AT THE SHOP – 4ºESO

KINDS OF SHOPS

Baker’s Butcher’s

Chain store Chemist’s

DIY store (Do It Yourself) Dry cleaner’s

Estate agent’s Fishmonger’s

Florist’s Greengrocer’s

Health food store Hypermarker

Jeweller’s Launderette

Market stall Newsagent’s

Stationer’s Travel agent’s

Clothes shop Shoe shop

DEPARTMENT STORE VS. SHOPPING CENTRE

Shopping centre Department store

USEFUL VOCABULARY FOR SHOPS

Change Charge

Discount Refund

Label Sales

2 for 1 deal Receipt

A bargain Online shopping

PRINTED FABRICSn Long-sleeved T-shirt

n Dark /light blue skirt

n Flowery/ striped/ spotted /checked shirt

Adenimjacket

n TO BE A SHOPAHOLIC TO BE A BARGAIN HUNTER

n Escalatorn Trolleyn Tilln Purse/ Wallet

SHOPPING IDIOMSCOST A SMALL FORTUNE

COST AN ARM AND A LEG

SPEND MONEY LIKE WATER

PAY THROUGH THE NOSE

USEFUL LANGUAGE AT A SHOP – SHOP ASSISTANT

n Good morning, can I help you?n Good afternoon, is there anything I can help you with?n Good evening, may I help you?n Are you looking for something in particular?n Are you looking for any colour in particular?n Do you prefer it to be plain or patterned?n This is a really nice loose/tight shirt.n What size are you? Small, large or medium?n You’ll find it on that counter over there.n Let me just check if there is any left inside.n You’ll find the changing rooms on the left.

AT A CLOTHES SHOP – CUSTOMERn Good morning, could you help me, please?n I’m looking for a new videogame.n No, I’m just looking, thanks.n I’m being served, thanks.n Could you please tell me where the changing rooms are?n I would prefer it to be patterned and loosen Do you have it in a different colour or with a different pattern?n Excuse me, there isn’t any medium size of this shirt on the counter. Could

you please tell me if there are any left in the shop?n I think I would need a bigger size.n How many pieces of clothing can I take into the fitting room?

IN THE CHANGING ROOM – SHOP ASSISTANT

n Excuse me, sir/madam. How are you doing?n Does it fit you?n Do you need a different size?n Would you like me to bring it to you in a different colour?n I’d like to inform you that there is a taylor service in order to

fix any piece of clothing.n I’m afraid there isn’t any small size in purple. Would you mind

trying it on in blue? If you like it, we can order it on our online shop.

n Are you paying in cash o by credit card?

IN THE CHANGING ROOM –CUSTOMER

n Fine, thanks. I just need three more minutes.n It doesn’t fit me. Can I try on a larger one?n I think it doesn’t suit me.n I guess the blue one will look better on me.n Would it be OK if you brought me a smaller size?n Excuse me, I’d need to have the trouser taken up. They’re too

long.n I’ve had a crush on this skirt but there isn’t any medium size in

blue. Would it be possible to purchase it on the online shop?

IN THE CASH DESK – SHOP ASSISTANT

n Have you made a decision yet?n I do think you’ve chosen the right item.n In total, it is €55.n Would you like to pay by credit card or in cash?n Could you please swipe your card over here?n Here is your receipt.n Remember that there is a period of 30 days in order to

change or give your items back.n Thank you for your purchase.

IN THE CASH DESK – CUSTOMERn I’ll take the green one.n How much is it?n I have my fidelity card, are there any discounts with it?n Credit card, please.n Can I take the items back and get a refund?

Watch this video to learn more!

n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOKde_7ZLUM

Useful phrasal verbs

n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NglZpVcQ3Ww

Now, it’s your turn to prepare a role play at a shop. Try to use the given expressions and vocabulary and be original!