Inquiring About Weekly Specials
A customer asks a store employee about the current weekly flyer specials and where to find them in the store.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
flyer
A flyer is a printed advertisement or leaflet that shows special deals or promotions, like a weekly store specials list. In grocery stores, it's common to pick up a flyer at the entrance to see sales.
specials
Specials refer to discounted or promotional items in a store, often changing weekly. Use this word when asking about sales, like 'What are the weekly specials?'
valid
Valid means something is effective or applicable during a certain time. In shopping, say 'Is this coupon valid today?' to check if a discount can be used.
produce section
The produce section is the area in a grocery store where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold. It's a key place to ask about fresh items like strawberries.
aisle
An aisle is a narrow passage between shelves in a store where products are displayed. Use it to give or ask directions, like 'It's in aisle 5.'
refrigerated display
A refrigerated display is a cooled shelf or case that keeps food fresh, like for fruits or dairy. Mention it when locating perishable items in stores.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I was wondering if you could help me.
This is a polite way to start a conversation and ask for help. 'I was wondering' softens the request, making it indirect and courteous. Use it in stores or public places to approach someone without being too direct.
Do you have a flyer for your weekly specials available?
This question asks about promotional materials. 'Available' means 'ready to take.' It's useful for inquiring about sales info; the structure is simple: Do you have [item] + for [purpose]?
Did you check there?
A helpful follow-up question to suggest a location. 'Check' means to look or examine. Use this in service situations to guide someone politely without assuming they didn't try.
And just to confirm, these specials are valid until next Wednesday, right?
This confirms details with 'just to confirm' and a tag question 'right?' for agreement. It's practical for verifying dates or info; tag questions make speech more natural and seeking confirmation.
Is there anything specific you're looking for?
This offers further help by asking about needs. 'Specific' means particular or exact. Use it in customer service to continue assisting; the contraction 'you're' is common in spoken English.
Do you know where I can find them in the produce section?
This asks for location directions. 'Find' means locate, and 'where...can I' is a standard structure for seeking places. Essential for shopping; specify the section to get precise help.
They're usually in the refrigerated display.
This gives location info with 'usually' indicating typical placement. 'They're' is a contraction for 'they are.' Useful for describing store layouts; helps customers navigate efficiently.
Thanks for your help. That really saves me some searching.
A grateful closing sentence. 'Saves me some searching' means it reduces effort in looking. Use after receiving help to show appreciation; 'really' emphasizes the benefit.