Learn what to say at the supermarket in English. Join Jessie and Alex for grocery shopping conversations, useful phrases, listening practice and time to try your own replies.
Can you name the food you need, but struggle to ask where it is or which pack to buy? In this A2-B1 English learning podcast, practise finding products, checking quantities and choosing an alternative when something is out of stock.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL PRACTISE
• Asking where to find a product and which aisle to check
• Explaining the kind or size you need
• Asking how many items are in a pack
• Choosing a smaller pack or a different product
• Asking for an alternative when your first choice is unavailable
• Making your own decisions in a final grocery shopping conversation
USEFUL PHRASES
“Where can I find...?”
“Which aisle is it in?”
“I’m looking for...”
“Do you have...?”
“How many are in a pack?”
“Is there a smaller one?”
“What could I use instead?”
“I’ll take this one.”
LISTEN & SPEAK
Listen to the examples first. When Jessie invites you to reply, speak aloud during the pause. Use the details you hear to choose your answer, then compare it with the example. Pause or replay whenever you want another try.
YOUR TURN
What would you ask for at the supermarket? Write a sentence using:
“I’m looking for ____. Do you have ____?”
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Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/4F_blHWscZA