Common Shopping Vocabulary
- Store / Shop – A place where you buy things.
- Mall – A large building with many stores.
- Cashier – The person who takes your money.
- Receipt – Paper proof of your purchase.
- Discount – A reduction in price (e.g., “20% off”).
- Size – Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), etc.
- Fitting room – Where you try on clothes.
Useful Phrases When Shopping
- “How much is this?”
- “Do you have this in a larger size?”
- “Can I try this on?”
- “Where is the fitting room?”
- “Do you accept credit cards?”
- “Is there a discount for students?”
- “I’d like to return this item.”
Sample Dialogue: Buying a Shirt
Customer: Excuse me, do you have this shirt in blue?
Salesperson: Yes, we do! What size would you like?
Customer: Medium, please.
Salesperson: Here you go. The fitting rooms are over there.
Customer: Thanks! … It fits well. How much is it?
Salesperson: It’s $29.99.
Customer: Great! I’ll take it.
Online Shopping Terms
- Cart / Basket – Where you add items before checkout.
- Checkout – The process of paying for your items.
- Shipping – Delivery of your order.
- Tracking number – Code to follow your package.
- Return policy – Rules for sending items back.
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