Objectives
a.
Use polite questions when shopping or helping a
customer in a shop.
b. Polite questions are asked with 'could',
'may', and 'would'.
c. You can also ask for advice in shops using 'should'.
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 (I would) prefer...
Words.
Listen and repeat.
- Changing room/s
- Size - extra small, small (Chīsai), medium, large, extra-large - Used with standard measurements.
- Measurements (Sokutei-chi) - used with specific measurements for trousers, suits, etc.
- Shop assistant/store clerk
- Trousers/Slacks/Pants
- Waist
- Inseam
- Credit
cards
Let’s Practice. Fill in the blanks.
Situation:
You went to a store to buy a sweater.
The shop assistant assisted you.
Below is the conversation in which you
must fill in the blanks using the words from the answer pool.
Answer pool:
you smaller go try rooms How Can cards
Shop
Assistant: How can I help ___? / May I help you?
Customer: Yes. I'm looking for a sweater like this one but in a _____ size.
Shop
Assistant: Here you ___.
Customer: May I
___ it on?
Shop Assistant: Sure, the changing ______ are over there.
Customer: _____
much does it cost?
Shop Assistant: It's $45.
Shop
Assistant: How would you like to pay?
Customer: ____ I pay by credit card?
Shop
Assistant: Certainly [Cer-ten-li]. We accept all major credit ______.
Ordering. Put the
words into the correct order.
* help you I May? -> May I help
you?
1.
help you I May? -> May I help you?
2. go Here you. > Here you go.
3. much cost does How it? > How does it cost?
4. can I you help How? How can I help
you?
5. How you like would pay to? How
would you like to pay?
6. credit card by pay I Can? > Can
I pay by credit card?