Asking for Payment Options
The customer has finished selecting items and asks about the total cost and available payment methods (e.g., cash, card, mobile payment).
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
cash
Money in physical form, like bills and coins, used for paying at stores. In the dialogue, it's mentioned as one payment option.
card
A plastic payment card, like a credit or debit card, used to pay without cash. It's common in shops and asked about in the dialogue.
mobile payments
Paying using a smartphone app, like scanning a code or using phone features. It's a modern way to pay, mentioned with examples like Apple Pay.
tap
To lightly touch a card or phone to a machine to make a payment without inserting it. In the dialogue, it's used for quick card payments.
accept
To allow or receive something, like payment methods. The shop 'accepts' cash, card, or mobile payments in the conversation.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
How much is that?
This is a common question to ask for the total price after selecting items. It's useful in any shopping situation. Use simple present tense 'is' for asking about cost.
That'll be $12.50.
A polite way for a cashier to tell the total amount. 'That'll be' is a contraction of 'that will be,' making it sound natural and professional. Use it when giving prices.
Do you take card or is it cash only?
This asks if the store accepts card payments or only cash. It's practical for checking payment options. The 'or' connects alternatives, and 'take' means 'accept' here.
We take both cash and card.
This informs that the store accepts multiple payment methods. 'Both...and' is a grammar structure for two items. Useful for shop staff to reassure customers.
I'll pay by card then.
This states the chosen payment method. 'I'll' is short for 'I will,' showing future intention. Say it after confirming options to proceed with payment.
Just tap your card when you're ready.
Instructions for contactless payment. 'Just' means 'simply,' and 'when you're ready' uses present continuous for timing. Helpful for guiding customers on how to pay.