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Specifying a Specific Amount of Gas

The driver tells the attendant the exact monetary amount of gas they wish to purchase, for example, '$30 of regular'.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

1
John (Male)
Hi there. Could I get $30 of regular, please?
2
Lisa (Female)
No problem! Which pump are you at?
3
John (Male)
I'm at pump number 4.
4
Lisa (Female)
Alright, 30 dollars of regular on pump 4. Will that be cash or card?
5
John (Male)
Card, please.
6
Lisa (Female)
You can go ahead and pump it now. The card reader is right there at the pump.
7
John (Male)
Great, thanks!

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

regular

Refers to the standard type of unleaded gasoline, which is the most common and cheapest option at gas stations in the US.

pump

A device at a gas station where you insert the nozzle to fill your car with fuel; often numbered for identification.

cash

Physical money, like bills and coins, used as a payment method at stores or gas stations.

card

Short for credit or debit card, a plastic payment method swiped or inserted to pay without using cash.

card reader

A small electronic device at the pump where you insert or swipe your card to pay for gas directly.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Could I get $30 of regular, please?

This is a polite request to buy a specific amount of gas by dollar value; use it when you want to pay a fixed amount instead of filling the tank. The structure 'Could I get [amount] of [type], please?' is common in service situations.

Which pump are you at?

A question to identify the customer's location at the station; useful for attendants to authorize the correct pump. 'Which [place] are you at?' is a simple way to ask for location in busy service settings.

I'm at pump number 4.

States your position clearly; helpful in any scenario where you need to specify a numbered location, like at a parking lot or checkout. Use present continuous 'I'm at' for current location.

Will that be cash or card?

A standard question for payment method in retail; it's useful for service workers to confirm how to process payment. The structure 'Will that be [option1] or [option2]?' offers choices politely.

You can go ahead and pump it now.

Gives permission to start fueling after payment; 'go ahead and [verb]' means 'feel free to do it now,' which is encouraging and common in instructions. Useful when authorizing actions in services.