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.
