Shops and shopping
1 A grocery store is a shop where you buy food and things for the house.
2 A bakery is a place where you buy bread, cakes, and pastries.
3 A chemist’s (UK) or pharmacy (US) is a shop where you get medicine and health products.
4 A clothing/clothes store (US) or clothes shop (UK) is a shop where you buy outfits like shirts and trousers.
5 A shoe store is a place where you can buy footwear for your feet.
6 A bookstore (US) is a shop with lots of books to read and buy.
7 A toy store is a shop that sells toys and games for children.
8 A hardware store or DIY shop (UK) is a shop where you find tools and things for fixing your house.
9 An electronics store is a place to buy things like computers and TVs.
10 A jewelry store (US) or jewellery shop (UK) is a shop where you can buy rings, necklaces, and other pretty things to wear.
11 A flower shop or florist is a place where you buy flowers for decoration or as gifts.
12 A pet store is a shop where you find animals like cats and dogs and things for them.
13 A corner shop (UK) or a convenience store (US) is a small shop where you buy everyday items such as newspapers, magazines, snacks, drinks, and some food items.
14 A stationer’s (UK) or stationery store (US) is a place where you buy things for writing and office work like pens and paper.
15 A furniture store is a big shop where you buy things like chairs, tables, and beds for your home.
16 A gift shop is a shop where you find things to buy as presents for people.
Useful English phrases when shopping
Here’s some useful language that you can use when you are shopping.
Shop assistant | Customer |
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How can I help you? | I’m just looking, thanks. |
Here you are. | I’m looking for… |
Sure./Of course. | Do you have any…? |
It’s … pounds/dollars. | How much is it? |
Here’s your change (and your receipt). | How much is/are the…? |
Here’s your receipt. | I’ll pay in cash/by credit card. |
Have a nice day. | Can I pay in cash/by credit card? |
And here’s your bag. | Can I try this on? |
Do you have this in… (blue/a large/etc.)? |
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