Shopping

1. How much does this cost?

   What's the price? / How much is this?

   Usage

   The most common way to ask the price of an item

   Grammar Note

   "How much is this?" is equally natural. Use "How much are these?" for multiple items

2. Can I try this on?

   May I try it on? / Is it okay if I try this on?

   Usage

   Asks permission to try on clothing or footwear before buying

   Grammar Note

   "Try on" is a phrasal verb meaning to wear something briefly to test the fit

3. Do you have a smaller size?

   Do you have this in a smaller size? / Have you got a size down?

   Usage

   Asks for a different size; swap "smaller" for "larger" or a specific size number

   Grammar Note

   You can also say the size directly: "Do you have this in a medium / size 10?"

4. I'll take this one.

   I'll have this. / I'd like to buy this.

   Usage

   Declares the decision to purchase an item; clear and polite

   Grammar Note

   "I'll take it" also works. "I'll take two" expresses buying multiple items

5. Can I pay by credit card?

   Do you accept card? / Is card payment OK?

   Usage

   Confirms whether card payment is accepted; important since some shops are cash-only

   Grammar Note

   Swap the method: "by cash / by debit card / by mobile pay." "Do you take Visa?" also works

6. Do you have a discount?

   Is there a sale? / Can you give me a discount?

   Usage

   Asks if any discount or sale price is available; opens the door to negotiation

   Grammar Note

   "Can you give me a better price?" is a more direct bargaining phrase for markets

7. Can I get a receipt?

   Could I have a receipt? / Can you print me a receipt?

   Usage

   Requests proof of purchase; useful for expense claims or potential returns

   Grammar Note

   "Can I have a receipt?" is equally common. "An itemized receipt" lists each item

8. I'd like to return this.

   I want to bring this back. / I'd like to give this back.

   Usage

   Used when returning a purchased item; a receipt is usually required

   Grammar Note

   "Can I exchange this?" asks for a swap. "Refund" = money back; "exchange" = swap item

9. Do you have this in blue?

   Is this available in blue? / Does this come in blue?

   Usage

   Asks for a specific colour variant; replace "blue" with any colour

   Grammar Note

   "In [colour]" is the standard pattern; "in a different colour?" is an open alternative

10. This is too expensive.

    That's a bit pricey. / This costs too much.

    Usage

    Signals the price is too high; a good opener for price negotiation in markets

    Grammar Note

    "Too + adjective" = excessively. Follow with "Can you do [price]?" to make an offer

11. I don't need a receipt.

    I don't need a receipt

    Usage

    Decline the printed slip when the cashier asks "Do you want your receipt?"

    Grammar Note

    "No thanks, I'm fine." also works, but this version names what you are declining. Keep the receipt if you may return the item or claim it as an expense

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