Episode 15 — At the Supermarket in English
Beginner+ • 3:45 • 2026-02-25
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You're listening to Mr. English Podcast by Mr. English Podcast. Hello and welcome to the Mr. English Podcast. I'm Jessica and I'm John. Thanks for joining us again. In today's episode, we're going shopping. We'll learn how to talk about food prices and useful phrases you can use at the supermarket. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to ask for items, understand simple directions, and check out confidently. Do you ever get lost in the supermarket? All the time. I can never find where the sugar is. Let's do a role play. I'll be the customer, you be the store worker. Hi, can I help you? Yes. Excuse me. Where can I find the rice? It's in aisle three next to the pasta. Great. Thank you. You're welcome. Here are some useful supermarket words. One, aisle, the long walkway between shelves. Two, basket. Small container for shopping. Three, trolley cart, bigger basket on wheels. Four, checkout, where you pay. Five, cashier, the person at the counter. Six, receipt, the paper that shows what you bought. And some useful phrases. One, excuse me, where can I find? Two, how much is this? Three, do you have any? Four, can I pay by card? Hello. Did you find everything you need today? Yes, thank you. How much is this bread? That's $2.50. Okay, and I'll pay by card. Great. Here's your receipt. Have a nice day. Thanks. You too. Let's practice some sentences together. Repeat after us. Excuse me. Where can I find the milk? How much is this? I'd like a bag, please. Can I pay by card? Here's my receipt.
Okay, John. Imagine we're shopping together. What should we buy for dinner? H Let's get some chicken, vegetables, and rice. Sounds good. Do we need drinks? Yes, let's buy some juice. Perfect. Okay, let's go to the checkout. The supermarket is one of the most useful places to practice English. Yes. Just remember, be polite. Use phrases like, "Excuse me," and "How much is this?" and you'll be fine. Now it's your turn. Write in the comments. What do you usually buy at the supermarket? We can't wait to read your answers. Thanks for listening and we'll see you in the next episode of The Mr. English Podcast.