Prices, checkout, receipts
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A1
I want to buy a new coat.
Do you accept card payments?
Here is your change.
This bag is very cheap.
Choose carefully before buying.
How much does this cost?
The shoes are too expensive.
The delivery is free.
They ordered a large pizza.
I need a new bag.
I have a new phone.
This house is old.
I prefer online shopping.
Can I pay by card?
Prices went up again.
I want to return this item.
They sell fresh bread here.
I spend too much money.
We shop at the supermarket weekly.
A2 · Premium
Advertising influences buying choices.
The cereals are in aisle three.
Can I borrow ten dollars?
I only have cash.
Browse the catalog online.
Pay at the checkout.
The bakery is closed on Mondays.
I paid by credit card.
Use a debit card to pay.
She earns a good salary.
The fitting room is at the back.
I bought a gift for my friend.
I will lend you some money.
She bought a novel for the train.
There is a special offer today.
The packaging was damaged.
I pay more for good quality.
She got a full refund.
Try to save money each month.
The shoppers filled the mall.
Which store is best?
The child wants a new toy.
I left my wallet at home.
I enjoy window shopping.
B1 · Premium
Scan the barcode.
I prefer this brand.
Brand loyalty keeps customers coming.
The card offers two percent cashback.
The checkout process is quick.
I only have a few coins.
She made a formal complaint.
The consumer has rights.
Know your consumer rights.
Counterfeit goods are dangerous.
We got a twenty percent discount.
E-commerce grew during lockdowns.
Can I exchange this for a bigger size?
The country exports oil.
A flash sale starts at midnight.
The focus group tested the product.
They import goods from China.
Avoid impulse buying.
Interest rates affect mortgages.
The invoice was emailed to me.
Collect points with your loyalty card.
Use price comparison websites.
A price war broke out between stores.
The product launch was a success.
Keep your receipt.
The second-hand market is booming.
Use the self-service checkout.
Supply cannot meet demand.
Define your target audience.
High tariffs affect trade.
The price includes VAT.
Use this voucher for a discount.
The product has a two-year warranty.
Wholesale prices are lower.
B2 · Premium
That coat was a real bargain.
Put it in the basket.
We found great things at the bazaar.
Brand equity takes years to build.
The circular economy reduces waste.
Consumer behavior shifts with trends.
Consumption of plastic must decrease.
The delivery takes two days.
Demand for electric cars is rising.
Ethical consumerism is growing.
Globalization connects world markets.
Hedge funds seek high returns.
Inflation raised prices sharply.
Market saturation limits growth.
A gym membership costs a lot.
Offshoring moves jobs abroad.
Companies outsource to cut costs.
Amazon is part of the platform economy.
Preloved items are cheaper and greener.
Private equity bought the company.
She made an online purchase.
During a recession, sales fall.
Retail sales fell last month.
The sharing economy disrupts markets.
The item is out of stock.
Venture capital funds startups.
C1 · Premium
Austerity measures cut spending.
Oil is a global commodity.
She has extravagant tastes.
They lead a frugal lifestyle.
She haggled the price of the rug down by half.
The kayak was an impulse buy he never once used.
The market stalls were full of designer knockoffs.
Airport shops add a hefty markup to every bottle of water.
A monopoly controls the market.
The difference in price is negligible.
This outlet has everything.
The taxi driver overcharged us for the ride from the station.
Planned obsolescence wastes resources.
Prices plummeted after the holidays.
Protectionism raises import prices.
He squandered his bonus in a week.
She has a Netflix subscription.
The transaction was declined.
The waiter’s gentle upselling doubled our bill.
C2 · Premium
The hotel charged exorbitant prices.
They charge extortionate delivery fees.
They spent lavish sums on the wedding.
He was paid a paltry amount.
Cut out superfluous purchases.
A thrifty shopper compares every price.
Frequently asked
128 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 19, A2 — 24, B1 — 34, B2 — 26, C1 — 19, C2 — 6.
With the A1 list: buy, card, change, cheap, choose, cost, expensive, free, large, need. The full level is on this page.
Reading the whole topic is free and needs no account. Practice is free at A1; A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 need a Premium subscription.
Every word becomes a card that comes back right before you would forget it.
