Shopping for clothes in English
You’ve found the sweater section. Talk to the store associate about the color, the size and the fitting room.
Shopping for clothes
Find a blue sweater in medium and ask to try it on.
You’ll practice in English. Instructions, hints and feedback appear in the language you choose.
Conversation guide
Give the details the store needs
When looking for an item, start with what it is and add the color if that matters. A store associate may ask about size separately. If the item is right but the fit is wrong, ask for another size of the same item so the associate knows which detail you want to change.
Distinguish finding an item from trying it on
Once the associate hands you an item, you may still need to ask where to try it on. The fitting room is where you can check how it fits. If it doesn’t work, describe the fit in simple terms such as too loose or too tight so the associate knows what to bring next.
Practice asking for a change
Imagine you found a jacket you like, but the sleeves are too short. Say which item you mean and what you want to change. Keep the color and the style the same.
More conversations
Coffee shop
Order a small latte and ask for it to go.
Hotel check-in
Confirm your reservation, give your name and say how long you’re staying.
Meeting a friend
Agree on a day, a time and where to meet.
Buying a train ticket
Say where you’re going, pick a ticket and catch the next train.
Ordering at a restaurant
Order a meal and ask for the check when you’re done.
Asking for directions
Find the library on foot and double-check where to turn.
Shopping at a market
Ask for the produce you want and tell the vendor how you’ll pay.
At the pharmacy
Find a product, choose a pack and ask how much it costs.
Returning a purchase
Explain the return, show your receipt and ask for a refund.
A little practice, wherever life takes you.
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