Shopping

Ask about a price, trying an item and a receipt. A price-offer example belongs to a fictional negotiable-price exercise.

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Fixed General American recordings use Andrew, a synthetic voice. Replay at any speed. No learner voice is recorded.

A phrase you might say · Shopping

How much is this bag?

Purpose: ask the price of a bag

Example context: A customer points to a bag and asks its price.

A phrase you might say · Shopping

Could I try this jacket on?

Purpose: ask to check a jacket's fit

Example context: The customer wants to wear the jacket briefly before deciding.

A phrase you might say · Shopping

Could I have a receipt, please?

Purpose: request written proof of payment

Example context: A customer has paid and wants a record of the purchase.

A phrase you might say · Shopping

Would you accept fifteen dollars?

Purpose: make a fifteen-dollar price offer

Example context: In the fictional market exercise, negotiation is explicitly allowed.

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