Vocabulary For Shopping in English

Vocabulary for Shopping in English
Use polite questions when shopping or helping a customer in a shop.

Polite questions are asked with 'could', 'may', and 'would'. You can also ask for
advice in shops using 'should'.
Shopping for a Sweater

Shop assistant: May I help you?
Customer: Yes, I'm looking for a sweater.
Shop assistant: What size are you?

Customer: I'm an extra large.
Shop assistant: Would you like a plain sweater or something else?

Customer: I'm looking for a plain blue sweater.
Shop assistant: How about this one?

Customer: Yes, that's nice. Could I try it on?
Shop assistant: Certainly, the changing rooms are over there.

Customer: Thank you. (goes into a changing room to try on the sweater)
Shop assistant: How does it fit?

Customer: It's too large. Do you have a large?
Shop assistant: Yes, here you are. Would you like to try it on to see if it fits?
Customer: No that's Okay. Thank you. I'll take it. I'm also looking for some
nice slacks.
Shop assistant: Great. We have some very nice wool slacks over here. Would
you like to take a look?
Customer: Yes, thanks for your help.
Shop assistant: What are your measurements?

Customer: I'm a 38'' waist and a 32" inseam.
Shop assistant: What do you think about these?

Customer: They're nice, but I'd prefer cotton trousers if you have them.
Shop assistant: Certainly, our summer slacks collection is over here. How
about these?
Customer: Yes, I like those. Do you have them in grey as well?
Shop assistant: Yes, here's a pair. You said you the measurements are 38" by
32", didn't you?
Customer: Yes, that's correct. I'll go try them on.
Shop assistant: Let me know if you need any help.

Customer: Thank you. (comes back) These are great. So, that makes one
sweater and a pair of grey slacks.
Shop assistant: OK, how would you like to pay?

Customer: Do you take credit cards?
Shop assistant: Yes, we do. Visa, Master Card, and American Express.
Customer: OK, here's my Visa.
Shop assistant: Thank you. Have a nice day!

Customer: Thank you, goodbye.
Key Vocabulary
Phrases
 Could / May I help you?

 Could I try it (them) on?
 How does it fit?
 How would you like to pay?
 I'm looking for...
 I'd prefer...
Words
 Changing rooms
 Size - extra small, small, medium, large, extra large - Used with
standard measurements
 Measurements - used with specific measurements for trousers, suits,
etc.
 Shop assistant/store clerk
 Trousers/Slacks/Pants
 Waist
 Inseam
 Credit cards
Quiz
Provide the missing word to fill in the gaps to complete this conversation with
a store clerk.
Store clerk: Hello, _____ I help you find anything?

Customer: Yes, I'm looking _____ a blouse and some matching trousers.
Store clerk: Great. What _____ would you like?

Customer: I'm _____ for a white blouse and black trousers. They're for an
important job interview.
Store clerk: Okay. Please follow me to the business apparel section.

Customer: Thanks for your help.
Store clerk: It's my pleasure. Do you see anything you like?

Customer: Yes, that blouse looks nice.
Store clerk: What _____ are you?

Customer: I'm a small. Now, let's take a look at the pants.
Store clerk: These are nice. Would you like to _____ them on?
Customer: Do you have anything else?
Store clerk: Yes, we also have these trousers.

Customer: I like those, I'll try those _____ .
Store clerk: What are your _____ ?

Customer: I have a 26" waist and 32" inseam.
Store clerk: Here's a pair. Would you like to try them on?
Customer: Yes, where's the _____ ?
Store clerk: You can try them on over there.

Customer: Thank you. (tries the clothing on, walks out of the changing room
to show the store clerk) What do you think?
Store clerk: You look fantastic! I'm sure you'll get that job!
Customer: Thanks! I'll take them.
Store clerk: Would you like to _____ by cash or by credit card?

Customer: _____ , please. Here's my visa card.
Store clerk: Thank you. That will be $145.

Answers
 May/could/can
 For
 Color
 Size
 Try
 On
 Measurements
 Changing room
 Pay
 Credit card
Discussion Questions:
1. Do you have a favorite item of clothing? What is it? Why do you like it?
When do you wear it?
2. What is your favorite color to wear? How many items of clothing do you
have in this color?
3. How important is color co-ordination to you? Do your clothes always
match?
4. Are certain colors more suitable for men and certain colors more suitable
for women?
5. Do you change your clothes often? Or do you tend to wear the same
clothes all day?
6. How often should clothing be washed? How often do you wash your
clothing?
7. What is the traditional clothing of Mozambique? How often do people

dress traditionally these days?
8. Have you ever had to wear a uniform for work or school? What are the
pros and cons of wearing uniforms?
9. Which sports team has the best looking uniform? Do you think it helps
them play well?
10.How many pairs of shoes do you have? How many does a person need?
11.Do you wear shoes that make you taller? Why?
12.How often do you go shopping for clothes? Do you buy new clothes when
the season changes?
13.Do you buy clothes online? Why or why not?
14.Where is the best place to shop for clothes in your town?
15.What do you do with clothes that you no longer wear?
16.Will you wear something uncomfortable just because it looks good?
17.Which celebrity has the best sense of style?
18.Are you interested in fashion? How do you know what is in fashion and
what is out of fashion?
19.Is fashion a kind of art?
20.Have you ever been to a fashion show? If not, would you like to go to one?
Why or why not?

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Use polite questions when shopping or helping a customer in a shop.

Shopping for a Sweater

Shop assistant: What size are you?

Shop assistant: Would you like a plain sweater or something else?

Shop assistant: How about this one?

Shop assistant: Certainly, the changing rooms are over there.

Shop assistant: How does it fit?

Shop assistant: What are your measurements?

Shop assistant: What do you think about these?

Shop assistant: Let me know if you need any help.

Shop assistant: OK, how would you like to pay?

Shop assistant: Thank you. Have a nice day!

 Could / May I help you?

Store clerk: Hello, _____ I help you find anything?

Store clerk: Great. What _____ would you like?

Store clerk: Okay. Please follow me to the business apparel section.

Store clerk: It's my pleasure. Do you see anything you like?

Store clerk: What _____ are you?

Store clerk: Yes, we also have these trousers.

Store clerk: What are your _____ ?

Store clerk: You can try them on over there.

Store clerk: Would you like to _____ by cash or by credit card?

Store clerk: Thank you. That will be $145.

7. What is the traditional clothing of Mozambique? How often do people

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