Using the Fitting Room
A customer wants to try on clothing or accessories. This involves asking for a fitting room, potentially needing a different size, and getting feedback or assistance from staff while in the fitting area.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
fitting room
A private area in a store where you can try on clothes to see if they fit well. It's essential for shopping to avoid buying the wrong size.
try on
To put on clothes temporarily to check the size, style, or fit. Use this verb when you want to test clothing before buying.
available
Something that is free or ready to use, like an empty fitting room. In shopping, ask if something is available to check readiness.
sizes
Measurements of clothing, such as small (S), medium (M), or large (L). Knowing sizes helps you request the right fit when shopping.
assistance
Help from store staff, like finding items or giving advice. Politely ask for assistance if you need support while shopping.
items
Products or things you are considering buying, like dresses or shirts. Use this word to refer to multiple products in a store.
around the corner
A phrase meaning very close by, just after a turn. It's a common way to give directions in stores for nearby locations.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I'd like to try on these dresses. Do you have a fitting room available?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and request to try clothes. 'Excuse me' gets attention, 'I'd like to' is a formal request, and the question checks availability. Use it when approaching staff in a clothing store.
The fitting rooms are right around the corner, just past the activewear section.
This gives simple directions using location words like 'around the corner' and 'past.' It's useful for staff to guide customers. Practice this to describe nearby places in everyday situations.
Let me know if you need any other sizes or assistance.
An offer of help using 'let me know' for future needs. 'Any other' refers to alternatives, and it includes grammar like conditionals. Staff say this to be helpful; customers can respond to request more support.
I might need a smaller size for this blue one.
Expresses a possible need with 'might,' specifying color and size. 'This one' points to a specific item. Use this to ask for adjustments when trying on clothes doesn't fit perfectly.
No problem! I'll go check for you right now.
A friendly response to a request, meaning it's easy to help. 'Right now' shows immediacy. This pattern is common in service situations to reassure customers and promise quick action.
What size are you trying on now?
A question to clarify details using present continuous 'are you trying on.' It helps staff assist better. Ask similar questions to gather information in shopping or helping scenarios.
Got it. I'll be right back with that small for you.
'Got it' means understood, and 'I'll be right back' promises a quick return. This is a reassuring phrase for service. Use it to confirm and follow up on customer requests.