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Today, we're going to have a conversation in English to improve your English-speaking fluency.
We're going to do this by using the shadowing technique.
Simply put, the shadowing technique involves me saying the lines first, and then you will repeat the lines afterwards. As I say the lines, you will observe the way that I'm pronouncing each of the words in English.
First, I'll read the entire dialogue, and then afterwards, we'll role-play the dialogue.
I'll say the lines of one character, and then you will speak the lines of the other character, as if we were having a real conversation. The theme of today's lesson will be geared around conversations that you would have at a grocery store. Without further ado, let's begin. Can you help me find this item? Sure.
Let me take you to the aisle where it's located. Where is the customer service desk? The customer service desk is near the front of the store, usually by the entrance or exit. Do you have a store map? Yes, we have maps available at the customer service desk or on our app. Can I get a price check for this item? Of course.
I'll check the price for you, or you can use the price scanner in the store. Do you have someone who can help me carry my groceries? Yes, we can arrange assistance.
Please let the cashier or customer service desk know. Where are the fresh herbs? Fresh herbs are in the produce section, near the refrigerated vegetables. Do you sell international foods? Yes, there's an international section in aisle X. Where can I find low-sodium products? Low-sodium products are often in the health-conscious or specialty diet section. Do you sell gluten-free products? Yes, we have a gluten-free section, and some items are mixed into regular aisles. Can I order something you don't have in stock? Yes, we can place a special order for you at the customer service desk. When do you restock this item? We restock daily, but specific items might come in on a particular day. Do you have plant-based meat? Yes, you can find plant-based meat in the refrigerated or frozen sections. Can you recommend a good wine for dinner? Sure, let me know the type of food you're pairing it with, and I'll help you choose. Where is the bakery? The bakery is located at the front of the store, near the produce section. Do you sell pre-cooked meals? Yes, we have pre-cooked meals in the deli and refrigerated section. Are there samples available today? Yes, you can find samples in your specific products or at the deli counter. Do you have organic produce? Yes, our organic produce is marked with labels and usually in a separate section. Can I return this item if I don't like it? Yes, returns are accepted with a receipt at the customer service desk. Do you deliver groceries? Yes, we offer home delivery through our app online. Can I pay with cash? Yes, cash is accepted at all our checkout lanes. Do you accept mobile payments? Yes, we accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other mobile payment methods. Do you have a loyalty card? Yes, you can sign up for a loyalty card at the customer service desk or on our website. Can I use this coupon here? Let me check that for you.
We accept most manufacturer and store coupons. Do you have a self-checkout area? Yes, self-checkout lanes are located near the regular checkouts. Do you sell gift cards? Yes, gift cards are available near the checkout or at the customer service desk. Can I recycle my plastic bags here? Yes, we have recycling bins near the store entrance. Where are the dairy products? Dairy products like milk and cheese are in the refrigerated section at the back of the store. Do you sell sugar-free snacks? Yes, you can find them in the snack aisle or the health food section. Do you sell seasonal items? Yes, seasonal items are displayed prominently in dedicated sections during holidays. Where can I find spices? Spices are in aisle X, usually near the baking products. Do you have low-carb options? Yes, low-carb products are available in the specialty diet or health food section. Can I get this bread sliced? Yes, we have a slicer available in the bakery section. Do you have a butcher counter? Yes, the butcher counter is in the meat section at the back of the store. Do you sell kosher products? Yes, kosher items are usually in a dedicated section or labeled in the regular aisles. Is this product vegan? Let me check the label for you.
Vegan items are often marked with a special icon. Do you have any promotions today? Yes, promotions are listed in our weekly flyer or on signs throughout the store. Where can I find canned goods? Canned goods are in aisle X, near the dry goods section. Do you sell flowers? Yes, flowers are in the floral department near the entrance. Where is the pharmacy? The pharmacy is located at the front of the store, near the entrance. Can I park here for free? Yes, parking is free for all customers. Do you have baby products? Yes, baby food, diapers, and other items are in aisle X. Are the restrooms open to the public? Yes, restrooms are located at the back of the store or near the customer service desk. Can I use my reusable bags here? Yes, we encourage reusable bags at checkout. Can I place a catering order? Yes, catering orders can be arranged at the deli counter or online. Do you sell magazines? Yes, magazines are located near the checkout lanes. What are your store hours? Our store hours are listed at the entrance and on our website. Do you sell bulk items? Yes, bulk items are in aisle X.
Or check the dedicated bulk section for grains, nuts, and more. Can I special order a product? Yes, you can request a special order at the customer service desk. Where can I find cleaning supplies? Cleaning supplies are in aisle X, near the paper goods section. Do you sell batteries? Yes, batteries are available near the checkout lanes or in aisle X with electronics. Now we'll go through this dialogue as if we're having a real conversation.
I'll ask the questions, and you can provide the answers. First, can you help me find this item? Where is the customer service desk? Do you have a store map? Can I get a price check for this item? Do you have someone who can help me carry my groceries? Where are the fresh herbs? Do you sell international foods? Where can I find low-sodium products? Do you sell gluten-free products? Can I order something you don't have in stock? When do you restock this item? Do you have plant-based meat? Can you recommend a good wine for dinner? Where is the bakery? Do you sell pre-cooked meals? Are there samples available today? Do you have organic produce? Can I return this item if I don't like it? Do you deliver groceries? Can I pay with cash? Do you accept mobile payments? Do you have a loyalty card? Can I use this coupon here? Do you have a self-checkout area? Do you sell gift cards? Can I recycle my plastic bags here? Where are the dairy products? Do you sell sugar-free snacks? Do you sell seasonal items? Where can I find spices? Do you have low-carb options? Can I get this bread sliced? Do you have a butcher counter? Do you sell kosher products? Isn't this product vegan? Do you have any promotions today? Where can I find canned goods? Do you sell flowers? Where is the pharmacy? Can I park here for free? Do you have a parking lot? Do you have baby products? Are the restrooms open to the public? Can I use my reusable bags here? Can I place a catering order? Do you sell magazines? What are your store hours? Do you sell bulk items? Can I special order a product? Where can I find cleaning supplies? Do you sell batteries? That's all for today's lesson.
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