Topic 6 · Shopping

Shopping. Part 1: Stores and products.

a department store

a mall

a supermarket

a bookstore

a bakery

a pharmacy

drugstore

a convenience store

a customer

a salesperson

a product

an item

goods

a brand

in stock

out of stock

a gift

a souvenir

advertising

brand loyalty

Useful phrases.

I'm looking for a gift for my friend.

This store has a good selection of books.

Do you have this item in stock?

Shopping. Part 2: Prices, bargains and payment.

a discount

on sale

a bargain

a special offer

to save money

to spend money

to afford

worth the price

cash

a credit card

debit card

to pay by card

contactless payment

a receipt

the checkout

a loyalty card

a gift card

Useful phrases.

How much does this cost?

Is there a discount for students?

Can I pay by card?

It was on sale, so I bought it.

Shopping. Part 3: Asking for help and trying things on.

the fitting room

changing room

a size

to fit

too tight

too loose

to try on

a cashier

a shopping cart

trolley

a shopping bag

a label

to match

a cash register

a self-checkout

a plastic bag

a shopaholic

Useful phrases.

Could you help me find this in a larger size?

Can I try this on?

It doesn't fit me very well.

Where are the fitting rooms?

Shopping. Part 4: Returns and complaints.

to return an item

an exchange

a refund

a return policy

damaged

broken

defective

the wrong size

the wrong item

a complaint

to complain

a warranty

guarantee

proof of purchase

customer service

to solve a problem

a farmers' market

Useful phrases.

I'd like to return this item.

I bought it yesterday, but it is damaged.

Could I get a refund or an exchange?

Here is my receipt.

Shopping. Part 5: Online shopping and responsible choices.

an online store

to order

to add to the cart

shipping

free delivery

a delivery

a package

a parcel

a review

a rating

secure payment

personal information

secondhand

to recycle

reuse

impulse buying

a shopping list

Useful phrases.

I usually read reviews before I order anything online.

The package arrived two days late.

Shopping online is convenient, but you cannot try things on.

I try not to buy things that I do not need.