Sue: Hi, can you help me?
Sales Assistant: Sure. What are you looking for?
Sue: I need to buy a gift for my father and I don’t know where to begin!
Sales Assistant: I can help you with that. What does your father like to do for fun?
Sue: He loves to golf, ski, and watch movies.
Sales Assistant: Okay, and what’s your price range?
Sue: Under $50 would be great!
Sales Assistant: Well, we are having a sale on DVDs, if you want to get him a movie.
Sue: No, he has a lot already. Maybe he would like some new clothes.
Sales Assistant: Ok! We have a wonderful new selection of ski sweaters for around fifty bucks, if you’re interested.
Sue: I think a ski sweater would be great. Can you please show them to me?
Sales Assistant: Certainly, they’re in the men’s sports department. Right this way.
They walk to the department
Sales Assistant: Here you go, what color does he like?
Sue: I think he would like that blue and white one.
Sales Assistant: What’s his size?
Sue: Medium will be fine. Thank you so much! I’m sure he’ll love it!
Sales Assistant: No problem at all.
英会話 – Buying shoes
Shop Assistant: Hello, how may I help you?
Leonard: I would like to buy some shoes please.
Shop Assistant: Ok, what style?
Leonard: Sneakers, for running.
Shop Assistant: Sure. The size?
Leonard: Size 9 please.
Shop Assistant: Here are some new Nikes. Try them on.
Leonard: Oh they fit well! Thanks! How much are they?
Shop Assistant: 75 bucks, plus tax.
Leonard: Oh, they’re kind of expensive!
Shop Assistant: Well, they are of very good quality. They’ll last for a long time.
Leonard: Hmm, ok. I’ll take ‘em! Here’s $100.
Shop Assistant: Thank you, here’s your change. Enjoy your new shoes! Come back again soon.
Leonard: Thank you! See ya!
Shop Assistant: Goodbye.
英会話 – Getting a pet
Wanda= Store Clerk
Larry= Boy ShopperWanda: Hello, how may I help you?
Larry: I’m here to buy a pet.
Wanda: What kind of pet are you interested in?
Larry: Do you have any dogs?
Wanda: Yes, of course. Are you looking for a specific breed?
Larry: Not really, just one that would be a good companion.
Wanda: We have quite a few to choose from. Why don’t you come take a look?
Larry: Okay.
Wanda shows Larry to the dogs that are for sale.
Wanda: Would you like a large dog or a smaller one?
Larry: How about a medium sized dog? What about this one here?
Wanda: Oh, I’m sorry. Another person has already bought that dog. They will come by later today to pick him up.
Larry: Oh, that’s too bad. He’s so adorable! Do you have any others that are this size?
Wanda: Yes, right over there. Wanda points.
Larry: Oh, he’s perfect! I want to take him home with me right now!
Wanda: Do you want to buy some food or toys for him?
Larry: Definitely, I’ll come back in one hour with my Mom and we’ll decide what to get then.
Wanda: Okay, see you soon!
英会話 – Returning a shirt
Mrs. Smith: Excuse me, can you help me?
Shop Assistant: Yes of course, what can I do for you?
Mrs. Smith: I bought this T-shirt for my son this afternoon, but it doesn’t fit him, it’s too small.
Shop Assistant: Would you like to exchange it or get a refund?
Mrs. Smith: I’d like to exchange it for a larger size. Do you have these in large?
Shop Assistant: I’ll check. Let’s see…we have large or extra large, which would you prefer?
Mrs. Smith: I think large will be fine.
Shop Assistant: Ok, if it doesn’t fit just bring it back again. Just take it to the cashier, they’ll help you.
Mrs. Smith: Thank you.
Shop Assistant: Not a problem!
英会話 – At the (Ukrainian) Shop
Seller: Good Afternoon.
Customer: Hello!
Seller: How can I help you?
Customer: I am looking for apples. Do you have any apples?
Seller: Yes! We have many apples.
Customer: Are they fresh?
Seller: Yes, they’re very fresh.
Customer: Great! I would like 1 kilogram of apples, please.
Seller: Here you are. Anything else?
Customer: Yes, please. I would also like a liter of milk and 1 kilogram of potatoes.
Seller: Anything else?
Customer: No, that’s all. How much does it cost?
Seller: It costs 18 hryven and 25 kopeks.
Customer: Here you are. Thank you!
Seller: Come back soon!
英会話 – On the street
Two friends are walking along the street.
Warren: It’s a beautiful day today, isn’t it Peggy Sue?
Peggy Sue: Absolutely. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, spring has definitely sprung !
Warren: What do you want to do this afternoon? We could go to a movie, try that new Italian restaurant, or how about…
Peggy Sue’s friend Judy walks by
Peggy Sue: Judy! Hi!
Judy: Hey! How are you Peggy Sue?
Peggy Sue and Judy hug
Peggy Sue: I’m fine! What are you up to ?
Judy: Oh, I’m just out shopping. What are you guys up to?
Peggy Sue: We’re just out for a walk. This is my friend Warren.
Warren: Hi, nice to meet you.
Warren and Judy shake hands
Judy: Nice to meet you too!
Warren: How do you two know each other?
Peggy Sue: We sat next to each other in Italian class last year. We haven’t seen each other in ages!
Judy: I know! I’m so happy to run into you !
Warren: Why don’t you join us? We were just talking about going to lunch.
Peggy Sue: Oh yes! Then we can catch up4.
Judy: I would love to! Thank you.
Warren: No problem! Any friend of Peggy Sue’s is a friend of mine.