Grocery store/Supermarket

Food Lion Store on Highway 19 and Highway C in Sun Paradise first opened up in March of 2011. It is a 60,000-
square-foot store with a large selection of many different foods.
The first page of the Food Lion Grocery List has an aisle by aisle listing of the foods that are shelved in each
aisle. All you have to do is circle the items you want to purchase and then pick them up as you go down each
aisle. Speed up your grocery shopping by knowing where everything is at.

Department Store  – a shop that sells many different items in different departments. Harrods is probably the world's
best known department store.
Supermarket  – a large shop that sells mostly food and household items.
Grocery Store – a shop that sells food.
Greengrocer  – sells fresh fruit and vegetables.
Butcher  - sells fresh meat.
Baker  – sells fresh bread and cakes.
Fishmonger (Job) – Fishmarket (place) – sells fresh fish.
Drugstore – sells medicines and toiletries.
Pharmacy  – sells medicines.
Newsagent –Paperboy- Magazine Store - sells newspapers and magazines.
Stationer (Papelero) – sells paper goods.
Optician  – sells glasses / contact lenses.
DIY Store Or Home Improvement Store  – sells things for home improvement.
Hardware Shop Or Store / Ironmonger  – hard goods, such as nails and screws.
Delicatessen (Deli) – sells specialist food not normally found in supermarkets. For example, an Italian deli, an Asian
deli.
Bookshop / Bookstore  – books.
Market  – market traders (people who work on a market) have stalls that sell fruit and vegetables, clothes,
household items and so on.
Petshop  - for pets and pet food.
Flea Market  – a group of stalls selling old furniture or clothes.
Gas Station - sells petrol, car products and sometimes food.

Pin number

Last four digits of your SS# or give me the last four

Zip code

Credit or debit

Cash or plastic

Dou you want any cash back?

Here is your change, thanks

Can I see your ID or Military ID? Are you a Military Spouse?

Useful Vocabulary
 Shop(s) Customer(s) Cashier(s)

Wallet, Purse Scales Register machine

Shelf Shelves Barcode(s)

Cart and basket Elevator Bag(s)

Basket(s) Changing Room(s)/ Fitting room Escalator(s)

   
Ways to pay

Check(s) Cash

Credit card(s) Plastic Money

Coin(s)  
Debit card(s)
   

Where to buy what

 Chemist's

Ladies Clothing Shop or Boutique

Mens Clothing Shop or Tailor's

Shoe Shop or Cobbler's

Jeweller's

Electrical Store

Toy Shop or Toy Store

Record Shop

Book Shop

Newsagent's

Ironmonger's

Optician's

Haberdasher's

Department Store

Butcher's

Fishmonger's

Greengrocer's

Baker's
 Delicatessen

Grocery Store

Liquor Store

Florist's

Post Office

Naturally Speaking

Useful Shopping Phrases

Finding a Shop Opening Hours

Questions Questions

 Can you recommend a good toy/clothes shop?  What time do you open, please?
 Is there a chemists/supermarket in the area?  What time do you close, please?
 Where can I get toothpaste/pet food?  What are your opening hours?
 Where's the nearest shopping centre?  Are you open all day?
 Are you open on Sundays?

Answers/Comments
Answers/Comments

 There's a really good bookshop just around the corner.

 You can buy that here in the hotel.  We're open 24/7. (24 hours a day / 7 days a week)
 The best toy shop is in the shopping centre.  We're closed at lunchtime, between 12 and 2pm.
 The nearest one is a few miles away.  We're open from 9am till 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Shopping for Clothes Paying

Questions Questions

 Could you help me, please?  Do you take credit cards?

 Could you tell me where the ................ department is?  Do you give credit?
 Excuse me, I'm looking for a .......... .  Do you have a loyalty card?
 Is there somewhere I can try this on, please?  Does it have a warranty?
 Does it suit me?  Can I pay by cheque?
 Do you have this in a (larger/smaller size) (different colour),  Do you offer a cash discount?
please?  Could I have a VAT receipt, please?
 Do you do alterations?  Could I leave my bags here and pick them up later?
 Do you have a refund policy?
 Is this in the sale? Answers/Comments

Answers/Comments  We take all the major credit cards.

 We only accept cheques with a cheque card.
 It's too long / short.  We are offering 6 months free credit with no deposit.
  It's too tight / loose.  Sorry, no.
 The ladies / gents changing rooms are over there.  Yes, certainly.
 You can bring it back and exchange it or get a refund within 2
weeks if you keep the receipt.

Dialogue

Here we have two conversations. The first is between Mrs Smith and her younger son John at the shops. The second is between Mrs Smith and a shop assistant.

It's Saturday morning and Mrs. Smith is going shopping.

Mrs S: John, I'm going to the shops. Is there anything you want?
John: Yes please! Can you pick up my magazine from the newsagents?
Mrs S: Of course. Do you want to come with me?
John: No way, I'm going round to Mike's house, sorry.
Mrs S: No problem. I'll be about an hour, be home by 5 o'clock at the latest.
John: O.K. I'll see you later.
A bit later......
Mrs S: John are you home?
John Yes mum, I'm up stairs.
Mrs S: Come down here, I bought you a new Nike T-shirt, I want you to try it on.
John Nike? Great I'm coming!
A few minutes later.....
Mrs S: Well, does it fit?
John I think it's a bit too small.
Mrs S: Let's have a look. Hmmm, I think you've grown again!
John I can't wear it though.
Mrs S: Do you like it?
John Yeah, it's a nice colour.
Mrs S: I'll take it back to the supermarket and see if I can change it.

Mrs Smith had bought a nice new T-shirt for John, but when he tried it on it didn't fit.

It's Saturday evening and Mrs Smith has to return the T-shirt.
Mrs S: Excuse me, can you help me?
Shop Assistant Yes of course, what can I do for you?
Mrs S: I bought this T-shirt for my son this afternoon, but it doesn't fit him, it's too small.
Shop Assistant Do you want to change it or get a refund.
Mrs S: I'd like to change it for a larger size. Do you have these in large?
Shop Assistant I'll just check. Let's see, yes we have large or extra large, which would you prefer?
Mrs S: I think large will be fine, it's for my son.
Shop Assistant That's fine, if it doesn't fit just bring it back again. If you take it to the customer service desk, they'll sort it all out for you.
Mrs S: Thank you. Just as a matter of interest do you give refunds?
Shop Assistant Yes, of course. You can bring any clothing items back up to three weeks after purchase, but you must keep the reciept.
Mrs S: I see, thanks again.
You're welcome.
Shop Assistant:

Ropa Clothes Bata / batín (men) Bathrobe

Abrigo / anorak Coat Bikini Bikini

 Bañador Swimsuit Botón Button

Bufanda Scarf Calcetín Sock

Camisa Shirt Camiseta T-shirt

Camisón Nightgown (naitgaun) Corbata Necktie

Cinturón Belt Cremallera Zipper

Chaqueta Jacket Chaquetón Short coat

Falda, minifalda Skirt, miniskirt Gabardina Raincoat

Gorro Cap Jersey Sweater

Pantalones Pants Pañuelo Handkerchief

Pijama Pyjamas Traje Suit

Vestido Dress Vestir To Dress

Llevar puesto To Wear Me sienta bien I like the way it feels

Me queda bien It looks good on me Me va grande It's big on me

Demasiado ancho, largo, corto…. Too wide, long, short Pequeño Small

Grande Big Caro Expensive

Barato Cheap To cost

Costar

Gastar To spend Pagar To pay

Tienda Store Ciente Customer

Zapatos Shoes Zapato de tacón High-heels

Zapatillas / Deportivas Tennis shoes    

Tallas / sizes
 pequeña / small
 mediana  / medium
 grande  / large
 extra grande / extra large
 VOCABULARY | Grocery Store/Supermarket - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Excuse me, which ___________ is the sugar in? ___________ seven.

a) ile b) ail c) aisle

2. I’m going to the store. Do you want me to ___________?

a) buy you b) anything c) get you anything

3. The ___________ section is where you’ll find milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.

a) dairy b) poultry c) frozen food

4. Should we buy a bag of potato chips? No, I don’t eat ___________.

a) junk food b) trash food c) healthy food

5. This supermarket has a ___________ counter where you can buy a sandwich.

a) dally b) deli c) dolly

6. Get a ___________. We have to buy a lot of things.

a) (shopping) cart b) (shopping) tray c) (shopping) car

7. Make sure you check the ___________ on the milk.

a) date of validity b) expiry date c) due date

8. Turkey and chicken can be found in the ___________ section.

a) poultry b) dairy c) baked goods

9. I like this supermarket because they have a ___________. I always buy bread there.

a) cash register b) bakery c) bake-sale

10. Park the car in the underground parking lot and take the ___________ to the main level.
a) elevator b) echelon c) escalato
ANSWERS:

1) c 2) c 3) a 4) a 5) b 6) a 7) b 8) a 9) b 10)

VOCABULARY | Grocery store/Supermarket - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. To go ___________ shopping = To go shopping for food

a) grocery b) grocer c) grass roots

2. I’ll meet you at the ___________. (where the cashiers are)

a) check b) check-up c) check-out

3. In a grocery store, the people who work at the cash registers are called “cashiers”

- The people who work in the main area of the store are called “___________.”

a) (store) clerks b) (store) clerics c) clocks

4. I always look for stuff that’s ___________.

a) in sale b) sale c) on sale

5. When you pay with your credit card, cashiers will often ask for ___________ to prevent credit fraud.

a) IC b) ID c) AD

6. There’s an outdoor ___________ near my house where I always buy vegetables.

a) marketing b) supermarket c) market

7. ___________ food is generally regarded as being better for you.

a) Organ b) Organic c) Organized

8. I ___________ broke a jar of pickles. It just slipped out of my hand.

a) accidentally b) accident c) by accident

9. I hate waiting in ___________ at the check-out.

a) line-up b) lane c) line

10. Let’s ___________ some wine on the way home.

a) pick on b) pick up c) pick at

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) c 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) c 7) b 8) a 9) c 10) b