A continuación, te presentamos un diálogo en inglés que te ayudará a saber cómo desenvolverte cuando vayas de compras.
- Alice: Hi, Laura. Do you want to go shopping with me? I need to buy a new dress and some shoes for the party on Saturday.
- Laura: Sure, Alice. I love shopping. Where do you want to go?
- Alice: Let’s go to the mall. There are many stores there.
- Laura: OK, let’s go.
(They arrive at the mall and enter a clothing store)
- Salesperson: Hello, ladies. Welcome to our store. Can I help you with anything?
- Alice: Hi, thank you. We are just looking around.
- Salesperson: OK, feel free to browse. If you need any assistance, just let me know.
(Alice and Laura look at the clothes on display)
- Alice: Look at this dress, Laura. It’s so beautiful. And it’s on sale.
- Laura: Wow, it is beautiful. And it’s your favorite color: purple.
- Alice: Yes, it is. Do you think it would suit me?
- Laura: Of course, it would. You have a great figure.
- Alice: Thank you. You are so kind. I’m going to try it on.
- Laura: Good idea.
(Alice goes to the fitting room and tries on the dress)
- Alice: How do I look, Laura? Laura: You look amazing, Alice. The dress fits you perfectly.
- Alice: Really? I’m glad you like it.
- Laura: I love it. And it matches your eyes.
- Alice: Thank you. You are such a good friend.
- Laura: You’re welcome. Are you going to buy it?
- Alice: Yes, I think so. How much is it?
- Laura: Let me see the tag. It’s $50.
- Alice: That’s not bad for such a nice dress.
- Laura: No, it’s not. It’s a bargain.
(Alice goes to the cashier and pays for the dress)
- Salesperson: Thank you for your purchase, ma’am. Here is your receipt.
- Alice: Thank you very much. Salesperson: Have a nice day.
(Alice and Laura leave the clothing store and enter a shoe store)
- Salesperson: Hello, ladies. Welcome to our store. Can I help you with anything?
- Alice: Hi, thank you. We are looking for some shoes to match this dress.
- Salesperson: Oh, that’s a lovely dress. What kind of shoes are you looking for?
- Alice: I’m not sure. Maybe some heels or some flats.
- Salesperson: Well, we have a wide selection of shoes in different styles and colors. What size are you?
- Alice: I’m size 7.
- Salesperson: OK, follow me please.
(The salesperson shows Alice some shoes)
- Salesperson: How about these shoes? They are very elegant and comfortable.
- Alice: They are nice, but they are too black for my dress.
- Salesperson: I see. How about these ones? They are silver and have some glitter on them.
- Alice: They are pretty, but they are too flashy for my taste.
- Salesperson: I understand. How about these ones? They are purple and have some flowers on them.
- Alice: They are perfect! They match my dress exactly.
- Salesperson: Great! Do you want to try them on?
- Alice: Yes, please.
(Alice tries on the shoes)
- Alice: They fit me well. And they are very comfortable.
- Laura: They look great on you, Alice. They complement your dress very well.
- Alice: Thank you, Laura. You are very helpful.
- Laura: You’re welcome. Are you going to buy them?
- Alice: Yes, I am. How much are they?
- Salesperson: They are $40. Alice: That’s reasonable for such nice shoes.
- Laura: Yes, it is. You are getting a good deal.
(Alice goes to the cashier and pays for the shoes)
- Salesperson: Thank you for your purchase, ma’am. Here is your receipt.
- Alice: Thank you very much. Salesperson: Have a nice day.
(Alice and Laura leave the shoe store)
- Alice: I’m so happy with my new dress and shoes, Laura. Thank you for coming with me.
- Laura: You’re welcome, Alice. I’m happy for you too. You are going to look stunning at the party.
- Alice: Thank you. You are the best friend ever.
Esperamos que hayas practicado con este diálogo que te ayudará a fluir al momentos de hacer compras en otros países de habla inglesa. Recuerda que en KOE Chile estamos para ayudarte a conseguir el sueño de hablar inglés por todo el mundo. Te esperamos para vivir la experiencia Fast & Easy.
