Topical phrases
I'd like... - Я б xomiв...
I'm looking for... - Я шукаю...
What about the price? -» Скільки це коштує?
I don't think I can afford it. - Боюся, я не зможу цього дозволити.
What can I do for you? — Що я можу для вас зробити?
Are you being served? - Вас обслуговують?
This way, please. - Сюди, будь ласка.
You've made a real bargain. - Ви зробили вигідну покупку.
Does it fit you well? — Добре сидить?
We have a wide choice of... - У нас великий euбip...
TEXT 1.
A: What can I do for you, miss?
B: Well, I'm looking for a blouse.
A: Oh, we have a wide choice of blouses of various shades and colours. What colour would you prefer?
B: I'd rather have something in blue with long sleeves.
A: Here is a nice one. It's fashionable and not very expensive. Do you like it?
B: Hram... Yes, I do. And where is your fitting room?
A: Right opposite you. Does it fit you well?
B: I'm afraid it's a bit tight.
A: O.K., I'll bring a bigger one. Is it all right?
B: Yes, it fits me perfectly.
A: You're looking very smart. And the shade becomes you.
B: How much is it?
A: Just six pounds.
B: All right. Where do I pay?
A: You may pay here. Thank you. Come again.
TEXT 2.
A: Are you being served, sir? What can I get for you?
B: Well, I'd like a size 18 sweater in grey.
A: Oh, certainly, we have a wide range of fashionable sweaters. How about this one? Only $17.
B: Yes, but I'm afraid the colour is too dull. Haven't you anything smarter?
A: Hmm... I see. Maybe this one? It really looks great!
B: May I try it on?
A: Certainly. This way, please. Oh, sir, this is just the thing for you!
B: Yes, it looks all right. What about the price?
A: 29.90. Not cheap, of course, but it's worth the money.
B: Well, I think I'll take it.
A: Thank you, sir. You've made a real bargain, I assure you. The cash desk is straight ahead.
Things to Wear
- accessories /ak'sesariiz/
- anklet /'sijkbt/
- anorak /'aenaraek/
- bag /baeg/
- belt /belt/ ', blouse /blauz/
- boots /bu:ts/
- boxer shorts (pi) /'boksa
- bra /bra:/
- bracelet /'breislat/
- briefcase /'brkfkeis/
- button /'bAtn/
- cap /ktep/
- cardigan /'kadigan/
- casual (clothes)
- change (clothes) /tjeindy
- checked (shirt) /tjekt/
- (elegant / smart) clothes (pi)/kbodz/
- coat /kaot/
- collar
- corduroy /'ko:droi/
- cotton /'kDtn/
- cuff /kAf/
- denim /'denim/
- dress /dres/
- dressing-gown /'dresiggaun/
- fashionable /'fsjnabl/
- flat (shoes) /flat/
- formal (clothes) /'fo:mV
- get dressed /get 'drest/
- get undressed /get \n'drest/
- glasses (pi) /'glarsiz/
- gloves (p/) /glAvz/
- handbag (AmE purse) /'haenbaeg/
- hat /hat/
- high heels (p/) /hai 'hi:lz/
- jacket /'d3a;kit/
- jeans (p/) Id^r.nzl
- jewellery /'d3U3lri/
- jumper /rd3Amps(r)/
- kilt /kilt/
- knickers (p/) (/am£ pl panties) /'niksz/
- leather /'ledsfr)/
- linen /'lmm/
- mackintosh (informal mack) /'maekmtoj/
- necklace /'nektas/
- nightdress (informal nightie) /'naitdres/
- out of fashion /aot av faejn/
- outfit /'aotfit/
- overcoat /'sovakaut/
- pants (p/) (AmE pi underpants) /psents/
- patterned /'psetand/
- plain /plem/
- pocket /'pDkit/
- polo-neck (AmE turtleneck) /'paolsonek/
- pullover /pulauv3(r)/
- purse /pa:s/
put on (clothes)
- pyjamas (p/) /pi'd3a:m3z/
- raincoat /'remkaut/
- sandals (pO /'saendalz/
- scarf /ska:f/
- shirt /f3:t/
- shoe /Ju:/
- shorts (pi) /Ja:ts/
- shrink /Jnqk/
- silk /silk/
- size /saiz/
- sleeve /slirv/
- sleeveless /'sli:vbs/
- slippers (p/) /'slipsz/
- smart casual (clothes) /,sma:t
- stockings (pt)
- striped (shirt) /straipt/
- stripes (pi) /straips/
- suede /sweid/
- suit /suit/
- sweater /'sweta(r)/
- sweatshirt /'swetj3:t/
- swimming costume /'swimtij ,kDstju:m/
- swimming trunks (pi) /'swimir) .trArjks/
- swimsuit /'swimsuit/
- take off (clothes) /teik 'of/
- tartan /'ta:tn/
- tie /tar/
- tights (p/) /tarts/
- tracksuit /'traksuit/
- trainers (p/) C4m£ pi sneakers) /'trernaz/
- trousers (p/) (AmE pi pants) /'trauzaz/
- T-shirt /'ti:f3:t/
- umbrella /Am'brela/
- underwear /',\nd3we3(r)/
- V-neck /'vimek/
- vest /vest/
- waistcoat (AmE vest) /'weistkaut/
- wear (sth) /wes(r)/
- wool /wul/
- woollen /'wulan/
- zip (AmE zipper) /zip/
- back-to-front /.baekta'frAnt/
- inside-out /.insaid'aut/