Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken something back to the market? This time, Ayesha buys a clock at the market, but when she gets home she discovers it doesn’t work. We look at some useful phrases for asking about prices and returning faulty goods.
Buying a clock at the market
Ayesha buys a clock at the market, but something’s wrong. With your group, discuss the questions and try the activity.
Ayesha
Excuse me. How much is this clock?
Trader
For you I can do that clock for ten pound.
Ayesha
Ten pounds?
Trader
Yeah. That’s right.
Ayesha
Thank you.
Discuss these questions with your group:
- What should she do?
- What could she say in English?
- Would you buy a clock at the market? (Why / Why not?)