Where can I find something?

Where can I find yogurt?

Excuse me. Where can I find yogurt?

You can find it in the dairy section. It's at the front of the store.

Thank you. Will I find butter in that section?

Yes. The butter is located just next to the yogurt products.

What about milk tea? Will I find it in the dairy section as well?

I'm afraid not. But you can find milk tea in the snacks and drinks section.

Thank you. Can you tell me where the snacks and drinks section is?

Sure. It's in aisle two.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Grocery store: a retail shop where you can buy almost anything such as food, healthcare products, etc.

Sometimes we call a grocery store a supermarket.

For example, I go to the grocery store.

I go grocery shopping.

I buy groceries.

Shopping cart: a small vehicle that you push around a store, putting the things that you want to buy in it

You can find it in the dairy section.

The products in a grocery store are arranged into sections (or parts) according to the type of item.

For example, the produce section is for fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas,

cabbage, broccoli, etc.

deli section is where you can get different types of cheese, sliced meat, salad, ham,

sausages or even seafood.

In the dairy section, you can find dairy products like milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, etc.

The bakery section sells bread, muffins, cakes, etc.

While you can find frozen pizza and ice cream in the frozen food section.

You can also find other food in the snacks and drinks section or the fresh meat section.

In the cleaning supplies section, you can find shampoo, shower gel, and so forth.

shelf: The products are put on the shelves.

Sure. It's in aisle two.

aisle: The products are also arranged in aisles. An aisle is a long, narrow space between the shelves.

Similar products are often located in the same aisle.

For example, snacks and drinks are located in aisle two.

Do you have more canned pineapples in stock?

Do you have more something in stock?

Do you have more canned pineapples in stock?

Hi. I'd like to buy some canned pineapples. But I see none on the shelf.

Do you have more canned pineapples in stock?

I'm not sure. Which brand do you prefer?

I don't have any preference. Any brand will do as long as it's not too expensive.

OK. Let me check. Just a moment...

Sorry, canned pineapples are sold out.

Alright. When will you restock?

My manager said that the canned pineapples will be available tomorrow.

Thanks. I'll come again tomorrow.

Anything else I can help you with?

No. Thank you.

Not at all.

Do you have more canned pineapples in stock?

stock: a supply of something for sale

in stock: a particular type of product is available.

For example, this canned tomato soup is in stock.

out of stock: a particular type of product is not available.

For example, corn oil is out of stock.

Sorry, canned pineapples are sold out.

Sold out: This is another way to say out of stock.

For example, corn oil is sold out.

When will you restock?

restock: to replace goods that have been sold

For example, The grocery store restocks shelves every day.

Which brand do you prefer?

brand: a type of product made by a particular company

For example, Pantene is a brand of shampoo.

Oral-B is a brand of toothbrush.

prefer: like one thing rather than another

For example, I prefer this brand.

I don't have any preference. Any brand will do as long as it's not too expensive.

preference: the noun of prefer. you like something more than another thing

For example, I have a preference for spicy food over sweet food.

will do: will be OK. I don't care about the brand if it's not too expensive.

Do you sell blueberry muffins?

Do you sell something?

Do you sell blueberry muffins?

Excuse me. Do you sell blueberry muffins?

Sorry, we don't carry this item. What about other types of bread or cakes?

Our cheesecakes are on sale today. They are located in the bakery section.

That sounds great. Where is the bakery section?

You can walk all the way down this aisle and you will see the bakery section on your right.

Thank you.

You're welcome

Sorry, we don't carry this item.

Here "carry" means we don't have this item. Another way to say this is...

we don't sell this item.

Our cheesecakes are on sale today.

On sale: When something is on sale, that thing is sold in lower price.

You can walk all the way down this aisle.

all the way down the aisle: walk along the aisle until you reach the end of it

How much is it?

How much is it?

How much is it?

Hi. What can I do for you?

I'd like to buy some bell peppers. But I cannot find the price tag. How much is it?

That's 4 dollars for a mixed bell pepper pack. If you want to pick the bell peppers yourself,

a bag of 6 bell peppers will cost you 8 dollars.

Alright. Thanks for your help.

You're welcome.

I'd like to buy some bell peppers.

bell peppers

But I cannot find the price tag.

price tag

Can you tell me where I can find this toothpaste on sale?

Can you tell me where I can find something on sale?

Can you tell me where I can find this toothpaste on sale?

Excuse me. I have a coupon for 20% off toothpaste. Can you tell me where I can find this toothpaste on sale?

Sure. Healthcare products are on aisle seven.

But I think this toothpaste that's a special item is on display near the checkout.

I see. I have a loyalty card from here. Can I use it with the coupon?

Yes. It will get you another 5% off the total purchase.

That sounds like a very good deal.

Also, the shampoo is buy one get one free. And today is the last day.

That sounds wonderful.

discount: a reduction in price

For example, they offer a 20% discount on toothpaste.

Excuse me. I have a coupon for 20% off toothpaste.

coupon: a piece of paper that can be used to get something at a reduced price

20% off: The price is reduced by 20%.

For example, if the price is 100 dollars, then you have to pay 80 dollars.

But I think this toothpaste that's a special item is on display near the checkout.

checkout: the place in a shop where you pay for your goods

When checkout is used as a phrasal verb, we often means we are leaving a hotel.

For example, I'd like to check out, please.

I have a loyalty card from here.

loyalty card: a card given by a business. You can collect points or buy goods with a discount.

Sometimes we call it a membership card.

That sounds like a very good deal.

a good deal: pay a lower price

Also, the shampoo is buy one get one free.

buy one get one free: get two items but only need to pay the price of one item.

I'll pay with a credit card.

I'll pay with the payment method.

I'll pay with a credit card.

Good afternoon. Can you put everything on the counter, please?

Alright.

That's 21 dollars. Do you have a membership card?

No, this is my first time here.

OK. How would you like to pay? Cash or credit card?

I'll pay with a credit card. Here you are.

OK. And here is your receipt. Would you like a bag?

No, I have my own. Thank you.

Thank you. Have a nice day.

You too.

I'll pay with a credit card.

I'll pay with something. For example, I'll pay with cash.

I'll pay with a debit card.

Can you put everything on the counter, please?

counter

And here is your receipt.

receipt: a piece of paper which proves that goods have been received

I would like to return the milk.

I would like to return something.

I would like to return the milk.

Good morning. What can I help you with for today?

I bought this carton of milk a little earlier today and I've just noticed it has gone bad, so I would like to return it.

Sure. I'm sorry about that. Can you show the receipt?

Yes. Here it is.

No problem. Here's your money.

Thank you.

refund: get back the money because you are not happy with a product that you have bought.

I bought this carton of milk a little earlier today and I've just noticed it has gone bad

a carton of milk

a carton of orange juice

There are other vocab to describe packaging, for example, a can of coke

a tin can of soup

a jar of jam

a jar of honey

a box of cereal

a package of pasta

a package of cookies

a packet of sugar

a packet of ketchup

a pack of gum

a bottle of oil

a bottle of wine

a loaf of bread

a bag of flour

a tub of ice cream

a tube of toothpaste

a kilo of meat

a dozen eggs

a bunch of bananas