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:
At a local shop, Asami is shopping for handmade pottery. The staff is ready to assist her with her purchase.
Asami
Staff
They’re 20 dollars each.
Asami
Hmm, okay. If I buy more than one, can you give me a discount?
Staff
Sure, I can offer you a discount of 10% if you buy two or more.
Asami
Would you take 35 dollars for these two vases?
Staff
You win!
Asami
Great! I’ll take these two vases.
Staff
How would you like to pay? Cash or charge?
Asami
I’ll pay by credit card.
Staff
Sure, please sign here.
Asami
(signs) Thank you!
Staff
Thank you! Enjoy your vases!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How much did the staff initially charge for each vase?
2. How much did Asami offer to pay for the two vases?
3. How did Asami choose to pay for her purchase?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
They’re __ dollars each. | How much is this? |
If you buy more than one | Can you give me a discount? |
You win. | Would you take ___ dollars? |
Cash or charge? | I’ll take this |
How would you like to pay? | Excuse me? |
Please sign here. | I’ll pay by credit card. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
How much is this?
Staff
Tourist
Staff
Well.. if you buy more than one.
Tourist
Would you take 15 dollars? And I'll have two of these.
Staff
Staff
Tourist
Excuse me? What did you say?
Tourist
Oh I see. I'll pay by credit card.
Staff
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are visiting a local market stall selling handmade pottery. You are interested in purchasing some items. The vendor is there to assist you with your purchase.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist and the other will be the staff. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS THE TOURIST | AS THE STAFF |
|---|---|
Approach the shop assistant and explain what you are looking for. | Greet the customer and ask how you can assist them. |
Select some items and request them. | Offer a discount if they buy more than one item. |
Offer a different price. | Agree to the customer’s offer. |
Inquire about payment options. | Ask the customer about their payment preference. |
Choose a payment method. | Accept the customer’s payment method |
Sign the receipt. | Thank the customer. |
Excuse me, how much is this vase?