Welcome to Speaking Lesson 9: At the Store

• Speaking Focus: Buying something and asking about price

Example

• Ben: Hello.
• Shop Assistant: Hello. Can I help you?
• Ben: Yes, please. I want a bottle of water.
• Shop Assistant: Here you go.
• Ben: Thank you. How much is it?
• Shop Assistant: It is two dollars.
• Ben: Okay. Here you are.
• Shop Assistant: Thank you. Have a nice day.
• Ben: Thanks. Goodbye.

Speaking Lesson 9.mp3

Vocabulary

store, shop assistant, bottle, water, price, money, buy, help, thank you

Speaking Practice

Practice the conversation with a partner.

Then try this:

• Change the item (juice, bread, sandwich).

• Change the price.

• Practice the conversation again.

Try to speak clearly and naturally.

Self‑Check

•  Did you ask about the price?
•  Did you answer clearly?
•  Did you practice the conversation more than once?
•  Did you try changing the item in the conversation?