English Dialogues

Buying Electrical Goods

A.
Good morning, can I help you?
C.
I hope so. I'm looking for a television.
A.
The Toshiba TV5 is on special offer this week.
C.
How much is it?
A.
Only $299.95.
C.
It's a little expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
A.
Yes. This one's only $150.
C.
What make is it?
A.
It's a Panasonic.
C.
I like it, but it's still a little too expensive. Is there any chance of a discount?
A.
Hmmmmm, OK, we can do it for $140.
C.
Great, I'll take it. Do you accept credit cards?
A.
Yes we do.

Practice

Make conversations about buying an iPad / refrigerator/ cell phone.

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