Ordering clothes or souvenirs in a foreign country can be equal parts adventure and anxiety. Prices, sizes, and return policies often differ from home, so having a clear set of English phrases ready saves time and prevents awkward misunderstandings. Practise this dialogue and quick drills now, then stroll into any store with confidence.

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CONTEXT  

• Setting: clothing or souvenir shop  
• Goal: ask for sizes, prices, discounts; pay and get a receipt  
• Typical length: 2–3 minutes  
• Tone: polite, concise, friendly  

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SAMPLE DIALOGUE  

Customer: Excuse me, do you have this T‑shirt in medium?  
Clerk: Let me check… Yes, we have medium in blue and black. Which do you prefer?  
Customer: I’ll take the blue one. How much is it?  
Clerk: It’s twenty‑five dollars. We’re running a buy‑one‑get‑one‑half‑off promotion today.  
Customer: Great. I’ll take two, then. Where can I try them on?  
Clerk: The fitting rooms are to your left.  
Customer: They fit well. Can I pay by card?  
Clerk: Absolutely. Here’s your receipt. Have a nice day!  
Customer: Thank you!
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KEY VOCABULARY & PHRASES  

• Do you have this in medium? — ask for a different size  
• How much is it? — ask the price  
• On sale / discount — reduced price  
• Fitting room — changing cubicle  
• Receipt — proof of purchase  
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QUICK PRACTICE DRILLS  

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1. Size Swap (2 min) – pick an item around you; ask for three different sizes: small, medium, large.  
2. Price Negotiation (3 min) – role‑play asking for a student discount; decide whether to buy.  
3. Return Policy Quiz (2 min) – partner invents a return condition; respond with acceptance or clarification.