Asking About Future Sales
A customer has heard rumors or is hoping for a specific item to go on sale soon and asks an employee if they know about upcoming promotions.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
upcoming
This word means something that is going to happen soon in the future, like an event or sale. Use it when talking about future plans, such as 'upcoming sales' in a store.
sales
Sales refer to times when products are sold at lower prices to attract customers. It's a common word in shopping contexts, like 'summer sales' at supermarkets.
promotions
Promotions are special deals or offers to encourage buying, like discounts or bundles. Use this in stores when asking about 'current promotions' on items.
rumor
A rumor is information that people talk about but is not confirmed to be true. It's useful when sharing hearsay, like 'I heard a rumor about a sale.'
upgrade
To upgrade means to replace something old with a better or newer version. In shopping, say 'I want to upgrade my TV' when looking for improvements.
official
Official means something that is formally approved or announced by an authority, like a company. Use it to distinguish real info from rumors, as in 'official promotions.'
flyers
Flyers are small printed advertisements handed out or posted to promote sales. They're common in stores; check them for 'weekly flyers' with deals.
keep an eye out
This idiom means to watch carefully for something. It's a casual way to say you'll look out for opportunities, like 'keep an eye out for sales.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I was just wondering if you knew anything about upcoming sales on electronics?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and ask for information. 'I was just wondering' softens the request, making it less direct. Use it in stores when inquiring about deals; it's useful for intermediate learners to sound courteous.
I can check our internal promotions calendar for you.
This sentence offers help by checking private resources. 'Internal' means inside the company only. It's practical for service roles; learn it to respond helpfully in customer service situations.
I heard a rumor that some 4K TVs might be going on sale next week.
This shares unconfirmed information politely. 'Going on sale' means becoming discounted. Use this pattern when discussing possible future deals based on what you've heard; it shows speculation with 'might.'
I'm not seeing any official promotions listed for 4K TVs next week.
This reports negative findings clearly. 'I'm not seeing' is a casual way to say 'I don't see.' It's useful for explaining search results; the structure helps in giving updates without disappointing the listener.
So, there's no definite information yet? Is there any chance something could be announced later in the week?
This confirms and follows up on information. 'Definite' means certain; 'any chance' asks about possibilities. Use this to seek more details in conversations; it practices question forms for clarification.
New flyers often come out on Wednesdays or Thursdays for the following week's sales.
This gives advice on timing. 'Come out' means are released; 'often' shows frequency. It's helpful for suggesting when to check for updates; learn it to provide practical tips in shopping scenarios.
Okay, I'll keep an eye out. Thanks so much for checking for me!
This expresses agreement and gratitude. 'Keep an eye out' is an idiom for watching; 'thanks so much' is emphatic politeness. Use it to end interactions positively; it's a common closing phrase.
No problem! Hope you find what you're looking for. Let me know if you need anything else.
This is a friendly response to thanks. 'No problem' means you're welcome casually; 'hope you find' wishes success. It's essential for customer service; practice it for natural, helpful endings in dialogues.