Situation 1
๐ At the Market / Shop
These phrases will help you buy and sell in English โ very useful if you visit a market or shop in an English-speaking country!
| English Phrase | Use it when... |
|---|
| How much does this cost? | Asking the price of something |
| Can I have two of these, please? | Buying a specific amount |
| That is too expensive. | The price is too high |
| Do you have a cheaper one? | Looking for a lower price |
| I will take it, thank you. | Agreeing to buy something |
| Can I have a bag, please? | Asking for a carrier bag |
| Keep the change. | Telling someone to keep extra money |
| Do you accept cards? | Asking if you can pay by bank card |
๐ฌ Example Conversation โ At the Market in Addis Ababa
Buyer:Good morning! How much does this teff cost?
Seller:Good morning! It is one hundred and fifty birr.
Buyer:That is a bit expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
Seller:I can give it to you for one hundred and twenty birr.
Buyer:Perfect! I will take it, thank you. Can I have a bag, please?
Seller:Of course! Here you go. Have a great day!
Buyer:You too! Goodbye!
Situation 2
๐ฅ At the Hospital / Clinic
Knowing these phrases could be very important โ especially if you are in an English-speaking country and feel unwell.
| English Phrase | Use it when... |
|---|
| I have an appointment. | You booked a time to see the doctor |
| I am not feeling well. | You feel sick or unwell |
| I have a headache. | Your head hurts |
| I have a stomachache. | Your stomach hurts |
| I have a fever. | Your temperature is high |
| I am allergic to... | You cannot take a certain medicine |
| Take this twice a day. | Doctor's medicine instructions |
| Where is the pharmacy? | Finding where to get medicine |
๐ Useful Body Parts for Medical Visits
๐ซ heart | ๐ซ lungs | ๐ง brain | ๐ฆด bone | ๐ eye | ๐ ear | ๐ฆท tooth/teeth | ๐คข nausea (feeling sick)
๐ช๐น "Doctor, I have a headache and a fever. I am not feeling well at all."
Situation 3
๐ซ At School / In the Classroom
These phrases will help students and teachers communicate confidently in English!
| English Phrase | Use it when... |
|---|
| Can I ask a question? | Before asking the teacher something |
| Could you repeat that, please? | You did not hear or understand |
| I do not understand. | Something is not clear to you |
| How do you spell that? | Asking about the spelling of a word |
| What does _____ mean? | Asking about a word's meaning |
| May I go to the toilet, please? | Asking permission to leave the room |
| I have finished. | You have completed your work |
| Is this correct? | Checking your answer with the teacher |
๐ฌ Example โ In an English Class
Student:Excuse me, can I ask a question?
Teacher:Of course! Go ahead.
Student:What does "punctual" mean?
Teacher:Great question! Punctual means always arriving on time.
Student:Thank you! Could you spell it for me, please?
Teacher:Yes โ P-U-N-C-T-U-A-L. Well done for asking!
Exercise
โ๏ธ Match the Phrase to the Situation
Write M (Market), H (Hospital) or S (School) next to each phrase.
- "How much does this cost?" ___
- "I have a fever." ___
- "Could you repeat that, please?" ___
- "Keep the change." ___
- "Where is the pharmacy?" ___
- "I have finished my work." ___
- "Do you have a cheaper one?" ___
- "I am not feeling well." ___
1. M | 2. H | 3. S | 4. M | 5. H | 6. S | 7. M | 8. H
๐ง Lesson 3 Quiz
Choose the best phrase for each situation โ 8 questions!
1. You want to know the price of something at the market. You say:
2. You feel sick and your head hurts. You tell the doctor:
3. You did not understand what the teacher said. You say:
4. The item at the market is too expensive. You say:
5. You want to know the meaning of a word in class. You ask:
6. The doctor tells you how to take your medicine. They say:
7. You have finished paying and the seller gives you extra change. You say:
8. You need to leave the classroom. You ask the teacher: