Unit 5 Conversation Sessions

Unit 5 Session 1

LOW LEVEL - Introducing the topic of going shopping

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyn62IQI1zo (short video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVRhrZqTNyQ (long video)

STANDARD LEVEL - Grocery Shop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QCwbh9Yk0M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVRhrZqTNyQ

HIGH LEVEL - Vocabulary about basic shopping

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHXqOvMntc0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KXw_uE5rAo (where to buy)

COMMON TO ALL LEVELS: Talking about money

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPgahOd9UD0

Extra material (High level Students) Dialogue in a shop

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