Checking Unit Price Discounts
A customer notices a 'buy one get one free' or 'buy two for a reduced price' deal and asks for clarification on how the discount is applied.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
sale
A period or event when items are sold at lower prices than usual, often advertised in stores.
discount
A reduction in the price of an item, making it cheaper to buy.
deal
A special offer or bargain that saves money, like a promotion in a store.
cereal
A common breakfast food made from grains, often eaten with milk.
unit price
The cost of a single item, which can change with promotions when buying more.
save
To spend less money than the original price, often used in shopping contexts.
clarifying
The act of making information clear or explaining something that is confusing.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I have a quick question about the cereal sale.
This is a polite way to start a conversation with a store employee. Use it when you need to ask something briefly. 'Excuse me' gets attention, and 'quick question' shows it's not time-consuming.
The sign says 'Buy two for $6,' but it usually costs $4 each.
This sentence compares a promotion to the regular price. It's useful for clarifying offers. Note the structure: present simple for facts ('says,' 'costs') and the quote for the sign's text.
Does that mean I save $2 in total?
A question to confirm savings from a deal. It's practical for shopping; use 'Does that mean' to seek clarification on implications. 'In total' emphasizes the overall amount.
It means you pay $6 for both boxes. So, instead of $8 for two, you're getting them for $6, which saves you $2.
This explains a discount clearly. Useful for customer service. It uses 'It means' for definition, 'instead of' for comparison, and 'which' to add extra info about savings.
So it's not a buy-one-get-one-free deal, but a discount for purchasing two items.
This contrasts two types of promotions. Great for understanding store offers. 'So' summarizes, 'not... but' shows difference, and gerund 'purchasing' describes the condition.
Exactly. Some items might be 'buy one get one free,' but for this cereal, it's a 'two for' price.
Agrees and explains variations. 'Exactly' confirms understanding; 'might be' shows possibility. Useful in conversations to build on ideas with examples.
Got it. Thanks for clarifying!
A casual way to show understanding and end politely. 'Got it' means 'I understand'; use after explanations. It's common in everyday English for quick thanks.