LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. What items do you normally buy at the souvenir shop?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Asami is visiting a busy souvenir shop while on vacation. She is looking for some items to take back home. Jane, the shop assistant, is there to help her.
Jane
Asami
Yes, I’m looking for some souvenirs.
Jane
Sure! These keychains are quite popular among tourists.
Asami
They look nice. I’ll take five of them.
Jane
Great choice! Do you need a bag?
Asami
Yes, can I have five bags, please?
Jane
Absolutely. Here you go. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Asami
Actually, I like this t-shirt. Can I try this on?
Jane
Of course, the fitting room is over there.
(Asami goes to the fitting room and tries on the t-shirt. She comes back to show Jane.)
Asami
What do you think? Does it look good on me?
Jane
It looks good on you! Do you want to take it?
Asami
Do you have it in any other colors?
Jane
Let me check. Yes, we have it in blue, green, and red.
Asami
Perfect, I’ll take the red one. Thanks for your help!
Jane
You’re welcome!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is the customer looking for at the beginning of the conversation?
2. What souvenirs does she decide to buy?
3. What does the customer want to try on?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
May I help you? | I’m looking for some souvenirs. |
It’s popular among tourists. | I’ll take five of them |
Do you need a bag? | Can I have five bags? |
The fitting room is over there | Can I try this on? |
It looks good on you. | What do you think? |
Let me check. | Do you have it in any other colors? |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Staff
Tourist
Yes, please. I'm looking for some souvenirs.
Staff
How about this chocolate? It's popular among tourists.
Tourist
Tourist
Excuse me. Can I try this on?
Staff
Tourist
Staff
It looks good on you.
Tourist
Staff
Let me check.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are visiting a souvenir shop while on vacation. You want to buy some souvenirs to take back home. The shop assistant is there to help you with your purchases.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist and the other will be the shop assistant. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS THE TOURIST | AS THE SHOP ASSISTANT |
|---|---|
State that you’re looking for something specific. | Offer assistance to the tourist. |
Agree to purchase multiple items. | Mention the popularity of the items. |
Request bags for your items. | Ask if the tourist needs a bag. |
Inquire about trying on an item. | Direct the tourist to the fitting room. |
Ask for an opinion on an item. | Give feedback on the item. |
Inquire about other color options. | Check availability for other colors. |
Hi. May I help you?