Inquiring About Price and Discounts
A customer finds an item they like and asks a sales associate about its price, any ongoing sales, or potential discounts.
Dialogue8
Excuse me, I really like this jacket. How much is it?
Oh, that's a great choice! It's currently priced at $89.99.
Okay, thanks. Are there any sales or discounts happening right now?
Yes, actually! All jackets are 20% off this week, so that one would be around $71.99 after the discount. Plus, if you sign up for our loyalty program, you get an additional 10% off your first purchase.
Wow, that's a good deal! So, if I sign up, it would be even cheaper?
Exactly! It would come down to about $64.79. Are you interested in signing up?
Definitely! I think I'll take it. Can you tell me more about the loyalty program?
Absolutely! It's just a quick form to fill out, and you'll accumulate points with every purchase which can be redeemed for future discounts. I can help you with that at the register.
Vocabulary8
- jacket
A jacket is a piece of clothing worn on the upper body for warmth or style, often with sleeves and a zipper or buttons.
- priced
Priced means the cost or amount of money something is sold for, like 'priced at $50' meaning it costs $50.
- sales
Sales refer to special events where items are sold at lower prices to attract customers, often called 'a sale'.
- discounts
Discounts are reductions in the usual price of an item, making it cheaper for the buyer.
- off
In shopping, 'off' means a percentage reduction, like '20% off' means you pay 80% of the original price.
- loyalty program
A loyalty program is a store's system where customers earn points or rewards for shopping, which can be used for future discounts.
- sign up
To sign up means to register or join something, like a program, by providing your information.
- deal
A deal is a good bargain or special offer that saves money, often used to describe a worthwhile purchase.
Key Sentences7
- 1
Excuse me, I really like this jacket. How much is it?
This polite way to start a conversation in a store asks for the price. Use it when you see an item you want and need to inquire about cost. 'Excuse me' gets attention, and 'How much is it?' is a simple question for price.
- 2
It's currently priced at $89.99.
This sentence states the current price of an item. 'Currently' means right now, and 'priced at' is a formal way to say the cost. Useful for sales staff to inform customers clearly.
- 3
Are there any sales or discounts happening right now?
This question asks about ongoing promotions. 'Happening right now' specifies the time. It's practical for shoppers wanting to know if they can save money, using 'any' for possibilities.
- 4
All jackets are 20% off this week.
This announces a discount on a category of items for a limited time. '20% off' means a 20 percent reduction. Use this pattern to describe sales: 'Item + percentage + off + time period.'
- 5
If you sign up for our loyalty program, you get an additional 10% off your first purchase.
This conditional sentence explains a benefit of joining a program. 'If you... you get...' shows cause and effect. 'Additional' means extra. Helpful for encouraging customers to join for more savings.
- 6
Wow, that's a good deal!
An exclamation showing surprise and approval of a bargain. 'Wow' expresses excitement, and 'a good deal' means it's worth buying. Use this to react positively to offers in casual shopping talk.
- 7
Can you tell me more about the loyalty program?
This polite request for information uses 'Can you' for asking favors. It's useful when you need details about something mentioned, showing interest without committing to buy.