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🗓️ Nov 2026 🏷️ English for Daily Life · Shopping English 🕒 7 min read
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| Finding a product | → | Excuse me, where can I find the milk? |
| Checking a price | → | How much is this, please? |
| Asking about a sale | → | Is this on sale? |
| Checking ingredients | → | Does this contain nuts? |
| Finding another option | → | Is there a cheaper brand? |
| Requesting assistance | → | Could you help me with this bag, please? |
| Asking at checkout | → | Can I pay with a card? |
🗣️ Example Conversation
👩 Customer: Excuse me, where can I find the milk?
🧑 Employee: It’s in aisle six, beside the yogurt.
👩 Customer: Thank you. Is this brand on sale?
🧑 Employee: Yes. It’s twenty percent off today.
👩 Customer: Great. Do you know if this contains nuts?
🧑 Employee: I’m not sure. Let’s check the ingredient label.
👩 Customer: Thanks for your help.
📍 Finding Products
“Which aisle is the bread in?”
“Where can I find fresh fruit?”
“Do you sell rice noodles?”
“Is there any more in the back?”
“Do you have this in a larger package?”
“Where are the shopping baskets?”
When asking where something is, say the product name clearly and listen for an aisle number or location.
🏷️ Prices, Sales and Quantities
“What is the price per kilogram?”
“Is this the sale price?”
“Do I need a loyalty card for this price?”
“Can I buy just one?”
“Is there a limit per customer?”
“Is there a cheaper option?”
🥜 Ingredients and Dietary Needs
“Does this contain dairy?”
“Is this product gluten-free?”
“Does this contain peanuts or tree nuts?”
“Is this suitable for vegetarians?”
“Where can I find the ingredient list?”
For a serious allergy, always read the package label carefully and follow your usual medical safety plan. An employee’s answer should not replace the label or professional advice.
💳 At the Checkout
“Can I pay with cash?”
“Do you accept contactless payment?”
“Could I have a receipt, please?”
“Could I have two bags, please?”
“I brought my own bag.”
“I think this price is incorrect.”
🔧 Problem → Need → Request
Problem: The checkout price is higher than the shelf price.
Need: You need an employee to confirm the correct price.
Request: “I thought the sign said $4.99. Could you check the price for me, please?”
Quick Tip ✅
Show the employee a product photo when you do not know its English name.
Start simply: “Excuse me, where can I find this?”
