INTRODUCTION
Hello, and welcome to Daily Life Conversations! Today’s episode is all about navigating a grocery store – an essential skill, especially if you’re living abroad or learning to communicate in English.
Whether you’re looking for a specific item, checking for deals, or trying to find a healthy snack, knowing how to ask for help and understand directions is key. In today’s conversation, we’ll join a customer getting assistance from a store employee. Together, they’ll explore finding items like almond milk, fresh herbs, and even gluten-free pasta, all while using practical language you can apply in your daily shopping trips.
Let’s dive in and learn how to make your next grocery store visit smooth and successful!
2. CONVERSATION
Store Employee: Hi there! Can I help you find anything?
Customer: Yes, please. I’m looking for almond milk. Do you know which aisle it’s in?
Store Employee: Sure, almond milk is in Aisle 6 with the other non-dairy products.
Customer: Great, thanks! And do you know if you have any on sale this week?
Store Employee: Let me check... Yes, the store brand almond milk is on sale, 20% off.
Customer: That’s perfect! I’ll grab that. Also, where can I find fresh herbs, like cilantro and basil?
Store Employee: Fresh herbs are in the produce section, near the leafy greens. We have some right at the front, next to the tomatoes.
Customer: Got it, thanks! And, by any chance, do you have gluten-free pasta?
Store Employee: Yes, we do! The gluten-free pasta is in Aisle 8, just past the regular pasta section. We have a few brands to choose from.
Customer: Thanks! Last thing – I’m looking for a quick snack. Something healthy but tasty.
Store Employee: I recommend checking out our snack aisle in Aisle 5. We’ve got options like mixed nuts, protein bars, and dried fruit.
Customer: Perfect. I’ll check those out. Oh, and can I use a coupon I got in the mail for today’s purchase?
Store Employee: Yes, we accept mail-in coupons at checkout. Just show it to the cashier.
Customer: Thanks so much for your help!
Store Employee: You’re welcome! Let me know if you need anything else.
3. VOCABULARY:
Aisle: A walkway between shelves in a store.
Non-dairy products: Items that don’t contain milk or dairy.
Store brand: Products sold under the store’s own label, often at a lower price.
Produce section: The area in a grocery store where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold.
Leafy greens: Vegetables with edible leaves, like lettuce or spinach.
Gluten-free: Foods without gluten, suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
Snack aisle: The section in a store where snacks are displayed.
4. IDIOMS:
“Quick snack”: A small, easy-to-eat food item.
“On sale”: Offered at a discounted price.
5. USEFUL PHRASES:
“Can I help you find anything?” – A standard way for a store employee to offer assistance.
“Do you know if you have any on sale this week? ” – A question for checking promotions.
“By any chance, do you have...?” – A polite way to ask if something is available.
“I’ll check those out” – A casual way of saying you’ll look into a specific area or item.
6. CONCLUSION
That wraps up another episode of Daily Life Conversations! In this episode, you learned how to confidently ask for help in a grocery store, find specific items, and even ask about sales or coupons. These are essential phrases that will make your shopping trips much easier.
Don’t forget to review the vocabulary, idioms, and useful phrases we covered. Then, listen to the conversation again and see how much you can catch now that you’re familiar with the context.
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