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Basic Conversations

At a Store

Practice asking for help, trying things on, paying, and handling returns at a shop.

Dialogue Sample

A: Hi there! Can I help you find anything?
B: Yes, please! Do you have this jacket in a medium?
A: Let me check for you... Yes, we do! Here you go.
B: Thank you! Is there somewhere I can try it on?
A: Of course — the fitting rooms are just around the corner on your left.
B: Perfect. I'll take it! Do you accept card payments?
A: Yes, we do. The register is at the front. I'll meet you there!
B: Great, thank you so much for your help!

Natural Phrases to Know

Asking for help in the store

Do you have this in a different size? Do you have this in another colour? I'm looking for... Could you help me find...? Where would I find...? Just browsing, thanks!

At the fitting room

Could I try this on? Where are the fitting rooms? It fits perfectly, I'll take it! It's a bit too big / too small. Do you have a size up / down?

At the checkout

I'll take this one. Do you accept card / cash? Could I get a receipt, please? Do you have a bag? Is this on sale?

For returns or exchanges

I'd like to return / exchange this. I have the receipt here. It doesn't fit quite right. It was a gift — I don't have the receipt. Could I get store credit instead?

Your Turn — Fill in the Blanks

You are Speaker B (the customer). Read A's lines and type what you would say.

A: Hi! Welcome in. Is there anything I can help you with today?
B:
A: Sure! We have those over in aisle three. Would you like me to show you?
B:
A: Of course! The fitting rooms are right this way.
B:
A: Great choice! Will that be cash or card today?
B: