In a clothing store

– Hello, boys and girls! My name is Charlie.

– Hello, everyone! I’m Kevin. And this is Frankie.

– Welcome to our lesson.

– We are happy to see you!

– Guys, it’s 8 o’clock already. We need to hurry, or we will be late for our English lesson.

– Oh, you are absolutely right! The lesson starts in 10 minutes.

– Let’s run, boys!

– Oh, what a relief! We are just in time!

– Hello, students!

– Hello, Mr. Reynolds!

– Sit down, please!

– Students, today we are going to have an interesting lesson.

– Oh, sounds great!

– Mr. Reynolds, what exactly are we going to do?

– Well… You are going to act out different dialogues.

– Oh, okay. And what is the topic?

– The topic is “In a clothing store”. First, let’s start with Charlie and Frankie. Charlie will be a shop assistant. And Frankie will be a customer.

A clothing store

Магазин одежды

A shop assistant

Продавец, продавщица, продавец-консультант

A customer

Покупатель

– Mr. Reynolds, how should we start our conversation?

– Yeah! What phrases can we use?

– Oh, come on, boys! Don’t you remember the phrases that you usually use when you buy clothes in a clothing store?

– Mr. Reynolds, I always go to the clothing store with my mum. And she’s the one who speaks with a shop assistant.

– Yeah! I also go to the clothing store with my parents. And I never talk to a shop assistant.

– Oh, okay. Students, raise your hands if you know what phrases we can use when we buy clothes in a clothing store?

– Okay. That’s weird! Since no one knows these phrases, let’s learn them during our lesson.

– Sure, Mr. Reynolds!

So, today in the lesson we will:

● discuss what phrases we can use in a clothing store;

And

● put the knowledge into practice.

Students, to begin a conversation in a clothing store, we can use the following phrases:

Can I help you?

May I help you?

Я могу вам помочь?

What would you like?

Что бы вы хотели?

I’m looking for…

Я ищу…

Look at the example:

– Good morning! Can I help you?

– Yes, please!

– What would you like?

– I’m looking for a new dress.

– Oh, okay. Let me help you with that!

– Sure!

To begin a conversation we can also use such phrases as:

Could you help me?

Can you help me?

Вы не могли бы мне помочь?

What can I do for you?

Чем я могу вам помочь?

Where can I find…?

Где я могу найти…?

Excuse me, I can’t find the women’s section.

Извините, я не могу найти женский отдел.

Look at the example:

– Good afternoon! Could you help me?

– Yes, of course! What can I do for you?

– I’m looking for dresses. Where can I find them?

– You can find dresses in the women’s section.

– Thank you!

– Excuse me, I can’t find the women’s section.

– It’s just around the corner.

– Oh, thank you!

Students, let’s continue! The following phrases are:

What colour would you like?

Какой цвет вы бы хотели?

I prefer…

Я предпочитаю…

What size do you wear?

Какой размер вы носите?

I wear a large/medium/small size.

Я ношу большой/средний/маленький размер.

How about this one?

Как насчёт этого?

Would you like to try it on?

Хотите примерить?

Look at the example:

– Excuse me! Can you help me choose a beautiful and suitable dress?

– Yes, of course! What colour would you like?

– I prefer black, red or yellow.

– Oh, okay. What size do you wear?

– I wear a medium size.

– Look at this dress, please! Do you like it?

– No, not really!

– How about this one?

– Oh, this yellow dress is perfect!

– Would you like to try it on?

– Sure!

Pay attention! There are six main clothing sizes in English. And they are:

XS (it means “extra small”)

S (it means “small”)

M (“medium”)

L (“large”)

XL (“extra large”)

XXL (“extra extra large”)

Students, let’s continue! The following phrases are:

Where is the fitting room?

Где находится примерочная?

Does it fit all right?

Это вам подходит?

This is not my size.

Это не мой размер.

Look at the example:

– Excuse me! Where is the fitting room?

– Oh, it’s just at the end of the corridor.

– Okay, thank you!

– Does the yellow dress fit all right?

– No, this is not my size.

– Oh, okay.

Pay attention! If something doesn’t fit us well, we can use the following phrases:

It’s too small. Do you have a larger size?

Это слишком маленькое. У вас есть размер побольше?

It’s too big. Do you have a smaller size?

Это слишком большое. У вас есть размер поменьше?

It’s too loose. Do you have a tighter one?

Это слишком свободное. У вас есть более облегающее?

It’s too tight. Do you have a looser one?

Это слишком облегающее. У вас есть более свободное?

It’s too short. Do you have a longer one?

Это слишком короткое. У вас есть подлиннее?

It’s too long. Do you have a shorter one?

Это слишком длинное. У вас есть покороче?

Look at the example:

– Does the black dress fit all right?

– No, it’s too loose. Do you have a tighter one?

– Yes, of course! Here you are!

– Thank you!

– Does the red dress fit all right?

– Yes, it’s perfect! Thank you so much for your help!

– It’s my pleasure!

Students, let’s continue! The following phrases are:

How much does it cost?

Сколько это стоит?

Or we can say:

What is the price of…?

Сколько стоит…?

This item is on sale right now!

Этот товар продаётся по сниженной цене сейчас.

It’s very expensive/cheap.

Это очень дорого/дёшево.

I will take…

Я возьму…

Look at the example:

– I like this dress! How much does it cost?

– Well… This dress is on sale right now! And it costs $100.

– Oh, it’s very cheap. I will take it.

– Okay.

Students, the following phrases are:

Would you like a bag?

Вам нужен пакет?

Would you like to pay in cash or by credit card?

Вы хотите оплатить наличными или кредитной картой?

I would like to pay in cash.

Я бы хотел оплатить наличными.

I would like to pay by credit card.

Я бы хотел оплатить кредитной картой.

Here is the money.

Вот деньги.

Keep the change!

Сдачу оставьте себе! Сдачи не нужно!

Can I have a receipt, please?

Можно мне чек, пожалуйста?

Look at the example:

– Would you like a bag?

– No, thank you.

– Would you like to pay in cash or by credit card?

– I would like to pay in cash.

– Okay.

– Here is the money. Keep the change, please!

– Oh, thank you so much!

– You’re welcome. Can I have a receipt, please?

– Here you are.

– Thank you. Goodbye!

– Goodbye!

– Students, we’ve just discussed what phrases we can use in a clothing store.

– Yes, that’s right!

– Now I would like to check your knowledge.

– Sure. No problem!

Match the phrases with their translations!

Let’s check the right answers!

I would like to pay in cash. Я бы хотел оплатить наличными.

How much does it cost? Сколько это стоит?

Can I have a receipt, please? Можно мне чек, пожалуйста?

What can I do for you? Чем я могу вам помочь?

Where is the fitting room? Где находится примерочная?

Keep the change! Сдачи не нужно!

Would you like to try it on? Хотите примерить?

Now…

Put the sentences in the correct order to make a conversation!

Let’s check the right answers!

– Good morning! Can I help you?

– Yes, please! I’m looking for a new shirt.

– What size do you wear?

– I wear a large size.

– What colour would you like?

– I prefer blue or black.

– Okay. Would you like to try this black shirt on?

– Sure!

– Does it fit all right?

– Yes, this is my size. How much does it cost?

– This shirt costs $200.

– Oh, it’s very expensive, but I will take it.

– Would you like to pay in cash or by credit card?

– I would like to pay by credit card.

– Okay. Here is your receipt. Have a good day!

– Well done, students!

– Thank you, Mr. Reynolds!

– And thank you for the interesting lesson.

– It’s my pleasure! All right, everyone! The lesson is over. Goodbye, students!

– Goodbye, Mr. Reynolds!

– That’s all for today, boys and girls!

– See you soon.