation At a Supermarket - Beginner

Practise a full beginner English conversation at a supermarket. Read a natural dialogue, learn useful expressions and practise speaking aloud.

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Customer

Excuse me, could you tell me where the cooking oil is?

Staff Member

Certainly. Let me check that for you.

Customer

Thank you. Do you also have a smaller packet of this rice?

Staff Member

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.

Staff Member

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

Customer

This shelf label says one price, but the packet shows another. Which price should I follow?

Staff Member

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.

Staff Member

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

Customer

That clears it up. I am ready to check out now.

Staff Member

Of course. I will take care of that now.

Customer

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

Staff Member

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.