Finding Items
- “Excuse me, where can I find rice?”
- “Do you have this in medium?”
- “Is this on sale?” / “Are there any discounts today?”
Prices & Totals
- “How much is this?”
- “Is tax included?” (Often not included in U.S. shelf prices.)
- “What’s the total?” / “Can I see the receipt?”
Model Dialogue (Clothing Store)
You:
Excuse me, where can I find men’s jackets?
Associate:
Right this way. What size are you looking for?
You:
Medium. Do you have this in black?
Associate:
Yes, and it’s 20% off today.
You:
Great! How much is it after tax?
Associate:
It comes to $64.94. Would you like to try it on?
You:
Yes, please. Thanks.
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Pronunciation Tips
“Excuse me” /ɪkˈskjuːz mi/
Link “ex-cuse” and reduce “me” slightly: ’scuse me (casual).
“How much is it?” /haʊ mʌt͡ʃ ɪz ɪt/
Linking: “is it” → izzit /ˈɪzɪt/ in casual speech.
Numbers & Totals
Practice stress: sixty-four point nine-four → /ˈsɪksti fɔːr/.
Paying
- “I’ll pay with card.” / “Credit or debit?”
- “Can I tap?” (contactless)
- “Cash back?” (grocery stores may offer cash back with debit)
Returns & Exchanges
- “What’s your return policy?”
- “Can I get a refund/exchange?”
- “I’d like to return this. Here’s the receipt.”
Micro-Practice
- Ask a clerk for an item in your size and color.
- Ask if an item is on sale and if tax is included.
- Practice paying: “Credit, please.” “Can I tap?” “Can I see the receipt?”