Listening and Speaking A1: Shopping For Groceries

Grocery shopping is an essential daily activity that helps you pick up fresh food and household items. In this lesson, you’ll learn the vocabulary and expressions you need to confidently shop at a grocery store in English. Let’s get started! 🛒

🛒 Vocabulary for Grocery Shopping

Learn these simple words and phrases for shopping at a grocery store.
Listen and repeat! 🗣️

🛒 Grocery Terms:

🍎 Fruits – Fresh edible items like apples, bananas, and oranges.
🥦 Vegetables – Healthy greens such as broccoli, spinach, and carrots.
🥛 Dairy – Products like milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter.
🍞 Bread – Freshly baked loaves, rolls, and pastries.
🥩 Meat – Various cuts including chicken, beef, and pork.
🥫 Canned Goods – Foods like soups, beans, and vegetables preserved in cans.
🥤 Beverages – Drinks such as water, juice, and soda.
🍫 Snacks – Quick treats like cookies, chips, and candies.
🧂 Spices – Herbs and seasonings to enhance flavor.
🛍️ Shopping Cart – A basket or cart for carrying your items.
💳 Payment – Methods such as cash or credit card.
🧻 Household Items – Essentials like paper towels and cleaning supplies.

💬 Common Phrases and Expressions:

“How much is this?” – Asking about the price of an item.
“Where can I find…?” – Inquiring about the location of a product.
“Do you have any discounts?” – Asking if there are any sales or special offers.
“Can I pay by card?” – Confirming the accepted payment methods.
“I’m just browsing.” – Indicating that you’re looking around.
“I need a shopping bag.” – Requesting a bag for your items.
“Is this fresh?” – Asking about the freshness of produce.
“Can I have a receipt, please?” – Requesting proof of purchase.
“Where is the checkout?” – Asking for the location of the cash register.
“Thank you for your help.” – Expressing gratitude.
“Have a nice day!” – A polite farewell after shopping.

🥦 Food Categories:

🍎 Fruits – Apples, bananas, oranges, and more.
🥦 Vegetables – Carrots, lettuce, spinach, etc.
🥛 Dairy – Milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.
🍞 Bakery – Bread, rolls, and pastries.
🥩 Meat – Chicken, beef, pork, and other meats.
🍣 Seafood – Fish, shrimp, and other seafood options.
🥫 Canned Goods – Soups, beans, and canned vegetables.
🍪 Snacks – Cookies, chips, and nuts.
🍹 Beverages – Water, juice, soda, and other drinks.

🏠 Household Items:

🧻 Paper Towels – For cleaning up spills.
🧼 Soap – For washing hands and dishes.
🧽 Sponges – For scrubbing surfaces.
🧹 Broom – For sweeping floors.
🧺 Laundry Detergent – For washing clothes.

🎧 Real-Life Dialogues: Grocery Shopping Conversations

Here are 10 dialogues to help you practice conversations about shopping for groceries. Try practicing both roles! 🗣️

🗣️ Dialogue 1: Asking for the Price of an Item

Customer: Excuse me, how much is this apple?
Shop Assistant: It’s $1 per pound.

🗣️ Dialogue 2: Asking for Directions to a Product

Customer: Where can I find the bread?
Shop Assistant: It’s in aisle 3, near the bakery.

🗣️ Dialogue 3: Inquiring About Freshness

Customer: Is this lettuce fresh?
Shop Assistant: Yes, it was delivered just this morning.

🗣️ Dialogue 4: Confirming Payment Options

Customer: Can I pay by card here?
Cashier: Yes, we accept both cards and cash.

🗣️ Dialogue 5: Asking for Help Finding an Item

Customer: I’m looking for organic milk. Can you help me?
Shop Assistant: Certainly! It’s in the dairy section.

🗣️ Dialogue 6: Asking for a Shopping Bag

Customer: Could I have a shopping bag, please?
Cashier: Sure, here you go.

🗣️ Dialogue 7: Inquiring About Discounts

Customer: Are there any discounts on these items today?
Shop Assistant: Yes, they’re 10% off this week.

🗣️ Dialogue 8: Clarifying Your Order

Customer: I’d like two loaves of bread and a gallon of milk, please.
Cashier: Sure, that’ll be added to your order.

🗣️ Dialogue 9: Checking Out

Cashier: Your total is $25.50.
Customer: Thank you. Can I have a receipt, please?

🗣️ Dialogue 10: Saying Goodbye

Shop Assistant: Thank you for shopping with us!
Customer: Have a nice day!