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  • Welcome to twominenglish.com. Teaching you English through two-minute lessons.

  • In this lesson, we will see phrases and words we may use when buying furniture.

  • Hello Tracy.

  • Hello Pauline. I came as soon as I could. What’s the hurry?

  • Thank you. You see, I have to buy a new bed and since youre a pretty good interior designer, I wanted to get your opinion.

  • Okay but tell me, what do you have in mind?

  • I want to know if I should get a high back bed or a low one.

  • The back wall of your bedroom is plain, I think you should go for a high back bed.

  • Won’t it look overdone?

  • Definitely not! The other furniture in your room is straight and light so it will fit right in.

  • That’s right! Thank you for your help Tracy.

  • Pleasure Pauline!

  • I need to buy a low height sofa. Can you help me with it?

  • Sure. I’ll show you some of our 3-seat ones.

  • I’d prefer an L-shaped six seater sofa.

  • Oh, okay. You can look at our catalogue for designs.

  • Do you provide the customization option?

  • Yes we do. You can select any design you like from our catalogue and we will make it according to your requirement.

  • I like this design here. But I want you to make it in leatherette.

  • Sure. When can I send someone to measure the space in your room?

  • How about Sunday?

  • Sure. Thank you.

  • Hi! I want to buy a mattress. Can you guide me?

  • Sure. What is the size of your bed?

  • It’s a king size bed.

  • What kind of mattress do you want to buy?

  • Something quite comfy, but it should support my back.

  • Alright. This section displays all kinds of double comforter king size mattresses. You can check them and choose the one you like.

  • What is the price range of these mattresses?

  • They are from $150 to $300.

  • Is there any guarantee on them?

  • Yes. The guarantee period differs from brand to brand. You can get up to 7 years guarantee on most brands.

  • Alright. Thanks for your help. I will come back with my husband on the weekend.

  • Sure. You are always welcome.

  • I have to buy a new bed.

  • I think you should go for a high back bed.

  • I need to buy a low height sofa. Can you help me with it?

  • I’d prefer an L-shaped six seater sofa.

  • Do you provide the customization option?

  • Hi! I want to buy a mattress. Can you guide me?

  • What is the price range of these mattresses?

  • Is there any guarantee on them?

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